Day 183 m Six Months Anniversary

Today is the six month anniversary of my new regimen. I had hoped to lose more weight than I have (35 pounds) and reduce my waist farther than I have (8 inches) but overall I couldn't have asked for more. I haven't fallen back to poor dietary habits which was the hallmark of my first 70 years. My diet has produced excellent numbers on my blood and urine tests. I have no prostate problems. My physical condition is improving and my work with weights is starting to increase my definition. My lungs have cleared and their capacity improved substantially. I have many additional goals. Prominent among them is the reduction in calories of my daily consumption, elimination of my belly and strengthening my core.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Salad/Tomato...................6.0........150
Meal 4...Tahini.........................5.5........103
Meal 5...Cold Slaw......................6.0........160
Meal 6...Water Wafers 4................2.0.........40
Meal 7...Comice Apple/Pear..............6.0........120
Meal 8...Tahini/honey...................5.5........206
Meal 9...Granploa.......................3.0........100
Meal 8...Toast/Butter...................2.5........420
Meal 10..Granola........................3.0.........20
Meal 11..Cheese and wafers..............4.0........820
Total.............................................2269


Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................93
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................99

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................93
2. Weight .....................................196
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................2269
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................236
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................121/54
16.Pulse........................................71
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.37

Day 182 Annual Checkup

Today I visit my doctor for my annual check up. He is unaware of the changes I've made which have been recorded here. Hopefully I will get a clean bill of health. +++++ Well what do you know, the Doctor told me he was glad I quit my meds, my lab numbers were extraordinary, he was traumatized that someone actually followed his advice (he wasn't used to it). He was glad about my losing the weight but encouraged me to keep on going on my stomach and abs. He gave me balancing exercises to follow to rehab my feet and legs. It takes a little relearning when the feelings return.


Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Cold Slaw......................6.0........160
Meal 4...Water Wafers 4................2.0.........40
Meal 5...Comice Apple/Pear..............6.0........120
Meal 6...Tahini/honey...................5.5........206
Meal 7...Tortilla/Cheese/Salsa..........3.0........300
Meal 8...Orange.........................6.0.........86
Meal 10..Granola........................3.0.........20
Meal 11..Cheese and wafers..............4.0........150
Total.............................................1212


Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................93
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................82

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................93
2. Weight .....................................195
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1212
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................245
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................120/70
16.Pulse........................................75
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.81

Day 181 Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen is one of the most perfect and complete whole super-foods available to humans. It contains over 185 nutrients. Pollen is 35% protein. A teaspoon contains over 2 billion grains of flower pollen. It contains every amino acid plus all of the necessary minerals and trace minerals. It assists in curing many maladies.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Salad/onion, tomato............6.0........120
Meal 4...Wasabi Peas....................6.0.........50
Meal 5...Fuji Apple.....................6.0.........82
Meal 6...Tahini/honey...................5.5........103
Meal 7...Salad with chicken.............5.0........350
Meal 8...Chili and Beans..4 ounces......4.5........190
Meal 9...Orange.........................6.0.........86
Meal 10..Granola........................3.0........100
Total.............................................1211


Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................131
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................62

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................131
2. Weight .....................................194
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1211
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................244
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................115/61
16.Pulse........................................69
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.32

Day 180 One-Half Year

Not exactly a year. A financial half-year of 180 days. Today I am trying to improve my alkaline intake to compensate for the acidic meals of the last two days. Tonight I am going to a Chili's restaurant. I'll try to keep it simple.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Salad/onion, tomato............6.0........120
Meal 4...Wasabi Peas....................6.0.........50
Meal 5...Fuji Apple.....................6.0.........82
Meal 6...Tahini/honey...................5.5........103
Meal 7...Salad with chicken.............5.0........350
Meal 8...Chili and Beans..4 ounces......4.5........190
Meal 9...Orange.........................6.0.........86
Meal 10..Granola........................3.0........100
Total.............................................1211


Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................71
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................71

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................71
2. Weight .....................................194
3. Waist .......................................38
4. Calorie Intake.............................1211
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................248
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................113/56
16.Pulse........................................72
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.25

Day 179 Dr. Walford's Diagnosis

I just discovered UCLA's Dr. Walford at 78 has been diagnosed with Lou Gerhigs disease. We were expecting him to show us how to live to 120 with a reduced caloric intake. More on it tomorrow.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........125
Meal 4...Orange.........................5.5.........86
Meal 5...Salad/onion, tomato............6.0........140
Meal 6...Pumpkin Nut Bread..............1.5........300
Meal 7...Cold Slaw/vegetable............6.0........250
Meal 8...Cajun Trail Mix................1.5........125
Meal 9...Pumpkin Nut Bread..............1.5........200
Meal 10..Fuji Apple.....................6.0.........82
Meal 11..Wasabi Peas....................6.0........110
Meal 12..Pumpkin Nut Bread..............1.5........200
Total.............................................1748

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................67
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................85

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................67
2. Weight .....................................194
3. Waist .......................................38
4. Calorie Intake.............................1748
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................4
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................222
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................109/58
16.Pulse........................................78
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............2.72

Day 178 Turkey Day

Turkey Day always poses a risk of overeating. I will memorialize how I handled it. I didn't have seconds but I pigged out on pumpkin nut bread and chips, etc. I discovered sugar free apple cider (Alpine) that really substitutes for a hot drink I have been missing. My weighted alkaline fell right through the floor and i will have make up for this lapse in the next few days.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........250
Meal 4...Banana Chips...................6.0.........90
Meal 5...Chips and dip..................2.5........125
Meal 6...Chips and Cheeseble............2.0........140
Meal 7...Hot Apple Cider 3..............6.0.........45
Meal 8...Turkey & Stuffing..............1.5........250
Meal 9...Potatos and gravy..............4.5........125
Meal 10..Vegetable casserole............5.0........160
Meal 11..Cranberries....................5.0........250
Meal 12..Pumpkin Pie....................4.0........250
Meal 13..Pumpkin Nut Bread..............1.5........600
Meal 14..Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........120
Total.............................................2535

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................104
This Afternoon,,,,,............................118

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................104
2. Weight .....................................196
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................2535
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................4
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................224
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................105/53
16.Pulse........................................74
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............3.07

Day 177 Fasting Anomaly

Yesterday I fasted. I did an energetic workout and pushed myself. Late last night I felt weak and hungry. I had slept well and had energy throughout the day. Yet I felt weak. This morning I awoke at 5 AM with a blood sugar reading of 40, way out control on the low side. No wonder I had been feeling poorly. I awoke at 5 this morning and started stuffing myself to bring my sugar count up. I have a 7-day fast coming up shortly and will have to monitor my physical activity so as to not overdue it. Fasting really calls for a passive environment and relaxed activity.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........125
Meal 3...Orange.........................5.5.........86
Meal 4...Cold Slaw/vegetable............6.0........250
Meal 5...Tahini/honey...................5.0........103
Meal 6...Cold Slaw/vegetable............6.0........250
Meal 7...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........250
Meal 8...Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 9...Grapes/Cheese..................5.0........150
Meal 10..Fuji Apple.....................6.0.........82
Meal 11..Peanut Butter..................3.5.........90
Meal 12..Bread/butter 2.................2.5........150
Total.............................................2078

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................40
This Afternoon,,,,,............................115

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................40
2. Weight .....................................195
3. Waist .......................................38
4. Calorie Intake.............................2078
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................242
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................108/64
16.Pulse........................................73
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.80

Day 176 Acid Condition

I've never had an acid condition. Those who do pop a lot of pills. The expert on acid/alkaline foods says there are some natural foods to relieve this condition. The first is fresh lemon juice in 4 ounces of water every 30 minutes until the crisis passes. Cream of Tartar, charcoal(activated carbon) capsules and baking soda can also be consulted.

Meal 1...............................................0
Total................................................0

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................126
This Afternoon,,,,,............................105

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................126
2. Weight .....................................1
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake................................0
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................4
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................0
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................0
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................115/63
16.Pulse........................................67
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake..................0

Day 175 PH Test

The drug store sells PH strips that will enable you to test you PH balance. The test will enable you to gage how well your regimen is doing. A great reminder that those obsessions and lapses do effect your health.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Orange.........................5.5.........86
Meal 4...Salad/tomato/onion.............6.0........200
Meal 5...Tahini/honey...................5.0........103
Meal 6...Cold Slaw/vegetable............6.0........250
Meal 7...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........250
Meal 8...Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 9...Grapes/Cheese..................5.0........150
Meal 10..Fuji Apple.....................6.0.........82
Meal 11..Peanut Butter..................3.5.........90
Meal 12..Bread/butter 2.................2.5........150
Total.............................................1903

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................140
This Afternoon,,,,,............................104

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................140
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1903
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................0
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................0
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................114/75
16.Pulse........................................62
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.88

Day 174 Contagion

An malevolent, opportunistic virus, bacteria or fungus feeds only on a body that provides food for it---a body laden with tissue acid waste products. Simply put these diseases only survive if they attack an acid-laden body. That if that diseased body comes in contact with another acid-ladened body, the disease is spread. On the other hand, if the diseased body comes in contact with an alkalinized body no contagion will spread. Ergo-keep an alkalinized, acid-free body. Eat wisely.


Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Orange.........................5.5.........86
Meal 4...Salad/tomato/onion.............6.0........200
Meal 5...Tahini/honey...................5.0........103
Meal 6...Cold Slaw/vegetable............6.0........150
Meal 7...Cajun Trail Mix................3.0........450
Meal 8...Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 9...Grapes/Cheese..................5.0........150
Meal 10..Dried Mango....................7.0........150
Total.............................................1831

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................114
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................93

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................114
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1831
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................268
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................104/65
16.Pulse........................................57
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.00

Day 173 Acidic Example-Exercise

Previously I mentioned that exhausting oneself with exercise can lead to an acidic condition. Last night I met an old Pharmacist friend of mine who related his obsession with his conversion to a Pritiken diet and extreme exercise. He ran 5 to 7 miles each morning and did the same after dinner augumented with 1-2 hours of gym work. On weekends he ran 10Ks and marathons. One day at work, he just stopped standing and had to be hospitalized. His doctors called it exhaustion from overdoing it. It was clearly an example of running your body into an acidic condition that finally put him down. To the point of exhaustion go, but no further. Be reasonable.

Meal 1...Cold Staw/peanut sauce,........6.0........150
Meal 2...Raw vegetable snack............6.5.........50
Meal 3...Spinach Salad/Mushroom,........6.0........120
Meal 4...Brocolli cold slaw.............6.0.........50
Meal 5...Mixed cooked vegetables........6.0.........90
Meal 6...Cantalope......................7.5........320
Meal 7...Pineapple......................7.0........200
Meal 8...Cheese cake....................3.5........400
Meal 9...Almonds........................3.0.........30

Total.............................................1410

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................105
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................91

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................105
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1410
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................250
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure............................113/59
16.Pulse........................................70
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.73

Day 172 Alkaline through Exercise

If one exercises until exhaustion, it will generate an acid response in one's system. To achieve the best alkaline response, exercise TO exhaustion not past it. The run up to exhaustion oxygenates the blood which alkalines the system best. Be sure to get in shape before trying to exert enough energy to alkalinize the system.


Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Spinach Salad/Mushroom, etc....6.0........500
Meal 4...Cookies and Cake...............2.0........250
Meal 5...Cooked tomato/Onion............6.0........180
Meal 6...Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 7...Tahini/honey...................5.0........206
Total.............................................1296

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................109
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................83

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................109
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1296
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................224
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure............................98/60
16.Pulse........................................68
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.22

Day 171 Tahini Overload

I have been overeating tahini. I mix it with honey and add organic vanilla to flavor it. I use it to stop cravings and to satisfy my sweet tooth. As the calorie count of today and yesterday illustrates, tahini is blocking my way to losing more weight. It is a valuable source of protein but I don't need protein in the quantities that the tahini provides. I need to cut back.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Tahini/Honey...................5.0........206
Meal 4...Orange.........................7.0........180
Meal 5...Wahhabi Peas...................6.0.........90
Meal 6...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........120
Meal 7...Fuji Apple.....................6.0........110
Meal 8...Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 9...Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 10..Cantaloupe.....................7.5........120
Meal 11..Peanut Butter..................3.5........160
Meal 12..Wahhabi Peas...................6.0.........50
Meal 13..Fuji Apple.....................6.0........110
Total.............................................1718

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning...................................109
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................93

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................109
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1718
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................240
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................120/78
16.Pulse........................................75
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.61

Day 170 Lightness Revisited

Having fasted yesterday, I felt light and faster. As much as I have already learned, the fact remains that I still overeat. Now I am eating the right foods, but too much of them. I have been hanging around 195 pounds for over two months. It is time to make a move to rid myself of the remants of my belly, I plan to eat less and resume pilates.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Tahini/Honey...................5.0........206
Meal 4...Fresh mango....................7.0........180
Meal 5...Wahhabi Peas...................6.0.........90
Meal 6...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........120
Meal 7...Fuji Apple.....................6.0........110
Meal 8...Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 9...Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 10..Cantaloupe.....................7.5........120
Meal 11..Peanut Butter..................3.5........160
Meal 12..Wahhabi Peas...................6.0........110
Total.............................................1668

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................88
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................75

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................88
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1668
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................240
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................120/78
16.Pulse........................................76
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.60

Day 169 13 Squared

Not Imperically Oriented? Unfortunately those constantly supporting the lesser of us are not imperically oriented. In other words they are brain-dead when trying to fit the economics mathematically to solve problems. Below I am trying to fit the math to the problems of health. If I am too empircally oriented for you, I apologize. It will eventually take that for you to succeed too.

Meal.............................................0
Total............................................0

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................92
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................88

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................92
2. Weight .....................................196
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake................................0
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................201
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................113/66
16.Pulse........................................77
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake..................0

Day 168 Fast at Peace

A strange thing has happened. For the last few weeks I have been looking forward to my fast days. I reason that with so few varieties of food to eat, decision making has gotten tedious. Fasting allows me to avoid concern on that issue. So tomorrow I shall be at peace. I can feel itin my bones.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Tahini/Honey...................5.0........206
Meal 4...Dried mango....................7.0........160
Meal 5...Vegetable Slaw/tortilla........5.5........220
Meal 6...Lemonade.......................7.0........100
Meal 7...Fuji Apple.....................6.0........110
Meal 11..Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 12..Tahini/honey...................5.0........412
Meal 13..Grapes/Cheese..................6.0........140
Total.............................................1508

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................73
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................85

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................73
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1508
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................200
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................113/58
16.Pulse........................................78
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.68

Day 167 Undereating "The Rule"

Leaving the table a little hungry should be a rule. We dig our grave with a fork and spoon. A massive study at the turn of the 19th century into the 20th, which found no correlation between diet, exercise and other habits among those who lived past 100. Without exception they didn't eat much. Never overate, We should take heed and lose the need to get that full feeling after every meal.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Tahini/Honey...................5.0........812
Meal 4...Donuts.........................1.0........280
Meal 5...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........220
Meal 6...Coffee cake....................1.0........280
Meal 7...Fuji Apple.....................6.0........110
Meal 11..Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 12..Tahini/honey...................5.0........103
Meal 13..Grapes/Cheese..................6.0........140
Total.............................................2105

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................73
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................85

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................73
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................2105
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................200
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................111/65
16.Pulse........................................75
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.23

Day 166 Acid-Forming Foods

Acid-Forming Foods include refined salt(1.5), French's Mustard (1.5), White Processed Vinegar (1.5), drugs (1.5), caffeine drinks (1.0), soft drinks (1.0), tea (1.5), Liquor (1.0), Wine (2.0), Beer (1.0), coffee (1.0), artificial sweetners (.5) processed sugar (1.0)

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Tortilla with salsa............3.0.........60
Meal 4...Salad green/cheese.............6.0........260
Meal 5...Donuts.........................1.0........280
Meal 8...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........220
Meal 9...Donuts.........................1.0........280
Meal 10..Pear & string cheese...........6.0........320
Meal 11..Almonds........................3.0.........30
Meal 12..Almond Honey Butter............5.0.........90
Meal 13..Donuts.........................1.0........140
Total.............................................1810

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................92
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................109

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................92
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1810
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................192
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................127/73
16.Pulse........................................71
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............3.91

Day 165 Claws, Teeth and Saliva

More evidence that Humans are fruit/vegetable eaters. These factors make it plain as the nose on your face. Meat eaters have claws, Humans don't. Meat eaters have sharp pointed front teeth used to tear. Humans don't. Meat eaters don't have any digestive function in their mouth. Humans do. Meat eaters have no flat molar back teeth to grind food. Humans do.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Almonds........................3.0........120
Meal 4...Tomato.........................6.0.........90
Meal 5...Gourmet Bread Sticks...........2.0........150
Meal 6...Fuji Apple.....................6.5........125
Meal 7...Wasabi Peas....................6.0.........50
Meal 8...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........120
Meal 9...Cantaloupe.....................7.0........120
Meal 10..Grapes and string cheese.......5.0........180
Meal 11..Almonds........................3.0........150
Meal 12..Almond Honey Butter............5.0.........90
Total.............................................1325

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning.....................................82
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................92

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................82
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1325
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................197
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................133/72
16.Pulse........................................71
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.93

Day 164 Diesel Oil in a Gas Tank

Lions are not partial to salad. Why do we flood our system with meat? It is like putting diesel oil in the gas tank of your car. No one would do that. Engines are not designed to run on it. However, humans do it. They regularly load their system with meat. Anyone who does that and believes in the USDA's food pyramid only kids themselves.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Salad..........................6.0........150
Meal 4...Jumbalaya......................2.0........750
Meal 5...Shrimp Creole..................3.0........600
Meal 6...Alligator Snack................1.0.........20
Meal 7...Short Bread....................2.0........150
Meal 8...Vegetable Slaw.................6.0........120
Meal 9...Banana Chips...................6.0.........50
Meal 10..Grapes and string cheese.......5.0........180
Meal 11..Almonds........................3.0........150
Meal 12..Almond Honey Butter............5.0.........90
Total.............................................2390

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning.....................................98
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................116

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................98
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1660
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................192
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................130/89
16.Pulse........................................79
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............3.43

Day 163 Vegetable Eaters

A man in the wild without tools is more likely to be an animal's dinner, than to eat one himself. He is ideally suited for food gathering, and the structure of the teeth and mouth is designed for vegetable foods that must be chewed well and mixed with the digestive enzymes in the saliva. There are significant differences in the digestive systems between vegetable eaters (Humans) and carnivores. The meat eater has 20 times the amount of hydrocloric acid in his stomach than fruit eaters do. Large amounts of protein need copious amounts of concentrated acid for digestion, while vegetable matter doesn't.


Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Salad..........................6.0........150
Meal 4...Almonds........................4.0........120
Meal 5...Dried Mango....................6.0........160
Meal 6...Granola........................3.0.........60
Meal 7...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........40
Meal 8...Zucini.........................6.0........120
Meal 9...Donut/apple filling............4.0........300
Meal 10..Pineapple Juice................6.5........150
Meal 11..Hot Chocolate..................2.0.........90
Meal 12..Almonds........................4.0........160
Meal 13..Grapes and string cheese.......5.0........180
Total.............................................1660

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning.....................................98
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................116

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................98
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1660
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................213
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................124/67
16.Pulse........................................75
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.96

Day 162 Energy

I have been bouncing between high and lower energy patterns for several weeks after a bout of the flu or whatever it was. Today was a fast day and yesterday I had reduced my consumption. Being "lighter" today has made a real diffeence. My energy was much better. My workout more vigorous. The arthritis in my left hand was noticeably better. My lower body was more active and I had more flexibilty. It proved to me that the obsession that races me to take one more bite is the culprit. How I stop it is another matter.



Meal ................................................0
Total................................................0

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................124
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................81

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................124
2. Weight .....................................197
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake................................0
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................210
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................134/71
16.Pulse........................................58
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake..................0

Day 161 Intestinal Tracts

The intestinal tract of a meat eater is only about 4 times the length of his body trunk as measured from his hips to the shoulders. The distance from the hips to the shoulders measures about 4 feet. That makes a meat eaters intestines 12 feet long. This short intestinal tract is best suited for meat, which putrifies rapidly. The intesinal tract of a fruit eater is proportionately longer measuring about 12 times the body trunk length which for a man is about 48 feet. Vegetable matter, because of its fiber content, is slow to digest, requiring the significant increase in intestines for adequate assimilation.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...WasabiPeanuts/Peas.............6.0........120
Meal 4...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........250
Meal 5...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 6...Candy..........................2.5.........50
Meal 7...Granola........................3.0........140
Meal 8...Almond/honey ..................5.0........180
Meal 9...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 10..Pomegrante.....................7.0........100
Meal 10..Peanut Butter..................4.0........100
Total.............................................1310

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................115
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................80

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................115
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1310
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................202
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................121/76
16.Pulse........................................69
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.39

Day 160 Fruit Eaters

Human physiology is similar.if not identical, to fruit eaters. We are not designed to eat a lot of meat. The first humans had no tools or weapons and would have had a difficult time acquiring meat.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...WasabiPeanuts/Peas.............6.0........120
Meal 4...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........250
Meal 5...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 6...Candy..........................2.5.........50
Meal 7...Granola........................3.0........140
Meal 8...Almond/honey ..................5.0........180
Meal 9...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 10..Pomegrante.....................7.0........100
Meal 10..Peanut Butter..................4.0........100
Total.............................................1310

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................115
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................80

1. Fasted Blood Sugar..........................115
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1310
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights ..............................05
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike ......................05
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................202
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................121/76
16.Pulse........................................69
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.39

Day 159 UCLA Game

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Hot Dog @ game.................2.5.........80
Meal 4...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........250
Meal 5...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........90
Meal 6...Candy..........................2.5.........50
Meal 7...Granola........................3.0........140
Meal 8...Almond/honey ..................5.0........180
Meal 9...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 10..Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Total.............................................1090

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................113
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................123

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................102
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1090
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................0
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................0
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights................1.0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................139/79
16.Pulse........................................72
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............5.11

Day 158 Falling Off the Wagon

Keeping the weighted average of the alkalinity of my caloric intake is instructive. Today it fell below 4.0. A terrible performance. I broke so many rules, it readily shows up on the acid/alkalinity scale. This morning we met at breakfast to pick up political signs we peppered all over the freeways and lawns of the San Fernando Valley. But enough with the celebration. The election has just been an excuse for breaking the rules. Back to basics.

Meal 1...Egg, Sausage, pancakes.........2.0........450
Meal 2...Salad/shrimp...................5.0........240
Meal 3...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........80
Meal 4...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........200
Meal 7...Spice cake by Kelly............2.0........160
Meal 8...Peanut Butter tspn.............2.5.........80
Meal 9...Grapes and cheese..............5.0........350
Meal 10..Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Total.............................................1610

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................104
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................95

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................104
2. Weight ...................................,,.199
3. Waist ........................................39
4. Calorie Intake.............................1610
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................50
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................70
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................222
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................122/68
16.Pulse........................................71
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............3.94

Day 157

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........80
Meal 4...Cajun Trail Mix................4.0........160
Meal 5...Candy..........................1.0.........20
Meal 6...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........240
Meal 7...Spice cake by Kelly............2.0........160
Meal 8...Cajun Trail mix................4.0........260
Meal 9...Grapes and cheese..............5.0........140
Meal 10..Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Total.............................................1240

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning.....................................95
This Afternoon,,,,,..............................71

1. Fasted Blood Sugar............................95
2. Weight ...................................,,.199
3. Waist ........................................39
4. Calorie Intake.............................1240
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................50
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................50
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill...................207
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure................................0
16.Pulse.........................................0
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.68

Day 156 Bush Wins

John Kerry conceded and Bush was re-elected. The landside was contrived and the exit polling rigged. Nothing new there. Bush and Kerry did get out the vote and made Americans concentrate on politics instead of Jeopardy.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........80
Meal 4...Candy..........................2.0........130
Meal 5...Salad with tomato..............6.0........120
Meal 6...Vegie Slaw.....................6.0........240
Meal 7...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0........120
Meal 8...Candy..........................2.5........400
Meal 9...Grapes and cheese..............5.0........140
Meal 10..Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 11..Cajun Trail Mix................4.0........160
Total.............................................1550

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................102
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................122

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................102
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1550
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................50
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................50
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................135/74
16.Pulse........................................76
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake................453

Day 155 Election Day USA

Today is election day. Bush or Kerry? Tonight will tell the tale. I will be on the phone all day getting out the vote. So far, Bush is winning. We will see in the morning. Tonight, I went to the Sagebrush Canteen in Calabasas and celebrated which meant water and bad food. So be it.


Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........80
Meal 4...Candy..........................2.0........130
Meal 5...Pear...........................6.5.........90
Meal 6...Avocado with Chips.............6.0........500
Meal 7...BBQ Chicken with Peanut sauce..2.5........400
Meal 8...Stuffed casserole snacks.......2.0........120
Meal 9...Grapes and cheese..............5.0........140
Meal 10..Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Total.............................................1640

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning....................................102
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................122

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................102
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1640
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................0
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................50
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................50
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................115/69
16.Pulse........................................70
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake................453

Day 154 Sign Placement

Tonight I raced around the NW valley placing political signs. I didn't get as exhausted as I had been yesterday but my activity has kept me from exercising in the regular fashion.

Meal 1...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 2...Dried Figs (2).................7.0.........80
Meal 3...Baklava........................4.5........200
Meal 4...Wasabi Peanuts/Peas............6.0.........80
Meal 5...Salad..........................6.0........100
Meal 6...Candy..........................2.0.........90
Meal 7...Baklava........................4.5........200
Meal 8...Tomato Juice...................6.0.........50
Meal 9...Grapes/cheese..................5.0........120
Meal 10..Halloween Candy................2.0........200
Total.............................................1170

Readings for blood sugar were recorded:

This morning.....................................96
This Afternoon,,,,,.............................110

1. Fasted Blood Sugar...........................97
2. Weight .....................................198
3. Waist .......................................38.5
4. Calorie Intake.............................1170
5. Prescription Drugs ...........................4
6. Vitamins .....................................0
7. Exercise-class hours .........................0
8. Exercise-weights .............................0
9. Exercise-treadmill, bike .....................0
10.Walking with 2 15 lb weights..................0
11.Walking.......................................0
12.Calories burned treadmill.....................0
13.Calories burned bike..........................0
14.Pilates.......................................0
15.Blood pressure...........................115/69
16.Pulse........................................70
17.Alkalinity of caloric intake...............4.27