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

Libre 4.9
Yesterdaysfood
B/chia seed pudding with raspberries & coconut benecol
S/latte (coffee shop)
S/mug & tea with collagen walnuts
L/same as rest of week
D/rib & brisket burger with red onions & piccolo tomatoes in a keto bagel
Exercise
Am
20 minutes walk
2 mile walk round town
1/2 mile walk for work
Pm
20 minutes mobility
30 minutes walk
 
Saturday 02/05
FBG (5.30 am) 3.9

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {306 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}

Walking Northumberland hills today. Lunch out, values estimated
Snack (9am): Banana {76 Cal / 18.3g Carbs}
Snack (10.30am): Scone, apricot jam {278 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}

Lunch (1pm): Trout, new potatoes, asparagus, mayonnaise/ Chablis (4oz) {715 Cal / 24.6g Carbs}
Pub lunch after walk, values estimated

Dinner (6pm): Friends round for party, values estimated
Lasagne/ Fizz (1 glass), Red wine (maybe 3 glasses)/ Tiramisu {919 Cal / 73.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2256
Carbs 202.1g
Protein 59.8g
Fat 80.2g (Sat Fat 24.9g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
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Libre 5
Yesterdays food
B/greek yogurt with raspberries & coconut keto croissant benecol
S/protein shake with almond milk 2 slices Heylo cinnamon & raisin toast with butter
L/salmon fillet with roasted tomatoes & broccoli cauliflower rice
D/stuffed mushrooms Lindt 80% ball
S/warm almond milk
Exercise
5 minutes strength treadmill
75 minutes strength training
10 minutes treadmill
Couple of hours gardening
30 minutes walk
 
Sunday 03/05
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {328 Cal / 42.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup, avocado toast {257 Cal / 29.7g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {148 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, fries, salad {571 Cal / 49.1g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1504
Carbs 157.3g
Protein 86.5g
Fat 50.0g (Sat Fat 8.2g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 5.3
Yesterdays exercise
30 minute recumbent bike
15 mins weights
10 mins stretches
Food
B - Beetroot supplement with applied nutrition, almond milk shake with seed mix
L - 2 Boiled eggs with asparagus
D -Plain cod with salad
Snacks
Small portion olives
Drinks
Green Tea with sliced lemon
Cold Mint tea with camomile
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Mineral water throughout the day
 
Monday 04/05
FBG (5.30 am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), pear, peanut butter {309 Cal / 38.0g Carbs}
..................................c.14 km run #24 [73 min 39 sec] New route
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, avocado toast, OJ {274 Cal/ 24.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chicken salad {263 Cal / 8.2g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {157 Cal / 16.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Asparagus quiche, new potatoes, peas, sweetcorn {562 Cal / 51.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {142 Cal / 10.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1749
Carbs 155.4g
Protein 88.9g
Fat 77.3g (Sat Fat 20.8g / Trans fats 0.8g)

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

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {291 Cal / 40.9g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Banana {72 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {73 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {306 Cal / 5,3g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 11.5g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Hake saltimbocca, roast potatoes, green beans {538 Cal / 33.1g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {170 Cal / 16.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1623
Carbs 143.1g
Protein 101.1g
Fat 62.9g (Sat Fat 10.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/greek yogurt with blueberries & almonds slice keto cheese on toast benecol
L/egg & bacon keto bagel
D/picky tea gammon crustless quiche cheddar salad coleslaw egg bites couple of spoons of tiramisu
Exercise
Am
45 minutes peloton row
5 minutes stretch
Pm
2 mile walk
 
Libre 4.4
Yesterdays food
B/greek yogurt blueberries almonds benwcol keto cheese on toast
S/latte collagen walnuts
L/low carb soughdough toastie egg bites roast chicken
D/chicken tikka Marsala & cauliflower rice s/f jelly & cream
Exercise
Am
5 minutes treadmill
60 minutes strength trait
10 minutes treadmill
Pm
30 minute walk after dinner
 
Wednesday 06/05
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ {497 Cal / 34.0g Carbs}
..................................c.12 km run #22 [61 min 36 sec] New PB by 6 sec

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chili soup {59 Cal / 9.4g Carbs}
Chicken, fig & hummus salad {335 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {144 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle alla caponata {515 Cal / 57.9g Carbs}
Cherries, yoghurt, biscotti {140 Cal / 18.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1732
Carbs 148.3g
Protein 95.6g
Fat 75.7g (Sat Fat 13.6g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Thursday 07/05
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {318 Cal / 42.2g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Chicken & vegetable soup, avocado toast {348 Cal / 23.8g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {165 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Prawn, squash & cashew rendang, fennel seed paratha {662 Cal / 56.1g Carbs}
Tarta di Santiago, creme fraiche, blueberries {298 Cal / 28.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1833
Carbs 162.4g
Protein 81.0g
Fat 87.0g (Sat Fat 16.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/greek yogurt with blueberries & almonds slice keto cheese on toast benecol
L/egg & bacon keto bagel
D/picky tea gammon crustless quiche cheddar salad coleslaw egg bites couple of spoons of tiramisu
Exercise
Am
45 minutes peloton row
5 minutes stretch
Pm
2 mile walk
 
Libre 4.4
Contour 4.5
Yesterdays food
B/greek yogurt blueberries & almonds
Slice low carb soughdough cheese on toastL Benecol
S/latte collagen walnuts
L/chicken breast salad banana & walnut bread actimel
D/homemade bolognaise in a red pepper topped with mozzarella s/f jelly & cream
S/seed crackers & brie
Exercise
Am
30 minutes strength training
Pm
45 minutes peloton Paris ride (hr in the 80’s% ride after the warm up)
5 minutes post post ride stretch
30 minutes yoga
Garmin fitness age is now 8 years younger than actual age
 
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