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

Thursday 13/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.3

Breakfast (7.30am): Bacon & eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, grapefruit juice {402 Cal / 13.8g Carbs}
Toasted walnut bread, marmalade {103 Cal / 19.2g Carbs}

..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {6 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................8 km run home [40 min 08 sec] 31 sec over PB, felt very good

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup, toast & hummus {196 Cal / 27.4g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {162 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Orzo with prawns, asparagus & peas {419 Cal / 62.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, Oreo cookie {125 Cal / 17.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1569
Carbs 167.5g
Protein 71.2g
Fat 60.3g (Sat Fat 13.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

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

FBG: 5.6​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich, 2 biscuits
AD: Greek yoghurt, pear, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut
Snack: Popcorn


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
50 Squats
25 Chest presses
25 Push ups
25 Rows
15 Shoulder presses
 
Libre 5.6
Yesterdays food
Tea & collagen
B/3 scrambled eggs, Benecol
L/heylo bagel with peanut butter
S/pear & cheddar
D/2 pork steaks, large mushrooms stuffed with feta & chorizo
Another rest day
 
Friday 14/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Rest day

.....................................5 km walk
Breakfast (7am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {306 Cal / 40.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {49 Cal / 4.9g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad (267 Cal / 6.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {146 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Pear, walnuts {158 Cal / 18.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Duck with port & orange sauce, dauphinoise potatoes,
green beans, asparagus/ Duoro (5oz) {641 Cal / 37.2g Carbs}
Vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb compote {252 Cal / 22.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1861
Carbs 167.5g
Protein 97.7g
Fat 76.6g (Sat Fat 20.2g / Trans fats 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 15/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.0
Rest day

.....................................5 km walk
Breakfast (7am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {334 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}
Greek yoghurt, figs, walnuts {162 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, OJ (460 Cal / 24.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {143 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Hake & fennel stew, butter bean mash, green beans {590 Cal / 47.7g Carbs}
Malaga ice cream {194 Cal / 21.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1923
Carbs 136.1g
Protein 112.3g
Fat 95.0g (Sat Fat 19.7g / Trans fats 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Sunday 16/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (6am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, pecans {324 Cal / 39.6g Carbs}
..............................15 km run [74 min 44 sec] New route, felt absolutely great, like I was flying
Breakfast 2 (8am): Garlic mushrooms on toast, OJ {262 Cal / 28.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup, avocado toast {301 Cal / 29.8g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {141 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Belly pork stew, celeriac mash, savoy cabbage/ Duoro (5oz) {796 Cal / 44.1g Carbs}
Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream {314 Cal / 38.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2105
Carbs 198.5g
Protein 81.4g
Fat 97.0g (Sat Fat 27.22g / Trans fats 1.2g)

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

FBG: 5.8​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich, 2 biscuits
AD: Greek yoghurt, pear, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut
Snack: Popcorn


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
25 Hamstring curls
25 Squats
25 Chest presses
25 Push ups
25 Rows
15 Shoulder presses
 

FBG: 5.7​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB
L: Katsu Chicken Curry, rice
AD: Greek yoghurt, pear, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut
Snack: Popcorn


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
26 Single leg deadlifts
25 Squats
25 Chest presses
25 Push ups
25 Rows
15 Shoulder presses
 

FBG: 5.4​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
AD: Greek yoghurt, pear, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut
Snack: sourdough toast hummus


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
Rest day
 
Monday 17/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), apple, peanut butter {456 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
..............................10 km run [49 min 58 sec] c.1 min over PB

Snack (11am): Banana {70 .Cal / 16.8g Carbs}
...............................8 km jog, quite gentle

Lunch (12pm): Minestrone soup, avocado toast {396 Cal / 32.5g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {146 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Pear, pecans {180 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Linguine al funghi {506 Cal / 51.9g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {160 Cal / 17.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1956
Carbs 193.0g
Protein 66.4g
Fat 96.2g (Sat Fat 16.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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

FBG: 5.4​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
D: 3 Eggs, sourdough toast hummus
AD: Greek yoghurt, pear, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
50 Squats
25 Chest Presses
15 Shoulder Presses
25 Rows
25 Decline Push Ups
 
Tuesday 18/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, pecans {319 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
..............................8 km run [39 min 52 sec] c.1 min over PB
Breakfast 2 (7am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) [straight from the tin]{196 .Cal / 2.1g Carbs}

(11am)................8 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {49 Cal / 4.9g Carbs}
Tuna & spinach salad {177 Cal / 5.7g Carbs}
Cherries, chocolate mousse, macadamias {181 Cal / 21.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Chicken, fennel & arak stew, bulgur wheat with almonds {642 Cal / 37.0g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {147 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1753
Carbs 134.1g
Protein 120.0g
Fat 73.6g (Sat Fat 15.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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

FBG: 4.9​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB, sourdough toast, hummus
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
D: Chicken melt sandwich
AD: Greek yoghurt, strawberries, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut, popcorn

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
25 Bridges
30 Split Squats
10 Pull Ups
10 Slow Deficit Push Ups
 
Wednesday 19/2
FBG (7.30am) 4.1
Rest day

.....................................5 km walk
Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled egg, avocado toast, OJ {510 Cal / 28.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Panzanella [artichoke & fig] {380 Cal / 29.5g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, macadamias {160 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Lemon & fennel friand {148 Cal / 23.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon fillet, new potatoes, asparagus, green beans, peas {484 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {145 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1869
Carbs 151.7g
Protein 74.6g
Fat 98.9g (Sat Fat 17.8g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Thursday 20/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), apple, dulce de leche, pecans {368 Cal / 48.6g Carbs}
..............................8 km run [40 min 01 sec] c.1 min over PB

Snack (11am): Banana {69 .Cal / 16.6g Carbs}
..............................10 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {49 Cal / 4.9g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {291 Cal / 7.2g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {158 Cal / 19.5g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): Breaded plaice, fries, baked beans {604 Cal / 43.5g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {170 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1751
Carbs 163.0g
Protein 91.9g
Fat 74.7g (Sat Fat 12.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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

FBG: 5.7​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB, sourdough toast, hummus
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
D: Greek yoghurt, strawberries, grapes, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut, popcorn

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
25 Bridges
25 Hindu Squats
10 Pull Ups
25 Slow Tripod Push Ups
 

FBG: 5.4​

Yesterday's food:​

B: 3 boiled eggs, yogurt fruit, PB, sourdough toast, hummus
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
D: Chicken melt sandwich
AD:Greek yoghurt, pear, protein powder, PB, crushed walnut

Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 8,000

Workout
Rest day
 
Friday 21/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {311 Cal / 41.7g Carbs}
..............................15 km run [78 min 46] c.4 min over PB - didn't push, too knackered
Breakfast 2 (8am): Garlic mushrooms, toast, OJ {213 .Cal / 24.3g Carbs}
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Lunch (12pm): Cod bites & chips [at the seaside after a walk on the beach, estimated] {738 Cal / 65.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Caponata with squid {367 Cal / 29.2g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {156 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1827
Carbs 180.7g
Protein 65.8g
Fat 86.9g (Sat Fat 14.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Good time! Sounds like you've recovered from the fall nicely mate.
 
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