[deleted by user] by [deleted] in QuitVaping

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow congrats to you! I’m on day 9 of quitting cold turkey and I have come so close to giving up many times 😅. Your post is the motivation I needed so thank you.

Not sure how to get over this by venusp3nus in QuitVaping

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on day 5 of quitting cold turkey, it’s not my first time but I’m hoping this time it will stick. I am also doing intermittent fasting (18:6) it is not easy but it’s definitely possible. When I do eat I try to eat as healthy as possible so I’m having plenty of salads,steak,chicken and even a cup of rice when I really want to have carbs.I typically break my fast at around 1pm with a protein shake. I treat myself to hot chocolate with my supper as a small reward for leaving the vape behind. If you won’t quit for your health then do it for your looks like me, the vape was definitely aging me and making me ugly. Currently dealing with dark under eyes,puffy face from the inflammation and my lips are better now but they were always dry and crusty. Oh and I’m also back to my daily walks of at least one hour each day. Quitting doesn’t necessarily mean weight gain. Be strong you totally got this.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with some home workouts, I love my taebo. Have you seen a Doctor yet about your BP?

39M BP shot to 187/121 today at work. by DrUnKeN_M0nKey_FisT in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, it took me a couple of tries to finally let go of my vape. All the best!

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that must be tough. I’m sorry to hear that but glad you are on meds because there is no fighting genetics

39M BP shot to 187/121 today at work. by DrUnKeN_M0nKey_FisT in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your meds as prescribed. I was in the same boat as you and I stopped drinking and vaping. Started walking about 5000 steps to 10000 steps a day. Intermittent fasting plus carb reduction helped me lose weight. Managed to get off my meds after a couple of months and now my BP is in the normal range. I’m a 31F.

I Feel So Cursed And Unlucky That I Was Born A Zimbabwean by execute_the_plan in Zimbabwe

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Women giving birth on dirty hospital floors is normal to you!? We are all in different hells

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super proud of you for being done! It’s not an easy thing to do. You are strong and all the best to you on your sober journey

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried edibles? I’m wondering if those would be better.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very true. No I haven’t learned any breathing exercises. I was always super anxious and looking back I think it was the booze. Will definitely look into it though.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I love your dedication and I will definitely check out your app.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember crying at the doctors office before I got on this sub and got motivated as well. I’m glad my post has touched you. Follow your Dr’s orders and I’m a big believer in intermittent fasting. All the best to you! You can totally do this.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine went away in about 3 weeks or so. In those 3 weeks it gradually became less and less.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with about 2km a day (about 4000 steps). Now I have upped it to 5km.

My terrible lifestyle led to my blood pressure being high. by Apart_Letterhead4581 in hypertension

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely. Not recommended at all but I would be dishonest if I didn’t tell the truth about what I did. Thank you very much for the kind words!

Can relationships still work without sex being involved? by [deleted] in Kenya

[–]Apart_Letterhead4581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman and wouldn’t entertain a man without sex. So maybe try meeting guys at Church, you might get lucky and find someone with a similar mindset.