deannawbennett

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  • You and your husband have been a real inspiration. I started dieting to solely lose weight. But I picked DASH to help control blood pressure for my sister and mom. After 11 weeks, I am down 17.5 pounds, sis is down 14, and mom is down 18. But my sisters blood pressure is down from 159/105 to an average of 115/70. My mom,…
    in Adding to my Support Team... Sodium Aware Comment by deannawbennett September 2013
  • Terrific story! Thank you for sharing! I quit smoking 3 years ago (26 years at 1 pack a day +). I ran my first half marathon last year, although my time was what most do for a full. I don't care, because every pound off gives me more days with loved ones. Thank you for being inspiring. Truly
    in fat smoker to triathlete Comment by deannawbennett July 2013
  • I am also on the DASH diet (end of week 3. I set up the nutrient ratio and am doing fine on carbs, fiber, fat, and protein. Sodium is under the 1500 mark as long as we stick to the menu plan I set up each week. I am not getting close on potassium. Any thoughts on how to get this higher while keeping calories at 1200 a day?
    in DASH diet Comment by deannawbennett July 2013
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