 So I went to the doctor today... | |
and 2.5 months ago when I started Atkins, my blood pressure was 183/79, which qualifies for Stage 3 (Severe) Hypertension.
Today when the nurse took my blood pressure she nearly dropped her clipboard because my blood pressure has fallen down to 150/78, which is mid-range Stage 1 (Mild) Hypertension.
Given my family history with hypertension and heart disease being one of the main reasons I started Atkins, getting this news from my doctor after only 2.5 months and 1/5 of my desired weight loss achieved...I am THRILLED! I seriously almost cried at the doctors because of this wonderful news. 
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Ryan's Road to ONEderland
Age: 25
Height: 6'2"; 1.89 meters
Starting Weight: 308 lbs; 140 kg
Atkins Start Date: 2/21/09
Mini Goal 1: 300 lbs; 136 kg reached 2/26/09
Mini Goal 2: 290 lbs; 132 kg reached 4/14/09
Mini Goal 3: 280 lbs; 127 kg reached 7/9/09
Mini Goal 4: 260 lbs; 118 kg
Mini Goal 5: 240 lbs; 109 kg
Mini Goal 6: 230 lbs; 105 kg NO LONGER OBESE!
Mini Goal 7: 220 lbs; 100 kg
Final Goal Weight: 195 lbs; 88 kg  |