Could someone please give me some persistance, or will power???

[Motherof71]

Hello All, my name is Terema, I am a proud mother of seven. I recently gave birth to my 7th child October 24th, and for all of you that are wondering, yes I am done. I just recently came back from my six week check up with a blood pressure reading of 168/108. I have never had high blood pressure unless it was at the end of my pregnancy, but this was different. Six weeks post partum, and its still high???Instead of wondering where I went wrong and feeling sorry for myself, I decided to do something about it. First theres alot of things to consider and where do I start first?? By the time I was two both of my parents were dead(unrelated to health issues) I would like to be around to watch my children grow into adults, and hopefully one day watch my grandchildren grow up. I am 5'3 and weigh approximately 185 pounds, 13 of which is just in my chest. I would like to make this a lifestyle change. The stress level of my everyday life is soaring through the roof. I know this may have alot to do with the blood pressure levels also. Things are not going so great with my husband and this causes alot of arguing and just plain anger on my part. Right now is time for me to make a change, but its going to have to be small changes, because there are so many things that need to change, I can't risk putting my body in shock. last week I cut out soda, and so far this has been the easiest change.I have gone about 3 weekes without any type of alcoholic beverage, and for me that is an accomplishment and a daily struggle.Especially during these very stressful times. I have been drinking more water,apple and cranberry juice. For snacks I eat cottage cheese with peaches, and dinner usually consists of salad with soup or 3 oz of lean meat. oh and breakfast is either oatmeal or honey nut cheerios with a banana, orange juice and milk. I know this is not an ideal weight loss plan, but I have to make small changes or else I will fail. My big problem is that I love the super duper fattening foods, particularly anything with loads of cheese. So as far as eating healthy I'm trying to start with the semi healthier choice I prefer. Maybe someone out there can give me some tips, and motivation to continue on this struggle to lead a healthier lifestyle,I really wish someone could givel me some will power!!!!!

 

[wishes]

Heya, might just be me wondering, but how does one weight their boobs? :O

Avoid sodium/salt things, this means your cheese im afraid. Also, the more water you can push through, the better your kidneys will run. Kidneys are what are giving you the higher blood pressure, and salt puts pressure on them (I know lots about this, i only have 1 kidney since i donated one! I have to keep an eye on it like a hawk).
Less processed food the better. Dropping fizzy drinks is a great step because those things are loaded with sodium - especially the diet ones.
I started having problems also, and once i started having the amount of water i now do, those are looong gone.
I now have a 1.2ltr (small coke bottle sized) bottle of water with me all the time with sipper spout, I started drinking 2 a day and i have moved that up to about 3-4 now.
Yes I'm always on the loo, but weight loss is so much easier and i can feel the blood pressure go down ... and of course the stress
Dunno about you, when my blood pressure goes up and get really angsty, so i can tell. I know its supposed to be the silent killer and all that, but i can tell a mile away when i have it

Anyway, good luck! welcome to the forum!

 

[Monster2]

EAT MORE VEGGIES!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!
Also, cut out the juices and replace with fresh fruit, as juice always has a LOT of sugar.
Especially apple juice, and I'm guessing your "cranberry" juice is really cranberry juice cocktail, which has more corn syrup in it than cranberries.
Also, make sure your cottage cheese is low fat and low sodium, and be careful with the amount of salad dressing you use. Read the calorie information carefully.
You're doing pretty good, you just need a few tweaks!