Even after the most exhausting week I’ve had in over a decade, I woke up today—no alarm, just me and eight full hours of sleep—and I feel amazing. The kind of amazing that makes you think: If you could feel this good, you’d do anything to keep it. My body, my heart, my mind… they’re all in sync. And that feeling? It’s worth every bit of the work.
I feel great—and the data agrees.
⚖️ 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) |
| 30 May 2025 – Week 3 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) |
| 31 May 2025 – Day 22 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) |
📉 Today’s Change: -0 lbs (0 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 22 days): -14.7 lbs (-6.7 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.67 lbs (-0.31 kg)
Last night I was starving. I crushed a whole roast chicken—yes, the whole thing. And I still held steady on the scale this morning. Saturdays are my longer eating days, so this win means a lot. The fact that I feel full, fueled, and still stable is a sign: this system works.
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 |
| 30 May 25 – Wk 3 | 132/79 | 138/81 | 135/80 |
| 31 May 25 – Day 22 | 120/83 | 134/81 | 127/82 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -8
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): +2
It’s not just weight. My BP is coming down naturally too. No medication needed yet—and I’m staying mindful with every check-in. This feels like the experiment is proven. The body likes boring.
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 – Week 3 | 4.4 |
| 31 May 2025 – Day 22 | 4.7 |
📊 Today’s Change: +3 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 12 out of 22
This number isn’t flashy, but it’s steady. Every time I see it in range, I know I’m on track.
🧠 Reflections: Don’t Wait to Feel Good
This feeling is earned. And it’s rare.
If I could bottle how I feel right now and give it to you for five seconds, you’d understand. You’d drop the excuses. You’d make the change. You’d never go back.
I know this won’t last forever. Life shifts. Energy fades. Weight loss plateaus. But this moment—right here, right now—is golden. And I’m soaking it in.
I’ve never been more grateful to be me.
Build Your Feeling First
If there’s one thing I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this:
Chase the feeling—not the finish line.
We get caught up in the pounds lost, the steps taken—the macros. But what matters most is how you feel. When your energy, clarity, and joy are back—you’ll fight to keep them. That feeling? That’s your real goal. Build a routine that earns it.
See You Tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
