There’s so much to do—and now, on this perfect diet and lifestyle program, I feel perfectly built for the task. This diet I’ve adopted isn’t just helping me function—it’s helping me win.
💬 I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: it feels amazing to feel amazing. This energy, this drive, this clarity—none of it came from a pill or a potion. It came from choosing a new path at the start of this year. And what a difference it’s made.
Looking back, I used to write off aches, brain fog, and fatigue as “just aging.” But I was wrong. I wasn’t getting old—I was just living wrong. And once I changed the fuel, everything changed.
I won’t die early from the choices I made before… because I finally made the choice that matters now. This shift didn’t just slow down aging—it kicked it out of my vocabulary entirely.
⚖️ 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 | Slight rise |
| 15 July 2025 | 185.2 | 84 | Nice drop |
| 16 July 2025 | 186.1 | 84.4 | Slight rise |
| 17 July 2025 | 185.0 | 83.9 | Today |
✅ Today’s Change: -1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 69 days): -22.2 lbs (-10.1 kg)
📊 Average Loss Per Day: -0.32 lbs (-0.15 kg)
I’m back at my best weight this year—again! That’s four wins in just six days. With results like this, I might not even need to fast much to hit my final goal. That’s a big relief.
❤️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 |
| 15 Jul 25 – Day 67 | 113/74 | 120/76 | 116.5/75 |
| 16 Jul 25 – Day 68 | 118/81 | 131/79 | 124.5/80 |
| 17 Jul 25 – Day 69 | 133/93 | 145/87 | 139/90 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): +14.5
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): +10
Still just under 140/90—so no meds today! That’s a big win in itself.
🍬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 |
| 15 July 2025 – Day 67 | 4.7 |
| 16 July 2025 – Day 68 | 4.7 |
| 17 July 2025 – Day 69 | 4.6 |
📊 Today’s Change: -0.1 mmol/L
🏆 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 44 out of 69
Still calm. Still steady. Still in the clear.
🧠 Reflections from the Road
I used to believe that age slowly crept up on us like a thief in the night. Turns out, I left the door wide open with poor choices. But now? Now I’ve locked that door and thrown away the key.
This journey has taught me one more powerful truth: We aren’t powerless. We are in charge. Not just of what we eat, but of who we become.
No matter your age, your story isn’t done. You can still rewrite it.
💡 Tomorrow’s Target
I’m close now. Eight pounds away from the finish line. I’ve got the tools, the data, and the mindset. And if I stay true to this course, I’ll cross that line not just lighter—but stronger, sharper, and more alive than I’ve been in decades.
😊 See You Tomorrow, My Friend
Still aiming. Still showing up. Still grateful to be me.
Warmly,
Paul
