Getting enough sleep and keeping life simple are two of the best things you can do to stay on track with your health goals. When you design your days around what matters most, even the hard mornings get easier—and progress feels natural, not forced.
😴 Waking Up Sluggish, Staying Motivated
Six hours sleep two nights in a row left me feeling slow this morning. But the moment I remembered why I’m doing all this, my energy bounced back. My health and this blog are now the center of my day—not just squeezed in around everything else. That simple shift? It’s made all the difference.
🏡 Weekends = Rest Wins
I get plenty of rest on Saturdays and Sundays. But weekdays? That’s where sleep gets tricky. The alarm goes off, and I’m up whether I’m ready or not. I miss the freedom I had during my ten-year semi-retirement—no alarm clock for a decade! Maybe I’ll tell that story another day. Let me know in the comments if you’re curious. I’ve lived an unusual life, and I’m always happy to share.
⚖️ Daily Progress:
Here’s how I’m doing today.
Weight Loss
| 📅 Date | ⚖️ Weight (lbs) | 🥅 Goal Status |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Goal | 176.4 (80.0 kg) | Future Day |
| 8 May 2025 | 207.2 (94 kg) | Worst Day |
| 10 May 2025 | 203.5 (92.3 kg) | Day 1 |
| 16 May 2025 | 198.2 (89.9 kg) | Week 1 |
| 23 May 2025 | 195.3 (88.6 kg) | Week 2 |
| 30 May 2025 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) | Week 3 |
| 6 June 2025 | 195.1 (88.5 kg) | Week 4 |
| 7 June 2025 | 190.7 (86.5 kg) | BIG Drop |
| 8 June 2025 | 193.8 (87.9 kg) | The Bounce |
| 9 June 2025 | 191.6 (86.9 kg) | The rebound |
| 10 June 2025 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) | Bounce |
| 11 June 2025 | 192.5 (87.3 kg) | Today |
📉 Today’s Change: +0 lbs (0 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 33 days): -14.7 lbs (-6.7 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.45 lbs (-0.2 kg)
Progress plateaus happen. This time, I’m not panicking. I’m not quitting. I’m just pressing on.
Blood Pressure (BP)
| 📅 Date | 📉 Best of 3 | 📈 Worst of 3 | 📊 Average |
| BP Goal | 120/80 | ||
| 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 |
| 6 Jun 25 – Wk 4 | 146/85 | 157/97 | 151.5/91 |
| 7 Jun 25 – Day 29 | 137/93 | 157/103 | 147/98 |
| 8 Jun 25 – Day 30 | 122/77 | 125/76 | 123.5/76.5 |
| 9 Jun 25 – Day 31 | 131/74 | 139/93 | 135/83.5 |
| 10 Jun 25 – Day 32 | 132/94 | 142/89 | 137/91.5 |
| 11 Jun 25 – Day 33 | 138/91 | 158/101 | 148/96 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): +11
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): +4.5
My average just tipped above 140/90, which means it’s a medication day. I’ll take my blood pressure pills tonight with dinner.
I used to ignore high readings. Now, I act.
Blood Glucose
| 📅 Date | 🍬 Glucose (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 |
| 6 June 2025 – Week 4 | 5.2 |
| 7 June 2025 – Day 29 | 4.8 |
| 8 June 2025 – Day 30 | 5.4 |
| 9 June 2025 – Day 31 | 5.0 |
| 10 June 2025 – Day 32 | 4.6 |
| 11 June 2025 – Day 33 | 4.5 |
📊 Today’s Change: -0.1 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 20 out of 33
This is one area that’s been steady and strong. I’m staying in the safe zone more days than not, and it shows. It may not be exciting, but boring here is beautiful.
🧠 What I’m Learning
Every part of this journey matters. Sleep, food, pressure, sugar, mood. Each day brings a small test, and each choice brings me closer to lasting change. Some days I drop weight fast. Other days I stall. But no matter what the numbers say, the key is to keep going with clarity and consistency.
📌 One Powerful Step Forward
Want to make the biggest difference starting today? Build your life around your goals instead of squeezing your goals into your life. When your routines revolve around your values, even the hard stuff becomes doable. Simplify. Sleep well. Stay steady. That’s where I find the real wins to be.
See You Tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
