Round 2, Day 19 – Losing Weight, Lowering BP, and Reclaiming My Health

I Woke Up Clear, Light, and Ready

Even after staying up too late catching up on work, I woke up feeling calm, happy, and sharp. That’s the power of eating clean, sleeping with intention, and tracking your numbers. Today, I want to share the wins and what’s working—because this method works.

Let’s dive right in.

⚖️ Daily Progress:

Here’s how I’m doing today.

Weight Loss

DateWeight (lbs)
Weight Goal176.4 (80.0 kg)
8 May 2025 – Worst day207.2 (94 kg)
10 May 2025 – Day 1203.5 (92.3 kg)
16 May 2025 – Week 1198.2 (89.9 kg)
23 May 2025 – Week 2195.3 (88.6 kg)
24 May 2025 – Day 15193.8 (87.9 kg)
25 May 2025 – Day 16200.6 (91 kg)
26 May 2025 – Day 17200.6 (91 kg)
27 May 2025 – Day 18197.1 (89.4 kg)
28 May 2025 – Day 19194.7 (88.3 kg)

📉 Today’s Change: -2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 19 days): -12.5 lbs (-5.7 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.56 lbs (-0.26 kg)

I’ve been following a combo of OFAD (One Food A Day), OMAD (One Meal A Day), and Carnivore. My body clearly loves it. Almost 6 pounds lost in just two days! It feels like I’ve finally found the golden path. This is what momentum feels like.

Game on.

Blood Pressure (BP)

DateBP – Before Food
(Best of 3)
BP – Before Food
(Worst of 3)
Average
BP Goal120/80
12 Apr / 24 Apr 25 – Worst days134/86161/88
147.5/87
10 May 25 – Day 1151/86168/88159.5/87
16 May 25 – Wk 1133/83150/94141.5/88.5
23 May 20 – Wk 2125/86134/88129.5/87
24 May 25 – Day 15130/81145/101137.5/91
25 May 25 – Day 16146/83156/95151/89
26 May 25 – Day 17134/87145/101138.5/94
27 May 25 – Day 18135/98156/100145.5/99
28 May 25 – Day 19113/71116/76114.5/73.5

💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -21
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -25.5

I now treat any BP spike above 140/90 with a single dose of medication. I don’t take pills daily anymore, and that feels good. It’s safer. My body isn’t overloaded with meds, and I stay in control. This is the kind of balance I’ve wanted.

Blood Glucose

DateBlood Glucose – Before Food
(mmol/L)
Blood Glucose Goal4.2
23 Apr 2025 – Worst day7.4
10 May 2025 – Day 16.4
17 May 2025 – Week 14.4
23 May 2025 – Week 25.3
24 May 2025 – Day 154.9
25 May 2025 – Day 166.3
26 May 2025 – Day 175.6
27 May 2025 – Day 185.8
28 May 2025 – Day 195.3

📊 Today’s Change: -0.5 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 9 out of 19

Blood sugar has landed back in the healthy range—and stayed there. Every reading I log brings more insight. That little habit of testing daily has become a powerful form of self-care. No guessing. Just data.

🧠 Reflections: Discipline Over Drama

Trust what works, then double down.

Looking back over these past 19 days, the pattern is clear. When I eat simply and consistently, everything lines up—my weight, blood pressure, and glucose. The hard part is protecting the pattern from daily distractions.

This week, I added a sticky note to my desk that says:
“Protect the Morning. Own the Day.”
That one move has kept me anchored, even on busy days.

Protect Your First Hour

If there’s one thing I’ve learned this week, it’s this:

When you protect your morning, you unlock your momentum.

That first hour sets the tone for the entire day. I use it to weigh myself, test your numbers, reflect, reset, or even just breathe.

That’s when the good decisions get made. Stack enough of those and the rest gets easier.

🌞 See You Tomorrow! 😊

Warmly,
Paul

Share your love
Paul Snodgrass
Paul Snodgrass

Helping people is what lights me up. I’m a curious soul who loves diving into new ideas, uncovering hidden gems of knowledge and sharing what I find. Sometimes, my scientific side takes over, and I overthink things. But I’ve got a creative streak too. There’s an artist in me who loves to dream big and imagine the possibilities. But at my core, if I had to use one word to describe myself—it would be Engineer. I like to build things—whether it’s ideas, solutions, or meaningful connections. So let’s explore, learn, and grow together. I promise to keep it real, keep it fun, and always keep it supportive.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *