Tuesday, January 31, 2017

  • BG at 6.30 a.m. was 8.71 (157)
  • BG at 8.20 a.m. was 6.99 (126)
  • BG at 4.30 p.m. was 6.10 (110)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.25 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.25 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablets
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • One navel orange
  • Millet, quinoa, sorghum, almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanut butter, blackberries, blueberries, and milk
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, kale, cantaloupe, organic grape tomatoes, and cucumber
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Pita bread with spicy potato, chicken, celery, and tomato
  • One navel orange
  • Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Monday, January 30, 2017

  • BG at 6.50 a.m. was 7.66 (138)
  • BG at 3.00 p.m. was 5.49 (99)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • One navel orange
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Slice of sweet potato pie for mid morning snack
  • Spicy chicken with cooked quinoa, millet, sorghum, and steamed iceberg lettuce
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kale, cantaloupe, and organic grape tomatoes

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Sunday, January 29, 2017


  • BG at 7.40 a.m. was 8.05 (145)
  • BG at 1.40 p.m. was 6.94 (125)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • Slice of homemade sweet potato bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • Avocado for mid morning snack 
  • Bowl of steamed eggplant with soy sauce and sesame oil
  • Banana for mid afternoon snack
  • Fried tofu, chicken breast, celery, and carrot 
EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, January 28, 2017


  • BG at 6.30 a.m. was 7.66 (138)
  • BG at 5.00 p.m. was 6.77 (122)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Three-grain pancake with two eggs sunny side up, and strawberries
  • Cup of coffee
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kale, apple, and cantaloupe
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • Fried chicken breast washed with egg and crusted with powdered walnuts
  • Lentil soup and salad of sliced celery and carrots
  • Scoop of Friendly's vanilla chocolate chip ice cream

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Friday, January 27, 2017

  • BG at 8.30 a.m. was 5.77 (104)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.45 p.m.

DIET
  • Veggie burger made with quinoa, millet, sorghum, cocoa, and rye flour
  • Cup of coffee
  • Unsalted peanuts
  • One navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Slice of banana bread
  • Salad with cucumber, tofu, salmon, carrot, celery
  • One banana for dessert

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Thursday, January 26, 2017

  • BG at 7.04 a.m. was 8.55 (154)
  • BG at 3.10  p.m. was 5.44 (98)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • One slice of homemade banana bread
  • Small bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • Spicy chicken with millet, quinoa, sorghum, and iceberg lettuce
  • Small serving of mocha chocolate ice cream
  • Strawberries for dessert

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions

Sweet Potato Bread and Banana Bread made with no sugar and no butter



Wednesday, January 25, 2017

  • BG at 6.35 a.m. was 6.77 (122)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 5.10 p.m.

DIET
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • Small bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Tortilla wrap with spinach, millet, quinoa, and spicy chicken
  • Slice of homemade sweet potato pie made with no sugar and no butter

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was (6.55) 118
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 5.88 (106)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.35 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.35 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, teff, and milk
  • Two eggs sunny side up with mushrooms
  • Nutribullet jug of smoothie with apple and kale
  • Wrap with scraped carrot. tuna, and spinach
  • Small bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • Millet, quinoa, and sorghum with spicy chicken, and spinach
  • Strawberries and red grapes for dessert

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)



Monday, January 23, 2017

  • BG at 6.30 a.m. was 8.93 (161)
  • BG at 2.50 p.m. was 5.55 (100)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • 1 navel orange
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, sorghum, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Millet and sorghum with spicy chicken, spinach, and mushrooms
  • Crusty seven-grain bread roll with butter

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 calf extensions 
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Sunday, January 22, 2017

  • BG at 7.35 a.m. was 8.21 (148)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • One navel orange
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, sesame seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, flax meal, and milk
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Lamb chop with mash potato, and spinac
  • Cup of cantaloupe
  • Whole wheat tortilla with cheese
  • Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, January 21, 2017

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 8.82 (159)
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 6.49 (117)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.20 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.20 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Mashed sweet potato with teff, chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • 2 eggs sunny side up
  • 1 navel orange
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Spicy pork and potatoes with lentil soup and okra

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 leg curls
  • 100 horizontal shoulder flexions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)


Friday, January 20, 2017

  • BG at 5.45 a.m. was 8.82 (159)
  • BG at 1.25 p.m. was 5.38 (97)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Black beans and corn with spicy pork
  • One banana for dessert
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • One avocado

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 leg curls
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
  • BG at 5.45 a.m. was 8.82 (159)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • Two eggs sunny side up with mushroom and organic grape tomatoes

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
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Thursday, January 19, 2017

  • BG at 7.38 a.m. was 7.21 (130)
  • BG at 4.10 p.m. was 4.94 (89)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.50 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with flax meal, chia seeds, teff, walnuts, almonds, cashews, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • One egg sunny side up with mushrooms
  • One crusty seven whole-grain bread roll for mid morning snack
  • Cup of coffee
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • Briyani with pork and cucumber slices

EXERCISE

  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 horizontal shoulder flexions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 7.16 (129)
  • BG at 3.20 p.m. was 5.05 (91)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • 1 metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and organic cherry tomatoes
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • One crusty seven whole grain bread roll with butter for mid morning snack
  • Scrambled tofu with black beans, celery, and carrots
  • Lentil soup with okra
  • Slice of homemade banana bread for mid afternoon snack 

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 horizontal shoulder flexions
  • 100 elbow extensions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

  • BG at 6.15 a.m. was 7.44 (134)
  • BG at 4.25 p.m. was 5.16 (93)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 5.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, walnuts, almonds, cashews, and milk
  • One half-boiled egg
  • One navel orange
  • Cup of coffee
  • Homemade slice of banana bread 
  • Nutribullet smoothie of apple, kale, celery, and beet
  • Mid afternoon snack of unsalted peanuts
  • Black beans, celery, carrots, stir-fried tofu and spicy pork

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 elbow extensions
  • 100 horizontal shoulder flexions
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 squats
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Monday, January 16, 2017

  • BG at 7.25 a.m. was 7.10 (128)
  • BG at 2.55 p.m. was 6.49 (117)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, walnuts, and banana
  • 2 homemade biscuits
  • Cup of coffee
  • Peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Nutribullet juice of apple, broccoli, and tomato
  • Stir fried tofu with peanuts, grilled salmon and black beans with celery and carrots 
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100  triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 horizontal shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Sunday, January 15, 2017

  • BG at 6.30 a.m. was 6.66 (120)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, blueberries, blackberries, walnuts, almonds, cashews, banana, and milk
  • A navel orange
  • Cup of coffee
  • Seven whole-grain crusty bread roll with flaxseed for mid morning snack
  • Scrambled eggs with tuna and lentil soup with black beans
  • Nutribullet jug of juice made with apple, kale, and carrot
  • Whole wheat tortilla with cheese
  • Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • Climbed steps 600 times
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, January 14, 2017

  • BG at 6.20 a.m. was 6.38 (115)
  • BG at 2.45 p.m. was 5.38 (97) - Taken at pharmacy

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 5.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, spinach, and broccoli
  • Cup of coffee
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Naan with lentils cooked with black beans, corn, broccoli, carrots, and corn

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 squats
  • 100 horizontal shoulder extensions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder adductions
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses 
  • 100 stomach crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Friday, January 13, 2017

  • BG at 8.15 a.m. was 7.21 (130)
  • BG at 2.30 p.m. was 5.77 (104)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablets
  • Metformin tablet

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • Nutribullet jug of juice made with apple and kale
  • Scrambled eggs with sweet potato, mushrooms, and spinach for mid morning snack
  • Eggplant with spicy chicken
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • Whole wheat tortilla with cheese and broccoli

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 stomach crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Thursday, January 12, 2017

  • BG at 7.10 a.m. was 7.94 (143)
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 4.94 (89)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Slice of cheese pizza
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Salad of quinoa, black beans, eggplant and corn
  • Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and spinach

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps curls
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 stomach crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

  • BG at 7.08 a.m. was 7.82 (141)
  • BG at 3.10 p.m. was 5.11 (92)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • 2 small eggs sunny side up
  • Banana fritter with wheat germ
  • One valencia orange
  • Cup of coffee
  • Mid morning snack of oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Nutribullet jug of juice made with beet, spinach, and apple
  • Quinoa salad with black beans, corn, and eggplant with lentils and arugula
  • Snack of peanuts

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 elbow extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

  • BG at 6.50 a.m. was 7.94 (143)
  • BG at 1.45 p.m. was 5.60 (101)

  • BP at 11.00 a.m. was 118/74

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 8.00 p.m.

DIET
  • 2 slices of cheese pizza
  • Cup of coffee
  • Quinoa, black beans, and corn salad with spicy pork, and baby kale
  • One clementine
  • Peanuts for mid afternoon snack
  • 2 home made biscuits
  • One navel orange

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 squats
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 stomach crunches
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Monday, January 9, 2017

  • BG at 7.21 a.m. was 7.27 (131)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • 2 home made biscuits with butter
  • Cup of tea
  • Happy China buffet
  • One navel orange

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 squats
  • Climbed steps 600 times
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Sunday, January 8, 2017

  • BG at 6.50 a.m. was 6.88 (124)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with almonds, walnuts, mixed berries, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • 2 slices of cheese pizza
  • Half a whole wheat tortilla with cheese
  • One ripe and juicy banana
  • A cup of warm milk

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 squats
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, January 7, 2017

  • BG at 5.45 a.m. was 7.66 (138)
  • BG at 2.30 p.m. was 6.66 (120)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Scrambled eggs with broccoli, cauliflower, and tomato
  • Cup of coffee
  • Mid morning snack of a valencia orange
  • Quinoa with spicy pork ribs, lentils, and spinach
  • Cup of tea

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Friday, January 6, 2017


  • BG at 7.10 a.m. was 8.38 (151)
  • BG at 2.15 p.m was 7.91 (144)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.40 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.40 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 5.15 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, flax meal, and milk
  • 2 slices of homemade banana bread 
  • Mid morning snack of an orange
  • Quinoa with eggplant cooked with sliced beef
  • A clementine for dessert

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 bicep curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)




Thursday, January 5, 2017


  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 8.49 (153)
  • BG at 2.25 p.m. was 6.16 (111)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, flax meal, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Quinoa and basmati rice with spicy chicken and spinach soup
  • 2 clementines
  • Slice of stone-ground whole wheat bread with lentils and potato
  • Slice of homemade banana bread


EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)


Wednesday, January 4, 2017

  • BG at 6.00 a.m. was 7.94 (143)
  • BG at 3.40 p.m. was 5.16 (93)


  • BP at 12.15 p.m. was 123/79


MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 8.20 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • 2 slices of stone-ground whole wheat bread with cheese
  • Cup of coffee
  • A navel orange for mid morning snack
  • A Nutribullet jug of juice made with an apple and kale
  • Quinoa with spicy chicken and cauliflower
  • Whole wheat tortilla with cheese
  • Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 abdominal crunches

Fried rice in pineapple boat and salmon steak for dinner last night


Tuesday, January 3, 2017

  • BG at 7.25 a.m. was 6.33 (114)
  • BG at 3.00 p.m. was 6.66 (120)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.45 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Scrambled eggs with broccoli, and radish
  • Fried rice with salmon steak

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Fried rice srved in pineapple boat



Monday, January 2, 2017

  • BG at 5.00 a.m. was 6.88 (124)
  • BG at 2.30 p.m. was 6.27 (113)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.

DIET
  • Cauliflower fritter
  • Oatmeal with almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and teff
  • Cup of coffee
  • An orange
  • Boiled garbanzo for mid morning snack
  • Fried red snapper with spinach

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Cauliflower fritter made with cauliflower, ten-grain mix, rye flour, and egg

Sunday, January 1, 2017

  • BG at 6.45 a.m. was 8.45 (153)
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 5.16 (93)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff and chia seeds
  • 2 slices of stone-ground whole wheat bread with butter
  • Nutribullet jug of juice with cantaloupe and kale
  • Cup of coffee
  • Spicy southern style pork ribs with quinoa and millet
  • Lentils with okra
  • Navel orange

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 squats
  • Climbed 600 steps