Even with high energy and strong momentum, I’m breaking my Carnivore + OMAD plan today. I’ve already had a clean, carnivore lunch, but tonight I’ve got a dinner planned that was locked in weeks ago. I’ll enjoy the break—and tomorrow, I’ll check in on the effects.
🔋 Energy is high
Starting strong helps you make better choices.
I woke up buzzing today. I had my usual carnivore lunch to keep the momentum going as long as possible. Later tonight, I’ll be having a meal off-plan at a dinner I agreed to weeks ago—way before I started Phase 2 of my diet. I’ll enjoy it, but I’m also curious to see how it affects tomorrow’s weight, blood pressure, and glucose.
I had thought about doing this every weekend. But honestly? That might be too often this early on. Every two weeks sounds smarter. What matters most is that this journey stays flexible, real, and working.
Daily Progress
Here’s how I’m doing today:
Weight Loss
| Date | Weight (lbs) |
| Weight Goal | 176.4 (80.0 kg) |
| 8 May 2025 – Worst day | 207.2 (94 kg) |
| 10 May 2025 – Day 1 | 203.5 (92.3 kg) |
| 16 May 2025 – Week 1 | 198.2 (89.9 kg) |
| 17 May 2025 – Day 8 | 196.2 (89 kg) |
📉 Today’s Change: -2 lbs (0.9 kg)
📉 Total Loss (in 8 days): -11 lbs (-5 kg)
📉 Average Loss Per Day: -1.38 lbs (-0.46 kg)
That’s a strong drop! Even though I’m having a break today, the results so far tell me I’m on the right track. And I’m learning more about how my body responds each day—this isn’t just a diet; it’s a blueprint.
Blood Pressure (BP)
| Date | BP – Before Food (Best of 3) | BP – Before Food (Worst of 3) | Average |
| BP Goal | 120/80 | ||
| 12 Apr / 24 Apr 25 – 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 |
| 17 May 25 – Day 8 | 146/97 | 152/97 | 149/97 |
💪 Today’s Systolic Change (1st number): +7.5
💪 Today’s Diastolic Change (2nd number): +8.5
That’s quite a jump. I’ll take my meds tomorrow and keep an eye on it. These ups and downs are all part of the self-experimentation I’m doing—consistency and data help me track what works best.
Blood Glucose
| Date | Blood Glucose – Before Food (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 |
| 18 May 2025 – Day 8 | 5.6 |
📊 Today’s Change: +1.2 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6 mmol/L): 5 out of 8
Not sure why I popped back into the pre-diabetic range this morning—I hadn’t eaten anything yet. That might mean tomorrow’s number could spike even more after today’s off-plan meal. Still, it’s all part of the feedback loop I’m building.
Discipline Over Willpower
Structure beats struggle—every time.
Willpower runs out. But discipline—the kind that comes from real results and a working routine—stays with you. One good choice today sets up the next. And one off-plan meal, when planned and understood, doesn’t ruin the system. It just gives me more data.
As I write this the next day though, I have solid evidence of how carbs affect my discipline; so badly! I had to force myself to stop trudging around and just sit down and smash out 3 days of blog articles in one hit. This just tells me that COMAD is definitely the diet for me!
But sometimes you have to re-experience the bad to know how good the good is!
🌟 Stay Curious, Not Perfect
This journey is working because I’m learning, not just following.
If you want real change too, don’t aim to be perfect—aim to stay curious. Track your progress, reflect honestly, and adjust with care. Progress comes not from rigid rules, but from paying attention.
Hope you’re having a great weekend everyone!
See You Soon! 😊
Warmly,
Paul
