However I do have a question for you Dr. Ferguson.

Two days ago I went and checked my blood pressure on one of those automatic cuff machines that are available on some pharmacy stores, and I noticed that anything above 120 is prehypertension.

I know that foods high in sodium, too much saturated fats and combinations of foods that should no go together do not make a good mix.

Now I do like to have a cheat day where I eat just about whatever I want. I still can do this since I am 24, but when I got the reading done it says my systolic was 133 but my diastolic was only at 70.

What I am wondering is why was one of my readings in the prehypertension while the diastolic was low.

As for weight training I started going heavier since I decided I want to compete in one more powerlifting competition (I once could deadlift 600 pounds at a 185 bodyweight) and I know that heavy exercise with weights can increase blood pressure.

and as far as i know there has been no one in my family that has had high blood pressure although the males on my dad’s side of my family have died either in their early 50’s to early 60’s.

My resting heart can also range anywhere from 54 to 66 beats a minute and is starting to decrease some more since i started doing more aerobic and cardiovascular work.

I just wanted to give you as much detailed information, because I am curious as to why this happens to some people.

Personally I dont mind lowering my sodium since I really dont like to retain much water.

Thank you!

Caleb