Wow.
No sleep last night. Not even a little.
This diet gives me the power to power through a night like that—but this wasn’t one of those grind-through-a-deadline kind of nights.
This was a mind that wouldn’t let go.
Something finally pierced the calm I’ve built, and it kept looping in my thoughts like a stuck record. I don’t worry often, but when something gets in deep—it shows up in ways like this.
Still, I didn’t waste the time. I used the hours to work, reset, reflect. But I also know the real fix comes later today—when the world wakes up and I can actually handle it head-on.
And I will of course.
⚖️ Daily Progress:
Here’s how I’m doing today.
🔥Weight Loss
| 📅 Date | ⚖️ Weight – lbs | ⚖️ Weight – kg | 🥅 Goal Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Goal | 176.4 | 80.0 | Future Day |
| 8 May 2025 | 207.2 | 94.0 | Worst Day |
| 10 May 2025 | 203.5 | 92.3 | Day 1 |
| 10 June 2025 | 192.5 | 87.3 | Month 1 |
| 10 July 2025 | 190.7 | 86.5 | Month 2 |
| 11 July 2025 | 189.4 | 85.9 | Week 9 |
| 12 July 2025 | 186.7 | 84.7 | Lowest the year |
| 13 July 2025 | 185.9 | 84.3 | Lowest – again! |
| 14 July 2025 | 187.2 | 84.9 | Today |
✅ Today’s Change: +1.3 lb (0.6 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 66 days): -20 lbs (-9.1 kg)
📊 Average Loss Per Day: -0.3 lbs (-0.14 kg)
Now, let’s talk about this small bump.
Was it the meds? The two meals? The 4:00 a.m. weigh-in after zero sleep?
Probably all of the above.
But here’s what I know for sure:
😴 Sleep affects fat loss more than we give it credit.
This just might be my reminder to protect my rest as fiercely as I protect my diet.
❤️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 |
| 10 June 25 – Mth 1 | 133/83 | 150/94 | 141.5/88.5 |
| 10 Jul 25 – Mth 2 | 134/84 | 145/90 | 139.5/87 |
| 11 Jul 25 – Wk 9 | 130/50 | 151/97 | 140.5/72 |
| 12 Jul 25 – Day 64 | 142/83 | 141/93 | 141.5/88 |
| 13 Jul 25 – Day 65 | 143/89 | 149/95 | 146/92 |
| 14 Jul 25 – Day 66 | 107/73 | 120/78 | 113.5/75.5 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -32.5
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -16.5
That’s a huge drop—and a clear sign my system is finding its rhythm again.
I love that I can keep my blood pressure steady without needing meds every day. Of course, everyone’s different. Always talk to your doctor before making changes.
But for me? This approach is working beautifully.
🍬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 |
| 10 June 25 – Month 1 | 4.6 |
| 10 July 2025 – Month 2 | 5.4 |
| 11 July 2025 – Week 9 | 4.8 |
| 12 July 2025 – Day 64 | 4.9 |
| 13 July 2025 – Day 65 | 4.7 |
| 14 July 2025 – Day 66 | 4.6 |
📊 Today’s Change: -0.1 mmol/L
🏆 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 41 out of 66
This number is the most consistent of them all.
Even when sleep goes off the rails or meals vary, this number holds strong.
And that gives me a solid foundation to stand on.
💡 Skip a Day and Check Back in Tomorrow
Lack of sleep doesn’t mean lack of progress—if your habits are solid.
But even good routines can hit bumps when your mind gets loud.
💬 “If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.” — Dale Carnegie
So that’s what I did. I got up. I created. I tracked. And I’m still moving forward.
I expect when I get up tomorrow at a normal time and check my weight more as per my usual routine, it’ll make up for this slight bump. We’ll see.
😊 See You Tomorrow, My Friend
Warmly,
Paul
