Feeling guilty

[H-Ray]

Suddenly told I have hbp need to bring it down by changing my life style , also slightly overweight.

[blags72]

It was shock to me when I got the diagnosis. I'd felt unwell and stressed and went to the GP for a wellman check up. All my numbers were generally ok, except my weight (2st overweight) and my BP. I upped the exercise - more cardio - running, swimming, cycling, tennis, and really cut down on salted foods. No more cured meats, cut back on the starchy carbs like bread and pasta, tried to go for a more Mediterranean diet, and cut out the beer. In 3 months it had made a huge difference. Still on BP meds, but smallish doses...

[H-Ray in reply to blags72]

Well done my friend.

[Bailey-Anne]

I was diagnosed with HBP last week, I’m 26, overweight and stressed due to family passing. I’m on a diet now and have recommitted to the gym as I’ve put on 2 stones and I’m 5’5.

I’m not on any meds, they’re going to monitor my BP and then go from there. I really don’t want to have to be put meds.