Just so annoying. All of this is. Maybe this cannot be independently managed.

I am going to spend some time aggressively trying to lower it via life style changes. Food is the critical part.

Angiotensin II

• This thing is a hormone that regulates BP and fluid balance. it is part of the renin-angiotensin system. This controls the volume of fluids in the body.
• This also has an impact on fat burning, insulin resistance, etc.

How to lower Angiotensin II?

• Reduce sodium: It reduces fluids and this reduces the activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS)
• Increase potassium: Helps balance the sodium
• Diet rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains. Low fat. Reduces the need for angiotensin II
• Regular exercise.

Blood Pressure Medication types

• Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers:
  • Block the action of Angiotensin II. This will widen the blood vessels. But the Angiotensin doesnt actually go away, right?
  • olmesartan
• Antiotensin Converting Enzymes (ACE) Inhibitors:
  • They prevent the formation of angiotensin II.
  • lisinopril
  • Potassium , fish oil and garlic act like ace inhibitors
• Beta blocker:
  • Reduces the heart rate, decreases the workload.
  • propranolol
  • magnesium
• Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB):
  • Prevent calcium from entering the blood vessels. This relaxes them
  • amlodipine
  • magnesium, hawthorn
• Diuretics
  • Flush out the sodium
  • hibiscus tea,
• Alpha blockers
• Alpha 2 Receptor Agnonists
• Renin Inhibitors
• Vasodilators
  • Alcohol
  • minoxidil, hydralazine

Fuck this BP shit. Fuck this A1C shit. My lifestyle is killing me. I am done with it.

I am changing shit NOW.

• Intermittent fasting 18 / 6
• Brutal about what I am eating.
• Not tracking calories anymore.
• No alcohol.
• Sleep well
• Vegetables, fruits, lean protein, legumes
• Low fat dairy

I will continue running and some weight stuff.

I am so mad. I am annoyed. My BP remains at about 130/80 but I did a stress test and it tested high – at about 140 / 100. And then I did a stress test, during which it went to 213/109. It quickly came down to 190/80.

The doctor has prescribed Olmesartan Medoxomil 20mg. This is a Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker. I need to understand the side effects of this truely.

Left Ventricle issue possibly too?

Lifestyle

• Intermittent fasting for 18/6
• Lowering the weight
• How you talk to yourself?
• No alcohol
• Improving the diet (low sodium)
• More sleep
• Regular tracking
• Beet juice, garlic and magnesium
• Whole vegetables and fruits.
• Magnesium Glycinate, Garlic Tablets, Hibiscus tea, Low sodium

coconut water everyday(helps said), outside food only once a week, 10-15k steps everyday, intermittent fasting, reducing sodium intake and increasing potassium intake(bananas mostly) , meditation and including fruits and veggies.

Some references:

https://old.reddit.com/r/bloodpressure/comments/w2etcv/just_starting_olmesartan_hey_guys_noob_looking

https://old.reddit.com/r/hypertension/comments/12kwt7s/newly_diagnosed_with_high_bp_started_olmesartan

https://old.reddit.com/r/hypertension/comments/187q2dy/i_managed_to_go_from_14091_11873_in_just_under_1

https://old.reddit.com/r/hypertension/comments/vi97qp/yoga_changed_my_life_and_got_my_bp_in_control

Dude, I cannot let this happen to me. Fuck no. I know what Mom and Dad have to deal with. Fuck this shit – I will not let this shit get to me.

Remember 10 years ago how brutal you were about this. How seriously you were taking this shit. Remember I used to think about Tom Hanks, Kevin Hartman, etc. I used to obsess over Jason Fung.

Insulin will stop fat burning. So, reduce the fucking insulin

It is about the hormones. Stop the spikes, reduce the carbs. Cut down on the food. And exercise a lot more

I just broke my 5k PR by a solid amount. I am so happy dude.

Honestly, when I started my run, I didn’t expect to do well. I hadnt run in 3 weeks. I just wanted to get it done. But once I started running, I realized that I was actually fast. And I didn’t want to waste time.

And then I was just off. Halfway through I realized I was super fast and so could break the 5k record.

I want to be able to run without worry of my heart. The doctor freaked me out a bit. Tomorrow, I have a stress test. Let’s hope its all clear. Hopefully I will get the all clear and then I can focus on the marathon goal.

This will be an epic year.

My A1C is “high”. It’s correlated with lack of weight loss.

Let’s analyze this shit. This is purely a diet and exercise thing. I am eating my way to death. Or worse – cardiac issues and diabetes. What the fuck is this bullshit bro. Fuck this crap.

• Eat -> veggies / fiber and then protein and then carbs
• Pancreas and animal fats don’t go well together. Instead – avocado, good fats, fish and olive oil and nuts.
• Supplements:
  • DCI d-chiro-inositol
  • berberine
  • cinnamon
  • black seed oil
  • gymnema sylvestre
  • citrus bergamot
  • slin pills
• Oatmeal without sugar or anything.
• fiber before protein
• Strength training
• Walking
• SLEEP
• Just add a lot more veggies you are not eating a lot.

Framework /u/fishnbun

• A1C of 6.2 to 4.9
• No processed foods – No rice, no pasta, no pizza, no potatoes, no bread
• No grazing
• 16/8 intermittent fasting
• One 48/72 hour fast per month
• Active — 10,000 steps per day
• Yerba mate + iron + berberine

Framework /u/SuurAlaOrolo

• Breakfast has to be protein first
• Walk after every meal for One Mile to Two Miles
• Protein first meals

Framework /u/TheGoodinator

• Stress!!! He quit his job
• Moderate carbs (100 per day)
• Veggies first. LOTS of veggies.
• Less fatty stuff like cheese and red meat. More fish, eggs, etc.
• No late night eating

Framework /u/bnnnel

• Better Sleep
• less stress!!!
• Strength workouts
• Cardio
• Moving after eating (walking or jumpin)
• < 60g

I am liking this 100%.

Some minor slip ups, but literally nothing going on man. I love this.

I fucking love zero alc beer tbh.

Chest

I am trying to lower my carbohydrate intake a lot.

Clearly the food situation is not working out otherwise.

Remember, this is HORMONAL. Not about Calories. Refresh how you are logging stuff.

Keep an eye out for CARBS and PROTEINS.

I can do it. I have evidence of wins.