Week 12 – Holding the Line, Even When Motivation Fades

The weeks are getting easier. Not because life is easier—but because I’m stronger. 💪

At work, I’m starting to feel like my old self again. Muscle memory is back. I can lift, move, and stay focused longer—even with less sleep. At 64 years old, I didn’t think I’d ever feel this way again. But here I am. Still standing. Still pushing. Still showing up.

To anyone reading this: If you had a rough week, I get it. We all hit walls sometimes. I just want you to know—it gets better. And if your week was good? Even better! Let’s keep going.

📈 My WeeklyProgress: 12 Weeks In

⚖️ Weight Loss Update

📅 Date📉 Weight (lbs)
🎯 Goal176.0 (80.0 kg)
2 Jan 2025 – Day 1235.5 (106.8 kg)
31 Jan 2025 – Month 1209.4 (95.0 kg)
28 Feb 2025 – Month 2200.1 (91.2 kg)
7 Mar 2025 – Week 9201.9 (91.6 kg)
14 Mar 2025 – Week 10194.7 (88.3 kg)
21 Mar 2025 – Week 11194.9 (88.4 kg)
28 Mar 2025 – Week 12196.0 (88.9 kg)

📌 This Week’s Change: +1.1 lbs (+0.5 kg)
📌 Total Loss in 83 Days: -39.5 lbs (-17.9 kg)
📌 Average Daily Loss: -0.5 lbs (-0.22 kg)

I only stayed 100% Carnivore for 2 out of 7 days. So, yeah—gained a little weight. But here’s the wild part: I only gained a little. That tells me something big…

My metabolism has reset. My body now seems to want to stay around this weight.

Even when I ate off-plan, I didn’t go off the rails like I used to. That’s a win.

Still, I won’t pretend I’m proud of the 5 off days. I’m not. But what’s amazing is how much better I feel, even when I mess up. I pulled a full overnight shift on 4 hours of sleep—and I was fine the next day. I won’t make a habit of it, but the energy is real.

I’ve jumped back on COMAD (Carnivore + One Meal A Day) after a break to shake off the plateau. And yes, I’m still in that “meh” phase of any personal growth cycle—the part where motivation dips, and discipline carries you. But I’m not stopping.

🩺 Blood Pressure (BP)

📅 Date💓 Best of 3🎯 GoalAverage
BP Goal120/80
2 Jan 25 – Day 1155/103166/102160.5/102.5
31 Jan 25 – Mth 1125/81129/84127/82.5
28 Feb 25 – Mth 2120/77147/77133.5/77
7 Mar 25 – Wk 9137/79145/86141/89.5
14 Mar 25 – Wk 10121/80131/76126/78
21 Mar 25 – Wk 11134/84142/94138/89
28 Mar 2025 – Week 12110/73111/77110.5/75

🩸 Systolic Change (Top Number): -27.5
🩸 Diastolic Change (Bottom Number): -12

This is my lowest average BP all year. All it took? One dose of medication.

That’s never happened before. My doctor and I both agree—this diet makes the meds work better. My body just doesn’t need as much help anymore.

⚠️ Please note: Don’t try this without medical supervision. What works for me might not be safe for you.

🧪 Blood Glucose

📅 Date🔬 Glucose (mmol/L)
🎯 Goal4.2
2 Jan 2025 – Day 17.2
31 Jan 2025 – Month 14.4
28 Feb 2025 – Month 25.1
6 Mar 2025 – Week 95.5
7 Mar 2025 – Week 94.8
14 Mar 2025 – Week 104.1
21 Mar 2025 – Week 115.3
28 Mar 2025 – Week 125.0

📊 This Week’s Change: +0.3 mmol/L
📊 Days in Normal Range (3.9–5.6): 70 out of 83

My glucose still spikes when I eat carbs—especially sugar. I hit 8.8 after one off-plan meal. But the second I went back to Carnivore, it dropped fast.

That tells me my insulin resistance isn’t gone yet. But I’m on the right path.

💬 Closing Thought for the Week

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
—Winston Churchill

This week wasn’t perfect—but it was progress. And sometimes, that’s more than enough.

👀 Coming Tomorrow…

“Metabolism and Aging: Why It Slows Down and How to Speed It Up”
It’s one of the coolest things your body can do. And I can’t wait to share it with you.

Until then—stay strong, stay kind to yourself, and remember:

You’ve made it this far. Don’t stop now. 🚀

See you! 😊

Warmly,
Paul

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Paul Snodgrass
Paul Snodgrass

Helping people is what lights me up. I’m a curious soul who loves diving into new ideas, uncovering hidden gems of knowledge and sharing what I find. Sometimes, my scientific side takes over, and I overthink things. But I’ve got a creative streak too. There’s an artist in me who loves to dream big and imagine the possibilities. But at my core, if I had to use one word to describe myself—it would be Engineer. I like to build things—whether it’s ideas, solutions, or meaningful connections. So let’s explore, learn, and grow together. I promise to keep it real, keep it fun, and always keep it supportive.

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