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I was recently diagnosed with hypertension at my annual physical, and my doctor wants me to focus on lifestyle changes before considering medication. I'm trying to overhaul my diet to reduce sodium and increase potassium, but I'm finding it difficult to stick to a consistent exercise routine and manage work stress. For others who have successfully managed their blood pressure through lifestyle, what specific dietary swaps and meal planning strategies made the biggest difference? How did you find an exercise regimen you could maintain, and what techniques for stress reduction, like meditation or specific breathing exercises, actually helped lower your readings? How long did it take before you saw a significant, sustained improvement?