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

Monday 02/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {305 Cal / 41.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast {265 Cal / 18.5g Carbs}

(11am).......................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {6 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Butternut squash & coconut soup {61 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}
Crab & avocado salad {156 Cal / 4.7g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {164 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Snack (6pm): Mushroom, artichoke & pea risotto {454 Cal / 54.5g Carbs}
Chocolate mousse, cherries & hazelnuts {274 Cal / 20.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1721
Carbs 170.7g
Protein 63.8g
Fat 78.8g (Sat Fat 19.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Tuesday 03/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {312 Cal / 41.5g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast, peanut butter & mashed banana {269 Cal / 34.8g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {35 Cal / 3.7g Carbs}
Salmon & avocado salad {302 Cal / 5.5g Carbs}
Persimmon, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {166 Cal / 17.8g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Granola cookie {170 Cal / 23.3g Carbs}

Snack (6pm): Cumberland sausages, sweet potato mash, peas, sweetcorn {682 Cal / 52.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {146 Cal / 10.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2124
Carbs 196.2g
Protein 96.4g
Fat 98.2g (Sat Fat 23.3g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG Dexcom 5.1
Yesterdays exercise
30 minute run
25 mins step aerobic workout
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Avocado
L - Omelette with vegan cheese, mushrooms, tuna and salad
D - Roast chicken with salad and balsamic vinegar
Snacks
Small portion of red skin nuts
Olives
Cucumber
Drinks
Green Tea with sliced lemon
Mint tea, camomile tea, nettle tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk with nutmeg
 
Libre 5.8 with hardly any sleep
Yesterdays food
B/2 pork steaks green vegetable medley bisto benecol
S/latte & collagen
L/ham cheese & tomato Heylo sandwich tangerine
S/roasted red pepper hot mmus & sliced red pepper
D/greek yogurt casien blueberries & keto Hanah granola
Exercise
3 mile walk at work
10 minutes stretch
Swapped breakfast & lunch as too poorly to eat at night
 
Wednesday 04/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ {523 Cal / 43.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Butternut squash & coconut soup {62 Cal / 9.8g Carbs}
Lemon chicken salad {365 Cal / 10.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {153 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

Snack (6pm): Caponata with squid {489 Cal / 30.7g Carbs}
Pineapple flambed in rum, ice cream, pistachios {262 Cal / 31.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1896
Carbs 145.0g
Protein 107.9g
Fat 89.7g (Sat Fat 21.1g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/2 Cumberland sausages 2 fried eggs piccolo tomatoes button mushrooms benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/heylo ham & cheese toastie tangerine
D/d/g & seed crackers warm almond milk
Exercise
2 mile walk
Peloton
20 minutes island ride
5 minutes post ride stretch
10 minutes core
 
Thursday 05/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {326 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
..................................c.10km run (#21) [49 min 51 sec] New PB by 7 seconds
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast, peanut butter & mashed banana {305 Cal / 36.6g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12pm): Bacon, scrambled eggs, avocado toast {456 Cal / 19.8g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {169 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Snack (6pm): Chicken & mushroom pie [from freezer], fries, baked beans {611 Cal / 47.9 g Carbs}
Tropical fruit salad, yoghurt, pistachios {154 Cal / 18.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2063
Carbs 187.1g
Protein 89.4g
Fat 98.3g (Sat Fat 23.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.7
Yesterdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs & mozzarella, almonds, blueberries, benecol
S/latte, collagen, walnuts
L/heylo d/g & red onion sub, red pepper & hummus
D/rump steak & roasted veg
Exercise
30 minutes Pilates
 
Friday 06/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blueberries, walnuts {294 Cal / 40.5g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {340 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}
Tropical fruit salad, yoghurt, pistachios {162 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Hot cross bun, plum jam {253 Cal / 26.4 g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Linguine primavera with pesto & salmon {508 Cal / 49.8g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {138 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1737
Carbs 167.0g
Protein 111.5g
Fat 61.9g (Sat Fat 11.5g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 08/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, avocado toast, OJ {386 Cal / 35.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato & coconut soup {66 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}
Tuna salad {172 Cal / 5.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 10.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Cod bites & chips [take away], Bier (small) {819 Cal / 78.2g Carbs}
Watching rugby with friends, values estimated
Fruit salad, creme fraiche {168 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1784
Carbs 162.4g
Protein 75.0g
Fat 78.4g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday
Libre 5
Fridays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella Greek yogurt blueberries & coconut flakes benecol
S/latte collagen pecans
L/heylo ham & cheddar toastie tangerine
D/salmon fillet green vegetable medley hollandaise sauce
Exercise
30 minutes upper body peloton strength
 
FBG 5.6
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs on Heylo toast benecol
L/tim of salmon avocado & walnuts
D/gammon & roasted vegetables , Lindt 70% ball
Exercise
5k on the treadmill
 
Sunday 08/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blueberries, walnuts {302 Cal / 40.3g Carbs}
................................c.12 km (#20) [63 min 28 sec] PB by16 seconds
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast {265 Cal / 20.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Lentil & vegetable soup, avocado toast {356 Cal / 32.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {140 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Coq au vin, celeriac mash, green beans, peas/ Malbec (6oz) {679 Cal / 46.6g Carbs}
Marmalade pudding, custard {303 Cal / 30.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2087
Carbs 188.1g
Protein 110.3g
Fat 77.1g (Sat Fat 18.9g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 09/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), figs, blueberries, pecans {305 Cal / 43.1g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast, peanut butter & mashed banana {235 Cal / 39.5g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & lentil soup, potato & rosemary focaccia {159 Cal / 26.0g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {139 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Snack (6pm): Jerusalem artichoke risotto / Pinot Noir (4oz) {483 Cal / 66.2g Carbs}
Malaga ice cream {215 Cal / 25.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1578
Carbs 218.4g
Protein 49.1g
Fat 40.7g (Sat Fat 9.1g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.1
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella Almonds Greek yogurt blueberries & almonds
L/heylo d/g & red onion roll
D/roast chicken stuffing & cauliflower cheese
Exercise
Peloton
30 minutes upper strength
10 minutes core
 
FBG Dexcom 6
Meter 5.7
Yesterdays exercise
30 minute step aerobics
20 min spin bike
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Avocado and cold boiled egg
L - Gluten free southern grilled chicken with salad
D - Skipped
Snacks
Small portion of black olives
Cucumber
Drinks
Green Tea with sliced lemon
Mint tea, camomile tea, nettle tea, feverfew tea.
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk with nutmeg
 
Tuesday 10/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {317 Cal / 41.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................5 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & lentil soup {114 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {282 Cal / 15.9g Carbs}
Nectarine, cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {155 Cal / 16.5g Carbs}

Snack (6pm): Salmon, new potatoes, green beans, asparagus, peas {460 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {141 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1511
Carbs 147.5g
Protein 92.4g
Fat 52.6g (Sat Fat 8.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday 11/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce), on toast {309 Cal / 21.9g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, walnuts {155 Cal / 19.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Bacon, sausage, poached eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, OJ {625 Cal / 32.0g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {155 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Duck, potato dauphinoise, runner beans/ Pinot Noir (5oz) {613 Cal / 35.2g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, pecans {233 Cal / 22.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2133
Carbs 149.7g
Protein 114.0g
Fat 101.4g (Sat Fat 29.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Thursday 12/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blackberries, walnuts {314 Cal / 42.0g 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 on toast, OJ {328 Cal / 37.6g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12pm): Chicken & barley soup {128 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}
Salmon & avocado salad {322 Cal / 5.6g Carbs}
Nectarine, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {163 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}

Snack (6pm): Thai green curry (prawn & cashew), jasmine rice {601 Cal / 64.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {156 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2054
Carbs 204.3g
Protein 92.8g
Fat 88.2g (Sat Fat 16.5g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.2
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella blueberries actimel
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/ham & cheese toastie tangerine
D/pork sausages & green vegetable medley bisto
S/warm almond milk
Exercise
20 minutes post peloton shoulders workout
 
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