The Challenge Has Begun!

It's Day Two...hope you enjoyed a fun filled Labor Day! For those of you just starting the challenge, below are some helpful guidelines to reference as you track your cholesterol levels.

Total Cholesterol:
Borderline to high: 200 mg/dL or above
Goal: less than 200 mg/dL (this puts you at a lower risk for heart disease)

HDL Cholesterol:
Low HDL level: less than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women
Goal: 60 mg/dL or above (this is considered protective against heart disease)

LDL Cholesterol:
Borderline to high: 130 mg/dL or above
Goal: less than 130 mg/dL

TC/HDL Ratio (Total Cholesterol divided by HDL Cholesterol):
Borderline to high: more than 5.0 for men and 4.0 for women
Goal: 3.5 or less (this is associated with a lower risk for heart disease)


"All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose." - Brian Tracy

Create some goals for yourself and you'll be amazed at your progress in just 28 days!
Emily