I woke up today feeling much better. Reflecting on the past week, I now realize it was just an exhausting one, physically and emotionally. It surprised me, because on the Carnivore + One Meal A Day (COMAD) plan, I thought I was immune to emotional ups and downs. My energy and emotional stability had seemed to elevate, reaching a new, higher level.
And while I still believe it helped, I’m so grateful that I wasn’t dealing with what I experienced this week while on my old Standard American Diet (SAD).
COMAD helped me recover quicker, and I didn’t fall as low as I used to. This newfound emotional resilience is one of the greatest benefits of this diet, especially as I begin a very demanding new job!
Daily Progress
Here’s how I’m doing today:
Weight Loss
| Date | Weight (lbs) |
| Weight Goal | 176.0 (80.0 kg) |
| 2 Jan 2025 – Day 1 | 235.5 (106.8 kg) |
| 31 Jan 2025 – Month 1 | 209.4 (95.0 kg) |
| 6 Feb 2025 – Week 5 | 204.4 (92.7 kg) |
| 13 Feb 2025 – Week 6 | 205.0 (93.0 kg) |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 204.0 (92.5 kg) |
| 15 Feb 2025 | 204.4 (92.7 kg) |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 204.4 (92.7 kg) |
Report: I lost 0 lbs (0 kg) today.
Total Loss: 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) in 45 days
Average Loss Per Day: 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
It’s funny—while I don’t feel “flat” anymore, my weight loss is stuck on a plateau! 😊
Tonight, I’m going to break that plateau, but I’m trying something a little different this time. I’m going to have some veggies, or a salad, with no added sugar. My hope is that this will help reduce any inflammation I might get, keep my mood from dipping too low, and minimize any weight gain.
Later in the week, I will have a family get-together, and I’ll break the diet again, just for one meal. But I’m planning to break it more for that event than I will tonight. I’m experimenting with breaking the diet with only good carbs tonight to see how much of a difference that makes to my well-being tomorrow.
When I hit my goal weight, I plan to be on and off the COMAD diet to maintain my goal weight without dropping too far below it. My theory is that if I stay at one weight long enough, my body will adjust to it, as its new “normal.”
Blood Pressure (BP)
| Date | BP – Before Food (Best of 3) | BP – Before Food (Worst of 3) | Average |
| BP Goal | 120/80 | ||
| 2 Jan 25 – Day 1 | 155/103 | 166/102 | 160.5/102.5 |
| 31 Jan 25 – Mth 1 | 125/81 | 129/84 | 127/82.5 |
| 6 Feb 25 – Week 5 | 124.5/78.5 | 153/100 | 148/96 |
| 13 Feb 25 – Week 6 | 121/81 | 138/75 | 129.5/78 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 138/87 | 145/94 | 141.5/90.5 |
| 15 Feb 2025 | 128/81 | 137/88 | 132.5/84.5 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 127/87 | 132/84 | 129.5/85.5 |
Report: My blood pressure is up and down today.
My systolic blood pressure (the first number) dropped by 3.
My diastolic blood pressure (the second number) went up by 1.
I’m not entirely sure what caused my spike in blood pressure a few days ago, but it’s definitely under control now. I’m still moving towards my goal of 120/80, and I’m feeling good about where things are headed.
It’s a great reminder that while setbacks can happen, they don’t define the journey. My progress is still moving forward, and I’m staying focused on my goal.
Blood Glucose
| Date | Blood Glucose – Before Food (mmol/L) |
| Blood Glucose Goal | 4.2 |
| 2 Jan 2025 – Day 1 | 7.2 |
| 31 Jan 2025 – Month 1 | 4.4 |
| 6 Feb 2025 – Week 5 | 4.7 |
| 13 Feb 2025 – Week 6 | 5.1 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 5.2 |
| 15 Feb 2025 | 5.1 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 4.7 |
Report: My blood glucose went down by 0.5.
Days within the normal range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 42 days out of 45 days.
I’ve realized that my being overweight was a significant factor in causing both my high blood pressure and insulin resistance. The COMAD diet seems like the perfect approach for me to address both of these issues. If I stick with it long enough, I believe I’ll be able to bring both of these readings down to a level I would expect for someone much younger.
This is an experiment I’m running. And only time will tell if I’m right. But the results so far seem to support my theory.
Reflection and Progress
While I don’t like them, I’m starting to see these plateaus as a normal part of my weight loss journey. And because of that, the journey doesn’t stop here.
As I keep moving forward, I’m discovering more about my body and how it responds to these changes. Every day, I’m noticing small wins and improvements—sometimes they don’t show up on the scale, but I feel them in other ways.
I’m feeling stronger, both mentally and emotionally, and that’s a big win for me. The key is progress, not perfection.
As Sheryl Sandberg, author of Lean In, wisely said, “Doing is better than perfect.” This resonates with me because it reminds me that the important thing is to keep moving forward, even if things aren’t flawless. Progress is what counts, and that’s what I’m focusing on.
I’m excited to see how each step I take brings me closer to my goal, even if it seems like a negative one at the time.
See you tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
