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Following a healthy eating plan, like the one discussed above, can significantly decrease body weight. Also, along with a plethora of other health benefits, drinking 64 oz. of water a day can aid tremendously in weight loss. A healthy amount of weight loss per week, after the first week, is 1/2 to 2 pounds losing more than this in a quick “fad” diet almost always leads to a re-gain. Slow and steady is the way to go.

-Increase your physical activity.

Physical inactivity is a risk factor for heart disease. An inactive lifestyle also tends to contribute to obesity, a risk factor for both high blood pressure and heart disease. Working together with a healthy diet, an increase in physical activity, even a moderate increase, can cause a lowering of blood pressure. The best option is to attempt to incorporate some type of daily exercise into your routine. Even something simple, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or taking a short walk around the block after dinner, gives a boost to your body.

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure and your doctor has prescribed some form of medication, be sure and follow his or her directions exactly.
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