Today marks the beginning of a three-day NoMAD fast (No Meals A Day). What a fitting way to round off more than two months of personal trials, wins, and real progress.
Now, I’ve done a 12-day fast before, so one day without eating isn’t going to rattle me. In fact, it feels easier now than it ever has. Why? Because I’ve learned something simple: wanting the opposite of what I chose is silly—especially at the start. When I know what I’m doing and why I’m doing it, my body and mind tend to get in line. 💡
But near the end? That’s when the trouble sneaks in.
That’s when the voice of the old me starts whispering:
“Just have a bite.” “You’ve earned it.” “Start over tomorrow.”
If I give those voices any attention, they don’t whisper for long. They scream. Beg. Bargain.
But I’ve also learned that if I just stay calm, look straight at the finish line, and keep walking, the voices fade. And when I reach that line, the prize is great—but the strength I’ve built along the way? That’s worth even more.
⚖️ 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 |
| 18 July 2025 | 185.0 | 83.9 | Week 10 |
| 19 July 2025 | 182.3 | 82.7 | Big drop! |
| 20 July 2025 | 183.2 | 83.1 | little bump |
| 21 July 2025 | 190.5 | 86.4 | Today |
✅ Today’s Change: +7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 73 days): -16.7 lbs (-7.6 kg)
📊 Average Loss Per Day: -0.23 lbs (-0.10 kg)
Yes, that’s a big jump.
Much bigger than I expected. But the number doesn’t scare me. What I do about it—that’s what counts. This 3-day NoMAD phase is my reset. Let’s see what the next 72 hours bring.
❤️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 |
| 18 Jul 25 – Wk 10 | 137/80 | 147/84 | 142/82 |
| 19 Jul 25 – Day 71 | 146/83 | 155/94 | 150.5/88.5 |
| 20 Jul 25 – Day 72 | 129/87 | 139/81 | 134/84 |
| 21 Jul 25 – Day 73 | 105/69 | 113/74 | 109/71.5 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): -25
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): -12.5
Three small pills. One big shift.
And the best part? I probably won’t need another for nearly a week. My body’s learning balance. With a lot of help from me and a little from the meds.
🍬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 |
| 18 July 2025 – Week 10 | 4.1 |
| 19 July 2025 – Day 71 | 3.8 |
| 20 July 2025 – Day 72 | 4.9 |
| 21 July 2025 – Day 73 | 7.3 |
📊 Today’s Change: +2.4 mmol/L
🏆 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 47 out of 73
This spike isn’t nearly as bad as last time I stepped off the path. That’s progress. It tells me my body is adjusting. It wants to stay in this better place.
🧠 Reflection: Discipline Is a Muscle
I definitely seem to want to keep making myself practice discipline, but only after losing any discipline I did have! So time to…
Reset. Refocus. Reclaim the gains.
Because nothing’s lost until you give up. And I’m not giving up.
😊 See You Tomorrow, My Friend
Still aiming forward. Still showing up. Still grateful to be me.
Warmly,
Paul
