Sometimes, life gets a little boring—because the plan is working. Today I’m celebrating stability, consistency, and the quiet power of self-discipline. Here’s how I’m tracking my health and why predictable routines might be the biggest win of all.
Some people chase excitement. I’m chasing results. And I’ve found them.
Right now, my life feels… still. Settled. A little boring, even. But not the kind of boring that drains you—the kind that builds you. My energy, focus, and mood are through the roof. I feel better in my 60s than I have in years.
Here’s what’s wild: I already know what works for me. That discovery phase—the ups, downs, experiments, restarts—is mostly behind me now. I’ve earned this calm. Now it’s just about showing up, repeating what works, and letting the rewards roll in. This is maintenance. This is mastery.
It’s not flashy. But it’s effective.
And that, my friend, feels amazing. 🙌
⚖️ 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) | Little Drop |
| 17 June 2025 | 192.7 (87.4 kg) | Little Bounce |
| 18 June 2025 | 190.7 (86.5 kg) | Nice Drop |
| 19 June 2025 | 191.8 (87.0 kg) | Little Bounce |
| 20 June 2025 | 191.8 (87.0 kg) | Today |
📉 Today’s Change: -0 lb (0 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 42 days): -15.4 lbs (-7.0 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -0.37 lbs (-0.17 kg)
🕊️ Today’s a NoMAD fast day. I love these now. They take grit, but they give back tenfold—especially when it comes to inflammation, fat loss, and mental clarity. This one day sets the tone for my entire week.
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 |
| 17 Jun 25 – Day 39 | 127/79 | 134/80 | 130.5/79.5 |
| 18 Jun 25 – Day 40 | 136/79 | 138/77 | 137/78 |
| 19 Jun 25 – Day 41 | 154/87 | 172/93 | 163/90 |
| 20 Jun 25 – Day 42 | 132/90 | 138/87 | 135/88.5 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -28
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -1.5
Still not as much of a drop as I expected, but I’m officially under 140/90 again. On NoMAD days, I skip meds (always check with your doctor!). My rule: never take them two days in a row. It gives my body space to process and recover from the side effects. One more principle added to the personal rulebook. 📘💊
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 |
| 17 June 2025 – Day 39 | 5.4 |
| 18 June 2025 – Day 40 | 4.2 |
| 19 June 2025 – Day 41 | 4.6 |
| 20 June 2025 – Day 42 | 4.6 |
📊 Today’s Change: -0 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 29 out of 42
💖 Solid. Smooth. Exactly where I want to be.
🌀 The Power of Boring
You know what’s underrated? Boring. Predictable. Uneventful.
That used to feel like failure—like nothing was happening.
Now I see it for what it is: stability earned through discipline.
There’s nothing boring about waking up with steady energy.
There’s nothing dull about not crashing at 3 p.m.
There’s nothing ordinary about a body that heals itself, a mind that doesn’t spiral, and blood sugar that just… behaves.
This kind of boring is actually the dream.
Because when the results become reliable, that’s when you know you’ve made real, lasting change. The scale doesn’t surprise me. The food doesn’t tempt me. The bounce doesn’t shake me. I’m not chasing something new—I’m maintaining something powerful.
“Discipline is remembering what you want.” – David Campbell
And what I want is this: peace in my body. Calm in my mind. Strength in my habits.
🏅 Today’s Real Win
Yes, the numbers matter. But today’s real win isn’t about the scale, the pressure, or the glucose.
It’s about how I felt this morning.
I woke up steady—not flying high, not crashing low. Just centered.
No stress over the bounce. No shame about the meds. No fear of the fast.
That emotional steadiness? That’s the fruit of 42 days of honest effort.
A few months ago, a day like today might’ve felt like failure.
Now, it feels like progress you can’t measure with digits. It’s something deeper.
It’s self-trust. 💛
See You Tomorrow! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
