I usually skip the gym on Tuesdays because the schedule is tight with a 1 pm class. But we missed a class last week due to the snow storm and I missed the gym yesterday due to a doctor appointment. It was a follow-up to see if my home blood pressure monitor was accurate (it is), and whether the medication was working. It is, sort of. But not enough since I'm still hypertensive and my pressure has never dropped to "normal."
The doc suggests doubling the dosage and I demur, so she gives me two more months. If my BP doesn't drop further, I'll be taking 100 mg of Losartan instead of 50 mg. Then she has blood drawn to make sure there aren't any electrolyte issues. I might have some issues because the creatinine level is considered high for a woman (1.1 vs 0.5-0.9 mg/dL). It's not hugely high, but it is higher than it should be.
Should I cut back on my protein intake? It's not a lot and the latest media suggests women actually don't eat enough protein. I'll wait to see what my doc suggests because she's gotten these results as well.
I do a super abbreviated workout today to get a minimum amount of cardio, pull-ups, and hip/lower back stretches, because after a few days of inactivity, my sciatica starts to act up. I'll have more time tomorrow to do a normal routine. Maybe some seated cable rows, and skull crushers? The local schools are on break so the gym has a lot of noisy, plate-slamming kids. Ugh. Plus, tomorrow's mid-week, so it's sure to be crowded. Maybe just cardio and a full core routine? I'll just have to go and see for myself...
20 February 2024 11:06-11:47
Super Abbreviated Tuesday
Precor elliptical #1
Program 1
Time: 20+5 (4174)
Distance: 2.08
Cal: 233
Avg Hr: NA 148, 188-80
Fitbit: 57-146
HGPU 18
20 Hip Bridges
Piriformis/Hip/Pencil Stretch
20 Hip Bridges & 10 one-leg
Quick Child’s Pose
Cat stretch 12
Child’s Pose / Cobra Pose
Fire Hydrants 20 x 2
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