Thin Thursday ~ Blood Pressure

*A weekly update on my journey to lose weight and get healthy healthier!
I am one of those people who donate blood every 2 months. Although a small thing, it makes me feel like I am contributing to the greater good. One of the neat things about Florida Blood Services is that they have a website that allows you to log-in and view your health history for the past 2 years.

When I donated last month, I was pleasantly surprised to see my blood pressure results - my blood pressure has gone down since I've lost weight! While never in the danger zone, for the past few years my blood pressure has been in the high-normal category. This time it was normal! In November 2008 my blood pressure was 130/92 and last month it was 122/70!

Even though I've been a bit ambivalent about dieting lately, I have proof that losing weight has helped my health. 22 pounds lost, 40 to go!