Based on Medical Literature, the first step to improving blood cholesterol levels is diet and exercise. Sadly however, statins are often prescribed to patients immediately upon discovering high levels on blood work. The patients below have decided that they believe they have control over their health and have the numbers to back it up!

Darlene

Joined Because: She wants to live longer than her parents did and be able to break out the clothes in her closet that have been waiting for her.
Concerns: She anticipated having a tough time with food preparation due to her long work hours but had a very positive mindset and was committed to change.
Results: Bad Cholesterol (LDL) Dropped an astounding 42% …. While her Good Cholesterol (HDL) went UP 35%! Triglycerides dropped from 93 to 46… and don’t forget that she also lost 14% of her body weight.

Phil
Joined For: Goals to lose weight and prevent the health concerns that correlate with obesity.
Concerns Were: Staying focused on eating healthy meals, but hoped the accountability and challenge of the competition would keep him on task.
Results: Lost 42 pounds -- Dropped 7” Off the Waist -- Cholesterol Dropped 43 points (22%)

Largest Loser was a jump start to Phil's new healthy life.  See him take down the crown in this video.

Cliff
Joined Because:  At 57 he was looking to get in peak physical shape, reduce medications and get back into competitive sporting activities
Results:  Lost 28 Pounds – Dropped 8” off the Waist – Body Fat Decreased 6% - Got his total cholesterol down to a staggering 95!

See Cliff’s story at http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/carolstream/features/x621502741/Man-proud-of-his-loser-title?img=2

Cindy
Why She Started:  Her goal was to increase core strength while decreasing her cholesterol and blood pressure. 
Potential Barriers: Time, cookies, and demanding schedules were her potential concerns (she starts her day at 5am and doesn’t get home until 6pm)
Results: Lost 13 Pounds – Blood Pressure Dropped 40 Points – Good Cholesterol (HDL) increased 27%

Bob
Why he joined:  He keeps telling people he’s going to live to be 100, but he knew that he needs to lose weight and get healthier to make that be a reality.
Notable: He’s a retired Army Officer with over 34 years of service!
Results:  Lost 28 Pounds – Blood Pressure Dropped 22 Points – Lost over 3” Around the Waist - Triglycerides dropped 46 points - Total Cholesterol down to 141

Past Largest Loser Winners

Percentage of Weight Loss Awards

Blood Sugar Awards

Triglyceride Awards

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