Round 2, Day 38 – The High Point Fades, but the Mission Remains

🌥️ I woke up today without the spark. No fire, no joy—just a quiet kind of fog. And you know what? That’s okay.

The last two weeks have been incredible. But I think I’m feeling the dip after a long stretch of extended eating. Maybe my body isn’t wired for indulgence anymore. Maybe it never was. And maybe… that’s good news.

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln (and probably every person who’s ever fasted)

Looking back, I felt amazing the day after my last NoMAD fast. Clearer. Calmer. Steadier. That contrast is everything. It shows me the way forward.

⚖️ Daily Progress:

Here’s how I’m doing today.

Weight Loss

📅 Date⚖️ Weight (lbs)🥅 Goal Status
Weight Goal176.4 (80.0 kg)Future Day
8 May 2025207.2 (94.0 kg)Worst Day
10 May 2025203.5 (92.3 kg)Day 1
16 May 2025198.2 (89.9 kg)Week 1
23 May 2025195.3 (88.6 kg)Week 2
30 May 2025192.5 (87.3 kg)Week 3
6 June 2025195.1 (88.5 kg)Week 4
13 June 2025190.3 (86.3 kg)Week 5
14 June 2025188.9 (85.7 kg)Nice drop!
15 June 2025192.0 (87.1 kg)Big Bounce
16 June 2025191.8 (87.0 kg)Today

📉 Today’s Change: -0.2 lb (0.1 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 38 days): -15.4 lbs (-7 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.41 lbs (-0.18 kg)

Even after eating heavily yesterday, the scale dropped. That says something about momentum. The system still works. One quiet win at a time.

Blood Pressure (BP)

📅 Date📉 Best of 3 📈 Worst of 3📊 Average
BP Goal120/80
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
30 May 25 – Wk 3132/79138/81135/80
6 Jun 25 – Wk 4146/85157/97151.5/91
13 Jun 25 – Wk 5133/83143/81138/82
14 Jun 25 – Day 36120/80122/82121/81
15 Jun 25 – Day 37127/79134/78130.5/78
16 Jun 25 – Day 38149/91156/86152.5/88.5

💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): +22
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): +10.5

Okay, that’s a big jump. Still under the 140/90 line, but close enough to take seriously. It reminds me that what I eat—and how often—really matters.

So today, it’s back to COMAD (Carnivore + One Meal A Day). Less food. Less often. Fewer spikes. If I can ride this out and avoid medication until my Friday NoMAD, that’ll be a major win.

Blood Glucose

📅 Date🍬 Glucose (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 – Week 34.4
6 June 2025 – Week 45.2
13 June 2025 – Week 53.9
14 June 2025 – Day 363.6
15 June 2025 – Day 375.3
16 June 2025 – Day 384.9

📊 Today’s Change: -0.4 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 25 out of 38

This is the one number that keeps behaving consistently. And it proves the golden rule again: no carbs = normal glucose. Simple. Reliable. Solid.


🧠 What Today Taught Me

Not every day will shine. Some mornings will start gray, quiet, and slow. But this isn’t a mood-based mission—it’s a commitment. And days like this are part of the process.

It’s not about hype. It’s about habits.


📌 One Powerful Step Forward

Let one calm day anchor you.
Even when you feel low, stick to your rhythm. A slight drop in weight, a steady glucose level, and one strong choice can remind you: you’re still in control.

Your feelings may flicker—but keep your routine rock solid.

See You Tomorrow! 😊

Warmly,
Paul

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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.

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