blood pressure 145/92 to 120/78 at 52 — no meds (yet)

doc was going to start meds. asked for 3 months to try lifestyle first. he agreed. i lost 18 lbs, cut sodium to reasonable levels, quit evening wine 5 nights a week, added zone 2 3x/wk, prioritized sleep. at the recheck: 120/78. not saying everyone can skip meds. some absolutely need them. saying it's worth asking for a trial period if your doc is cool with it.