For me I developed 1st level Hypertension (135/85) when I turned 34 and had my 3rd kid and hit my all time high weight. It finally set in that I was getting older and things were changing for me. With a newborn I had to make some changes and even though I am a nurse and I have the education to know better...that doesn't mean necessarily that making consistent day to day changes it easy. I asked my doctor to start me on 50mg XR Metoprolol to help manage my blood pressure but then I fell into the mental trap of...well the meds are working...I can continue to get away with unhealthy choices. I have struggled with my relationship with food an exercise my whole life. The "eh, I have time to worry about it later" mentality... has finally caught up to me. That is why I decided to make this group. Not just to help educate others but for my own benefit as well to help keep each other accountable. Thanks for joining and I look forward to working together. "Rising tides, raise all ships"