Weight loss/increase in exercise and blood pressure?
November 16th, 2009
I think that I have high blood pressure, but I also need to loose almost 100 more pounds and obviously increase my activity level, eat a bit better. (I’m 24 female, moving towards 1500 calories per day, 30 minutes+ exercise, 45 g fat, 150 mg cholestrol) I’m just wondering how much difference this could have on my blood pressure, I know that being active and loosing the weight will help to lower it. What I don’t know is if on top of everything I should also worry a lot about sugar levels, alcohol consumption and the like? I know that I have to worry about this to be healthy, but do I need to nitpick, or will loosing the weight and being active potentially be enough? How does sugar and alcohol contribute to high blood pressure? Thanks for any info.
Even more info, stress affects it too right, so going from really stressed to not so stressed could have a big impact, just a little impact?
I meant to include that I have seen my Dr. and do see him yearly. Never once has he even mentioned my needing to loose weight, last time he figured I was stressed so didn’t bother taking my blood pressure, and he never tells me what the numbers are. I asked him questions about cholesterol last time (as I was near upper acceptable limit) and all he could tell me was to have less, no amounts or anything, so basically I have to do my own research.
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Tags: Blood, Exercise, Loss/increase, Pressure..., Weight
Firstly you should go to your GP who if needed will give you a diet program. This may also include a dose of Tablets and regular check-ups with the Nurse.
Your intake of Alcohol and Salt plus weight control are factors to help.
Regular exercise is recommented but it has to be in conjuction with the other Factors.
By the way you do say what your Bllod Pressure Levels are ,but you can buy a Monitor for about £11 at any Chemist.
You think that you have high blood pressure? I think that you need a physical, you should be having annual physicals anyway, and this will include a routine blood pressure check. Your doctor will also be able to recommend a healthy diet for you. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle for youself is the best prevention for most things that ail us.
You have not stated your blood pressure measurement.
Limit alcohol. Even if you’re healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women and everyone over age 65, and two drinks a day for men.
Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
Please check the function of kidney (for microalbuminuria, creatinine), heart (for hypertensive heart disease) and retina (for hypertensive retinopathy) now, if not, periodically.
I’d recommend visiting your GP, they’ll likely put you on a good diet that will counteract the high blood pressure. A good exercise regime is also a good idea. And oth a better diet and exercise will help with the weight loss.