A piece of my bp story…

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Restart. Reset. Refocus.

That’s been my theme lately—and my blood pressure journey is a big reason why.


Back in October 2017, I noticed my blood pressure was very high. If I didn’t get it under control, medication was probably going to be the next step. That was my wake-up call. I made the decision to change my lifestyle—and it worked.


Fast forward to the past six months… life threw me another curveball. Big changes, stress, and trying to adapt to a new normal took a toll. My blood pressure crept back up to 153/80. I knew I had to act before it spiraled.


I went back to the habits I knew worked. I focused on what I could control—nutrition, movement, rest, and managing stress. I’ve been tracking my blood pressure regularly, and now it’s back down to 117/73—without medication.


In Part 3 of my story, I’m sharing the exact steps I took and the mindset shifts that helped me get there.


💛 If you’re feeling off track, know this—you can restart, reset, and refocus at any stage of life.


📲 Go hear the rest of my story (and catch Parts 1, 2, and 4) at www.instagram.com/lisacogswells


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