Screening Test Results

[Nokie173]

Every year company has a free healthy screening for their employees (I never went) until last year I signed up for it. I got results… overall health was good. cholesterol/HDL, blood pressure, etc… Except weight, BMI & waist circumference. weight… was 187lbs. For 5’4 the ideal weight is suppose to be 135-145 (something like that…)

So, I set a goal… that the following year, screening would be better!!!!
goal was 145lbs…

Unfortunately I didn’t make it as I just got screening test this morning!
I was fasting and weight in was 150lbs!
(It kinda threw me off because last year screenings was in December but this year... its 1 month earlier... it’s in November… They cheated me off 1 month!!!! )

height last year was in between 5’3-5’4 so the person put me down as 5’4…
This year… another person measured me between 5’3-5’4 again but put me down for 5’3 so ideal weight suppose to be (130-140lbs) ugh… no comments!

This year results:
Total Cholesterol = 167 (Optimal: Less than 200 – suppose to be good)
HDL Cholesterol = 77 (Optimal: equal to or greater than 60)
Total/HDL Ratio =2.2 (Desirable: less than 4.0)
Blood Sugar = 71 (Normal: Less than 100mg/dl)
Blood Pressure = 96/64 (Desirable: 119/79 or below – it’s a bit low b/c I was fasting)
Height = 5’3
Weight = 150 (Ideal: 125-140)
BMI = 27 (Desirable: Less than 25% - I was 35%, then I was 29% now I’m 27%... aiming for 25% and below)
Waist Circumference = 32.5 (Less than 35 inches for women -Before I was 37-39)

Although I didn’t make “ideal” goal… I am very proud of myself. I know I’m pretty darn healthy! As I was working hard to aim for goal, never knew I would learn so much about health & fitness. I never used to care about % or a damn a tape measurement… Now, it’s bestfriend as it keeps me motivated when I see results for hard work, instead of that stupid scale!

I was going to show a Before & After picture… but since I didn’t reach goal yet.. I’ll just postpone it until I do reach it!

[cassiegose]

Great job girl! I'm proud of you! You've been working so hard and you've made awesome progress!

So fill us in on the rest of your life. Are you all done painting? Are you all moved yet? Has life settled down a bit or are you still running around like a chicken with its head chopped off?

[Boss Man]

…Blood Sugar = 71 (Normal: Less than 100mg/dl)

This figure intruiged me, just because two normal reading methods for things are ng/dl and mg/l, never seen mg/dl.

Good job on all the changes. Yes you can be very proud of yourself. WELL DONE.

[Nokie173]

So fill us in on the rest of your life. Are you all done painting? Are you all moved yet? Has life settled down a bit or are you still running around like a chicken with its head chopped off?

Awww… Thank you all very much!!!

Things were slowing down a bit after we did the big move. Until last weekend I was hopping around like a chicken with its head & 1 leg chopped off leaving me 1 leg to hop with. I was so stress and anxious, I couldn’t & didn’t eat much…. I think I lost a few pounds there... I didn’t do it on purpose… I got a call from the nurse in the Emergency Room informing me that father was found unconscious in a laundry mat. I was not able to see him until that night due to lack of transportation but he was hospitalized for days and we found out he had a seizure. When I was on the phone with the nurse I told her NOT to stick a needle or get blood pressure from his left arm because he have a graph in there for his dialysis. But it was too late, they already did. He might have to get another surgery because the people didn’t check his arm before they stick that stupid needle in there! When I finally got to the hospital, I was there all day and night. Didn’t have much appetite because hospital food was not all that great and the smell in there just made me sick. I did have snacks in bag… String cheese, nuts (except almonds… to hard for braces) protein shakes, hard boiled eggs. I didn’t have a solid meal because I didn’t want to leave the hospital, I couldn’t….. After dad was finally stable and out of the hospital, then mom was feeling weak and had to rush her to the hospital and found out she had a fever! But she can go home and take antibiotics and rest. However, the doctor was concern about her weight and high blood pressure. That’s something she has to work on. The whole time I was in the hospital, I had to baby sit little 1 year old niece. Man, she was and still is a handful. I was so exhausted, so I went back to new house to try and rest a bit but realized we had some water leaks. Called the plumber and man oh…. man… we found out the pipe was so old, the whole water and drain line in the house needs to be . 4Gs out of pocket! And even worse, they have to cut out the walls in the rooms I already painted… So in short... I have to repaint those stupid rooms again! But they didn’t cut out any walls in the room I didn’t paint yet!!!

So… yeah, that’s a little bit of an update on one of crazy life….Anyways… I’m back to hectic schedule though… Aiming for a better goal… I will need to be more discipline and cannot be weak to things like... oh so good Danish!
I will work harder and be stronger! I don’t want to have high blood pressure like parents! I will need to concentrate hard to be fit and continue to be healthy … I really want to help parents with their diets! That will be a challenge as they are stubborn as hell… But I will do as much as I can for health and parents!

Thanks for reading

[fitoverforty]

Omgosh Nokie! What a week! I am so sorry that you had to go through that whole experience with your dad and then your mom! It must have been terrifying to get that phone call...and then all the worry over getting there - them sticking him in the wrong arm (geez!) You have definately been under alot of stress. I am glad that he is out of the hospital and that your mom is home too. I know you worry about them (I worry 'bout folks too - similar issues ) and if there is any thing positive to come from this, maybe they will begin to make some changes in their diets and exercise - now that they have had a "wake-up call" so to speak.
Don't be too hard on yourself, just do the best you can - keep up with your working out and try your best to make good healthy food choices - that's all we can do ya know...just take one day at a time, do the best you can for that day. And remember that every new day is another chance to get it right, help yourself and help others.
I think you are doing a great job of managing everything - you are a SUPERWOMAN in eyes!!

[cassiegose]

Wowzars!

Nokie you are such an amazing person for being able juggle all that you do (while maintaining your sanity!). I honestly don't know how you manage everything that you have on your plate! You continue to inspire me with your loyalty to your family and willingness to put everybody else before yourself. I'm a firm believer that good things happen to good people. I know you are in for some HUGE blessings and good luck in your future because you are such a great person.

I'm sorry to hear that things have been so crappy lately! goodness when it rains is POURS doesn't it! Here I've been sitting here feeling sorry for myself and you've been through hell and back.

I hope things improve for you in the very near future. I'll be thinking about you and wishing good things your way!

*hugs*

Cassie

[Boss Man]

This has clearly been a very tough time for you, and you have empathy about that, as with anything you've ever faced down like this.

The one thing you need to keep in perspective is, you are no use to anyone, if you are tired, stressed and undernourished to any extent.

You need to keep on top of certain things and keep looking after yourself as best you can. As always, this sounds easier to express than to probably enact, but as long as you keep believing in the power of you and what you ARE capable of, this can be made easier for you to acheive.

Whatever you have to deal with in life, thankfully you don't have to worry about simply getting through each day, so it could be a lot worse, which in its own way, is a positive thing for you to view the situation with, especially given what might have occured from this.

It's not always easy to know what is for the best, when things like this happen, but you ARE someone very logical and very well intentioned, so I don't think you will struggle to cope with what may be needed, and what you feel you should or want to do.

You have to believe this situation will get better and I'm certain it will and with your ability to be involved and make a positive difference, that's a big plus.

One thing you must do though, is retain a good mix of involvement and distance. You can't get too involved, incase it emotionally and mentally detracts from you. It's not fair to yourself to overstretch like that, and it could be detrimental to you as well and your wellbeing, decreasing your ability to be of positive good.

Again I believe you can do this, making you a more effective cog in the machine and I wish you a lot of luck trying to sort everything out, including the stuff you need to do for yourself too.

If you need to vent or get anything off your chest, please do drop me a PM if you want, and as always, I will be here for you where possible.

Take care and try not to worry too much okay. It's not easy, but you need to keep being patient and understanding with yourself over this. You're not to fault for anything, this is just partly down to the roll of lifes dice, but whatever has happened, you ARE capable of coping and I know you WILL be okay.

You are one lifes true shining stars and I've always been proud to share this board with you.

Chin up and best wishes .

[Nokie173]

I worry 'bout folks too - similar issues

It's tough... we all just have to deal with things like this...

... u are a SUPERWOMAN in eyes!!

Thanks… I was thinking of a Halloween costume… If I can fit in to it!

Keep up the attitude! !

Thanks girl... I try to be the positive one...

I'm sorry to hear that things have been so crappy lately! goodness when it rains is POURS doesn't it!

That's just life.... We just gotta try to find the best way to deal with it.

You need to keep on top of certain things and keep looking after yourself as best you can.

I agree... I am trying... Last time, I didn't sleep, drank tons of coffee, and ate a bunch of junk food!
This time around, I try to put in more sleep... even small naps count for me. Didn't even touch coffee this week... I don't need it, i just enjoy the bitter taste. Instead of getting an easy fast food.. I packed small snacks and still try to make time to workout. Any advice what I can do more to improve??

One thing you must do though, is retain a good mix of involvement and distance. You can't get too involved, incase it emotionally and mentally detracts from you. It's not fair to yourself to overstretch like that, and it could be detrimental to you as well and your wellbeing, decreasing your ability to be of positive good.

Yes, I agree... I am emotionally & mentally preparing myself for the worse. Its part of life and we all have to go through it. As a daughter, I do try best to do as much as I can.

I want to thank you all for supporting and keeping me positive! Not only healthy & fitness but emotionally. I know when I write in here I tend to get a bit personal…SORRY ... I don’t get to vent much because I’m always the strong one in the family. girlfriends are far away from me and we only see each other on special occasions because of long hours of work and weekends for family. As for fiance, if he is not busy playing games, fixing the cars or the computers… yeah, he tries to listen!
Again, THANK YOU ALL