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

Libre 4.8
Yesterdays food
B/2 cheese & tomato muffins, Greek yogurt with blueberries & walnuts
S/latte with almond milk, Brazil nuts & a marmite pinwheel
L/ham salad. 1/2 protein pouch
D/pork sausages, broccoli, carrots & cauliflower
Exercise
30 minutes yoga
 
Wednesday 18/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {314 Cal / 8.8g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, pistachios {170 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {58 Cal / 9.1g Carbs}
Green bean & fig salad {227 Cal / 19.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {138 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Pigeon stroganoff, celeriac mash, broad beans {534 Cal / 43.1g Carbs}
Cherries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {166 Cal / 16.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1650
Carbs 135.2g
Protein 97.0g
Fat 73.2g (Sat Fat 15.4g / Trans fats 0.4g)

Thursday 17/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, blueberries, pecans {331 Cal / 42.4g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests}
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (11am): Toast, peanut butter, mashed banana {232 Cal / 32.5g Carbs}
..................................10 km jog
Knee feeling quite a bit better, may be able to run properly soon!

Lunch (1pm): Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {321 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {156 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Cheese & tomato quiche, new potatoes, asparagus {622 Cal / 48.1g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, passion fruit, pistachios {143 Cal / 17.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1847
Carbs 172.6g
Protein 91.9g
Fat 81.2g (Sat Fat 23.4g / Trans fats 0.9g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
libre 4.9
Yesterdays food
B/2 cheese & tomato muffins, Greek yogurt with blueberries & walnuts
S/latte with almond milk, marmite pinwheel & Brazil nuts
L/roast beef keto seeded roll, cheddar & 1/2 protein pouch
D/doner kebab & salad
Exercise
Rest day
 
Friday 18/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {277 Cal / 38.9g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Almond croissant (half) {237 Cal / 23.7g Carbs}
With coffee, whilst shopping

Lunch (12pm): In market, values estimated
Octopus with paprika and fried potatoes / Vermut Bianco {537 Cal / 46.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Prawn, broad bean & asparagus risotto / Vinho Verde (5oz) {444 Cal / 45.9g Carbs}
Almond magnum {149 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1686
Carbs 176.7g
Protein 72.9g
Fat 47.7g (Sat Fat 15.7g / Trans fats 0.4g)

Saturday 19/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.5
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Bacon, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, OJ {461 Cal / 39.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spiced parsnip soup, avocado toast {244 Cal / 30.1g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {172 Cal / 15.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Monkfish saltimbocca, parmentier potatoes, green beans {534 Cal / 35.5g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, walnuts {182 Cal / 17.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1635
Carbs 144.7g
Protein 88.9g
Fat 72.0g (Sat Fat 17.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.1
Yesterdays food
B:scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, walnuts & blueberries
L/shepherds pie with butternut squash topping & tenderstem broccoli
D/pork sausages & homemade cauliflower cheese, Lindt 70% chocolate ball
Exercise
Am
5 minutes treadmill
75 minutes strength training
Pm
20 minutes run
 
Sunday 20/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {300 Cal / 38.8g Carbs}
............................c.20 km run [#26], (102 min 32 sec], New PB by 15 seconds
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, grapefruit juice {258 Cal / 28.7g Carbs}

Lunch (1pm): Pumpkin & sage soup, avocado toast {208 Cal / 19.3g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {151Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Guinea fowl, roast potatoes & parsnips, carrots, green beans, peas,
redcurrant jelly/ Zinfandel (5oz) {465 Cal / 53.3g Carbs}
Almond magnum {149 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1678
Carbs 167.1g
Protein 67.7g
Fat 63.8g (Sat Fat 15.2g / Trans fats 0.1g)

Monday 21/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.0

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, hazelnuts {302 Cal / 41.2g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests}
..................................1 km jog home

Snack (11am): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana {306 Cal / 38.9g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests}
..................................2 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {58 Cal / 8.1g Carbs}
Guinea fowl salad {349 Cal / 12,1g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Linguine primavera with salmon fillet {542 Cal / 46.6g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {155 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1917
Carbs 179.1g
Protein 106.0g
Fat 78.8g (Sat Fat 14.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.9
Contour 4.9
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, walnuts, blueberries
S/latte (almond milk) marmite pinwheel Brazil nuts
L/parmesan chicken salad, 1/2 protein pouch
D/2 pork steaks cauliflower carrots & broccoli
Exercise
20 minutes walk
 
Tuesday 22/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (6.30am): Arbroath smokie pate, melba toast, tangerine {272 Cal / 23.1g Carbs}

Snack (10.30am): Banana {72 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
............................c.12 km run [#20], (61 min 24 sec], 5 seconds over PB

Lunch (12.30pm): Spiced parsnip soup {86 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}
Chicken tikka, pickles, salad {285 Cal / 16.3g Carbs}
Persimmon, pineapple, yoghurt, pistachios {168 Cal / 18.4g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.3
Dinner (6.30pm): Out for dinner, tapas, values estimated
Bread, olive oil, olives / Anchovies / Salt & pepper squid /
Pear & artichoke salad / Patatas bravas {734 Cal / 48.4g Carbs}
Churros & chocolate sauce (shared with 2 others) {137 Cal / 14.4g Carbs}
Albarinho (3 glasses, I think) / 20 yo Spanish brandy {370 Cal / 9.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2166
Carbs 166.3g
Protein 98.8g
Fat 79.6g (Sat Fat 19.7g / Trans fats 0.6g)

Wednesday 23/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {324 Cal / 42.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {54 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}
Crab & avocado salad {214 Cal / 5.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {174 Cal / 14.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Casarecce with cauliflower & chilli {481 Cal / 56.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, creme fraiche, hazelnuts {143 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1432
Carbs 148.6g
Protein 51.1g
Fat 64.3g (Sat Fat 13.1g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
6.7 this morning.

Exercise: 5.5km walk with the Obi dog at lunchtime, 10km run in the evening

Food: Small steak pie for lunch, sausage casserole with mashed turnip for dinner, some peanuts for snacks
 
Thursday 24/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {307 Cal / 41.6g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana {267 Cal / 38.6g Carbs}
............................c.20 km run [#26], (102 min 28 sec], New PB by 4 seconds

Lunch (12.30pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {58 Cal / 8.1g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {396 Cal / 6.6g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {156 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Trout fillet, anya potatoes, asparagus, green beans, peas {413 Cal / 32.8g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, pistachios {180 Cal / 17.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1729
Carbs 164.9g
Protein 90.5g
Fat 70.7g (Sat Fat 13.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

Friday 25/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), blackberry jam, walnuts {290 Cal / 399.2g Carbs}
..................................2 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests}
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast {404 Cal / 26.4g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {159 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tomato & fennel risotto, basa fillet {436 Cal / 52.8g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios {151 Cal / 15.5g Carbs}

Friend dropped in
Merlot (glass and a bit) / Cheese & crackers {341 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1823
Carbs 165.5g
Protein 73.1g
Fat 70.4g (Sat Fat 17.8g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 26/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (6.30am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {310 Cal / 6.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt {87 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Spiced parsnip soup, avocado toast {273 Cal / 24.2g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {164 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Disney stew, carrot & swede mash, green beans {459 Cal / 23.5g Carbs}
Many moons ago, a friend friend referred to venison & rabbit stew as Disney stew as reckoned that it was made with Bambi and Thumper and it stuck. Ever since we have known it by this name.
Chocolate brownies, raspberries, crème fraiche {311 Cal / 34.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1646
Carbs 121.4g
Protein 107.5g
Fat 72.5g (Sat Fat 22.0g / Trans fats 0.9g)

Sunday 27/09
FBG (5.30 am) 4.2
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, OJ {411 Cal / 32.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast {489 Cal / 36.3g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {164 Cal / 14.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & parsnips,
turnip, carrots, peas, sweetcorn, redcurrant jelly/ Vinho Verde (6oz) {746 Cal / 52.2g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {153 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2005
Carbs 152.8g
Protein 100.8g
Fat 92.2g (Sat Fat 19.6g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 28/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {344 Cal / 45.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Minestrone soup, avocado toast {343 Cal / 34.8g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {147 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}

BG (5.30pm): 4.1
Dinner (5.30pm): Tagliatelle al funghi {454 Cal / 51.2g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios {151 Cal / 16.3g Carbs}

Snack (9.30pm): Ice cream {124 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}
Interval at a concert, small tub of ice cream

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1605
Carbs 179.3g
Protein 56.8g
Fat 66.6g (Sat Fat 17.8g / Trans fats 0.6g)

Tuesday 29/09
FBG (5.30 am) 3.8

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {378 Cal / 43.1g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {72 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}
............................c.12 km run [#20], (61 min 15 sec], New PB by 4 seconds

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {39 Cal / 3.5g Carbs}
Chicken salad {327 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {156 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.4
Dinner (6pm): Cod cheek scampi, fries, peas, sweetcorn {578 Cal / 57.1g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {160 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1712
Carbs 175.5g
Protein 94.3g
Fat 63.8g (Sat Fat 11.9g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Wednesday 30/09
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day - broken toe so running is definitely out for a while

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {273 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Pumpkin & sage soup {58 Cal / 8.1g Carbs}
Green bean & fig salad {224 Ca / 19.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, biscotti {259 Cal / 27.8g Carbs}

BG (5.30pm): 4.3
Dinner (7.30pm): Pork & apple sausages, celeriac mash, carrot, turnip, peas {701 Cal / 51.4g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {158 Cal / 10.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1553
Carbs 141.3g
Protein 81.3g
Fat 66.0g (Sat Fat 12.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

Thursday 01/10
FBG (5.30 am) 4.1
Rest day - broken toe so running is definitely out for a while

Breakfast (7.30am): Wild mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado toast, OJ {354 Cal / 33.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {71 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Chicken salad {308 Cal / 8.6g Carbs}
Persimmon, kiwi berries, yoghurt, pecans {179 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Spaghetti seppia with scallops, fennel & artichoke {438 Cal / 54.5g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {161 Cal / 10.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1553
Carbs 141.3g
Protein 81.3g
Fat 66.0g (Sat Fat 12.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Friday 02/10
FBG (5.30 am) Not measured today
Rest day - broken toe so running is definitely out for a while

Breakfast (6.30am): Smoked mackerel on toast/ Black & blueberries, yoghurt {500 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Tuna & avocado salad {295 Cal / 6.5g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {154 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}

BG (5.30pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Campari & soda whilst cooking {85 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}
King prawn & cashew rendang, jasmine rice {507 Cal / 48.0g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1741
Carbs 124.4g
Protein 111.7g
Fat 76.5g (Sat Fat 17.9g / Trans fats 0.4g)

Saturday 03/10
FBG (5.30 am) 4.3
Broken toe, no running for a while

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {354 Cal / 33.4g Carbs}
...................................rowing machine {8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests}
Walked to the gym & back
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, OJ {209 Cal / 25.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup, avocado toast {281 Cal / 29.3g Carbs}
Figs, Greek yoghurt, pecans {168 Cal / 19.1g Carbs}

Out with friends
Drinks (4-6pm): Viognier (2 medium glasses) {240 Cal / 7.5g Carbs}
Dinner (6pm): Greek restaurant, values estimated
Moussaka {503 Cal / 24.7g Carbs}
Baklava (shared) {241 Cal / 16.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {2 of them decaf)

Calories 1961
Carbs 161.5g
Protein 57.9g
Fat 89.1g (Sat Fat 23.5g / Trans fats 1.2g)

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