This morning, I weighed myself and I’ve reached a new low: 191.4 lbs! That means that after I lose just another 1.5 lbs, I will have lost 100 lbs since September 1 and 118.7 lbs overall! Also, my BMI is now 30 which is down from 48.3 overall and down from 45.4 on September 1. Seeing 30 almost brought a tear to my eye. I’m not a fan of how BMI measures people, but as another measure in a host of methods to track progress, it’s the hardest one to move and I’ve moved it a lot! Also, I’m now within the USMC’s new guidelines for body fat for my age: under 21% (according to measurements, aka “taping.”). Now, just 16 lbs more and I’m within height/weight requirements!

This morning, my clothes fit me very nicely and I felt good. I still stop and look at myself in the mirror every now and then because I can’t believe the change. It strengthens my resolve to not do anything ridiculous to disrupt my progress and to stick with the Paleo lifestyle.

If you’re still in doubt or disbelief about the benefits of Whole30 or Paleo, I implore you to have an open mind and consider it. The changes it has made in my life, my wife Sherry’s life, and the lives of many of the dearest people in my life has been immense and positive.