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Old 02-02-2009, 06:52 PM   #1
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New Year's Resolutions & Wt loss

A noted expert in B/P says that every 10 lbs we gain since our high school days can potentially raise our b/p 4.5 points. So I've gained about 50 lbs-20 since I started on b/p meds .

If some miracle happened perhaps I could decrease my b/p by 22.5 points. For now I would be happy to lose 10 lbs.

Would love to hear stories of people who have had a significant reduction in their b/p when they lost weight.

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Re: New Year's Resolutions & Wt loss

Famnd,

I can give you the reverse...a significant increase in bp with a weight gain!

I'd love to lose some weight...still haven't taken off the weight I'd gained on bp meds....

I"d be interested in doing a weight loss support thread....perhaps we could use this one.

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Re: New Year's Resolutions & Wt loss

I was able to reduce my bp meds following a 40 lb weight loss, but I still have more to loose. I gained a lot after hypertensive strokes, and lots of medications.

I think a BP related weight loss thread would be cool. I have been using the Wii fitness in my living room, and have seen great results with that (and it's fun).

 
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I stopped one of my medications (not an antihypertensive) several weeks ago due to side effects. I have lost several pounds since then -enough for people to notice and comment on- with no changes to my diet and hardly any physical activity. I hope this trend continues and plan to increase my activity level. Like so many others, I also need to lose weight for better health. I can't help wondering how much of the excess weight is due to medication.

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My carpel tunnel is better so maybe I can type again. Dr. Oz & another Dr. recently stated that some b/p meds can cause weight gain. They didn't say what to do about it since one can't go off meds. Apparently some of Oprah's wt. was from her b/p meds.

After experimenting last year, I've found that I just can't do the 1500 cal/day diet & hope to lose anything. My Endo didn't want me to go lower. I don't think he believes that I eat very healthy as he is afraid I won't get enough nutrients.

Yes, I think we need to do a weight loss thread because weight has such an impact on b/p. I've found such inspiration from how others cope with losing or maintaining their wt. Dr. Laura talked about how her husband can eat high calorie deserts. She just sits & enjoys the conversation because she loves how she looks in clothes plus the obvious health benefits. Lately, my husband has been buying some of my favorite foods which he hasn't done in the past. I usually don't like his choices. He likes them out on the table or prominent in the frig cause he forgets to eat them. Imagine that, forgetting to eat a tasty desert. Right now we have a piece of cake that is getting moldy in the downstairs frig. I better get rid of it cause the person who made the cake is coming over for cards next Monday!!! Fam

 
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