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T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

Tuesday 21/12/2021

07:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: Omelette and Pineapple
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.4

17:30 Dinner: Grilled Chicken
Cauliflower and Broccoli rice
Sprouted beans stir-fry
Salad
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

18:30 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Wednesday 22/12/2021

FBG(06:30)- 7.4
 
Wednesday 22/12
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, raspberries, pecans {274 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}
.................................1 km jog to the gym
.................................rowing machine (16 x 500m, 30 sec rests)
.................................1 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {90 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}
Chicken salad {323 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}
Strawberries, cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {125 Cal / 11.5g Carbs)

BG (5pm) 4.0
Dinner (5pm): Linguine alla caponata {468 Cal / 53.2g Carbs}
Persimmon, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {132 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1462
Carbs 145.3g
Protein 71.5g
Fat 56.0g (Sat Fat 10.1g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Wednesday 22/12/2021

07:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: Sprouted beans, asparagus and carrots
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner Not Measured

18:30 Dinner: Grilled Chicken
Cauliflower and Broccoli rice
Sprouted beans stir-fry
Spinach dhal
Salad
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

19:00 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Thursday 23/12/2021

FBG(06:30)- 7.3
 
Thursday 23/12
FBG (05.30) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, blueberries, pecans {268 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}
.................................1 km jog to the gym
.................................rowing machine (8 x 500m, 30 sec rests)
.................................7.5 km run

Snack (9.30am): Christmas cake {174 Cal / 28.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip & celeriac soup, toast {127 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {132 Cal / 11.5g Carbs)

Dinner (6pm): A Sicilian pre Christmas tradition, 'The Feast of the 7 Fishes' with Bubble
Blinis, crab, prawns, horseradish / 2 glasses of Prosecco {261 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}
Scallops with cauliflower & cumin puree {123 Cal / 3.3g Carbs}
Linguine sepia [cuttlefish ink], squid & fennel / Large glass of Pecorino {370 Cal / 39.0g Carbs}
Monkfish, octopus & artichoke stew, celeriac fries, green beans {271 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}
Gorgonzola, courgette chutney/ Glass of Primitivo {275 Cal / 16.2g Carbs}
Panforte / Glass of Averna Amaro {304 Cal / 44.9g Carbs}
I'd forgotten how carby the panforte was, but as it is made of honey & dried fruit it is high.

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 2352
Carbs 226.9g
Protein 87.6g
Fat 70.8g (Sat Fat 14.7g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Thursday 23/12/2021

07:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

08:30 Breakfast: Avocado dip and boiled egg with ryvita
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner Not Measured

19:30 Dinner: Chicken curry
Courgette curry
Red peppers chutney
Salad and papad
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

20:00 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Friday 24/12/2021

FBG(06:30)- 8.3
 
Friday 24/12
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

.................................5 km walk
Busy with Christmas preparations, forgot to eat breakfast.

Snack (10am): Christmas cake, cheese {234 Cal / 27.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Tomato & lentil soup, toasted ciabatta {153 Cal / 25.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {140 Cal / 10.8g Carbs)

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Ham, pork pie, chicory & walnut salad, chutney {420 Cal / 24.8g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, pistachios {137 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Lebkuchen/ Marsala (small glass) {147 Cal / 23.0g Carbs}
Hoovering up the snacks left out for Father Xmas by son. It has to be done.

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1302
Carbs 130.1g
Protein 41.8g
Fat 58.1g (Sat Fat 14.7g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Saturday 25/12
FBG (05.30) 4.4

Breakfast (9.30am): Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, trout roe,
avocado toast/ Half a grapefruit {415 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

Lunch (1.30pm): At friends for the rest of the day, values estimated
Salmon mousse, salad, sourdough toast / 2 glasses of champagne {372 Cal / 6.7g Carbs}
Roast turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes & parsnips,
carrots, cabbage/ 2 medium glasses of Chateau-neuf-du-Pape {710 Cal / 33.9g Carbs}
Orange posset {94 Cal / 9.4g Carbs}
Christmas pudding, custard [small portion] {200 Cal / 29.0g Carbs}

Snack (5pm): Panforte [brought from home], Madeira (medium glass) {322 Cal / 41.8g Carbs}

Supper (8pm): Mackerel (in tomato sauce), toast {257 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}
From a can, just the perfect thin to eat after a heavy day

Snack (10.30pm): Selkirk bannock [toasted] {127 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 2550
Carbs 179.2g
Protein 112.5g
Fat 108.6g (Sat Fat 22.4g / Trans fats 0.2g)

Sunday 26/12
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

Breakfast (9.30am): Lorne sausages, Ayrshire fruit pudding, bacon, mushrooms,
scrambled eggs, toast {514 Cal / 30.1g Carbs}

Lunch (1.30pm): Back home
Tomato & lentil soup {110 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {125 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

................................5 km walk
Dinner (6pm): Tuna & avocado salad Cal / 12.9g Carbs}
Peach, cherries, yoghurt, pecans {137 Cal / 11.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1219
Carbs 85.2g
Protein 71.8g
Fat 58.2g (Sat Fat 15.1g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Saturday 25/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 8.3

Sunday 26/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 7.9

07:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

09:00 Breakfast: idly
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 5.8

17:30 Dinner: Grilled Chicken
Brown chickpea stir fry
Cranberry chutney
Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Salad
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

19:00 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Monday 27/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 8.0
 
Monday 27/12
FBG (05.30) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {272 Cal / 36.3g Carbs}
...............................11.5 km run {54 min 56 sec]

Snack (11am): Banana {69 Cal / 15.8g Carbs}
.................................1 km jog to the gym
.................................rowing machine (12 x 500m, 30 sec rests)
.................................1 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Carrot & ginger soup {63 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}
Ham salad {224 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {133 Cal / 10.8g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): Casarecce with cauliflower and chilli {384 Cal / 56.1g Carbs}
Mango, passion fruit, yoghurt, pistachios {134 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Panforte {118 Cal / 17.1g Carbs}
A small piece brought to me in the bath with a coffee

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1446
Carbs 183.3g
Protein 47.6g
Fat 52.6g (Sat Fat 11.7g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Tuesday 28/12
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

...............................11.5 km run {mot timed]
Breakfast (9am): Baked beans, mushrooms, toast/ Juice from one orange {302 Cal / 29.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & lentil soup {102 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {123 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tuna steak, fig & green bean salad {455 Cal / 29.1g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {127 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1158
Carbs 103.9g
Protein 65.8g
Fat 43.1g (Sat Fat 6.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Wednesday 28/12
FBG (05.30) 4.1

...............................5 km walk
Breakfast (9am): Bacon & mushroom sandwich/ Juice from half a grapefruit {387 Cal / 30.8g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Black bun {153 Cal / 24.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Carrot & ginger soup, toast {164 Cal / 26.3g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {124 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Linguine alla caponata {455 Cal / 29.1g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {124 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Mince pie {108 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1536
Carbs 173.4g
Protein 52.9g
Fat 63.7g (Sat Fat 14.5g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Tuesday 28/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 8.0

Wednesday 29/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 7.8

08:00 Morning run for 1.5 miles

09:00 Breakfast: Olive bread with avocado dip
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 7.1

18:00 Dinner: Grilled Chicken
chickpea stir fry
Tofu curry
Salad
Cheese cake

no Evening walk

Thursday 30/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 8.1
 
Thursday 30/12
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

...............................11.5 km run {not timed]
Breakfast (7am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, raspberries, pecans {278 Cal / 37.8g Carbs}
Had a call during breakfast inviting me on a hike for the day

Snack (9am): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
10 mile hike, hills & forest today.
Snack (11am): Christmas cake & cheese {223 Cal / 31.5g Carbs}

Lunch (1.30pm): Country pub with great food, values estimated
Jerusalem artichoke & mascarpone risotto / Rioja Blanco (2 glasses) {542 Cal / 62.5g Carbs}
Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream {231 Cal / 33.9g Carbs}

Back home, an hours nap while dinner is made for me
BG (6pm) 4.1 [somewhat surprising, so measured twice]
Dinner (6pm): Guinea fowl, roast potatoes & parsnips, green beans,
carrot & squash mash {419 Cal / 33.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {119 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1932
Carbs 233.2g
Protein 65.2g
Fat 51.6g (Sat Fat 14.1g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Friday 31/12
FBG (05.30) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {279 Cal / 38.9g Carbs}
.................................1 km jog to the gym
.................................rowing machine (12 x 500m, 30 sec rests)
.................................1 km jog

Snack (10am): Mince pie {82 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & lentil soup {105 Cal / 16.6g Carbs}
Ham & fig salad {311 Cal / 25.7g Carbs}
Persimmon, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {129 Cal / 14.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon, celeriac mash, salsa verde with mousseline sauce/
Duoro Brando (large glass) {562 Cal / 35.3g Carbs}
Salted caramel panna cotta, chocolate sauce, cherries/ Amaro (small) {276 Cal / 32.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1791
Carbs 184.1g
Protein 75.0g
Fat 55.5g (Sat Fat 16.5g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Saturday 1/1/2022
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

...............................11.5 km run {not timed]
Breakfast (7am): Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, trout roe,
avocado toast/ Juice from one orange {412 Cal / 16.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {53 Cal / 8.9g Carbs}
Tuna salad {185 Cal / 5,4g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {128 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Venison steak, fries, onion rings, mushrooms, peas, sweetcorn/
Primitivo (5oz) {640 Cal / 30.3g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {126 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

Primitivo (5oz) {126 Cal / 3.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1717
Carbs 94.3g
Protein 106.7g
Fat 67.7g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Forgot to test on wake up
Breakfast sneaky toast with peanut butter (2hrs later) 7.5 not too bad considering
Before dinner at 4.30pm bg 5.9 - Left over stir fry with cauliflower rice and quite a large number of mixed nuts. Expecting a spike :arghh: I was starving.
 
Sunday 2/1/2022
FBG (06.30) 4.0

...............................5 km walk
Breakfast (8am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {271 Cal / 36.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup, toast {138 Cal / 21.4g Carbs}
Christmas cake, cheese {216 Cal / 27.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Bubble round for dinner, last blow out before a week or two of healthy living
Israeli mezze [spicy squash hummus, burnt aubergine dip, warm tomato & garlic salad,
seeded flatbread] {426 Cal / 23.2g Carbs}
Haddock & caper kebabs, parsnip latkes, lemon pickle, herb & artichoke salad {311 Cal / 23.1g Carbs}
Peaches poached in Arak, set yoghurt, pistachios {170 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}
Duoro Branco (2 medium glasses) {197 Cal / 6.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1772
Carbs 158.5g
Protein 60.0g
Fat 73.0g (Sat Fat 14.8g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
Friday 31/12/2021

FBG(07:30)- 7.5

Saturday 01/01/2022

FBG(07:30)- 7.3

Sunday 02/01/2022

FBG(07:30)- 8.5

07:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

09:00 Breakfast: Skipped

Couple of Black coffees in the morning

12:30 Lunch: Chicken Curry
Green beans sir fry
Cauliflower and Broccoli rice
Salad
Roasted almonds and Dark chocolate

19:00 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Monday 03/01/2022

FBG(07:00)- 7.6
 
Monday 3/1
FBG (05.30) Not measured today

Breakfast (8.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {272 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}
.................................2.5 km run to the gym
.................................rowing machine (12 x 500m, 30 sec rests)
.................................2.5 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {56 Cal / 9.4g Carbs}
Chicken salad {336 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}
Persimmon, figs, yoghurt, pistachios {143 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Prawn & cashew rendang, jasmine rice {527 Cal / 42.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, nectarine, yoghurt, almonds {126 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1503
Carbs 138.8g
Protein 91.3g
Fat 56.7g (Sat Fat 11.9g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like a recipe, please just ask
 
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