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Published: 2005-03-08 01:29:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 160; Favourites: 0; Downloads: 10
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Description Victory for the day is mine!

I know it's a bit lame and not exactly the most sophisticated work, but this is my little homage to myself after my doctor's appointment today. After several weeks of hard work I managed to bring my BP down far enough (from 130/102 to 110/86) that I won't be put on medication. Did I mention that I hate pills? It still is a bit elevated but with the changes I've made in my lifestyle, I plan on getting it lower as well as getting myself in great condition. I am determined and I will succeed...

Picture captured with my webcam
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Photographer/Model: Yours truly (man I'm such a dork, lol)
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Comments: 4

ugahero [2005-06-03 20:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. When I was active in the Shaolin-Do arts I felt great. So I too can speak from experience. Sadly, with my work schedule I've had to stop going and just do my stuff at home till I have a job that will better accomodate to the training schedule at the center. Once that's corrected I'm returning to it as soon as possible. And let me tell ya, I can't wait!

I'm of the mindset that somethings work for some and other things for others (like the selection of an artform). So, I'm still looking for my perfect balance of diet moderation and exercise since weight and physical health has a great degree of influence over BP. It's still kind of funny to think about seeing as I'm 24, in pretty good shape, and for the most part now stress free but suffering from high BP. Seeing as genetics have some effect upon things I'm trying to do all that I can (mainly because I HATE taking pills, lol). On the upside I have found that taking at least 3 constitutionals a week, eating better, and working out more has done wonders. I'm about due for my next check up here in a couple months so we'll see how things go then . Wish my luck, lol.

Thank you for the encouragement though .

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elvenblood [2005-06-03 15:19:52 +0000 UTC]

The best medicine to a healthy life is mediation and the martial arts, like Aikido, and I'm speaking from experience.

Good job at bring your BP down, that's always good.

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Laura-AH [2005-03-10 17:01:36 +0000 UTC]

that's fuckin' awesome. i'm proud of you.

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ugahero In reply to Laura-AH [2005-03-10 19:01:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ! It's a great feeling to get things on track for being healthier. Plus, it was pretty sweet to avoid the "life of medication" bullet this go around.

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