The Starting Block

John gives blood about every 6 weeks or so - or when the vampires call - and Lifeblood posts cholesterol results on the web each time so we have a record of his results for about a year. The time that he gave blood before we started this lifestyle, his cholesterol was 203. After only 6 weeks, it is 149. He's due to give blood again in a couple of weeks and we are anxious to see the results. He's lost 16 pounds.

I went to the doctor and had some bloodwork done after one week on the diet. My cholesterol was 189 - really not too bad - but my glucose levels were just a little bit high (105). Six weeks later, I bit the bullet and donated blood myself and my new level after 6 weeks was 168. I have lost 22 pounds.

We both complain because we are not losing weight faster - BUT - we are eating really well and we eat all we want. It certainly doesn't feel like we are on a diet - and if you saw our plates at Care Group last night, you wouldn't think we would EVER lose an ounce. So, I guess, all-in all, we shouldn't complain.