For those utterly uninterested in the results of my physical, such as they were, you can move on …
I weighed in at 249 lbs., which gives me a BMI of 34. Which is, of course, not a Good Thing, but isn’t that far into the, ah, red “O” zone.
On the other hand, that’s almost exactly what I weighed in 1/2002, my last physical.
My BP was 140/80, which she judged as a bit high. Well, it was a long day.
Most of the commentary had to do with my cholesterol tests from last time (which were overall good, though my triglycerides were up and my “good” cholesterol was a little down.
The general advice was “more exercise, less fat,” both predictable and completely accurate.
So … maybe no chips when I come home. A big glass of milk, instead. And keep walking at lunch. No new news there, but it’s a good thing to be reminded.
I’m supposed to schedule a follow-up cholesterol test. Woo-hoo.
Being a trifle shorter than you, my weight (holding steady for a couple of years now) of 225 gives me the same BMI as you.
I’ve increased my exercise regimen by getting a heavier TV remote, and by sitting on the middle sofa cushion, rather than the one nearest the fridge. Impressive, no?
249, huh? Well, at least you don’t weigh an eighth of a ton!
You know how I’ve been dealing with this. My triglycerides spiked heavily several years ago, ending up at 888. After self-dieting and exercise, they dropped to 500 or so, which isn’t enough. Onto Tricor I eventually went, after stops for something else. The real fun started when they thought my liver was getting problematic, thanks to the Tricor.
What fun!
I’m due back at the endocrinologist next month, and have to go in for a fasting blood test beforehand, so it’ll be interesting to see what my weight loss has done for this — a lot, I’m sure. Dropping fried foods for the most part was something I had to do. Not fun, but I’ve adjusted.
Try fish oil caps (I take one a day, but could take several, according to the doctor), folic acid, and, in our age group, baby aspirin. It all helps guys like us.
More friendly advice. 🙂
Glad to hear you buck the trend (for men) and actually go to the doctor regularly. Been to two funerals in the last year of folks (slightly older than you) that wouldn’t go and died of things that could have been cured if found.
I’m due for my first post 40 physical soon, and that means baseline mamogram. I’m not really looking forward to that. But based on my upcoming walk, I know it’s necessary.