Waking up rested is powerful, but poor sleep can be just as revealing. Even rough nights teach us how food, timing, and habits affect our body. When you treat your body with care, even setbacks can push you forward.
This morning, I felt surprisingly okay—even though the night was brutal. I woke up seven times with agonizing leg cramps. The kind you just have to breathe through and walk off. Definitely not what you’d call a restful night.
The cause was clear: I ate way too close to bedtime and scarfed down candy like it was a food group. That combo lit my nerves on fire. I wish I could say “lesson learned” but it just feels like “stupid is as stupid does!”
if I ever learn, I’ll let you know.
⚖️ Daily Progress:
Here’s how I’m doing today.
Weight Loss
| Date | Weight (lbs) |
| Weight Goal | 176.4 (80.0 kg) |
| 8 May 2025 – Worst day | 207.2 (94 kg) |
| 10 May 2025 – Day 1 | 203.5 (92.3 kg) |
| 16 May 2025 – Week 1 | 198.2 (89.9 kg) |
| 23 May 2025 – Week 2 | 195.3 (88.6 kg) |
| 24 May 2025 – Day 15 | 193.8 (87.9 kg) |
| 25 May 2025 – Day 16 | 200.6 (91 kg) |
📉 Today’s Change: +6.8 lbs (2.1 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 16 days): -6.6 lbs (-3 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.41 lbs (-0.19 kg)
I’m obviously not trying to break any records here. I’m trying to find out what actually works. If that truth helps me and helps you—it’s all worth it. Odds are though, it’s something we’ve all known deep down… and just didn’t want to face.
Blood Pressure (BP)
| Date | BP – Before Food (Best of 3) | BP – Before Food (Worst of 3) | Average |
| BP Goal | 120/80 | ||
| 12 Apr / 24 Apr 25 – Worst days | 134/86 | 161/88 | 147.5/87 |
| 10 May 25 – Day 1 | 151/86 | 168/88 | 159.5/87 |
| 16 May 25 – Wk 1 | 133/83 | 150/94 | 141.5/88.5 |
| 23 May 20 – Wk 2 | 125/86 | 134/88 | 129.5/87 |
| 24 May 25 – Day 15 | 130/81 | 145/101 | 137.5/91 |
| 25 May 25 – Day 16 | 146/83 | 156/95 | 151/89 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): +13.5
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -2
I was surprised by the drop in diastolic pressure—it wasn’t all up like I expected. This number keeps me humble.
Blood Glucose
| Date | Blood Glucose – Before Food (mmol/L) |
| Blood Glucose Goal | 4.2 |
| 23 Apr 2025 – Worst day | 7.4 |
| 10 May 2025 – Day 1 | 6.4 |
| 17 May 2025 – Week 1 | 4.4 |
| 23 May 2025 – Week 2 | 5.3 |
| 24 May 2025 – Day 15 | 4.9 |
| 25 May 2025 – Day 16 | 6.3 |
📊 Today’s Change: -0.8 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 8 out of 16
Back in normal range—as expected.
No surprise here. As predicted, my blood sugar spiked. That’s what happens when you go off plan and snack hard. But that’s why we track it—to see the truth, not avoid it.
🌱 When You Know Better, Sleep Better
The biggest takeaway from today isn’t about candy, carbs, or cramps. It’s about awareness. If I don’t pay attention to how I end my day, I start the next one already behind.
Sleep is a reflection of my discipline, or lack of it in this case.
I Know What’s Coming Next
I’m already two blog posts behind. So, I know that my discipline has gone out the window along with my motivation. But I’ll keep going and look forward to the week ahead and what I could learn from it.
See You Tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
