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

Monday 30/03
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {310 Cal / 41.3g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast, OJ {290 Cal / 23.8g Carbs}
...................................c.12km run, #22 [62 min 19 seconds] 20 seconds over PB

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {37 Cal / 3.4g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {247 Cal / 6.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Crown Prince squash risotto {430 Cal / 57.0g Carbs}
Honey panna cotta with figs & pistachios {285 Cal / 24.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1773
Carbs 173.7g
Protein 85.0g
Fat 73.8g (Sat Fat 18.3g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.8
Contour 4.6
Yesterdays food
B/eggs bacon piccolo tomatoes button mushrooms benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
D/roast turkey stuffing cranberry sauce purple sprouting broccoli baby carrots s/f jelly & cream
S/salted peanuts
Rest day was
 
Libre 4.6
Contour 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs with mozzarella benecol strawberries walnuts
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/roast turkey salad Greek yogurt blueberries pecans
D/salmon fillet & roasted vegetables s/f lime & lemon jelly & cream
S/warm almond milk cheese string almonds
Exercise
Am
Peleton
20 minutes power walk
Pm
60 minutes endurance ride
5 minutes post ride stretch
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
Libre 4.8
Contour 4.6
Yesterdays food
B/eggs bacon piccolo tomatoes button mushrooms benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
D/roast turkey stuffing cranberry sauce purple sprouting broccoli baby carrots s/f jelly & cream
S/salted peanuts
Rest day was
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Christmas dinner in March?
 
Tuesday 31/03
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {301 Cal / 42.1g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Toasted sourdough with peanut butter & banana {219 Cal / 35.1g Carbs}
..................................2 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {37 Cal / 3.4g Carbs}
Chicken, fig & hummus, salad {285 Cal / 18.5g Carbs}
Tropical fruit salad, coconut yoghurt, pistachios {172 Cal / 20.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Smoked salmon fishcakes, fries, baked beans {586 Cal / 56.5g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {157 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1799
Carbs 200.0g
Protein 87.5g
Fat 64.4g (Sat Fat 11.9g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG Dexcom 5.3
Yesterdays exercise
40 minute run
15 mins weights
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Skipped not hungry
L - Air fried chicken thighs with salad, tropical applied nutrition drink
D - Konjac noodles with tuna, mushrooms and sliced courgette
Snacks
Peanut butter, olives, chopped cucumbers
Drinks
Green tea with matcha x3
Pukka calm herbal tea x3
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Buxton sparkling water throughout the day
 
Libre 5.2
Yesterdays food
B/homemade breakfast muffins spinach walnuts benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/heylo brown turkey sandwich Greek yogurt blueberries pecans S Actimel
S/celery & Philadelphia
D/2 pork sausages baby carrots purple sprouting broccoli bisto s/f lime & lemon jelly & cream
S/warm almond milk & a cheese string
Exercise
Am
Peloton
20 minutes cure strength
10 minutes walk
Pm
30 minutes power zone endurance ride
5 minutes post ride stretch
 
Wednesday 01/04
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

..................................5 km walk
Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ {410 Cal / 25.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Panzanella {286 Cal / 23.0g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {151 Cal / 12.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Hake saltimbocca, roast potatoes, green beans {527 Cal / 34.6g Carbs}
Honey semi freddo, strawberries {254 Cal / 23.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1670
Carbs 125.7g
Protein 80.4g
Fat 87.5g (Sat Fat 20.1g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.2
Yesterdays food
B/homemade breakfast muffins avocado & strawberries benecol
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/heylo brown turkey sandwich greek yogurt blueberries & pecans
S/slice low carb soughdough toast & butter
D/turkey cassetole
Exercise
Am
Peloton
20 minutes upper body strength
Pm
20 minutes recovery ride
10 minutes stretch
 
Thursday 02/04
FBG (5.30 am) 3.9

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {325 Cal / 42.4g Carbs}
...................................c.12km run, #22 [61 min 44 seconds] 14 seconds under PB

Lunch (12pm): Squash, coconut & chilli soup {62 Cal / 9.5g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {383 Cal / 21.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {132 Cal / 12.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): 5 spice duck & vegetables with plum sauce & noodles {466 Cal / 54.7g Carbs}
Pineapple, persimmon, yoghurt, pistachios {171 Cal / 19.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1581
Carbs 166.1g
Protein 102.9g
Fat 48.9g (Sat Fat 8.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG Dexcom 5.5
Yesterdays exercise
40 minute spin bike
15 mins weights
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Avocado, cheese strings
L - 2 Boiled eggs with asparagus
D - Air fried Chicken thighs with green salad, applied nutrition tropical drink
Snacks
Olives, air fried seasoned chopped courgettes
Peanut butter
Drinks
Green Tea with matcha
Pukka calm tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
Libre 5.4
Yesterdays food
B/homade breakfast muffins strawberries avocado benecol
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/heylo toast turkey sandwich Greek yogurt blueberries pecans
S/pear & peanut butter
D/sleep tea & low carb crackers & brie

Went to work at 8 & didn’t get home until 8.30pm, no actual exercise but spent a couple of hours laying a new floor at work
 
Friday 03/04
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {331 Cal / 43.9g Carbs}
Set out for a run and got 5 steps before intense shooting pains in the knee, could barely put my foot down.
Didn't feel too bad after 15 mins so I went for a walk (about an hour). Now feels a little stiff but not too bad, hope to run tomorrow.
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mushrooms & tomatoes on toast, OJ {262 Cal / 28.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spicy parsnip soup, avocado toast {277 Cal / 24.8g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {141 Cal / 10.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Crown Prince squash & feta souffle, fries, asparagus/ Merlot (4oz) {580 Cal / 38.2g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, pistachios {172 Cal / 15.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1805
Carbs 167.8g
Protein 63.7g
Fat 80.6g (Sat Fat 20.1g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 04/04
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blueberries, walnuts {304 Cal / 39.7g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................10 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) toast {306 Cal / 19.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spicy parsnip soup, avocado toast {257 Cal / 23.1g Carbs}
Chocolate brownie, creme fraiche, raspberries {323 Cal / 25.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Thai green curry (prawn & cashew), jasmine rice {512 Cal / 50.2g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {167 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1911
Carbs 181.9g
Protein 93.6g
Fat 82.0g (Sat Fat 18.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday 05/04
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

...............................6 km walk [picking wild garlic for lunch]
Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, blueberries, walnuts {286 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Friends visiting for Easter lunch
Champagne (2 x 3oz) {145 Cal / 4.6g Carbs}
Roast lamb, roast potatoes & parsnips, purple carrots, peas/ Ripasso (6oz) {790 Cal / 52.7g Carbs}
Lemon meringue pie {216 Cal / 34.4g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Baked beans on toast {266 Cal / 31.5g Carbs}
Magnum {248 Cal / 21.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1994
Carbs 188.5g
Protein 82.5g
Fat 63.0g (Sat Fat 24.5g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday libre 4.9
Saturday food
B/breakfast muffins avocado strawberries & benecol
S/latte collagen & Brazil nuts
L/keto cheese roll
D/turkey casserole & purple sprouting broccoli
Exercise
60 minutes strength training
30 minutes stretch
20 minutes cardio
 
Libre 5.1
Yesterdays food
B/pork sausages eggs button mushrooms piccolo tomatoes benecol
A/latte collagen slice low carb soughdough toast & butter
L/keto cheese roll
D/nando’s 4 chicken thighs tenderstem broccoli & corn on the cob
Ecercise
Am
30 minutes rowing intervals
5 mins stretch
Pm
Bowling
2 mil walk
 
Monday 06/04
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), figs, blueberries, walnuts {314 Cal / 39.9g Carbs}
.........................15km run [not timed, very gentle run]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toasted sourdough with peanut butter & mashed banana {212 Cal / 31.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Scotch broth {111 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {135 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (7pm): Casarecce with cauliflower & chilli {450 Cal / 56.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {157 Cal / 18.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1422
Carbs 182.0g
Protein 55.6g
Fat 47.8g (Sat Fat 8.5g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.1
Yesterdays food
B/eggs bacon sausages mushrooms tomatoes scrambled eggs
L/keto croissant roast beef Red Leicester tangerine melon blueberries Brazil nuts (picky lunch-afternoon watching football (pitchside room)
S/starbucks latte
D/warm almond milk seed crackers & Brie
Exercise
2 mile walk
 
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