RaeVynn Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Backstory: I went vegetarian about 11 years ago... about the time I got into a very stressful job. After two years, I dropped the job, and got a better one. A couple of years later, I went all the way vegan, as I was struggling with some very severe health issues, and identified dairy as a probable culprit. Over time, however, I gained more weight, and I became aware that my blood pressure was an issue - to the tune of 190/120. I did a short stint of medication, but I never have believed in drugging the symptoms. I did a lot of trying to lose weight, get more healthy, get fit... and, while I lost some weight, and got more active, my bp was still hanging out at 170/110 most of the time. About a month ago, I decided to try primal - style eating. No grain, cut out the soy, put meat back into my diet, along with eggs. Today, I got my bp checked - it's down to 143/92! This means a LOT to me!TL : DR: I went paleo/primal, and my bp is nearly normal now. RaeVynn Revs it Up Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 love that there's a healthier you... & <3 i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Fantastic!!! Good job! lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
70Kel Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Well done:) this is great news!I went primal start of this year & combined with exercise I have smashed my BP prob's. Now I have been on tabs for 5 years & have a terrible family history of heart problems/strokes etc. But...I'm actually about to cease or at the very least cut down the dosage (dr visit in 2 weeks time). My dr asked what I have been doing that may have helped to get my BP to normal range, he just looked at me funny when I said primal eating, but shrugged his shoulders & said 'it must be working'! He also said this is really rare as most people get more med's as they age. 'Don't quit, two words, that's it' :-) Link to comment
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