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

Saturday 10/8
FBG (5.30am) 4.3
Rest day

..................................5 km walk
Breakfast (8am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {275 Cal / 38.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Kohlrabi soup, pumpernickel bread, broad bean hummus {227 Cal / 27.3g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {488 Cal / 30.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tuna steak, sweet potato fries, salad {488 Cal / 30.9g Carbs}
Malaga ice cream {209 Cal / 28.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1372
Carbs 145.2g
Protein 72.3g
Fat 49.0g (Sat Fat 10.6g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
I’m such a dimwit
I read your food & when I got to ad just for a millisecond I read it as 1 bourbon (whiskey) & thought you can’t dunk a biscuit in that
Thankfully I read it again, hope you dunked them in a cuppa
Libre 5.1
B/srambled eggs & mozzarella, benecol
L/salmon fillet, tomato, mozzarella & basil salad & coleslaw
D/casien & almond milk
Rest day
Got a chest infection so back on antibiotics
Can’t be too bad I’ve done 90 minutes of circuits & spin this morning
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Could I please give a laugh for the first bit, a winner for the exercise, and a hug for the meds.
Sometimes one just isn't enough.
 
Libre 6.1
Yesterdays food
B/protein shake with almond milk, Haslet & cheddar
S/eggs, bacon. Sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, wholemeal toast (breakfast out after class)
L/pear & peanut butter
D/rump steak, chestnut mushrooms, roasted vegetables
Exercise
45 minutes circuits
45 minutes spin (14.2 miles)
 

FBG: 5.1​


Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
L: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder, PB, walnuts
D: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
AD: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder, PB, walnuts, 2 Bourbon biscuits

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 7,000
Workout:

5 x 20 Reverse Lunges (20 kg Kettlebell)
4 x 26 Ballistic Bent Over Rows (20 kg Kettlebell)
4 x Deficit Push Ups to Failure
4 x 50 Single Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Presses (20 kg Kettlebell, 25 L + 25 R)
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
I’m such a dimwit
I read your food & when I got to ad just for a millisecond I read it as 1 bourbon (whiskey) & thought you can’t dunk a biscuit in that
Thankfully I read it again, hope you dunked them in a cuppa
Libre 5.1
B/srambled eggs & mozzarella, benecol
L/salmon fillet, tomato, mozzarella & basil salad & coleslaw
D/casien & almond milk
Rest day
Got a chest infection so back on antibiotics
Can’t be too bad I’ve done 90 minutes of circuits & spin this morning
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Sorry to hear of the chest infection mate. Hope it passes soon. I actually wrote it that way on purpose 'cause it sounded like I was enjoying a biscuit while drinking a Bourbon! Chuckling to myself at the confusion it would cause. I was, sadly, eating a Bourbon biscuit and a Nice biscuit.
 
FBG 6.3
Exercise (4.6 post workout)
10 mins spin bike
25 min run on treadmill various inclines
15 mins weights
5 min stretches and cool down
Yesterdays food
B - Kief yogurt with added lemon juice, handful of walnuts/pecan nuts
L - X3 Black farmer sausages with salad
D - x2 left over black farmer sausages chopped with diced chicken and peanut salad
Snacks - Sliced peppered cucumber, seasoned olives, peanut butter
Drinks
x 3 decaf tea, sparkling mineral water with lemon loads lol
 
Libre 6.1
Yesterdays food
B/cheese frittata
L/haslet, cheddar, peach
D/warm chicken salad
S/greek yogurt, casien, strawberries, sunflower seeds & almonds
Exercise
Gardening in the sunshine

Not using new inhaler again, far too many side effects, would have to be a one that lasts 24 hours, at least it wasn’t a work day
 
Sunday 11/8
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Rest day

..................................5 km walk
Breakfast (8am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ {487 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {121 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Charred runner beans with peach & goats cheese {220 Cal / 11.3g Carbs}
Toasted pumpernickel, broad bean & courgette hummus {128 Cal / 14.4g Carbs}
Wild raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {137 Cal / 12.3g Carbs}

(4-5pm): Champagne (3 glasses) {149 Cal 4.5g Carbs}
In the garden with friends

Dinner (6pm): Pork loin, celeriac mash, green beans, peas {475 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}
Apple & blackberry crumble, ice cream {259 Cal / 33.0g Carbs}

Great time of year for home grown / wild stuff
Plum & blueberries from the garden
Runner beans, broad beans, courgette, green beans, peas & potatoes from the allotment
Raspberries, apples & blackberries from local footpath

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1969
Carbs 150.8g
Protein 70.3g
Fat 84.0g (Sat Fat 19.0g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 12/8
FBG (5.30am) 4.7

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Tropical muesli, semi skimmed milk, wild raspberries {292 Cal / 28.8g Carbs}
...........................15 km run [not timed, didn't push]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Garlic mushrooms, toast, OJ {224 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Tuna & avocado salad {279 Cal / 6.5g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, pistachios {144 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.4
Dinner (6pm): Spaghetti alla Norma {498 Cal / 54.8g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, macadamias {143 Cal / 18.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1622
Carbs 151.4g
Protein 74.6g
Fat 71.4g (Sat Fat 14.5g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.6
Yesterdays food
B/haslet, fried eggs, benecol
L/roast chicken wholemeal sandwich, Brie, peach
S/couple of raspberry & white chocolate keto balls
D/2 pork steaks, stuffing, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, Brussels & bisto
S/salt & vinegar peanuts & cheddar
Exercise
Am
1 mile walk before work
 
Tuesday 13/8
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (8am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {272 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}
Up half the night watching meteor shower, had a rare lie in

Snack(11am): Banana (70 Cal / 16.0g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {12 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Squash, coconut & chilli soup, pumpernickel toast, hummus {218 Cal / 26.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {129 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon, new potatoes, courgette, green beans & peas {476 Cal / 44.2g Carbs}
Cherries, strawberries, yoghurt, macadamias {133 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1340
Carbs 155.2g
Protein 59.1g
Fat 45.1g (Sat Fat 6.9g / Trans fats 0.1g)

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

FBG: 5.5​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
L: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder, PB, walnuts
D: 3 eggs, toast
AD: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 7,000
Workout:
4 times around circuit below:
50 Squats
20 Single Arm Kettlebell cLean and Shoulder Presses (20 kg Kettlebell)
26 Ballistic Bent Over Rows (20 kg Kettlebell)
25 Push Ups

FBG: 5.3​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
L: Chicken melt sandwich, Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder
D: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
AD: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 7,000
Workout:
4 times around circuit below:
26 Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts
10 Chin Ups
10 Super Slow Deficit Push Ups
 
Wednesday 14/8
FBG (5.30am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {272 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {12 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home

Snack(9am): Banana (74 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast {408 Cal / 14.9g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {139 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Crumpet with a little butter {193 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Kohlrabi & tomato orzotto, cod loin {515 Cal / 44.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {133 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1803
Carbs 175.5g
Protein 76.6g
Fat 76.9g (Sat Fat 18.3g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.5
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs & mozzarella
S/chicken drumstick
L/roast chicken, overnight yogurt & strawberries
D/chicken tikka masala & cauliflower rice
S/almonds & cheddar
Exercise
Am
Peloton
15 minutes intervals ride (hard)
5 minutes post ride stretch
Pm
0.56 mile walk (went to pick blackberries)
 
FBG 6.3
Exercise (5.6 post workout)
40 mins spin bike
15 mins weights
25 Russian twists with dumbbell
50 Calf raises (throughout the day)
10 min of yoga stretches
Yesterdays food
B - Kief yogurt with handful of walnuts/pecan nuts
L - Salmon with salad
D - x 2 Beef burgers with salad
Snacks - Sliced peppered cucumber, seasoned olives, peanut butter
Drinks
x 3 decaf tea, sparkling mineral water with lemon, green tea.
 

FBG: 6.1​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
L: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder
D: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts, French toast
AD: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 7,000
Workout:
4 times around circuit below:
50 Squats
26 Ballistic rows (20 kg Bell)
20 Shoulder Presses (20 kg Bell)
10 Chin Ups
25 Push Ups
 
Libre 4.7
Yesterdays food
B/cheese & tomato omelette
Benecol
S/latte & banana, oat & blueberry muffin
L/chicken drumstick, overnight yogurt with nuts, seeds & strawberries
D/chicken tikka masala & cauliflower rice
S/cheese string & almonds
Exercise
Peleton
15 minutes hill climb
5 minutes cool down ride
5 minutes post ride stretch
2.5 miles walk with pushchair
 
Libre 4.2
Yesterdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs, avocado, benecol
S/cheddar
S/protein shake with almond milk, banana, oat & blueberry muffin
L/overnight yogurt (Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, casien, almond milk, chia seeds, almonds, toasted coconut, blueberries & raspberries)
D/ham salad
Exercise
10 minutes treadmill walk
3x12 leg curls
3x12 leg extensions
3x12 outer abductors
3x12 inner abductors
3x12 sissy squats
3x12 incline bench press
3x12 shoulder press
3x12 lat pull downs (widest bar)
3x12 seated rows
10 minutes treadmill walk
 

FBG: 5.4​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts
L: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder
D: Huel, chocolate Black edition, cocoa powder, egg, nuts, French toast
AD: Greek yoghurt, berries, protein powder

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 7,000
Workout:

4 x 26 Goblet Reverse Lunges (20 kg Bell)
4 x 25 Bench presses (2 x 20 kg Bells)
4 x 25 Push Ups
4 x 25 Seated Rows (Heavy Stretch Band)
4 x 10 Shoulder Presses (Heavy Stretch Band))
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
Libre 4.2
Yesterdays food
B/3 scrambled eggs, avocado, benecol
S/cheddar
S/protein shake with almond milk, banana, oat & blueberry muffin
L/overnight yogurt (Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, casien, almond milk, chia seeds, almonds, toasted coconut, blueberries & raspberries)
D/ham salad
Exercise
10 minutes treadmill walk
3x12 leg curls
3x12 leg extensions
3x12 outer abductors
3x12 inner abductors
3x12 sissy squats
3x12 incline bench press
3x12 shoulder press
3x12 lat pull downs (widest bar)
3x12 seated rows
10 minutes treadmill walk
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Great workout!
 
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