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

Sunday 27/07
FBG (5.30am) 4.3
Rest day

Breakfast (8.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, OJ {291 Cal / 33.8g Carbs}
Wild raspberries, yoghurt, toasted almonds {147 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Charred runner beans & peaches, bacon & feta {319 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 14.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Chicken tikka, sag aloo, pickles, paratha, salad {669 Cal / 58.4g Carbs}
Solero ice cream {98 Cal / 18.0gCarbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1729
Carbs 156.5g
Protein 74.2g
Fat 74.6g (Sat Fat 16.0g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 28/07
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (8.30am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {345 Cal / 9.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {147 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Chicken, new potatoes, salad {383 Cal / 32.1g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle al funghi {407 Cal / 49.1g Carbs}
Peach Melba {302 Cal / 36.9gCarbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1784
Carbs 163.9g
Protein 106.7g
Fat 70.7g (Sat Fat 19.6g / Trans fats 0.9g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Tuesday 29/07
FBG (5.30am) 4.0

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {298 Cal / 39.3g Carbs}
..................................c.10km run (#8) [47 min 04 sec] 2 sec over PB
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast, peanut butter, strawberry jam {242 Cal / 29.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Tuna & avocado salad {320 Cal / 8.5g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {153 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon Dijonnaise, new potatoes, green beans, peas {521 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
Cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {158 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1734
Carbs 149.7g
Protein 92.8g
Fat 76.3g (Sat Fat 13.9g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday 30/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {313 Cal / 42.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7am): Garlic mushrooms, toast, OJ {272 Cal / 29.5g Carbs}

(11am).......................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Soupe au pistou, avocado toast {315 Cal / 30.6g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {154 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle alla caponata {448 Cal / 54.1g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {157 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1701
Carbs 191.4g
Protein 53.8g
Fat 75.1g (Sat Fat 13.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Thursday 31/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Courgette & tomato omelette {327 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Toast, blackberry jam {154 Cal / 24.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Carrot & coriander soup {74 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {295 Cal / 6.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt, pecans {156 Cal / 11.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Five spice duck, plum sauce & noodles {440 Cal / 55.2g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios, honey {192 Cal / 26.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1680
Carbs 148.3g
Protein 87.9g
Fat 74.7g (Sat Fat 16.1g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
Libre 5.2
Yesterdays food
B/poached eggs avocado marmite & butter on Heylo toast
L/skipped
S/roast pork & turkey, pork sausage, stuffing, carrots, leeks, cabbage, cauliflower cheese, 2 roast potatoes, gravy, apple & cranberry sauce
D/skipped
S/heylo cheese sandwich, warm almond milk & collagen
Exercise
20 minutes walk
Had an ultrasound at hospital, had to fast for 6 hours, b/s down to 3.2 by the time we got to the pub after
Click to expand...
When I looked at the food listed above,I think you're really enjoying
Can you explain what fasting blood sugar means ???
 
Friday 01/08
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {297 Cal / 39.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Carrot & coriander soup {69 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}
Israeli couscous with prawns & tomatoes {278 Cal / 32.8g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {155 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tomato & basil souffle, fries, green beans {619 Cal / 38.6g Carbs}
Pear, blackberry & hazelnut cake, soured cream {262 Cal / 31.8g Carbs}

Friend dropped in with a bottle of wine
Malbec (2 glasses): {201 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1923
Carbs 177.5g
Protein 75.7g
Fat 75.5g (Sat Fat 25.2g / Trans fats 1.1g)

Saturday 02/08
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, walnuts {332 Cal / 43.8g Carbs}

Lunch (11.30am): Garlic mushrooms & tomatoes on toast, grapefruit juice {310 Cal / 33.1g Carbs}
Dropped friend at the airport so early lunch
Snack (1.30pm): Nui macadamia ice cream {245 Cal / 26.8g Carbs}
At garden centre
Snack (2.30pm): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana {267 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}
Back home, afternoon gardening
BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Squash & prawn rendang, jasmine rice {542 Cal / 57.6g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {155 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1893
Carbs 219.3g
Protein 66.7g
Fat 79.6g (Sat Fat 20.9g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday 03/08
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {311 Cal / 41.3g Carbs}
....................c.20 km run (#19) [99 min 28 sec], New PB
Breakfast 2 (8am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {411 Cal / 16.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Butternut squash soup {74 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {222 Cal / 6.8g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {155 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Beetroot & goats cheese loaf, new potatoes, salad {528 Cal / 55.6g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, hazelnuts {164 Cal / 17.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1907
Carbs 168.2g
Protein 93.9g
Fat 85.3g (Sat Fat 17.9g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/black coffee & collagen, keto granola with almond milk, blueberries & raspberries
S/eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, wholemeal toast & butter (out for breakfast after gym)
L/tin of salmon, avocado & walnuts
D/lamb & mint 1/4 burger, roasted vegetables & haloumi
Exercise
10 minutes treadmill walk
10 minutes row
46 minutes bootcamp
Couple of hours gardening
 
Monday 04/08
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {309 Cal / 40.7g Carbs}
....................c.10 km run (#8) [50 min 11 sec], quite slow

Snack (10am): Toast, peanut butter & banana {273 Cal / 44.4g Carbs}
......................12 km jog [just beat the 'storm' back].

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs on toast {347 Cal / 27.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {156 Cal / 15.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Coq au vin, celeriac mash, green beans, peas {540 Cal / 44.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {144 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1811
Carbs 189.5g
Protein 84.7g
Fat 72.2g (Sat Fat 15.0g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 7.1
Yesterdays exercise
40 minute spin bike
15 mins weights
15 mins jump rope
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Small portion of pumpkin seeds
L - Steak and salad
D - Konjac noodles with Cajun chicken
Snacks
Small apple with peanut butter
Drinks
Green tea, rose tea x2
Buxton sparkling water throughout the day
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
Tuesday 05/08
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7am): Wild mushrooms (chanterelles & penny buns) & tomatoes
on toasted sourdough/ half a grapefruit {242 Cal / 31.7g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}

....................10 km walk along the coast & beach
Snack (10.30am): Ice cream {124 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Butternut squash soup, toast {163 Cal / 27.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {158 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Pasta with crayfish, fennel & artichoke {430 Cal / 43.7g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1480
Carbs 164.0g
Protein 54.1g
Fat 62.2g (Sat Fat 15.5g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.9
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs & avocado
S/latte & almonds
L/heylo brown roast chicken sandwich & 5 cherries
S/apple & cheddar
D/chicken tikka Marsala & steamed broccoli
Exercise 4 mile walk
 
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