Nikki and Katrina
I have been anxiously awaiting the results of my blood test results from my 6-month appointment at Eleve. I had my meeting with Dr. Babiarz to talk through my results, and it was a great meeting. He told me that I’m doing great. I know I feel great, but it is wonderful to see the evidence and talk to an expert to confirm that what I’m feeling is real progress.
An area of concern 6 months ago were my glucose levels which have come down but are still elevated. My resting insulin level was high 6 months ago and I managed to cut that number in half! The biggest change was my cholesterol. When I started the program Dr. Babiarz had suggested that I go on cholesterol medication. I wasn’t keen on that idea because once you start taking the medication you can’t stop. I felt like my levels, while in the high zone, were going to be manageable through diet and exercise. When Dr. Babiarz and I met to discuss my new numbers he was under the impression that I was on the meds. He said that my numbers were looking good, but when I told him that I am not taking the meds he was shocked and said that in that case I’m doing great! To see a change that significant without medication is pretty impressive. I still have markers and heredity putting me at higher risk of heart attack and stroke so he recommended that I have a screening done on my heart to determine whether or not I should be taking meds to help minimize my risk.
At this point seeing a significant difference in my body composition and blood test results he recommended staying the course.
I am totally okay with the diet, and I am focused on working on finding time to exercise. Dr. Babiarz did recommend that I get a standing desk because that is going to help with my overall health. I think that a standing desk may also help me with my lower back and hip pain which on bad days can deter me from moving like I should.
I am so happy to hear that my blood test results are aligned with how I feel. It really keeps me motivated to see that the work I’m putting in is resulting in better overall health. So often we attribute health with weight. When we stop seeing results on the scale we tend to give up, but when you’re seeing test results improving you know your hard work is paying off. I honestly love this program and the people I’m working with I have never felt so good and so motivated to get healthy.
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