your blood pressure readings would be considered as normal-high. it is a good practice to regularly check your blood pressure. i would consider the following steps to use that data for your overall benefit: keep a journal detailing the readings the time taken activities involved with prior to obtaining the reading machine used for testing and the time of day; use a different machine and vary the time of day for the test taking; in a separate area of the journal list all foods and beverages consumed during the entire day; also list exercise activities throughout the day; drink at least 64 ounces of water daily; reduce stress in your life; cut back on caffeine and alcohol; do not smoke; take your journal with you for your next family doctor office visit. talk to the doctor about recommendations for weight loss. by cutting back on calories and burning additional calories totaling 500 calories per day you'll trim back by about (1) pound per week. this time next year you'll probably look and feel 20 years younger. and yes i would almost bet the house that your blood pressure will also take a positive drop downwards. i wish you happiness and good health.
i am 51 and a woman and way overweight by about 60lbs. . my blood pressure has been 128 over 82 and 130 over 89 just this week. are these good blood pressure readings?