Weight Loss leads to Cardiac Health!

My recent PCP and Cardiologist visits went very well. In fact, they have taken me off of my Triglyceride medication, dropped my Beta Blocker by half (my heart rate was going too low), and have indicated they may take me off of Plavix this fall. When I told my cardiologist that I used Atkins for the weight loss, he indicated that he was in support of that plan - that it was sensible.

My weight is stable at just over 35 lbs total loss. I'm aiming for 10 more pounds, which will put me right at the "normal/overweight" border for BMI calculation, and will be my lowest healthy weight since High School!

One benefit of my diet and exercise plan is that I am running faster than ever in the past, including a recent 23:26 5k time trial. I'm hoping that with a few more pounds off and some speed work, I can clock a 7 minute mile for 5k. That would be 21:42!

Incidentally, Plavix just came off of patent protection, so I'll be switching to a lower-cost generic with my next refill. That and the Tricor elimination will save me hundreds of dollars per year. 

So if you are looking to lose some weight, give Atkins a try. It has worked for me, and you can see by the last couple of posts, that my health has dramatically increased on this diet.