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

Friday 13/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {331 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
.............................c.12km run, #22 [62 min 11 seconds] New PB by 1 second
Snack (9am): Banana {75 Cal / 18.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, fennel seed paratha {574 Cal / 48.3g Carbs}
Peach, cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {142 Cal / 14.5g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Fish cake (sweet potato, smoked salmon & prawn), fries, peas {606 Cal / 55.0g Carbs}
Warm chocolate cake, ice cream, raspberries {299 Cal / 34.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2069
Carbs 219.6g
Protein 111.2g
Fat 74.1g (Sat Fat 17.2g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.9
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella walnuts blueberries actimel
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/ham & rainbow salad
S/braeburn d/g peanut butter
D/rump steak & roasted vegetables Lindt 70% ball
Exercise
Am
Peloton
20 minutes intervals row
5 minutes post row stretch
Pm
Peloton
75 minutes power zone endurance ride (all in zone 2)
5 minutes post ride stretch
10 minutes standing abs
 
Saturday 14/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, OJ {408 Cal / 32.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spiced parsnip soup, avocado toast {257 Cal / 21.0g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {160 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Lasagne {672 Cal / 43.5g Carbs}
Almond Magnum {239 Cal / 24.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1778
Carbs 139.6g
Protein 78.6g
Fat 82.5g (Sat Fat 27.4g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.2
Contour 4.9
B:scrambled eggs on Heylo toast Benecol
L/homemade bolognaise & mozzarella cheese
S/marmite cheese crisps
D/gammon & roasted vegetables
Exercise
10 minutes core
2 mile walk
 
Sunday 15/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {315 Cal / 41.2g Carbs}
................................c.12 km (#20) [62 min 59 sec] PB by 29 seconds
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) {196 Cal / 2.1g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios, honey {207 Cal / 23.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm):Spiced parsnip soup, avocado toast {222 Cal / 26.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {131 Cal / 10.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle al caponata/ Amarone (6oz) {578 Cal / 52.2g Carbs}
Chocolate panna cotta, cherries {273 Cal / 21.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1965
Carbs 184.4g
Protein 66.8g
Fat 80.5g (Sat Fat 17.6g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 16/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, walnuts {306 Cal / 42.1g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................10 km jog home [too far, didn't enjoy at all]

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, OJ {502 Cal / 26.7g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {171 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & parsnips,
carrots, green beans, peas, rowan jelly / Chenin Blanc (4oz) {667 Cal / 56.7g Carbs}
Rhubarb crumble, custard {266 Cal / 31.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1954
Carbs 180.7g
Protein 92.9g
Fat 78.7g (Sat Fat 15.2g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Tuesday 17/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), figs, blueberries, walnuts {295 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spiced parsnip soup {69 Cal / 8.0g Carbs}
Chicken salad {314 Cal / 8.2g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {158 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tuna steak, sweet potato fries, peas, sweetcorn {454 Cal / 39.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {140 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1472
Carbs 130.7g
Protein 101.9g
Fat 51.5g (Sat Fat 9.1g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.1
Yesterdays food
B/seed porridge with nuts seeds & berries benecol
S/latte coffee & Brazil nuts
L/heylo brown ham d/g & tomato sandwich tangerine actimel
D/cajun chicken & roasted vegetables
Exercise
Rest day
 
Libre 4.3
Yesterdays food
B/seed porridge with blueberries walnuts & coconut flakes Benecol
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/heylo ham & cheese toastie tangerine
D/chicken tikka & cauliflower rice
Exercise
1 mile walk
Peloton
30 minutes tri ride
5 minutes post ride stretch
 
Wednesday 18/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {316 Cal / 43/.7g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................5 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Baked beans & mushrooms on toast, OJ {280 Cal / 29.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Tuna & avocado sandwich {410 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {172 Cal / 17.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Venison burger, fries, onion rings, salad {648 Cal / 46.4g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {137 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2006
Carbs 175.2g
Protein 119.1g
Fat 81.9g (Sat Fat 16.0g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre. 4.3
Contour 4.4
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/bolognaise & mozzarella
D/2 pork steaks & broccoli
Rest day
 
Thursday 19/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {324 Cal / 40.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................6 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (9am): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana, OJ {245 Cal / 35.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Soupe au pistou, avocado toast {296 Cal / 26.9g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pistachios {142 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Melanzane alla Parmigianna {429 Cal / 29.8g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {161 Cal / 18.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1639
Carbs 167.8g
Protein 65.9g
Fat 72.6g (Sat Fat 17.9g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Friday 21/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, hazelnuts {292 Cal / 38.9g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................5 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Peanut butter & mashed banana on toast, OJ {252 Cal / 33.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Lemon chicken & fig salad {280 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {170 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Out for dinner, Syrian mezze, values estimated
Hummus, moutabel, pitta bread {396 Cal / 29.4g Carbs}
Kibbeh, haloumi fries, salad {480 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}
Baklava {192 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}
Turkish red wine (Okungozu) 2 glasses {251 Cal / 7.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2355
Carbs 179.2g
Protein 93.5g
Fat 105.8g (Sat Fat 30.2g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 21/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, avocado toast, OJ {428 Cal / 33.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Soupe au pistou, croutons {263 Cal / 29.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {147 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Fish stew, sauteed potatoes, green beans/ Soave (4oz) {547 Cal / 41.7g Carbs}
Panettone pudding, creme fraiche {321 Cal / 32.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1748
Carbs 155.6g
Protein 91.2g
Fat 65.4g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday 22/02
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackcurrants, walnuts {310 Cal / 42.7g Carbs}
................................c.15 km jog [not timed]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast {278 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Bacon & eggs, avocado toast {437 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {140 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): Duck breast, celeriac mash, carrots swede, peas {520 Cal / 47.0g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {148 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1875
Carbs 162.8g
Protein 109.3g
Fat 77.3g (Sat Fat 19.2g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre Saturday 5.8
Fridays food
B/chia seed porridge with blueberries walnuts & coconut
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/ham & egg salad
Chicken breast chipolatos & broccoli cheese
Exercise
Am
20 minutes peloton weights
Pm
Peloton core
 
Sunday fbg
Libre 4.8
Contour 4.7
Yesterdays food
B/chia seed porridge with blueberries walnuts & coconut
S/black coffee collagen slice Heylo cinnamon & raisin toast & butter
L/nandos chicken butterfly corn on the cob & tenderstem broccoli
S/costa latte with whole milk & Brazil nuts
D/seed crackers & brie
Exercise
10 minutes treadmill
10 minutes core
46 minutes weights
Pm
6 mile walk
 
Monday 23/02
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), blackberries, blackcurrants, walnuts {288 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Peanut butter & mashed banana on toast, OJ {296 Cal / 41.8g Carbs}

.................................8km jog
Lunch (12pm): Lemon chicken & fig salad {319 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {154 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Casarecce with cauliflower & chilli {418 Cal / 54.9g Carbs}
Cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {159 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1677
Carbs 181.9g
Protein 83.6g
Fat 62.9g (Sat Fat 11.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.6
Yesterdays food
B/chia seed porridge blueberries walnuts coconut Benecol
L/cheese on Heylo seeded bread
D/salmon hollandaise & green vegetable medley
Exercise
Peloton core
1 mile walk
 
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