After 1 year, I got my cholesterol number down to 210. It took conscious lifestyle changes – no more quick grabs for the munchies or mindless nibbling, and less cheese. A lot less. I began walking 5 miles 4 nights a week. The walks helped tremendously – I joke that some people walk their dogs, I walk my husband. Without the walk, he is onery!
At the beginning of my quest, I also discovered an Indian herb called guggul which seems to help the body metabolize and purge the cholesterol. I believe the supplement combined with my other active changes has contributed to my reduced number.
With my annual physical set for mid-Spring, I am eager to find out if I have succeeded in getting the number below 200. My personal goal is a total number below 180.