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Post by vince148 on Feb 23, 2007 7:31:51 GMT -5
For me, this seems to be an odd request. But lately, I feel like the devil has been attacking my mind with fear.
I have been battling some high blood pressure issues. I know that God has given me my strength and I trust that He will use my strength for His glory. I've been able to keep my HBP under control with meds. Pretty much in the morning, it's normal. I've noticed on my lifting days, that it will run high, like 170/110. Then the next day, it's back to normal. I know lifting will make the BP go up. However, I'm not sure whether one of my recovery drinks may also be the culprit. (I haven't stopped it on my training days to test it yet)
The fear is that I'm worried about having a heart incident. I've never ever worried about this stuff before. But lately, it seems to lurk in the back of my mind.
I've told my wife that I will probably retire within the next year or two anyway. And if God is leading me out, that's fine. I've accomplished everything I set out to do, except one thing. But, I don't want to be forced to retire because of a trick of the devil.
So I'm asking prayer that God will help me control this fear and also to know whether or not this is a trick of the devil or if it is His way of telling me that it's time. (I'm kind of dense on these things...lol)
Thanks,
Vince
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Post by pitbull on Feb 23, 2007 9:19:38 GMT -5
If you are training and exercising properly, your BP should be getting lower. That is one of the fears my doctor has about me lifting weights. As you strengthen your heart and increase your vascularity, the blood pressure will naturely reduce.
Here are a couple suggestions:
1. Record your BP immediately before and after your workout. It should be elevated immediately following the workout.
2. Record your BP daily at the same time [e.g. first thing in morning] to see what your normal resting BP is.
3. Check to see what things during the day could be elevating your blood pressure - dietary [caffeine, salt, suppliments, etc.], mental [work, news, etc.], relationship [wife, family, church, etc.].
As you chart these things and begin to analyze your life, I think you will find the culprit and may be able to end use of the meds.
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Post by vince148 on Feb 27, 2007 11:13:57 GMT -5
I believe I may have found (one of) the culprit to my BP issues. I took my BP this morning...normal. I worked out. Afterwards, I took my creatine mix then drove home...about 35 minutes. I took my BP when I got home...still normal. So, then I decided to take my Blue Thunder, which I normally drink on the way home, but decided to wait to see. I drank it, waited about 15 minutes and took my BP again. This time it was high, like 160/96. This stuff has Yohimbe and caffeine in it, both of which can raise BP. It also has ginseng, which depending on what source you read, may or may not raise BP. So, I'm going to switch to something different that is similar, but does not have these ingredients in it. We'll see what happens.
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Post by pitbull on Feb 27, 2007 15:18:48 GMT -5
Sounds like it. I have not tried this, but I know others who really like it and it is supposed to be all natural. www.lightningdrink.com/ |
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Post by vince148 on Feb 27, 2007 16:02:39 GMT -5
Thanks Bryan. I've not heard of this before, but it looks more like an energy drink and I'm looking for more of a post workout recovery drink.
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Post by Doug Parrish on Feb 27, 2007 16:06:22 GMT -5
Just a guess, but I think you can stand up and holler "BINGO!!!"
In addition to Bryan's suggestion, also look into Cytomax. Check out the ingredients and read customer reviews about it. I use it when I squat and deadlift so I'll go ahead and give you my customer review. I do NOT get a "rush" or burst of energy from it. What I do get is hard to describe. I'm not pumped or jacked, but instead of feeling like the next set will leave me gasping for breat quivering in a heap on the floor in a pool of sweat, I feel like I can complete the set, maybe even an extra rep, and not die.
:')
God Bless!
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Post by pitbull on Feb 28, 2007 6:16:13 GMT -5
Thanks Bryan. I've not heard of this before, but it looks more like an energy drink and I'm looking for more of a post workout recovery drink. Welcome, brother. I listened to interview of him on NPR. Supposedly he went to the Far East and studied all the herbs and stuff that they [monks, martial arts disciples, etc.] use for energy and health to create these drinks. He wanted something that he knew would improve people's health, not just increase their energy levels. That is all I know about it. |
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Post by ernie on Mar 31, 2007 23:38:30 GMT -5
God Bless you my friend...I pray the Lord takes away all your fears...
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Post by mcquaid on Dec 7, 2007 23:56:30 GMT -5
Greetings Vince, I'll lift you up in prayer now! Dear God our Heavenly Father, I come before you in the name of your Son Jesus Christ. I pray for Vince. That you will deliver him of any fear. For we know you are not a God of fear. I pray that Vince will speak agents fear with the Word of God! We know that the opposite of fear is Faith! So God increase the Faith in Vince! I pray that Vince will receive your blessings in good health! That he will become well balanced Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically. I pray that Vince will be able to spend time in the word to gain more understand of the power you have given us through the Name Of Jesus to cast out ANY fear! For Vince is the head and not the tail in Jesus name I pray. God, I want to thank you for answering my prayer for Vince, In Jesus Name, Amen! Vince, If your looking for a good natural and nutritional energy drink beverage look this over. It is loaded with vitamins and amino acids! Drink ACT Energy proprietary blend works with your body, while using your stored "body fat" as the energy source rather than calorie intake. www.drinkactweb.com/powerforlife I do conceder this a good workout beverage that cost less then the others, even with the shipping price. About $1.90 - $1.95 a 12oz can! Have any questions, just email me. I'll keep you in prayer. Remember, if you start getting any fear, start speaking words of faith to it! The bible tell us to speak to it in the Name of Jesus!!!! Get to know your word. God is good! Greater is He that lives in you!!!!! Then he that is of this world. That is also for fear my friend! God Bless, McQuaid |
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Post by willbrothers on Dec 15, 2007 22:26:27 GMT -5
Vince I will pray the Lord leads you in the direction he wants you to go. As for your fear - he can handle anything you encounter so take comfort in that. From reading earlier posts, it sounds like you may have the problem somewhat in hand. Nevertheless, if you feel that the Lord is leading you away from competitive lifting (and I hope he isn't yet because from what I have seen in your videos you are incredible) please follow his direction even if it is difficult.
I pray the that the Lord gives you the wisdom to recognize the plan he has in this matter and that he gives the the strength to follow it! Take care of yourself and be blessed!
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Post by ernie on Dec 18, 2007 6:30:15 GMT -5
Amen...
Anxiety can be very tough! I know you can overcome anything with the Lord by your side!
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