Nationwide offers their associates the ability to take part in an annual health screening event that is of no charge to them. It includes the basics: Height and weight, blood pressure, and blood work. It’s a great way to get a baseline health measurement and they also pay you to go through the process.
This was my first experience with the screening and I was extremely pleased with my results. It’s very interesting. As the topic of many coffee conversations, many associates mentioned that my cholesterol might be terrible or my blood pressure high based on my high meat, egg, and caffeine consumption. Ironically, many of these associates are the same ones who eat packaged, highly processed, sodium rich foods regularly, are overweight, and are constantly looking for the latest diet or exercise craze. I was fairly confident my numbers were going to be just fine. Clean eating plus regular exercise = successful numbers.
So, interestingly enough, I was supposed to fast prior to this blood work, but it was at 7am. For one, I cannot wait until 7am to eat, and I had done morning cardio fasted, so I REALLY couldn’t wait to eat. So I enjoyed 2 scoops of UMP on my way in along with a cup of coffee at home and one on my drive in. Walked 10 minutes to work, and here I was, ready to go! Great workout, scrumptious breakfast, and prepared for a tiny pinch for the blood draw.
I weighed in at 113lbs and was measured at 5’3″ – great for having eaten and coming right off of the Easter holiday (my only cheat meal of prep and I am positive I was holding water based on the looks of my stomach and face). Great, regardless!That puts my BMI (which I really don’t care about) at 20.1. The healthy weight range for someone my height is marked at 104-141. Now, I give or take a few pounds, but doubtful my frame would hold close to 141 attractively.
I waited a few weeks to get my blood results, but they are as follows:
- Glucose – 82 (range 65-99mg/dl)
- Triglycerides – 72 (range 0-149)
- Total Cholesterol – 181, with my HDL at 98 which is providing protection against heart disease! Anything over 59 is good!
- LDL Cholesterol – 69, which is considered optimal
So, too much information here? Well, I just wanted to share where my health stood as far as numbers go and where I was compared to what “America” is measured against. I am happy with the outcome and feel my healthiest yet! Blessed and happy, with a few extra dollars in my pocket. Can’t ask for much more!
