Went to the doctors today. ECG is normal, no thickening at all of the heart. Was 165.0 today on the scale with no clothes. After I ate and dressed I was 167.0 on the doctor's scale.
Doctor said I am not fat, that my BMI is slightly higher than normal, but that's because of muscle mass. I told her my bodyfat was 14-15% (mostly 15%) and she said that confirms it is muscle mass.
She said although its not neccessary to lose anymore weight for me, if I were to lose another 10-15 lbs (I'm aiming for 10) to lower my bodyfat even more, she could take me off the blood pressure meds. She said that the lower bodyfat you are, the less your heart has to work. I think that's why bodyfat is so important. So I'm going to try and get to around 157 next. Aiming for 160 as next goal, I'll re check body comp then.
I'll do anythinig to get off these stupid meds.
My dad disagrees and says I don't have another 10-15 to lose and thought it was ridiculous...I want to listen to him but I also want to listen to the doctor and lower my bodyfat to 10% or so to get off these stupid meds. Wish I knew what was causing the high blood presssure.