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When I started week 1 I had a blood pressure reading of 165/95 and cholesterol reading of 8.5 !

Fast forward 7 weeks and blood pressure now 119/74 and cholesterol reading of 4.1!

Thanks couch to 5k!

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Just proves it works well done

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well that's a big plus right there :D don't stop!!

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What a difference a few weeks make. Keep on running, it's so worth it ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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That is phenomenal - well done!!

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wow what a difference, well done๐Ÿ‘

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Exercise has so many health benefits. In your case Erin, itโ€™s your blood pressure and your cholesterol levels. Long may your good health continue. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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