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For the past two years I was working real hard and playing (aka. partying) real hard too. During the week I was too tired to go to the gym and opted for some unnecessarily heavy nights of drinking. Also I was under a lot of stress at work and I resorted to food and alcohol to relieve my stress. Bad choice. After about two years of dodging my 6 month check up I finally went to my doc and did a physical. I didn't do any permanent damage but my cholesterol was in bad shape. It was 230 or 240 (border line high). I started excercising again regularly, I don't have benders anymore and I try to watch what I eat. It's really not that hard. It was hell for like the first three weeks but after that it's real easy. I basically stay away from fast food with the exception of Subway and my occasional Wendy's Spicy Chicken which I limit to like once a month. Red meat is a no-no also but I still enjoy a steak every two-three weeks, however I don't eat roast beef sandwiches every day like I used too. Basically try to stay away from red meat, egg yokes and anything deep fried. Try eating salads at least three times a week for dinner. You'll feel much better. I just turned 30 and I feel so much better then I felt during the second half of my twenties. I was by no means fat or obese but I did have some extra padding that I could have done without. After about 6 months my cholesterol is back to normal, the extra padding is gone and I feel great. I still enjoy everyting I had before but the new keyword for me is moderation. Once more thing; only do Lipitor or any other cholesterol drug as your last case scenario. For one you don't want to be a slave to a pill everyday and two your body will get used to the fact that you are taking this drug and will work less and less to reduce your cholesterol. Try it the natural way first. Good luck man we're here for you...
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