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

Thursday FBG 5.1
B/Keto quiche Greek yogurt blueberries coconut flakes benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/heylo brown roast chicken sandwich Braeburn & peanut butter
D/2 pork sausages carrots leeks tenderstem broccoli bisto
S/d/g & walnuts
Exercise
3.5 mile walk
1450m swim
 
Thursday 22/01
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {343 Cal / 43.7g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................5 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Squash & coconut soup {75 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {319 Cal / 7.7g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Chicken & mushroom pie, celeriac mash, baked beans {660 Cal / 59.8g Carbs}
Made with leftovers from Sunday dinner
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {166 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1737
Carbs 155.6g
Protein 87.9g
Fat 73.5g (Sat Fat 16.3g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 6.5
Yesterdays exercise
30 spin bike
2 x 10 overhead tricep extensions
3 x 10 cross body curls
x 10 lateral raises
5 mins jump rope
10 Press ups
10 glute bridges
10 mins Pilates
Food
B - Avocado
L - Red salmon with salad
D - Lemon & coriander seasoned Chicken breast with vegan cheese salad
Snacks
Olives, 1 square of Lindt
Drinks
Feverfew with camomile tea x3
Liquorice tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk with nutmeg and 1 square of Lindt
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
 
Friday 23/01
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (5.30am): Garlic mushrooms, avocado toast, OJ {366 Cal / 26.4g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Pistachio croissant [with morning espresso] {337 Cal / 31.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Minestrone soup {127 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {165 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Crab risotto / Chablis (5oz) {547 Cal / 62.4g Carbs}
Fig cheesecake [made by son and very nice] {234 Cal / 20.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1818
Carbs 175.4g
Protein 61.5g
Fat 81.2g (Sat Fat 24.7g / Trans fats 1.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre
Friday 5.5
B/keto quiche Greek yogurt blueberries coconut flakes benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/Heylo roast chicken sandwich tangerine
D/2 pork steaks, carrots, tenderstem broccoli leeks bisto
Exercise
3 mile walk
30 minutes pilatea
 
Saturday 24/01
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4
Rest day

...............................6km walk
Breakfast (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast {293 Cal / 19.1g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {158 Cal / 10.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {308 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, hazelnuts {202 Cal / 25.0g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Squash, goats cheese & chilli souffle, fries, asparagus {546 Cal / 44.1g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {157 Cal / 16.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1706
Carbs 135.9g
Protein 97.8g
Fat 81.5g (Sat Fat 25.3g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday 25/01
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {327 Cal / 39.1g Carbs}
.............................c.20km run (#19) [101 min 57 sec] New PB
Garlic mushrooms, avocado toast, OJ {335 Cal / 26.7g Carbs}

Lunch (1pm): Burns supper with friends
Haggis, celeriac mash, carrot & swede mash/ Malbec (2 large glasses) {714 Cal / 48.1g Carbs}
Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream [small portion] {269 Cal / 42.2g Carbs}

Dinner (8pm): Beans on toast {192 Cal / 29.6g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {157 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2036
Carbs 205.2g
Protein 52.0g
Fat 71.3g (Sat Fat 20.9g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 6
Yesterdays exercise
40 spin bike
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Avocado
L - Bacon lettuce wrap with vegan cheese
D - Sausages with salad
Snacks
Cucumber, olives, small portion of red nuts
1 square of Lindt chocolate
Drinks
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
Green Tea with sliced lemon
x3 feverfew tea with camomile
Mint tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk with nutmeg
 
Monday 26/01
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {328 Cal / 41.8g Carbs}
.............................c.8km jog

Snack (11am): Banana {71 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}
.............................c.8km jog [feeling stiff today]

Lunch (12.30pm): Minestrone soup {127 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {325 Cal / 5.9g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {141 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Casarecce with cauliflower & chilli {468 Cal / 57.9g Carbs}
Pineapple, persimmon, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 20.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1660
Carbs 179.2g
Protein 82.7g
Fat 60.3g (Sat Fat 9.7g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre Sunday 5.9
Saturdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs on Heylo toast benecol
S/roast chicken sandwich
L/latte collagen other half of chicken & bacon deli salad
D/rump steak green vegetable medley horseradish sauce Lindt 70% ball
Exercise
7.12km treadmill walk
2800m swim
 
Tuesday 27/01
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blueberries, walnuts {341 Cal / 44.1g Carbs}
.............................c.8km run, #12 [40 min 16 seconds] fairly good

Snack (9am): Toast, peanut butter & banana {331 Cal / 41.0g Carbs}
.............................c.8km jog [Out in the storm, got soaked]

Lunch (12.30pm): Celeriac & apple soup {63 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}
Salmon & avocado salad {342 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {142 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Venison stew with herby dumplings, sweet potato mash,
green beans, peas, asparagus {661 Cal / 51.6g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {159 Cal / 20.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2081
Carbs 193.9g
Protein 111.7g
Fat 86.7g (Sat Fat 17.4g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.9
Yesterdays food
B/seed porridge blueberries coconut flakes benecol
S/latte collagen slice Heylo toast & butter
L/homemade bolognaise & mozzarella
D/2 pork sausages green vegetable medley bisto
Exercise
4 mile walk
10 minutes stretch
 
Wednesday 28/01
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ {507 Cal / 28.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & basil soup {112 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}
Lemon chicken & fig salad {436 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {172 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Fish stew, roast potatoes, lemon mayonnaise {594 Cal / 36.5g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts{153 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2016
Carbs 131.6g
Protein 133.1g
Fat 96.2g (Sat Fat 17.9g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday
Libre 4.9
Tuesday food
B/seed porridge with blueberries & toasted coconut benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/bolognaise & mozzarella
D/2 pork steaks & green vegetable medley
Exercise
2.51 mile walk
20 minutes stretch
 
Thursday 29/01
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {304 Cal / 41.7g Carbs}
.............................c.8km run, #12 [39 min 51 seconds]
Breakfast 2 (9am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, OJ {282 Cal / 28.7g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {74 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
.............................c.12km run #9 [60 min 01 sec] Not run often but best time so far by 2 sec

Lunch (12.30pm): Tomato & basil soup {112 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {272 Cal / 5.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {155 Cal / 9.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Duck breast, dauphinoise potatoes, carrots, green beans {661 Cal / 51.6g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, pecans {203 Cal / 24.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2059
Carbs 180.8g
Protein 111.9g
Fat 90.2g (Sat Fat 21.4g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Friday 30/01
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {309 Cal / 42.2g Carbs}
.............................c.10km run, #21 [49 min 58 seconds] New PB by 20 seconds
Breakfast 2 (9am): Sourdough toast with peanut butter & banana {309 Cal / 35.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {36 Cal / 3.7g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {274 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {156 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Cod cheeks in tempura batter, fries, peas, sweetcorn {562 Cal / 44.1g Carbs}
Persimmon, kiwi, yoghurt, pecans {161 Cal / 19.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1849
Carbs 177.1g
Protein 109.2g
Fat 72.0g (Sat Fat 11.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Fbg
Meter 6.1
Dexcom 5.9
Yesterdays exercise
40 minute spin bike
10 mins various weights
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Skipped not hungry
L - Asparagus with tuna and vegan mozzarella
D - Chicken breast with salad
Snacks
Small portion of red skin nuts
Cucumber slices
Black seasoned olives
Drinks
Green Tea
Camomile tea
Nettle tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk with nutmeg
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
 
Saturday 31/01
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {294 Cal / 38.6g Carbs}
.............................c.12km run, #22 [62 min 12 seconds] New PB by 19 seconds
Breakfast 2 (9am): Sourdough toast with peanut butter & banana, OJ {258 Cal / 37.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup, avocado toast {167 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {135 Cal / 11.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Friends round for dinner
Pickles & popadoms {240 Cal / 26.9g Carbs}
Monkfish rendang, jasmine rice {444 Cal / 37.3g Carbs}
Pistachio kulfi, mango {298 Cal / 36.7g Carbs}
Gerwurtztraminer ( 3 glasses) {311 Cal / 10.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2189
Carbs 220.0g
Protein 71.8g
Fat 77.9g (Sat Fat 16.6g / Trans fats 0.4g)

Sunday 1/2
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3
Rest day

...............................6km walk
Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {313 Cal / 42.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Butternut squash & coconut soup, avocado toast {286 Cal / 34.6g Carbs}
Cherries, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {145 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Venison meatballs, tagliatelle al ragu, Chianti (4oz) {664 Cal / 51.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {156 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1606
Carbs 165.6g
Protein 78.5g
Fat 55.4g (Sat Fat 11.6g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
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