the vitals..
Hey y'all, we discuss here a lot of our performance gains in events, thought I'd throw out there my experience yesterday at my annual physical checkup. It was my first checkup and full blood workup since I have reached my weight goal and started endurance training in earnest.
The numbers are rather remarkable. I went from horrible cholesterol levels to incredibly good, from early signs of diabetes, to perfect glucose levels, from some severe deficiencies in some of the other areas, to ideal. CO2 levels were high, but again, this is normal for endurance athletes.. But most interesting to me, and the real reason I am posting and want to hear your experiences, is the blood pressure and pulse. While it would seem obvious if we lose 160+ pounds that the blood pressure would get back from dangerously high to normal levels, what I wasn't expecting is that those metrics would be in "athlete" type levels.
The nurse, not knowing my history, was actually concerned because my resting pulse was in the low 50's. My blood pressure was a remarkable 100/60. While I don't expect to get to tour de France type resting heart rates (I think I read that Contador's is like 28), I thought it was amazing that in one year we could go from dangerously bad numbers, to incredibly good numbers - and actually be in the "athlete" category.. :) It was my first physical in my life where my doctor didn't tell me I had to lose weight or watch what I am eating.. ;)
Wondering if you all have had similar numbers?
The numbers are rather remarkable. I went from horrible cholesterol levels to incredibly good, from early signs of diabetes, to perfect glucose levels, from some severe deficiencies in some of the other areas, to ideal. CO2 levels were high, but again, this is normal for endurance athletes.. But most interesting to me, and the real reason I am posting and want to hear your experiences, is the blood pressure and pulse. While it would seem obvious if we lose 160+ pounds that the blood pressure would get back from dangerously high to normal levels, what I wasn't expecting is that those metrics would be in "athlete" type levels.
The nurse, not knowing my history, was actually concerned because my resting pulse was in the low 50's. My blood pressure was a remarkable 100/60. While I don't expect to get to tour de France type resting heart rates (I think I read that Contador's is like 28), I thought it was amazing that in one year we could go from dangerously bad numbers, to incredibly good numbers - and actually be in the "athlete" category.. :) It was my first physical in my life where my doctor didn't tell me I had to lose weight or watch what I am eating.. ;)
Wondering if you all have had similar numbers?
Great report and awesome results! Congratulations! Much to be thankful for eh?
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
Congratulations on your success. Even after seven years, I still love going to the doctor to get my blood results. My pulse is usually right around 54, and blood pressure is 110/60. When I get the bloodwork back, I occassionally have to up my B, iron, or magnesium due to low levels but small changes are easy.
I had the surgery for my health, and found exercise as a way to get healthier. Enjoy the ride, and never forget how good it feels to hear those numbers.
Rob
I had the surgery for my health, and found exercise as a way to get healthier. Enjoy the ride, and never forget how good it feels to hear those numbers.
Rob
Seriously, I didn't believe it the first time I heard it from my doctors either!. They always think my pulse is low and they do it like three times...now I just tell them I'm weird and 40 is normal for me! And then they tell me that it's not weird at all, that's normal for athletes!! :)
"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World
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