can someone help me understand my
SeanWestLondon
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ok so basically I went to my GP to get a GP referral letter for the gym and I found out my blood pressure and resting heart rate. I'm currently 238 pounds and have a bmi of 33.7 which is due to not excering well ever and eating really poorly. can someone exsplain to me if my results are bad as ive read its a good way of telling how fit someone is and how strong their heart is and im abit nervous as to how bad my results are
my resting heart rate is 64
my blood pressure is 137/66
my resting heart rate is 64
my blood pressure is 137/66
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Can you please tell me your height and I will see if I can help?0
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why didn't you ask your doctor when he gave you the results?
even if it's bad, at least you are doing something about it by going to the gym.0 -
5 10 or 5 11
my weight is around 2380 -
I didn't really care to look till I got home0
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I'll tell you what I know
bmi of 33.7 is hight
my BMI is 30.1 and I am classed as Obese,
I hope someone can help you more than myself
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Your resting HR is not too bad according to this chart......
http://www.topendsports.com/testing/heart-rate-resting-chart.htm
Will leave the BP "diagnosis" to someone that knows a bit more about BP..
Edit : found this that might help to explain.....
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm0 -
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your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.0
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BMI is high and your blood pressure is borderline hypertensive meaning you got work to do. If you don't want to be on medications to control that the rest of your life it's time to act now. Reduction in weight will greatly improve this.0
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your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.0 -
your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.
sorry to hear that.0 -
your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.
sorry to hear that.
i'm not.0 -
BMI is generally pointless. It doesn't discriminate between different tissue types (muscle weighs 3x more tham fat). According to BMI a bodybuilder with about 5% body fat will be called obese because of their wieght.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439
A better measurement is Body Fat %.0 -
your BMI, as you've been told is too high, but that's obvious as you're 40lb+ overweight, so you really ought to start losing
your resting pulse is fine
your BP is interesting; on the face of things it's pretty well fine but the higher number, the systolic rate is on the high end of normal, and the lower number,the diastolic, is on the very low end of normal;
this is unusual as they're normally both slightly high or slightly low;
I'd recommend getting it checked again, ask for 3 readings & go with the average of both numbers0 -
your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.
sorry to hear that.
i'm not.
good to see you already have a medal, so I don't need to offer you one.0 -
Ok, first off, you hr isn't bad. Your bp is a bit hypertensive. Now that I got that outta the way, you need to question how the doctor arrived at your body fat percentage. Most doctors I go to take height and weight. After all, that's how the government determines it. Height and weight do not take into account muscle mass. You can see from my picture that I'm not 33% bodyfat, however this is how the doctor graded me when I went for a work physical. You need calipers, tape measurements, or a special "tub" to determine accurately your bodyfat percentage. That you admit to being a couch potato though I'd say it's at least in the ballpark. It's good to see you on the site and asking questions. It's a step in the right direction. Once exercise and eating healthy become habit, then it will become your new way of life. As of now, my body doesn't have much of a tolerance for unhealthy food and I crave healthy things. I also am addicted to exercise.0
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Call your doctor back to ask his/her thoughts on your results. We can all tell you different things based on personal experience and a few Google searches, but your doctor knows the rest of your health history and we do not. I hope that you will make the decision to commit to your health and fitness!0
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your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.
sorry to hear that.
i'm not.
good to see you already have a medal, so I don't need to offer you one.
Was that really necessary? All he was saying was that BMI is not the best way to determine overall health of a specific person because it does not take into consideration body type. He just didn't say it with all of those words, he just indicated that he is not concerned.0 -
I am looking at your numbers a little differently. I actually feel they are not that bad, they could be worse for a person who weighs almost 240 lbs. So you need to lose 45 lbs and lower your blood pressure a bit. Many of us were much worse when we started.
I think your numbers tell you to get in the gym and work out, especially with cardio which will improve your BP within a month. Just don't over do things. Eat 20% below your TDEE for five months and start lifting and moving, everything will look a lot better in six months...
Stop stressing, just get to the gym and do what you know you need to do. That is unless the doctor said you are not healthy enough to exercise...that would be a completely different issue.
My numbers were a lot worse when I started than yours and my doc told me run, don't walk to the gym, and she knew I have bad knees0 -
The systolic BP (top number) is high. It indicates a problem that will get worse if not dealt with.0
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Good news is you're 19, so you're basically an anabolic steroid on legs. Get your *kitten* under a barbell 3 - 4 times a week and cut back a little on the food and you'll be good to go.0
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your BMI is in the obese range. thats enough to tell you that its bad news.
So is mine.
sorry to hear that.
i'm not.
good to see you already have a medal, so I don't need to offer you one.
Was that really necessary? All he was saying was that BMI is not the best way to determine overall health of a specific person because it does not take into consideration body type. He just didn't say it with all of those words, he just indicated that he is not concerned.
you know what I never thought of it that way. wow. you have shown me a whole new world of delicate nuance.
its not what they say, its what they didn't say! brilliant. 5 stars.0 -
i'm kinda glad my BMI isn't that low. i just don't think that i could pull off skinny jeans. and now that it's summer, i'd be way too warm to wear a scarf and wool knit hat. and the nerd glasses without lenses would interfere with my actual glasses.
and i actually like mainstream music. yeah, i admit it. i like ke$ha.0 -
i'm kinda glad my BMI isn't that low. i just don't think that i could pull off skinny jeans. and now that it's summer, i'd be way too warm to wear a scarf and wool knit hat. and the nerd glasses without lenses would interfere with my actual glasses.
and i actually like mainstream music. yeah, i admit it. i like ke$ha.
you don't need to feel threatened man. I guess some times things can bring up underlying issues. perhaps you can talk to someone about it. good to see you creeping deep up inside my profile tho. keep it up!0 -
i'm kinda glad my BMI isn't that low. i just don't think that i could pull off skinny jeans. and now that it's summer, i'd be way too warm to wear a scarf and wool knit hat. and the nerd glasses without lenses would interfere with my actual glasses.
and i actually like mainstream music. yeah, i admit it. i like ke$ha.
you don't need to feel threatened man. I guess some times things can bring up underlying issues. perhaps you can talk to someone about it. good to see you creeping deep up inside my profile tho. keep it up!
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i'm kinda glad my BMI isn't that low. i just don't think that i could pull off skinny jeans. and now that it's summer, i'd be way too warm to wear a scarf and wool knit hat. and the nerd glasses without lenses would interfere with my actual glasses.
and i actually like mainstream music. yeah, i admit it. i like ke$ha.
you don't need to feel threatened man. I guess some times things can bring up underlying issues. perhaps you can talk to someone about it. good to see you creeping deep up inside my profile tho. keep it up!
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i'm kinda glad my BMI isn't that low. i just don't think that i could pull off skinny jeans. and now that it's summer, i'd be way too warm to wear a scarf and wool knit hat. and the nerd glasses without lenses would interfere with my actual glasses.
and i actually like mainstream music. yeah, i admit it. i like ke$ha.
you don't need to feel threatened man. I guess some times things can bring up underlying issues. perhaps you can talk to someone about it. good to see you creeping deep up inside my profile tho. keep it up!
Deal. This does seem kinda silly.0 -
my resting heart rate is 64
my blood pressure is 137/66
Your vital signs fluctuate throughout the day, so a single measurement of these things doesn't tell you much. You and your GP can get a better picture by taking many measurements and averaging them over time. Your heart rate of 64 is within normal limits. You should definitely keep an eye on your blood pressure. One higher-than-normal reading might be a fluke, but a steady pattern of high readings suggests you need diet/lifestyle changes and possibly medication.
There are a lot of other risk factors to consider, such as your cholesterol numbers, your family history, and presence of other diseases such as diabetes or kidney problems. It's all about gathering many little details to form one big picture. I don't know how often you see your GP or how comfortable you are with him/her, but if you need more information you could consult other professionals such as a pharmacist, a registered nurse, or a dietician.
Hope these replies are helpful, and all the best with your new gym!0 -
thanks to everyone that replied
yeah the woman who took did it the results redid it a few times I think like 30
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