You're having a better time at dieting than I am. I started exercising 2 wks ago and back on portion control eating. Went to emergency room last night on something unrelated. My blood pressure has risen. The nurse was alarmed. It was 204/90!! I have what they call the white-coat-symdrome. I think it's time to quit exercising...LOL
Maybe your blood pressure was that high because of the trip to the ER???
Exercise should bring it down. I know y cholesterol was high about a year or so ago. I haven't had it checked lately.