The message of low-carb, that is. I ended up eating lunch at the gym with a man who is in some of the classes I take there. He knew I was nurse, so he asked me about what I thought of his blood pressure being 160/90. I told him he should see his doctor, and that he would probably need medication. He didn't want to take medication and asked if there was anything he could do with his diet, as he was already exercising. I recommended to decrease sodium and cut out refined carbohydrates and beer. Nothing drastic, not Atkins induction, just increasing whole foods, getting adequate protein and healthy fats and cutting out junk. He told me this week that when he went in to see the doctor his blood pressure was 130/63! Isn't that amazing? I was so proud of him! Made me wonder how many lives we could save if more people just ate a little better.

Jen

That's great news Jen! I'm glad that you were able to do that for him. I have a friend who is very interested in Atkins for hereself and her family but isn't sure about taking that final step. I suggested to her to cut out simple carbs and increase the "good" veggies. Her husband's going in to the doctors in a couple of weeks to have his cholesteral checked. I hope the results are good!

I noticed an odd thing recently. My heart rate has changed from 72 bpm last summer, to 64 (taken over 15 seconds many times on different days). I do not exercise and to have this happen over the winter when I get less activity seems weird. I am forced to attribute it to low-carb dieting.