It’s taken me years to rewire the way I think. I had to unlearn the old stories I was raised with — the ones that told me to ignore what my body was saying. Changing that voice wasn’t easy. But step by step, I built a new one. One that listens. One that learns.
Tracking my weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar through COMAD has opened my eyes. I’ve been watching these numbers for a while — but only now do I feel like I’m learning to lead them, not just follow. That’s not luck. That’s the gift of showing up, failing forward, and learning through repetition. Progress doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from showing up. Today reminded me: I’ve bounced back before. I will again. And with time and enough tries, anything becomes possible.
😊 Today, I feel lighter — and not just on the scale. The fog is gone. I can breathe again. And once more, I’m asking myself: why did I let it slip this far? The good days feel amazing… but the bad days? They drag. I’ve seen how deep the low points can go. And I’m done letting them take over.
When I hit my goal weight, I know this: I can’t just fall back into old habits. Sugar can feel like a reward, but it always asks for payback. So I’ll need something stronger than cravings — a real plan. Something I can live with, not escape to. Something that keeps me flying high, without the crashes.
⚖️ 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) |
| 1 June 2025 – Day 23 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) |
| 2 June 2025 – Day 24 | 196.2 (89 kg) |
| 3 June 2025 – Day 25 | 199.5 (90.5 kg) |
| 4 June 2025 – Day 26 | 198.2 (89.9 kg) |
📉 Today’s Change: -1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 26 days): -9 lbs (-4.1 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.35 lbs (-0.16 kg)
➡️ This restart is off to a strong pace. COMAD is working again — steady weight drops, no carb crashes, and I’m considering a NoMAD fast tomorrow night. I’ll likely break that with a light breakfast Saturday before hitting the books.
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 |
| 1 Jun 25 – Day 23 | 134/82 | 139/93 | 136.5/87.5 |
| 2 Jun 25 – Day 24 | 135/86 | 142/82 | 139.5/84 |
| 3 Jun 25 – Day 25 | 140/88 | 152/85 | 146/86.5 |
| 4 Jun 25 – Day 26 | 115/85 | 127/82 | 131/83.5 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -15
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -3
👏 Today was a big win. That medication dose really paid off. If the past is anything to go by, BP might spike a little tomorrow — but it should settle right after. That’s the rhythm now.
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 |
| 1 June 2025 – Day 23 | 4.6 |
| 2 June 2025 – Day 24 | 5.9 |
| 3 June 2025 – Day 25 | 8.3 |
| 4 June 2025 – Day 26 | 4.9 |
📊 Today’s Change: -3.4 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 14 out of 26
🎯 I expected this. With carbs out and meds in, blood sugar dropped like clockwork. More importantly, I’m learning what causes the spikes — and how to prevent them. This number sometimes surprises me though, even now.
🔁 Final Thought for Today
I’ve done enough backsliding to know the price. The trick now is to learn from it — and not just bounce back, but build forward. This isn’t just a diet. It’s a reset of how I treat myself. And every day I track, test, and tell the truth about what’s happening in my body, I get one step closer to where I want to be.
Make Tracking Part of your Daily Routine
If there’s one habit that changes everything, it’s this: track what you want to improve, often enough to make a real difference. Whether it’s weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, mood, energy — or even screen time — what you measure, you master. Start simple, with one change at a time. Stay consistent. Watch what happens.
And when you stop tracking, see that as a red flag that you are going off course. And don’t go down wrong paths for years at a time if you can help it. Been there, done that. It’s awkward to wake up years later to find that you’ve been drifting, for years!
See You Tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
