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

FBG 6.8
Yesterdays exercise
20 minute spin bike
10 mins weights
10 mins yoga
Food
B - Chia seed pudding with small portion of blueberry's and yogurt
L - 2 scrambled eggs with asparagus
D - Cajun chicken salad romaine lettuce wrap
Snacks
Small portion of olives, mini cucumbers
Drinks
Dandelion root coffee with almond milk
Green Tea with sliced lemon
Mint tea with camomile
Iced dandelion root coffee with almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
 
Thursday 16/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {325 Cal / 42.9g Carbs}
..................................8 km jog

Snack (10am): Sourdough toast with peanut butter & mashed banana, OJ {288 Cal / 44.7g Carbs}
..................................12km run (#20) [62 min 49 sec] 70 sec over PB, happy with that

Lunch (12pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {460 Cal / 19.3g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {159 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Orzo with prawns & lemon {427 Cal / 58.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, blackcurrants, yoghurt, hazelnuts {139 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1841
Carbs 197.7g
Protein 110.4g
Fat 61.2g (Sat Fat 12.1g / Trans fats 0.3g)

Friday 17/07
FBG (5.30 am) 3.9

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {301 Cal / 40.4g Carbs}
..................................12km run (#20) [61 min 34 sec] PB by 5 seconds

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup, avocado toast {220 Cal / 24.5g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {136 Cal / 11.3g Carbs}

Staying with friends, values estimated
Dinner (6pm): Carrot & lentil soup, rye bread {165 Cal / 25.0g Carbs}
Salmon, new potatoes, asparagus, salad {276 Cal / 18.2g Carbs}
Strawberry cheesecake {337 Cal / 29.1g Carbs}

Walk to local pub
Lager (2 pints) {301 Cal / 22.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1778
Carbs 177.9g
Protein 66.5g
Fat 57.7g (Sat Fat 14.6g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 18/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Stayed with friends, values estimated
Breakfast (8.30am): Bacon, mushrooms, fried potatoes, baked beans /
Toasted rye bread, marmalade {532 Cal / 34.2g Carbs}

Back home
Lunch (12.30pm): Tuna & avocado salad {323 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {165 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Venison meatballs with tagliatelle & ragu {522 Cal / 61.5g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {135 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1719
Carbs 139.6g
Protein 107.6g
Fat 74.3g (Sat Fat 14.7g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday
Libre 4.3
Contour 4.3
Fridays food
B/greek yogurt with nuts berries & seeds
S/latte collagen Brazil nuts
L/lime & chilli chicken wrap with roasted vegetables Protein pouch
D/prawm & avocado salad kiwi Lindt 90% dark chocolate
Exercide
4 mile walk
 
Fbg
Libre 5.2
Yesterdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs with Parmesan blueberries & walnuts
S/protein shake with almond milk
L/rump steak with tomatoes chestnut mushrooms & roasted broccoli
D/earl grey & collagen ham & cheese sandy
Exercise
20 minutes treadmill
70 minutes strength training
20 minutes walk
 
Sunday 19/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {306 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Tomato & basil soup, avocado toast {294 Cal / 27.9g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {146 Cal / 15.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Friends round for dinner, allotment grown food
Zucchini scarpaccia / Bellini {346 Cal / 42.0g Carbs}
Lasagne caponata / Barolo (large glass) {529 Cal / 46.5g Carbs}
Vanilla panna cotta, wild raspberry coulis {205 Cal / 22.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1768
Carbs 200.4g
Protein 45.2g
Fat 50.9g (Sat Fat 15.1g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 20/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, pecans {298 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (10.30am): Toast, peanut butter & banana {254 Cal / 36.7g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12.30pm): Bacon, mushrooms, baked beans, toast, OJ {387 Cal / 31.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, creme fraiche, hazelnuts {143 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Trout Dijonnaise, new potatoes {526 Cal / 45.7g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, walnuts {167 Cal / 18.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1817
Carbs 194.4g
Protein 89.3g
Fat 68.9g (Sat Fat 13.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Tuesday 21/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {324 Cal / 42.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, OJ {262 Cal / 30.4g Carbs}

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

Lunch (12.30pm): Courgette, pea & basil soup {99 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {361 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, rraspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {141 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}

(4pm): Bier (250ml) {108 Cal / 8.9g Carbs}
I keep a few stubby bottles in a fridge at the allotment for hot afternoons

Dinner (6pm): Kohlrabi, roast tomato & watercress orzotto, hake filet {552 Cal / 48.7g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, passion fruit, yoghurt, pistachios {160 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2049
Carbs 193.8g
Protein 120.2g
Fat 96.8g (Sat Fat 13.6g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday 22/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {298 Cal / 40.1g Carbs}
..................................12km jog, not timed

Lunch (12pm): Bistro, values estimated
Moules frites / Cotes de Provence (5oz) {469 Cal / 41.1g Carbs}
Elderflower creme brulee / Sauternes (3oz) {315 Cal / 15.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle Carbonara {532 Cal / 46.8g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, walnuts {173 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {2 of them decaf)

Calories 1830
Carbs 169.0g
Protein 77.1g
Fat 69.1g (Sat Fat 22.8g / Trans fats 0.6g)

Thursday 23/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (6.30am): Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado toast, OJ {551 Cal / 29.4g Carbs}

..................................Fell walking, c.12 miles (9am - 2pm)

Snack (10.30am): Banana {74 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Chicken salad sandwich {516 Cal / 39.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Duck breast in cherry sauce, potato dauphinoise, carrots,
green beans, asparagus, Nuits St. George [gift from dinner guest] (6oz) {624 Cal / 34.7g Carbs}
Dragon fruit, mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {150 Cal / 16.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1958
Carbs 144.7g
Protein 118.0g
Fat 78.7g (Sat Fat 24.2g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Friday 24/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {326 Cal / 41.4g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Courgette, pea & basil soup {83 Cal / 6.3g Carbs}
Tuna steak, avocado salad {323 Cal / 5.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 11.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, summer squash fritters, spinach salad {491 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}
Dragon fruit, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {148 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

Snack (8pm): Toast & peanut butter {221 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1765
Carbs 126.0g
Protein 118.0g
Fat 81.3g (Sat Fat 18.9g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 25/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, wild raspberries, pecans {277 Cal / 39.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast {246 Cal / 19.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, asparagus, courgette fritters, OJ {616 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (7pm): Dinner at friends' house, values estimated
Greek meze / Prosecco (2 glasses) {291 Cal / 20.7g Carbs}
Roast chicken, white bean & mushroom stew, honey carrots/ Merlot (2 glasses) {542 Cal / 25.0g Carbs}
Cheeses with cherries & figs {143 Cal / 20.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2364
Carbs 169.9g
Protein 102.2g
Fat 102.1g (Sat Fat 28.8g / Trans fats 0.3g)

Sunday 26/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, grapefruit juice {309 Cal / 39.1g Carbs}
Wild raspberries [picked this morning when out on a walk], yoghurt {92 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Courgette, pea & basil soup {77 Cal / 5.9g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {311 Cal / 7.5g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {147 Cal / 9.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Sirloin steak, fries, onion rings, salad {606 Cal / 34.3g Carbs}
Peach & raspberry crumble, ice cream {307 Cal / 34.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1891
Carbs 158.1g
Protein 135.8g
Fat 72.6g (Sat Fat 19.9g / Trans fats 1.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 27/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.0

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {305 Cal / 41.2g Carbs}
.....................12 km run (#20) [c.2min over PB, ran 2nd half fast after slow start]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana {285 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12.45pm): Courgette, pea & basil soup {57 Cal / 4.3g Carbs}
Crab & avocado salad {257 Cal / 16.5g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {138 Cal / 14.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Beetroot & goats cheese loaf, new potatoes, salad {526 Cal / 53.9g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {152 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1762
Carbs 188.6g
Protein 78.3g
Fat 69.0g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG 6.8 Dexcom
6.8 Gluco Navii
Yesterdays exercise
30 minutes exercise bike
15 mins weights
10 mins Yoga
Food
B - Chia seed pudding with blueberries
L - 2 Boiled eggs with asparagus
D - Chicken curry with cauliflower rice
Snacks
Olives, cucumber, peanut butter
Drinks
Green Tea
Mint tea, camomile tea
3 Cups of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk
Cup of warm unsweetened almond milk
Sparkling mineral water throughout the day
 
Tuesday 28/07
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, cherries, pecans {316 Cal / 42.8g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) on toast, OJ {280 Cal / 23.4g Carbs}

(11am).......................2 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................2 km jog home

Lunch (12.30pm): Minestrone soup {85 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}
Ham & fig salad {270 Cal / 16.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {155 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Chicken & mushroom pie, celeriac mash, carrots, peas {601 Cal / 55.3g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, passion fruit, yoghurt, pistachios {152 Cal / 18.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1901
Carbs 185.7g
Protein 96.5g
Fat 77.0g (Sat Fat 18.2g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday 29/07
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Mushrooms & tomatoes, avocado toast, grapefruit juice {405 Cal / 29.3g Carbs}
Wild raspberries [picked on morning walk], creme fraiche {90 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {297 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
Tropical fruit salad, yoghurt, pistachios {154 Cal / 18.7 Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Solero exotic {98 Cal / 18,0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon fillet with watermelon & caper sauce, new potatoes,
broad beans, peas, green beans {493 Cal / 42.4g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {161 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1740
Carbs 156.7g
Protein 105.7g
Fat 68.2g (Sat Fat 13.9g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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