Tuesday, February 28, 2017

  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was 7.77 (140)
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 4.88 (88)

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

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kale, red bell pepper, celery, and blackberries
  • Multigrains with cabbage and spicy egg
  • Celery sticks with cheese dip for mid afternoon snack

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 abdominal crunches
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 arm extensions
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 horizontal shoulder extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 glute extensions
  • 100 lateral raises
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
Homemade Banana Bread


Monday, February 27, 2017

  • BG at 7.23 a.m. was 8.10 (146)
  • BG at 1.25 p.m. was 4.72 (85)

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 almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Scrambled egg with mushroom and red onion
  • Cup of unsalted peanuts
  • Spicy potatoes with spinach and multi-grains
  • One mandarin
  • Basmati rice with cabbage and lentils
  • 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 abdominal crunches
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 arm extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 lateral presses
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 glute extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)



Sunday, February 26, 2017

  • BG at 7.20 a.m. was 8.10 (146)

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, and cashews
  • Cheese sandwich with carrots and celery
  • One red grapefruit
  • Organic soba pasta with pork, zucchini, carrot, and celery

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

Saturday, February 25, 2017

  • BG at 7.55 a.m. was 8.16 (147)
  • BG at 1.30 p.m. was 4.88 (88)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 5.39 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and cashews
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Pita stuffed with avocado, cottage cheese, and scraped carrot
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, blackberries, grape tomatoes, kale, and cantaloupe
  • Fried plantain slices for afternoon snack
  • Multi-grains with egg omelette, spinach, mushrooms, and lentils
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts

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

Friday, February 24, 2017


  • BG at 7.10 a.m. was 9.99 (180)
  • BG at 1.40 p.m. was 5.77 (104)

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
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • Cup of cappuccino
  • Nutribullet smoothie with grape tomatoes, pear, red bell pepper, and cilantro
  • Calamari with multi-grains and cucumber
  • One navel orange
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts
  • One red grapefruit
  • Veggie burger made with ten-grain mix

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

Thursday, February 23, 2017

  • BG at 7.16 a.m. was 8.66 (156)
  • No second BG reading today as it is our 27th wedding anniversary

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

DIET
  • Spicy pork with pita bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Two slices of cheese pizza
  • Bowl of roasted and unsalted peanuts
  • Organic soba noodles in pasta sauce with homemade meatballs and spinach
  • Glass of moscato

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

  • BG at 7.25 a.m. was 6.77 (122)
  • BG at 12.00 noon was 6.49 (117)

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
  • Quinoa, sorghum, and millet with almonds, walnuts, and cashews
  • One navel orange
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, kale, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes
  • Handful of unsalted peanuts for mid-morning snack
  • Bowl of pork soup with arugula
  • One red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Stir fried pork with cauliflower
  • Nutribullet smoothie with grape tomatoes, kale, and red bell pepper

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

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

  • BG at 4.50 a.m. was 10.27 (185)
  • BG at 12.50 p.m. was 5.77 (104)

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

DIET
  • Slice of homemade banana bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Cup of unsalted peanuts
  • Pork rib stew with broccoli and portabella mushrooms
  • Nutribullet smoothie with red bell pepper, kale, and strawberries
  • One red grapefruit

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

Monday, February 20, 2017

  • BG at 6.37 a.m. was 8.66 (156)
  • BG at 1.45 p.m. was 5.66 (102)

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

DIET
  • Rice porridge with beans, shrimp, and mushrooms
  • 1 soft boiled egg
  • Cup of coffee
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, strawberries, kale, and red bell pepper
  • Spicy calamari with quinoa and arugula
  • One red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • 100 lateral raises
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 leg curls
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 back extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 arm extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 milesz0

Sunday, February 19, 2017

  • BG at 7.25 a.m. was 6.10 (110)
  • BG at 3.00 p.m. was 6.22 (112)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.20 p.m

DIET
  • Oatmeal with peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, and cashews
  • One navel orange
  • Cup of coffee
  • One slice of homemade fudge
  • Nutribullet juice with apple, strawberries, kale, and apple cider
  • Slice of baguette with cheese
  • Salad with red leaf lettuce and grape tomatoes
  • Basmati rice with spicy lamb
  • Nutribullet juice with apple, kale, and strawberries
  • An avocado
  • Late night snack of scrambled egg with button mushroom

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 squats
  • Climbed 600 staircase steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, February 18, 2017

  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was 7.99 (1440
  • BG at 2.25 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
  • Oatmeal with walnuts, cashews, almonds, and milk
  • Tofu with french beans in ketchup sauce

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

Friday, February 17, 2017

  • BG at 7.10 a.m. was 7.77 (140)
  • BG at 12.55 P.M. was 4.83 (87)

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

DIET
  • Sorghum, millet, quinoa, teff, chia seeds with cashews, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • Nutribullet smoothie with bell paper, collard green, grape tomatoes, and cucumber
  • Cooked multi-grains with vegetable stew of cucumber, shrimps, and cauliflower
  • Baked potato crinkles for mid afternoon snack
  • Handful of shelled and unsalted peanuts
  • Half a pita with cabbage
  • Cup of warm 2% milk

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

Thursday, February 16, 2017

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 6.83 (123)
  • BG at 12.20 p.m. was 5.38 (97)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.15 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.15 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • Oatmeal with walnuts, almonds, cashews, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, collard, grape tomatoes, and cantaloupe
  • Sorghum, millet, quinoa with cabbage, and grilled salmon

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

  • BG at 7.25 a.m. was 7.99 (144)
  • BG at 3.40 p.m. was 4.83 (87)

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
  • Cup of coffee
  • Sorghum, millet, chia seeds, blueberries, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and teff with milk
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, turnip green, cantaloupe, and grape tomatoes
  • Cooked multi-grains with Malaysian egg curry and stir fried turnip green
  • Whole wheat tortilla wrap with cheese

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


Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  • BG at 6.00 a.m. was 8.6 (155)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.20 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.20 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Multigrain pancake 
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, turnip green, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes
  • Two slices of cheese pizza
  • Roasted chicken wings with turnip greens
  • Cup of cantaloupe

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes yoga
  • 30 minutes deep breathing
  • 30 minutes strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 cobra poses
  • 100 tree poses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Monday, February 13, 2017

  • BG at 6.20 a.m. was 8.49 (153)
  • BG at 1.35 p.m. was 5.66 (102)

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

DIET
  • Multi-grain pancake with chickpeas
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Slice of homemade sweet potato pie
  • Handful of unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kale, apple, strawberries, and grape tomatoes for midday
  • Fried rice with beef, shrimps, eggs, carrots, beans, mushrooms, and cilantro
  • One red grapefruit and peanuts for evening 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 cobra poses
  • 100 tree poses
  • Climbed 600 staircase steps 

Sunday, February 12, 2017

  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was 7.16 (129)
  • BG at 1.30 p.m. was 6.83 (123)

MEDICATION

  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Whole grain pancake with sorghum, millet, and quinoa
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange
  • Cooked millet with spicy pork and cauliflower
  • Half a cup of unsalted peanuts

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 100 cobra poses
  • 100 tree poses
  • 100 triceps extensions
  • 100 biceps curls
  • 100 hammer curls
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, February 11, 2017

  • BG at 8.05 a.m. was 7.77 (140)
  • BG at 3.40 p.m. was 4.72 (85)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.10 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.10 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Two-egg omelet with multi-grains (sorghum, millet, quinoa) 
  • Cup of coffee
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Multi-grains with stir-fried flounder and eggplant
  • One mandarin orange for mid afternoon snack

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

Friday, February 10, 2017

  • BG at 8.25 a.m. was 9.43 (170)
  • BG at 3.30 p.m. was 5.38 (97)

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
  • Egg omelet with sorghum, spinach, and grape tomatoes
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Sorghum and millet with spicy pork and cauliflower
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Banana fritters for late nite snack

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

Thursday, February 9, 2017

  • BG at 6.40 a.m. was 10.99 (198)
  • BG at 12.20 p.m. was 6.05 (109)

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 chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • One navel orange
  • Three-grain salad of quinoa, millet, and bulgur with stir-fried cauliflower, carrots, tofu, and mushroom
  •  One red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • One full boiled egg
  • Cup of warm milk with cocoa

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

  • BG at 7.05 a.m. was 9.10 (164)
  • BG at 2.40 p.m. was 6.05 (109)

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, blackberries, and blueberries
  • Cup of coffee
  • One navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Cooked millet with stir-fried redfish fillet and cauliflower
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, spinach, and kiwi
  • Slice of homemade fudge 
  • Late night snack of an Elvis fried banana and peanut butter sandwich

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 squats
  • 600 staircase steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

  • BG at 1.00 p.m. was 5.66 (102)

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
  • Crusty multigrain bread with butter
  • One navel orange
  • Cup of coffee
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, kale, papaya, and organic grape tomatoes
  • Calamari with basmati rice, okra and lentils
  • One red grapefruit

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 lateral presses
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 calf extensions
  • 100 hip abductions
  • 100 hip adductions
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Monday, February 6, 2017

  • BG at 8.12 a.m. was 8.71 (157)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.25 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.25 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet

DIET
  • One navel orange
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, walnuts, almonds, and milk
  • Slice of crusty bread
  • Cup of coffee
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kale, papaya, organic grape tomatoes, celery, and pomegranate cider

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

Sunday, February 5, 2017

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 7.33 (132)
  • BG at 1.30 p.m. was 6.33 (114)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.25 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.25 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Slice of homemade breakfast pizza
  • One navel orange
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, walnuts, almonds, and milk
  • Cup of tea
  • Millet with stir-fried cauliflower, broccoli, and chicken breast
  • Slice of crusty multigrain bread for mid afternoon snack
  • One red grapefruit
  • One avocado

EXERCISES
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Saturday, February 4, 2017


  • BG at 6.50 a.m. was 9.16 (165)
  • BG at 1.00 p.m. was 6.27 (113)

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

DIET
  • Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Cooked three-grain salad (sorghum, quinoa, millet) with stir-fried vegetables 
  • Banana for dessert
  • Stuffed multigrain boule bread with filling of roast pork, cauliflower, feta cheese, and mushrooms
  • Slice of chocolate cake

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 hip adductions 
  • 100 hip abductions
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 shoulder presses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
Multigrain Boule Bread

Friday, February 3, 2017

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 8.27 (149)
  • BG at 3.20 p.m. was 5.16 (93)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.20 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.20 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET
  • One navel orange
  • One red grapefruit
  • Oatmeal with sorghum, quinoa, millet, almonds, walnuts, cashews, and milk
  • Nutribullet smoothie with apple, cantaloupe, kale, kiwi, and organic grape tomatoes
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Three-grain salad of quinoa, millet, and sorghum with vegetable gravy
  • A bowl of red grapefruit and papaya for mid afternoon snack 

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 calf extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 chest presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 elbow flexions
  • 100 shoulder extensions
  • 100 arm curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • 100 leg curls
  • 100 overhead presses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Thursday, February 2, 2017


  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was 8.55 (154)
  • BG at 1.50 p.m. was 5.72 (103)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Boiled sweet potato
  • Cup of coffee
  • Unsalted peanuts for mid morning snack
  • Basmati rice with tofu, shrimps, cauliflower, celery, and carrots

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 calf extensions
  • 100 seated leg presses
  • 100 plantar flexions
  • 100 overhead presses
  • 100 seated leg curls
  • 100 leg extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

  • BG at 7.40 a.m. was 7.55 (136)
  • BG at 1.05 p.m. was 6.83 (123)

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

DIET
  • Sorghum, millet, quinoa, chia seeds, teff, walnuts, almonds, and milk
  • Banana for mid morning snack
  • Lentil porridge with chicken, potatoes, and okra
  • Saucer of unsalted peanuts 
  • One red grapefruit

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 squats
  • Climbed 600 steps
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)