Yay - I Have Broken The 20 A Day Barrier...

[EddyTheDog]

I now take 21 pills a day - I fucking rattle when I walk...

My BP was 179/115 yesterday - So before you ask - Yes, I do need them.....

Its a bit scary though - I am 'only' 43...

[L-Pink]

Well that's not good. You need to change something!

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Well that's not good. You need to change something!

Putting CyberSEO on ignore would cut my blood pressure by 25% I am sure...

[Sly]

What is the underlying cause of your high blood pressure?

[Bryan G]

You drink a lot right? That would be one cause right off the bat for high BP

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Sly

What is the underlying cause of your high blood pressure?

Number 1 would be fitness levels of course - I also worry - I worry a lot...

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Bryan G

You drink a lot right? That would be one cause right off the bat for high BP

That doesn't help - Its a big picture though - I can't blame it on one thing - That would be too easy...

[Bryan G]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

That doesn't help - Its a big picture though - I can't blame it on one thing - That would be too easy...

I was on a bender one weekend and had a check up on the monday. Dr said my BP was high. 170/ something cannot remember. Anyhow she did not know why considering I did not smoke was very active etc. She hooked me up to a BP monitor that I had to wear for 24hrs. Long story short my BP was fine it was just high that morning because of excessive drinking.

[Vendzilla]

I would look at the meds you are taking, there is no reason for that many meds for one thing, unless you are taking them for other reasons as well. I have high BP, but it's because I need to lose weight. I've been on a low carb diet for a few weeks and it's working and been walking a lot. Tough when you sit at your laptop all day.

I'm on three meds

Do you have a BP machine?

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I would look at the meds you are taking, there is no reason for that many meds for one thing, unless you are taking them for other reasons as well. I have high BP, but it's because I need to lose weight. I've been on a low carb diet for a few weeks and it's working and been walking a lot. Tough when you sit at your laptop all day.

I'm on three meds

Do you have a BP machine?

They are not all for my BP - I am Bipolar so a lot are for that - I have a BP machine but I tend to avoid using it - It stresses me out even more...

I have stopped drinking beer so hopefully that will help - I have a scary beer belly.....

[Bryan G]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I would look at the meds you are taking, there is no reason for that many meds for one thing, unless you are taking them for other reasons as well. I have high BP, but it's because I need to lose weight. I've been on a low carb diet for a few weeks and it's working and been walking a lot. Tough when you sit at your laptop all day.

I'm on three meds

Do you have a BP machine?

Hey Vend

Have you heard of Wheat Belly? This diet works wonders. This is basically the coles notes version of the book.

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/1...quick-dirty-2/

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

They are not all for my BP - I am Bipolar so a lot are for that - I have a BP machine but I tend to avoid using it - It stresses me out even more...

I have stopped drinking beer so hopefully that will help - I have a scary beer belly.....

I stopped drinking beer pretty much, now it's just rum! And rum has zero carbs.

I get stressed when someone else is doing my blood pressure because the normal size cuff doesn't always work on me, my doctor uses a leg cuff on me.
My BP machine came with a big cuff and is pretty accurate. I just checked my BP because of this thread and it's 125/95 right now

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Bryan G

Hey Vend

Have you heard of Wheat Belly? This diet works wonders. This is basically the coles notes version of the book.

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/1...quick-dirty-2/

I have been hearing a lot about this - I should take a look as well...

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by Bryan G

Hey Vend

Have you heard of Wheat Belly? This diet works wonders. This is basically the coles notes version of the book.

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/1...quick-dirty-2/

Just read that, thanks
I have cut out all carbs, which means no wheat products, I only eat meat, veggies and cheese. No processed food at all. I have some low carb ice cream for when I really need a sweet

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I stopped drinking beer pretty much, now it's just rum! And rum has zero carbs.

I get stressed when someone else is doing my blood pressure because the normal size cuff doesn't always work on me, my doctor uses a leg cuff on me.
My BP machine came with a big cuff and is pretty accurate. I just checked my BP because of this thread and it's 125/95 right now

That's pretty good - It could indicate you are a bit dehydrated though - The difference is 30 and that's quiet an important figure - Its worth looking it up...

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

That's pretty good - It could indicate you are a bit dehydrated though - The difference is 30 and that's quiet an important figure - Its worth looking it up...

Just started drinking a lot of water. Just got a new fridge with water and ice in the door. Trying to stay away from soda completely, but I have to have a coke zero cherry from time to time.

[VikingMan]

drink a green smoothie every morning

[HerPimp]

Nothing beats the gerson therapy diet, one week on it and you will be cured.

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by HerPimp

Nothing beats the gerson therapy diet, one week on it and you will be cured.

Not sure about that - I prefer to drink my coffee...

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

Not sure about that - I prefer to drink my coffee...

Thanks for that, didn't want to look

I'm drinking my morning coffee right now

[Ferus]

How about you cut your pointless posts on GFY down to half, and spend the same time on your fitness, rather than complaining about how hard your (and you mums) life is? That will benefit yourself and GFY equally.

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Ferus

How about you cut your pointless posts on GFY down to half, and spend the same time on your fitness, rather than complaining about how hard your (and you mums) life is? That will benefit yourself and GFY equally.

You have made this point before - So I have to ask - Why do you click on my threads?..

It takes 100ths of a second to scroll past my posts and minutes to read and then bitch about them.....

I can only assume you enjoy reading them...

[Ferus]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I can only assume you enjoy reading them...

No, I hope one day you actually read some of the replies, also those where you have to rethink your current way of living.

... If you want to get better that is. Because I belive most of your topics are made because you feel sorry for yourself, and want other people to tell you that the problems are not your fault, when in fact you are the ONLY reason your life is like this.

That is why I belive you enjoy my replies, because that gives you one more reason to blame everyone else for your problems.

[nexcom28]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I have stopped drinking beer so hopefully that will help - I have a scary beer belly.....

Not if you substitute it for wine instead.

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Ferus

No, I hope one day you actually read some of the replies, also those where you have to rethink your current way of living.

... If you want to get better that is. Because I belive most of your topics are made because you feel sorry for yourself, and want other people to tell you that the problems are not your fault, when in fact you are the ONLY reason your life is like this.

That is why I belive you enjoy my replies, because that gives you one more reason to blame everyone else for your problems.

You are partially correct - I do feel sorry for myself - What I get from GFY though is that I am pretty normal - Other people have the same problems - They share their experiences and I do listen, I have been known to actually take advice from people here...

Also GFY has an element of Soap Opera about it - People like a good Soap Opera.....

[Markul]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

Number 1 would be fitness levels of course - I also worry - I worry a lot...

You can fix this. Number one doesn't even have to be fitness in my book, but you do need to move for at least 30 mins a day (driving a car around doesn't count!). It's quite simple:

1. STOP worrying. It doesn't help and is POISON for the mind. If you don't know how to stop worrying, work out until you fall over every day. That will stop you or simply make a rule that every time you start to worry, you have to do as many push-ups as you can (or eat a whole carrot). Something. Stick with it.

2. Drink water instead of whatever you are drinking instead of water.

3. Work out / move around for at least 30 mins a day.

4. Eat very little and only healthy stuff (= max 600 calories) two days a week.

5. No drugs, no alcohol - at least not more than once a week.

And if you smoke, stop. Even weed, regardless of what pot-heads might argue, weed is not healthy. It just isn't.

You are too young to have that kind of blood pressure.

[sandman!]

that sucks

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Markul

You can fix this. Number one doesn't even have to be fitness in my book, but you do need to move for at least 30 mins a day (driving a car around doesn't count!). It's quite simple:

1. STOP worrying. It doesn't help and is POISON for the mind. If you don't know how to stop worrying, work out until you fall over every day. That will stop you or simply make a rule that every time you start to worry, you have to do as many push-ups as you can (or eat a whole carrot). Something. Stick with it.

2. Drink water instead of whatever you are drinking instead of water.

3. Work out / move around for at least 30 mins a day.

4. Eat very little and only healthy stuff (= max 600 calories) two days a week.

5. No drugs, no alcohol - at least not more than once a week.

And if you smoke, stop. Even weed, regardless of what pot-heads might argue, weed is not healthy. It just isn't.

You are too young to have that kind of blood pressure.

Thanks for taking the time - I agree about the weed especially - Its a disaster for me...

[TheSquealer]

The good news is that you won't have to do it much longer no matter what you decide to do.

[georgeyw]

So I just looked up your BP, you are in the highest category! Stop drinking and start running bloke!

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by TheSquealer

The good news is that you won't have to do it much longer no matter what you decide to do.

I need to organize someone to post when I finally snuff it - It would be terrible if I died and nobody here noticed...

[ctggls]

Off topic: Vendzilla , just eating won't help reduce fat , you must do at least 30 min of workout to see better results. Walking is good but it won't dobmuch. Try swimming if you have a nearby pool.. It helps with cardio and there's no pressure on the joints.

[Manfap]

thats crazy, i dont take 20 pills a year.

Get yourself over to Spain, and spend a few months just walking up and down the beach few hours everyday.

[TheSquealer]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I need to organize someone to post when I finally snuff it - It would be terrible if I died and nobody here noticed...

People cheer for winners. No one remembers the loser. Why not choose life and get it together? Eat right, exercise and start working on stress management. If you don't care about your own life, no one else is going to.

It's hard to imagine being 43 and being ok with having a heart attack at any second.

You really feel you have nothing to live for?

[Penny24Seven]

do you worry about getting the aids from having your ass plowed? That might be part of the problem

[Jel]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

That doesn't help - Its a big picture though - I can't blame it on one thing - That would be too much like taking personal responsibility

Fixed that for ya mate

Sorry if it comes over harsh, but it is what it is.. I like you, and do wish you well, and hope that one day you start to take 100% responsibilty for every thought, action, reaction, and response you choose to make

[Sexier]

stop drinking and try this

http://naturalvitality.com/natural-calm/

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by ctggls

Off topic: Vendzilla , just eating won't help reduce fat , you must do at least 30 min of workout to see better results. Walking is good but it won't dobmuch. Try swimming if you have a nearby pool.. It helps with cardio and there's no pressure on the joints.

I'm just finishing setting up my gym in my garage. I love having a 4 car garage. Always was the plan.

I saw my brother last week, at 50, he has a six pack. Going into the same regiment he is using, I'm bigger than he is, but we are both built the same, so I know this will work.

[armysmoke]

I have to take 3 pills a day for BP, cholesterol and acid reflux. I could not imagine having to take 21 pills per day.

[deltav]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I stopped drinking beer pretty much, now it's just rum! And rum has zero carbs.

There is that little problem of all alcohol being converted to sugars, i.e. carbs.

[SekobA]

try to be more active.. do same exercises ..visit some mountan place....that can help you for sure!

[MaDalton]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I stopped drinking beer pretty much, now it's just rum! And rum has zero carbs.

one liter of pure alcohol has 9000 calories - a shot of rum has like 60 calories

http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories...es_in_rum.html

doesnt matter if it has carbs or not

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by deltav

There is that little problem of all alcohol being converted to sugars, i.e. carbs.

Not all alcohol, Rum, Gin, Tequila and Vodka don't
http://voices.yahoo.com/alcoholic-be...s-3504395.html

Originally Posted by MaDalton

one liter of pure alcohol has 9000 calories - a shot of rum has like 60 calories

http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories...es_in_rum.html

doesnt matter if it has carbs or not

Given my size and daily intake, 60 calories is nothing, compared to an apple that 116

[TheSquealer]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

one liter of pure alcohol has 9000 calories - a shot of rum has like 60 calories

http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories...es_in_rum.html

doesnt matter if it has carbs or not

This is a common misconception. Though alcohol has calories in terms of the energy value it possesses, your body has a very difficult time metabolizing it for energy and for the most part, its broken down into acetate, not stored as fat.

[nexcom28]

Originally Posted by Brian837

do you worry about getting the aids from having your ass plowed? That might be part of the problem

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

one liter of pure alcohol has 9000 calories - a shot of rum has like 60 calories

http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories...es_in_rum.html

doesnt matter if it has carbs or not

I'm with MaDalton on this one, 1 shot of rum is pure sugar, 60+ calories of refined sugar = ~3-4 tablespoons of refined sugar.

Rum is refined from sugarcane, this sort of sugar is a carbohydrate, a bad one.

[wehateporn]

To lower blood pressure naturally simply eat lots of bananas and some dark chocolate (85%+)

[oppoten]

More pills doesn't always mean more meds. I'll be taking more pills with going back onto my *old* medication, but it's a lower dose than I'm taking right now.

And some pills are medically necessary, and not an avoidance of personal responsibility. There are certain users on GFY who clearly need to take their meds

[bean-aid]

http://www.blendtec.com/

The miracle blender.

Fruits, avocados, bananas, kale, greens, yogurt... throw it in the blender and make it a ritual every day. Your BP will lower.

[420]

Maybe the side effects of some of the first 20 meds is increased blood pressure?