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Yay for size 8 :)
<--- I'm on my cell so I can't post an image easily (boo for computers crashing) My profile pic is from today. I haven't worn those capri's in a few years. The picture on my profile in the black "tattoo" T-shirt is from November when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and had just started on my journey to a healthier…
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Injured quad
I was doing lunges last night when I felt a pop in my quad. Any suggestions for a quick recovery? My job requires heavy lifting and I can't afford to go out of work.
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NSV: Blood pressure
I started this journey slowly in November. I'm a paramedic and we had continuing education that month. We were told that the average age of cardiac arrest that EMS responds to in the county where I work is 44!! I'm currently 42. I knew my blood pressure was bad and had been avoiding going to see a doctor for some time. I…
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Not enough potassium
I'm struggling to get enough potassium in on a daily basis. Anyone have suggestions? I'm trying to control my BP without medication and without being on super low sodium diet. I was able to come off my meds back in January but that was by lowering my sodium to about 1000 mg or less a day. I really don't want to eat that…
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Not eating enough-low sodium diet
I've recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure and have changed to a low sodium diet. I don't buy processed foods anymore and for the most part have quit eating out. I'm still trying to figure out what affects my blood pressure the most. I made some changes to my diet last week by adding quinoa and chia seeds and my…
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Hi all!
I'm new to this site and once again embarking on the journey of getting healthy! I have a few motivating factors to want to start this: 1)My boys!! I have an 11 yo and 15 yo that I am constantly telling to go outside and get some exercise. I figured it was time to practice what I preach so I joined the Rec & Aquatics…
