bookie
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Post by bookie on Nov 25, 2016 17:16:28 GMT -5
Hi everyone!
So short version of the story, my blood pressure is higher than usual. Dr wants to to keep an eye on it for now and have me increase my water, exercise (strength and cardio) and follow the dash diet until February and then have it rechecked
So I am asking for accountability and encouragement. Breaking it into baby steps to keep me from getting discouraged too quickly. So Initial steps for a week 1. At least 3 cups of water a day. 2. 5 minutes of cardio 3 times this week. 3. 5 minutes of strength building 3 times this week 4. Eliminate prepackaged foods from my diet at least three meals this week.
If too easy, I will make it harder
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Post by kidsandpets on Nov 25, 2016 19:25:03 GMT -5
Change is hard. But you can do it!  |
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bookie
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Post by bookie on Nov 25, 2016 20:04:17 GMT -5
Thank you. Can't really start two of the goals until Monday because we are traveling
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paliz
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Post by paliz on Nov 26, 2016 7:37:13 GMT -5
I think those are great starting goals
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bookie
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Post by bookie on Nov 26, 2016 16:49:57 GMT -5
Thanks. Started working on the cardio goal already
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BC
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Post by BC on Dec 2, 2016 8:01:30 GMT -5
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Post by bookie on Dec 3, 2016 2:43:56 GMT -5
Down 1.4 lbs! Thanks for asking!
Had a total cheat evening but I did it knowingly and I have a plan for next time.
Going to reevaluate my goals in the next few days because I met some already!
Will update here when I can
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Post by bookie on Dec 4, 2016 7:02:14 GMT -5
Actually got a strength building session in! Did better tracking my food intake.
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Post by kidsandpets on Dec 4, 2016 10:40:05 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by Januinely~me on Dec 4, 2016 21:00:14 GMT -5
Keep up the good work!  |
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Post by bookie on Dec 5, 2016 20:44:55 GMT -5
So I met one goal-eliminate prepackaged dinner at least 3 times-now trying to eliminate lunchmeat b/c of sodium
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Post by paliz on Dec 6, 2016 7:18:03 GMT -5
Great Job!
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BC
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Post by BC on Dec 10, 2016 10:40:36 GMT -5
Wonderful |
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Post by bookie on Dec 11, 2016 6:11:46 GMT -5
Thx. Also trying to cut back on after dinner snacking...
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Post by kidsandpets on Dec 11, 2016 11:34:49 GMT -5
Thx. Also trying to cut back on after dinner snacking... I find this the hard one for me. I enjoy relaxing with food after the kids go to bed. I don't need the snack, I just want it - especially chocolate. I try to just to a cup of cocoa if I really want chocolate to relax with. Its better than alternatives. |
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