Im 23 years old about to be 24 in a couple of months, I just left the doctor and my blood pressure reads 140 over 104, How bad is that for my age? and my weight is also 292. I need information on how bad of a shape Im in and need to know what kind of fruits or foods I need to start eating and what foods and drinks I need to stay away from. I dont smoke or use alcohol.
Dear Sir, Thanks for your question. I truly understand your concern for your health. Now coming to the question, since you have not mentioned your height I am not able to calculate your exact BMI but considering your weight and age I can assume that you are fitting into morbidly obese group. One more thing, BP of 140/104 can put you in pre-hypertensive state. You have also not mentioned any high blood pressure history in your family, so i presume me that it is not there. You don't need to panic for your blood pressure but definitely yes for overall health and BMI. I would suggest your following advise1. Reduce overall salt intake especially avoid table salt2. Avoid high fat diet3. Do regular walking or cardio exercises daily start with 30 minutes and gradually increase 4. Take high fiber diet and avoid soft Chat Doctor.  Wish you good healthy life ahead.