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Fasting Blood Sugar this morning + yesterday's food AND physical activity

Monday 24/11
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3
Rest day

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), apple, blueberries, walnuts {296 Cal / 40.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Poached eggs, avocado toast, OJ {464 Cal / 27.3g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {172 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Thai green curry (prawn & cashew), jasmine rice {549 Cal / 49.8g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, passion fruit, yoghurt, pistachios {164 Cal / 17.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1688
Carbs 157.2g
Protein 65.5g
Fat 83.1g (Sat Fat 16.7g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.1
Yesterdays
Food
B/scrambled eggs & Parmesan, benecol
S/latte, collagen, Brazil nuts
L/h butternut squash, chilli & coconut soup, Heylo cheese toastie
D/salmon fillet, green vegetable medley, hollandaise sauce
Exercise
2.5 mile walk
 
Tuesday 25/11
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), fig, blueberries, walnuts {302 Cal / 42.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Toasted sourdough with peanut butter & banana {221 Cal / 32.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {16 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {94 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {288 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {148 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Mushroom risotto {448 Cal / 55.2g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, pecans {231 Cal / 29.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1774
Carbs 204.8g
Protein 73.7g
Fat 63.9g (Sat Fat 16.6g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.1
Yesterdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs, green vegetable medley, Parmesan, benecol
S/latte, collagen, pecans
L/butternut squash, chilli & coconut soup, Heylo cheese toastie
D/gammon & roasted vegetables
Exercise
2.5 mile walk
 
Wednesday 26/11
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {308 Cal / 42.2g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {12 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Toasted sourdough with peanut butter & banana, OJ {257 Cal / 35.9g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {12 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {86 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {337 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Apple, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {164 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Fruit cake, Wensleydale {168 Cal / 19.7g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Smoked salmon & prawn fishcake, fries, baked beans {510 Cal / 58.3g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, pistachios, honey {172 Cal / 24.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2045
Carbs 218.0g
Protein 79.8g
Fat 85.1g (Sat Fat 16.3g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just as
 
FBG 6.7
Yesterdays exercise
40 minute run
15 mins jump rope
10 mins stretches
Food
B - 2 Slices of silverside beef
L - Skipped
D - Home made cod fish cakes with salad
Snacks
Small portion of walnuts, olives
Drinks
Mineral water throughout the day
Green Tea with matcha
Mint tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
Thursday 27/11
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {288 Cal / 39.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Eggs royale, avocado toast {586 Cal / 31.4g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Mushroom arancini {161 Cal / 24.1g Carbs}
Caponata with squid {337 Cal / 18.1g Carbs}
Peach, cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {154 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1731
Carbs 146.9g
Protein 63.1g
Fat 93.1g (Sat Fat 22.1g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Thursday fbg
Libre 4.2
B/chicken, fajitas, walnuts, blueberries, benecol
S/latte, collagen, pecans
L/homemade butternut squash, chilli & coconut soup, Heylo cheese toastie
D/scrambled eggs, green vegetable medley & parmesan
2 mile walk
 
Fbg
Libre 4.3
Contour 4.3
Yesterdays food
B/chicken fajitas, Greek yogurt, blueberries & walnuts, benecol
S/protein shake with almond milk, slice Heylo toast & butter
S/latte, collagen & Brazil nuts
L/butternut squash squash chilli & coconut soup, heylo cheese toastie
D/2 pork steaks, baby carrots, green vegetable medley medley & bisto
Exercise
10 minutes indoor row
3x12 barbell hip-thrusters
3x12 sissy squats
3x12 back extensions
3x12 leg curls
3x12 leg extensions
3x12 inner abductors
3x12 outer abductors
3x13 barbell bench press
3x13 strict shoulder barbell press
3x12 lat pull downs
3x12 seated rows
2.5 mile walk
 
Friday 28/11
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {308 Cal / 40.6g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests), 5 minute rest
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Almond croissant [with espresso whilst xmas shopping] {320 Cal / 32.1g Carbs}

Lunch (1pm): Spicy parsnip soup, avocado toast {309 Cal / 32.5g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {145 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): 5 spice duck with noodles & plum sauce {461 Cal / 49.7g Carbs}
Tropical fruit salad, coconut yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 17.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1744
Carbs 191.7g
Protein 69.5g
Fat 70.0g (Sat Fat 21.5g / Trans fats 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre Saturday 4.4
Friday food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella Greek yogurt blueberries & walnuts
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/heylo ham cheese & tomato sub
S/kind bar
D/pork sausages baby carrots green vegetable medley & bisto
Exercise
Lunchtime swim 2000 metres (80 lengths) I. 57.40 minutes
 
FBG libre 4.1
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella. Haslet walnuts & blueberries benecol
S/protein shake with almond milk 2 slices Heylo cinnamon & raisin toast
S/celery & peanut butter
D/rump steak green vegetable medley medley Lindt 70% ball
Exercise
10 minutes indoor row row
3x12 barbell hip thrusters
3x12 sissy squats
3x12 back extensions
10 minutes pull up progression
15 minutes abs
3x12 barbell bench press
3x12 strict barbell shoulder press
3x12 lat pulldowns
3x12 seated rows
3x12 landline rows
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
Libre Saturday 4.4
Friday food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella Greek yogurt blueberries & walnuts
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/heylo ham cheese & tomato sub
S/kind bar
D/pork sausages baby carrots green vegetable medley & bisto
Exercise
Lunchtime swim 2000 metres (80 lengths) I. 57.40 minutes
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Impressive swim!
 
Saturday 29/11
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {315 Cal / 42.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................6 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Smoked mackerel pate, toast/ Tangerine {237 Cal / 25.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {43 Cal / 4.5g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {258 Cal 5.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {147 Cal / 10.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Cheese & tomato quiche, fries, baked beans {616 Cal / 51.9g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios, honey {179 Cal / 23.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1837
Carbs 170.5g
Protein 74.2g
Fat 87.8g (Sat Fat 25.7g / Trans fats 0.8g)

Sunday 30/11
FBG (5.30 am) 4.5
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Bacon & eggs, mushrooms, OJ/ Toast & jam {501 Cal / 43.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup, garlic croutons {173 Cal / 23.3g Carbs}
Per, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {166 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Guinea fowl, roast potatoes, carrots, swede, green beans,
rowan jelly / Duoro (6oz) {628 Cal / 48.2g Carbs}
Hot mince pie, marsala cream {277 Cal / 28.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1787
Carbs 163.2g
Protein 78.2g
Fat 66.9g (Sat Fat 20.5g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 6.7
Yesterdays exercise
45 minute outside run
10 mins of various weights
5 mins yoga
Food
B - Avocado with scrambled egg
L - Corned beef, a chunk of cheese and a small portion of walnuts
D - Sliced chicken, broccoli, red cabbage and a dash of mushroom gravy
Snacks
Olives, cucumber
Drinks
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
Green Tea with Matcha
Mint tea, camomile tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
Monday 1/12
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {303 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {43 Cal / 3.8g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {252 Cal 6.5g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {170 Cal / 17.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Venison stew, celeriac mash, green beans, peas {530 Cal / 40.1g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {161 Cal / 18.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1501
Carbs 106.2g
Protein 117.8g
Fat 59.7g (Sat Fat 13.9g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday fbg
Libre 4.3
Sundays food
B/eggs bacon mushrooms tomatoes benecol
L/roast beef & turkey, cauliflower cheese, carrots, 2 roast potatoes, gravy
D/cheddar & seed crackers
Rest day
 
Tuesday fbg
Libre 4.2
Mondays food
B/chestnut mushroom omelette blueberries walnuts benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/heylo ham & cheddar sub & a tangerine
D/chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese & peppers, green vegetable medley
Exercise
20 Peleton strength
5k walk
 
FBG 6.7
Yesterdays exercise
20 minute spin bike
10 mins various weights
10 mins rebounder
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Avocado, small portion of walnuts
L - Asparagus with scrambled egg
D - Peppered steak with fried egg and leafy green salad
Snacks
Small chunk of cheese, sunflower seeds, chopped cucumber, olives
Drinks
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
Green matcha tea
Mint tea, camomile tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
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