Eight Weeks to a Healthier Heart
Join Vanessa, our Heart Health Champion, on an eight-week journey to a heart-healthier lifestyle. Recently diagnosed with high cholesterol, Vanessa is using NutritionData's tools to make healthier choices for herself and her family. Nutritionist Monica Reinagel offers expert advice and support.
| AGE 44 |
CITY | North Plainfield, NJ |
| GOAL | Reduce risk factors for heart disease |
| STARTING CHOLESTEROL | 235 |
| STARTING BMI | 25.7 |
| RESULTS In just eight weeks, Vanessa lowered her total cholesterol by 10% to 211 and her BMI to a healthy 24.7! She also reduced her triglycerides by 32% and increased her HDL ("good") cholesterol by 20%. Way to go, Van! |
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Vanessa's Blog
My Championship Season
May 15, 2009 I can hardly believe this is my last post as a NutritionData.com Heart Health Champion. These last 8 weeks have flown by, and now, like a baby bird, it's time for me to leave the nest and learn how to fly on my own. Thank goodness I will be taking that flight well-equipped... More >
Coaches' Blog
Heart Health: By the Numbers
May 14, 2009 As promised, here's a closer look at the results of Vanessa's recent blood test, with some thoughts on what it all means.
Of course, no lab test can tell you whether or not you will ever have a heart attack or... More >
Vanessa's Diet Log
Begin tracking what you eat!| TOTAL CALORIES |
(g) CARBS |
(g) FAT |
(g) PROTEIN |
(mg) SODIUM |
(g) FIBER |
(mcg) FOLATE |
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| Vanessa's Daily Targets | 1900 | 214 | 74 | 95 | 2000 | 30 | 400 |
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| Week 1 Averages | 2117 | 247 | 93 | 84 | 2265 | 23 | 292 |
| Week 2 Averages | 2066 | 252 | 92 | 75 | 3735 | 21 | 332 |
| Week 3 Averages | 1625 | 205 | 55 | 70 | 1200 | 22 | 240 |
| Week 4 Averages | 1860 | 181 | 80 | 94 | 2098 | 20 | 390 |
| Week 5 Averages | 1640 | 188 | 57 | 90 | 2500 | 12 | 340 |
| Week 6 Averages | 2035 | 240 | 82 | 85 | 2780 | 19 | 235 |
| Week 7 Averages | 1580 | 175 | 64 | 61 | 2250 | 20 | 375 |
| Week 8 Averages | 1600 | 200 | 60 | 65 | 2498 | 27 | 365 |
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What's My ND?
Vanessa's my foods list: what's new this week
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