Sunday, April 30, 2017

  • BG at 6.15 a.m. was 8.10 (128)
  • BG at 12.25 p.m. was 6.60 (119)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.30 a.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, raisins, and dates
  • Par boiled rice with tempeh, tofu, eggs, carrots, and mustard green
  • Slice of mango and slice of watermelon for mid afternoon snack

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 squats
  • 100 cobra poses
  • 100 tree poses
  • 100 jumping jacks
  • 100 double toe poses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Friday, April 28, 2017

  • BG at 6.25 a.m. was 6.10 (110)

MEDICATION 
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.

DIET
  • Whole-grain flat bread with lentils and beans
  • Banana for mid morning snack

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • 100 abdominal crunches
  • 100 squats
  • 100 cobra poses
  • 100 tree poses
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
  • BG at 12.25 p.m. was 6.83 (123)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8 a.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with raisins, dates, and banana
  • Lentil soup with potato, tomato, and celery
  • Whole wheat flat bread with lentils

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

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  • BG at 6.45 a.m. was 6.88 (124)
  • BG at 12.25 p.m. was 5.83 (105)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.55 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.55 a.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules

DIET
  • Oatmeal with raisins and dates
  • Cup of black tea
  • Slices of jicama for mid morning snack
  • Lentils with horse gram, tempeh, and moringa leaves

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

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

BG at 6.30 a.m was 5.99 (108)


MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.





Tuesday, April 18, 2017

  • BG at 6.00 a.m. was 6.71 (121)
  • BG at 12.39 p.m. was 4.27 (77)

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

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Navel orange for mid afternoon snack
  • Naan bread with spicy chicken, lentils, and okra
  • Fried rice with mackerel, bokchoy, okra, lentils

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

Monday, April 17, 2017


  • BG at 7.15 a.m. was 6.94 (125)
  • BG at 7.15 p.m. was 5.99 (108)

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

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, flax, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, banana, and milk
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Spicy chicken with ten-grain broth and spinach
  • Chicken floss with ten-grain broth and okra

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

Sunday, April 16, 2017

  • BG at 7.40 a.m. was 6.55 (118)
  • BG at 1.10 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 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Spicy chicken with basmati rice, spinach, lentil soup, and okra
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Ten-grain broth with okra
  • Mug of warm milk

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

Saturday, April 15, 2017

  • BG at 8.30 a.m. was 6.71 (121)

  • BP at 10.30 a.m. was 122/68 (taken by Helen Hunt medtech)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.35 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.35 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.45 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, and banana
  • Fried rice with bokchoy
  • Ten-grain broth with chicken and okra

EXERCISES
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Friday, April 14, 2017


  • BG at 12.03 p.m. was 6.60 (119)

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

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, and milk
  • Navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Fried rice with bokchoy
  • Banana for mid afternoon snack
  • Spicy mackerel with asparagus and ocean perch

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

Thursday, April 13, 2017

  • BG at 7.38 a.m. was 6.66 (120)
  • BG at 1.00 p.m. was 5.94 (107)

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, almonds, walnuts, banana, and milk
  • Navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Soup with bokchoy and pieces of pork
  • Chocolate cake for dessert
  • Lamb chop and fried rice with shrimp, eggs, green peas, carrots, and bokchoy
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kiwi, apple, and cantaloupe

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

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

  • BG at 8.05 a.m. was 6.94 (125)
  • BG at 11.52 a.m. was 6.60 (119)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with peanut butter, chia, teff, flax, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Lentils soup with green beans
  • Scrambled eggs with tuna, quinoa, and okra
  • Navel orange

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

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

  • BG at 7.30 a.m. was 8.05 (145)
  • BG at 12.20 p.m. was 5.72 (103)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, flax, walnuts, and milk
  • Slice of cheese pizza and bowl of soup with pork and bok choy
  • Navel orange for mid afternoon snack
  • Ten-grain broth with corn

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

Monday, April 10, 2017


  • BG bat 7.05 a.m. was 7.55 (136)

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

DIET\
  • Oatmeal with peanut butter
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Lentils with turnip green and sweet potato
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Two slices of cheese pizza

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

Sunday, April 9, 2017

  • BG at 7.20 a.m. was 6.99 (126)
  • BG at 2.40 p.m. was 4.88 (88)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.15 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, flax, chia, almonds, and walnuts
  • Cup of coffee
  • Ten-grain broth with chicken, and turnip green
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Slice of homemade fudge for dessert
  • Homemade sukiyaki from scratch

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

Saturday, April 8, 2017

  • BG at 7.57 a.m. was 8.93 (161)
  • BG at 1.38 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 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, and cashews
  • One navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Ten-grain broth with chicken floss, cabbage, and cucumber
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Boiled sweet potato and stir fried cabbage with chicken floss
  • Nutribullet smoothie with kiwi, strawberries, kale, and a gala apple
  • Bowl of strawberries with feta cheese

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

Friday, April 7, 2017

  • BG at 6.33 a.m. was 8.55 (154)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, flaxmeal, chia, walnuts, almonds, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Lentils with okra and potato

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

Thursday, April 6, 2017

  • BG at 6.45 a.m. was 7.27 (131)
  • BG at 1.45 p.m. was 4.72 (85)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.50 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.50 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.45 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, flaxmeal, chia, almonds, walnuts, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Navel orange for mid morning snack
  • Naan with chicken curry and turnip green
  • Slice of homemade granola
  • Lentils with green peas, okra, and spinach
  • Chocolate for dessert

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

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

  • BG at 7.45 a.m. was 8.05 (143)
  • BG at 12.25 p.m. was 6.60 (119)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.45 p.m.

DIET
  • Scrambled eggs with mushroom
  • Lentils with sweet potato, okra, and green peas
  • Spicy chicken thighs with basmati rice and turnip green

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

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

  • BG at 6.45 a.m. was 8.16 (147)
  • BG at 1.00 p.m. was 5.49 (99)
  • BP at 9.45 a.m. was 107/77

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.15 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.15 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, flax, walnuts, almonds, peanut butter, and milk
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Cup of coffee
  • Lentils, okra, garbanzo beans, and freshly  made thick tomato sauce
  • Homemade banana bread
  • Lentils, okra, and smoked salmon
  • Mug of moothie with milk, banana, and cocoa

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

Monday, April 3, 2017

  • BG at 6.56 a.m. was 7.49 (135)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
  • 3 fish oil capsules
  • 1 multivitamin tablet
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET
  • Oatmeal with teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, prunes, and milk
  • One half-boiled egg
  • One navel orange
  • Fried tofu with lentils and okra
  • Bowl of unsalted peanuts
  • Homemade tomato sauce with chickpeas and Savoy spinach
  • One red grapefruit
  • Chocolate for dessert

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

Sunday, April 2, 2017

  • BG at 7.05 a.m. was 7.38 (133)

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 teff, chia, almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Two slices of twelve-grain bread with lentils and okra
  • Red grapefruit for mid afternoon snack
  • Sorghum and garbanzos broth with okra and lentils
  • One navel orange for dessert

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

Saturday, April 1, 2017

  • BG at 7.45 a.m. was 6.38 (115)
  • BG at 1.40 p.m. was 5.38 (97)

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

DIET
  • Scrambled eggs with julienned carrot and sweet potato, celery, tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, and shrimps
  • Mug of coffee
  • Whole grain rotini with broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms
  • Papaya for mid afternoon snack
  • Whole grain rotini with celery and carrots

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