It’s incredible to work full-time and still wake up naturally—without an alarm! That alone feels like a victory. I can’t help but wonder if this is what so many people are missing in their lives.
Bad diets, lack of exercise, and too much time spent idle don’t help. But sleep deprivation might be the silent culprit behind why so many feel angry, miserable, or even depressed.
We push ourselves to live by the clock, but what if we listened to our bodies instead?
I feel incredibly lucky to have a boss who values my productivity over rigid schedules. She recognizes that by starting later and finishing later, I’m actually giving more than if I were forced into a schedule that doesn’t work for me. It’s a win-win. The difference in my energy levels and efficiency is undeniable.
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) |
| 28 Feb 2025 – Month 2 | 200.1 (91.2 kg) |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 197.3 (89.5 kg) |
| 2 Mar 2025 | 199.5 (90.5 kg) |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 201.5 (91.4 kg) |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 203.8 (92.4 kg) |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 201.9 (91.6 kg) |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 201.9 (91.6 kg) |
📉 Today’s Change: 0 lbs (0 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 63 days): -35.9 lbs (-16.2 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.57 lbs (-0.26 kg)
No movement on the scale today, but that’s okay. I’ve introduced daily vitamins and minerals into my routine, and I’m eager to see if this helps my progress in the coming weeks. Since this is the only new variable, I’ll be able to track its impact with clarity. Let’s roll with it and see what happens!
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 |
| 28 Feb 25 – Mth 2 | 120/77 | 147/77 | 133.5/77 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 115/81 | 120/76 | 117.5/78.5 |
| 2 Mar 2025 | 121/77 | 137/83 | 129/80 |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 133/77 | 146/76 | 139.5/76.5 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 134/81 | 145/82 | 139.5/81.5 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 128/90 | 137/88 | 132.5/89 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 123/82 | 137/90 | 130/86 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -2.5
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -3
I’m getting closer to my 120/80 goal, which is exciting. Seeing these numbers trend in the right direction lets me know I’m doing something right.
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 |
| 28 Feb 2025 – Month 2 | 5.1 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 5.0 |
| 2 Mar 2025 | 5.1 |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 6.1 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 6.9 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 5.3 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 5.5 |
📊 Today’s Change: -1.6 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 54 out of 63
I’m just inside the normal range today, and that’s a good result! I’ll take it.
A Big Day at Work and an Investment in Speed
Today was another packed workday.
But I made a small investment that will make a big difference—buying myself a color laser printer for work. The office inkjet printer is economical (which is rare for inkjets), but it’s painfully slow. I prefer speed, and I’m willing to pay for it.
It’s a good reminder that sometimes, small upgrades to our environment can boost productivity and lower frustration.
All in all, it was a great day.
See you tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
