<p>Idad- Couldn’t get to your link :(. Was able to google and see a test for LDL-P. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.liposcience.com/nmr-lipoprofile-test”>http://www.liposcience.com/nmr-lipoprofile-test</a></p>
<p>Would this test give the three pieces of info: particle counts, sizes, and insulin resistance</p>
<p>Quest does do it. My cardiologist just ordered it for me since it was time to have blood work done anyway and I was curious. I’ll see if I can figure out the code from the order form.</p>
<p>I probably overdid it yesterday – I ran for a straight hour (well, OK, walked for about 2 minutes) and went 6 miles. I’ve never done that before – and may never do it again! I’ve been bumping up the time gradually over the last month. I don’t hurt too much today, but I just feel like my body was telling me to stop after 50 minutes.</p>
<p>I found a local 5K race to run in a couple weeks, and I bought a new pair of running shoes today – a little big, because my big toe is bothering me. </p>
<p>Congrats, fireandrain! Awesome run.</p>
<p>Re: toe issues. I switched to buying men’s shoes because they are usually wider, and my feet tend to swell during long runs. Also, I use Bodyglide on my toes to prevent blisters from too much rubbing, and, of course, I love my Injinji toe socks. :)</p>
<p>I have really narrow feet, so I don’t think men’s shoes work for me. And I’ll never run as much as you or MOWC! (I do walk very long distances, though, but that doesn’t put as much pressure on my toe, I’ve discovered.)</p>
<p>peacefulmom:</p>
<p>Yes. The NMR test gives all that, plus some:</p>
<p>Total Cholesterol
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides</p>
<h1>of LDL particles</h1>
<h1>of HDL particles</h1>
<h1>of small LDL particles</h1>
<p>LDL particle size
Insulin resistance score</p>
<p>This PDF shows what you get from the test, although LabCorp just reports it on a computer printout, without the fancy graphics:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.liposcience.com/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Understanding_Direct_Report.pdf”>http://www.liposcience.com/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Understanding_Direct_Report.pdf</a></p>
<p>If your doc uses a Quest or an LabCorp branch for blood testing, then ordering this test should be pretty easy. If the doc has their own blood lab and has never heard of the test, then it might be a tougher challenge.</p>
<p>You can order the test online ($127) and go to any LabCorp branch to get the blood sample drawn, although to get the insurance pricing, you probably have to get your doctor to order it. It’s the NMR LipoProfile test on this list from DirectLabs:</p>
<p><a href=“Discount Online Blood Chemistry Tests & Results | DirectLabs”>Discount Online Blood Chemistry Tests & Results | DirectLabs;
<p>MKat:</p>
<p>I think that all you would need to order the test through Quest Diagnostics would be the code CPT 83704 and NMR LipoProfile test. The actual test is done at the Richmond, VA labs of the company that developed the test, so it takes two days to get results instead of one day for the tests that Quest or LabCorp run in their own labs.</p>
<p>Based on your HDL and triglycerides, you will almost certainly have a low number of LDL particles and a low insulin resistance score. I had an LDL particle count of 1053, which is right in line with my LDL of 106 on the same test. My insulin resistance score was 1 on a scale of 1 to 100.</p>
<p>Catching up.
MoWC, keep us posted. Worth getting checked for sure. Could be a lot of things, but still. </p>
<p>I am back in the groove, trainer and swim or trainer and spin, a little running now and then----would love to report an hour run someday soon.</p>
<p>Run for an hour? No way. I’m just happy I can walk for an hour! ^:)^ </p>
<p>Monday–spinning class. I really enjoy the music this instructor plays–makes a difference. Today, I worked out with my trainer. We worked on TRX (lunges, rows, squats, planks); I also did work with weights (leg press, chest press, battle ropes, etc). Followed that with 40 minutes on the elliptical. Hadn’t intended to walk, but I ended up walking with a friend for 2 miles.–she needed to get out of the house. </p>
<p>Hope your H’s surgery goes well, Deb.
Peacefulmom: I went to Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA. It was the one closest to me–I could drive there. </p>
<p>Watching the weather. Another near record breaking cold today. It also snowed about an inch though it melted. The wind is gusting crazy out there. What date is it???! It’s an exercise day. Not at all in the mood to go to the gym. Not in the mood to run outside with the winds and 6 degree wind chill. </p>
<p>Popping in an exercise dvd and going to be satisfied with that. Not every week is a perfect exercise week!!! </p>
<p>Well, the good news:
I just finished the dreaded 1-mile Airdyne intervals and did not keel over with a coronary. </p>
<p>The bad news: I felt like a should have…</p>
<p>Like Forrest Gump says, iPod shuffle is like a box of chocolates and you never know what you’ll get. I got two kick-(butt) songs to power me through the last interval.</p>
<p>[Fatboy</a> Slim & Boosy Collins: The Joker](<a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube)</p>
<p>[Jack</a> White: I’m Shakin’](<a href=“Jack White - I'm Shakin' (Official Video) - YouTube”>Jack White - I'm Shakin' (Official Video) - YouTube)</p>
<p>Idad- Glad you didn’t “keel over with a coronary.” Not only are you knowledgable, but you have a great sense of humor! Also, thank you for the additional testing information. </p>
<p>Deb- I hope your husband’s surgery went well. I bet the next few days will be a little rough, but by the weekend he will hopefully be feeling much better.</p>
<p>MOWC- While you’re doing all of this exploring, there is a lot to learn about what the sweet spot is in Thyroid Testing. Although a person might be in the normal range, they can benefit from thyroid meds to get to a different spot in the normal range. If you are feeling more tired and sluggish, I would recommend having this analyzed. I would look at what your own results have been over a period of time to see if there have been changes. </p>
<p>Thank you, Bromfield2.</p>
<p>Ha. They don’t call the Airdyne a “widow maker” for ‘nuthin’… :)</p>
<p>That thing drives your heart rate through the roof. I took it really easy today and still saw a heart rate of 92% of my max.</p>
<p>It’s good with the cold, dry weather. I can turn the heat off in the room, set my fan up next to the bike, put on shorts and a t shirt, and not sweat like a pig.</p>
<p>The thyroid thing is interesting. I sure haven’t lost any weight! </p>
<p>2 miles in am and 2 more PM on dreadmill. We had snow showers today and strong winds. I had a ridiculously busy day at work and then had to pack for 8 day trip. Worn out.</p>
<p>Have a safe trip, MOfWC! Fingers crossed for good weather wherever you go.</p>
<p>Did a slow 5-miler on my dreadmill. Wow, I really taught my autocorrect how to spell “dreadmill”. :)</p>
<p>I lost 70 or 80 pounds before my doc ran a thyroid test and discovered that I had very low thyroid. He ran the test because of my very high (at the time) LDL cholesterol (217). Thyroid is a well-known cause, which is what prompted him to check it… My LDL cholesterol fell pretty dramatically, but not much until four months after I started taking thyroid, so I don’t know if that was it. or not. Around the same time, I started getting more serious about cutting carbs. And, there’s also a theory that cholesterol testing is all over the board during active fat loss, so it wasn’t until my weight stabilized that my cholesterol numbers fell into line… Who knows?</p>
<p>Dr. Peter Attila has a very interesting article at the Eating Academy, talking about how, after four years of ultra low carb (ketosis), he made the decision to have a sugar/carb binge meal three or four times a year:</p>
<p><a href=“What I actually eat, part III (circa Q1 2014) - Peter Attia”>http://eatingacademy.com/personal/actually-eat-part-iii-circa-q1-2014</a></p>
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<p>He talks about how, from a physical standpoint, he could probably tolerate more frequent lapses, but from a psychological standpoint, probably not. Pretty interesting stuff on the issues that we all wrestle with – how often can you have a cheat meal or snack and not cross the line where it becomes more and more frequent.</p>
<p>I also found his craving for salads to right true. I would be embarrassed to show you guys the size of the lunch and dinner salads I eat. I start with 10 to 12 ounces of romaine lettuce. My dressing are similar to his, starting with 2 TBS of olive oil for one of my salads. Similarly, I eat mass quantities of veggies.</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s great to read something about nutrition/diet that is this intelligent and thoughtful.</p>
<p>I’m not nearly as disciplined as Atilla but on the weekend I threw out a so-called “gourmet” soup because it tasted ridiculously sugared! On the weekend, I usually grab a quick, organic soup for lunch by a company my supermarket can’t seem to reliable stock. I was wary, but thought I’d try the “gourmet” big brand when I couldn’t find my preferred soup. It literally made me gag. I was reminded of how these big box food producers destroy children’s palettes with sugar and salt by putting it where it doesn’t belong. It’s insiduous.</p>
<p>Good point about the thyroid. And it is a body part that gets out of whack in some of us as we age. </p>
<p>Soon to spin. I am having one of those too busy times. I woke up thirty minutes early on one of my sleep in days because I remembered something I forgot to do. Ugh. Thought about not spinning and getting caught up, but then said no, I will be happier in the long run if I spin. I have time to do everything I need to do, even the small item I forgot about, if I stay the course. </p>
<p>This thread is so active! Inspires me to get out and do what needs to be done! Walking to the bank instead of driving, for instance, and doing my dumbbells & leg lifts. :)</p>