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 Goal	176.4 (80.0 kg)	Future Day
8 May 2025	207.2 (94.0 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
13 June 2025	190.3 (86.3 kg)	Week 5
14 June 2025	188.9 (85.7 kg)	Nice drop!
15 June 2025	192.0 (87.1 kg)	Big Bounce
16 June 2025	191.8 (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 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
13 Jun 25 – Wk 5	133/83	143/81	138/82
14 Jun 25 – Day 36	120/80	122/82	121/81
15 Jun 25 – Day 37	127/79	134/78	130.5/78
16 Jun 25 – Day 38	149/91	156/86	152.5/88.5

💪 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 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
13 June 2025 – Week 5	3.9
14 June 2025 – Day 36	3.6
15 June 2025 – Day 37	5.3
16 June 2025 – Day 38	4.9

📊 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.

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🧠 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.

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📌 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