Heart health

I had my yearly GYN exam yesterday and found out my blood pressure has crept up even tho my weight is going down. It was around 135/85 when it used to be as low as 90s/60s with the average being 115/75. I don't know how much of that was b/c of the white coat syndrome, but I want to keep an eye on it anyway. I just took it and it read 123/82, heart rate, 75. It's around 8:30 and I've had 2 cups of coffee. That's not too bad, if it's accurate. But I want better.

Now 135/85 is still better than around 3 yrs ago when it could be 165/100, but the fact is that when it was averaging 115/75, and even dipping into the 90s/60s, I had started an exercise program of walking 2-3 miles three to 5 times a week, and I was also working out with a personal trainer with weights. See what a difference exercise can make?

Today I will begin tracking my exercise, HR, and BP along with my weight.

What Your Blood Pressure Reading Means

If your blood pressure is less than 120/80:

Your blood pressure is normal
If your blood pressure is between 120/80 and 140/90:

You are considered “prehypertensive” and are at risk for high blood pressure. Lifestyle modifications are important and should be recommended by your doctor or healthcare professional
If your blood pressure is:

140/90 and above
or
130/80 and above
AND
you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease:

Your blood pressure is high. Lifestyle modifications and high blood pressure medication are important and should be recommended by your doctor