weight loss and lowering blood pressure

I'm looking for tips on diet and easy exercises that will help flatten the belly, lower my weight and blood pressure. I work at a job outdoors and am on my feet 5 to 8 hrs a day.

Thank you I will give it a shot. It might be good for my neck and shoulder pain I'm dealing with. I have a neighbor who teaches Pilates so I will check with her.

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I think I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but I strongly advise yoga as the best, all around type of exercise.  It strengthens and tones the muscles, helps one relax, breathe deeper, etc.

There are a ton of yoga dvd, and videos; research it a little bit and see what you think.  Try YouTube -- search for yoga videos.