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

FBG: 5.6​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
AL: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, PB, walnut
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + 1/2 cocoa powder
AD: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
20 minutes non stop navy seals
Followed by:
4 x 26 Reverse Lunges
4 x 26 Kettlebell Ballistic Rows
 
Saturday 10/05
FBG (5.30am) 4.2

Breakfast (6.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, pecans {311 Cal / 41.7g Carbs}

Snack (8.30am): Banana {74 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
...................................10 km walk (approx) along the coast

Lunch (12pm): Cod & chips [seaside cafe - small portion, estimated] {607 Cal / 62.4g Carbs}

(4pm): Corona [330ml bottle] {148 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}
At the allotment in the sunshine

BG (6pm) 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Linguine al la caponata {491 Cal / 55.7g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {165 Cal / 15.4gCarbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 1838
Carbs 213.7g
Protein 51.0g
Fat 71.7g (Sat Fat 12.0g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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

FBG: 5.1​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
AL: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, PB, walnut
D: Chicken melt sandwich
AD: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Rest day
 
Sunday 11/05
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (6am): Porridge (almond milk), rhubarb compote, pecans {319 Cal / 43.4g Carbs}
................................15 km run [78 min 13 sec] Didn't push, about 3 mins over PB
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Garlic mushrooms, toast, grapefruit juice {208 Cal / 25.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {60 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}
Green bean & fig salad {240 Cal / 22.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {148 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

(4pm): Bier [250ml bottle] {107 Cal / 8.8g Carbs}
At the allotment in the sunshine

Dinner (6.30pm): Prepared by our son
Honey, chilli & 5 spice ribs, sweet potato fries, cornbread, coleslaw {619 Cal / 62.3g Carbs}
Almond Magnum {149 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1892
Carbs 205.2g
Protein 60.6g
Fat 77.3g (Sat Fat 21.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

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

FBG: 5.4​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
L: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, PB, walnut
D: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich
AD: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, PB, Dark chocolate


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
25 Decline deficit push ups
60 Mountain climbers
25 HIndu Squats

Followed by 4 times around circuit below:
26 Kettlebell gorilla rows
20 Kettlebell shoulder presses
 
Monday 12/05
FBG (5.30am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {318 Cal / 41.8g Carbs}
................................10 km run [49 min 51 sec] 52 seconds over PB
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Smoked mackerel, rhubarb compote {289 Cal / 8.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {46 Cal / 7.8g Carbs}
Chicken & fig salad {338 Cal / 18.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {153 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Banana {69 Cal / 16.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Lasagne al funghi {512 Cal / 43.1g Carbs}
Mango, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {161 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1928
Carbs 176.5g
Protein 105.1g
Fat 81.9g (Sat Fat 20.7g / Trans fats 0.9g)

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

FBG: 5.8​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
L: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, PB, walnut
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
AD: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, PB, Dark chocolate


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Rest day
 
Tuesday 14/05
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {327 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}
................................8 km run [38 min 52 sec] 80 seconds over PB
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Garlic mushrooms, toast, OJ {212 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}

[11am]..................10 km jog
Lunch (12pm): Chicken tikka, salad, pickles, paratha {502 Cal / 53.4g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {168 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Hake, butter bean & fennel stew {584 Cal / 37.3g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {153 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Bread & honey {208 Cal / 22.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 2194
Carbs 200.0g
Protein 121.3g
Fat 79.0g (Sat Fat 14.0g / Trans fats 0.7g)

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

FBG: 5.6​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
L: Fruit, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, PB, walnut
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
AD: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, PB, Dark chocolate


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
26 Kettlebell swings
25 Decline deficit push ups
60 Mountain climbers
25 Squat Jumps
26 Kettlebell gorilla rows
26 Kettlebell shoulder presses
 
Wednesday 14/05
FBG (5.30am) 4.1
Rest day

................................6 km walk
Breakfast (7 am): Bacon & eggs, mushrooms, OJ {451 Cal / 8.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, yoghurt {85 Cal / 9.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {45 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {279 Cal / 6.9g Carbs}
Rhubarb compote, yoghurt, hazelnuts {162 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Venison meatballs, tagliatelle, mushroom ragu {508 Cal / 59.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {163 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1735
Carbs 119.2g
Protein 95.9g
Fat 91.9g (Sat Fat 23.4g / Trans fats 0.4g)

Thursday 15/05
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, raspberries, pecans {305 Cal / 41.4g Carbs}
................................8 km run [38 min 14 sec] 42 seconds over PB

Snack (10.30am): Banana {71 Cal / 17.2g Carbs}
................................12 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Panzanella with artichoke & fennel {367 Cal / 30.7g Carbs}
Black & blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {164 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Lamb koftes, puy lentil, celeriac & hazelnuts {658 Cal / 52.3g Carbs}
Malaga ice cream {188 Cal / 28.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1795
Carbs 188.6g
Protein 58.6g
Fat 83.5g (Sat Fat 16.7g / Trans fats 0.3g)

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

FBG: 5.8​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, PB, Dark chocolate
L: Chicken and avocado sandwich
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder, 1 slice pizza



Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Rest day
 

FBG: 5.5​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, Protein powder PB, Walnut
L: Chicken and avocado sandwich
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder, 1 slice pizza
AD: Jackfruit and yoghurt, crunchy PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
4 times around circuit below:
26 Kettlebell swings
25 Deficit push ups
60 Mountain climbers
25 Squat Jumps
26 Kettlebell gorilla rows
30 Kettlebell shoulder presses
 

FBG: 5.8​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, Protein powder PB, Walnut
L: Chicken and avocado sandwich
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder, 1 slice pizza
AD: Jackfruit and yoghurt, crunchy PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Heavy bag workout, 5 times around circuit below:
1 min Jabs
1 min Right Cross
1 min Jab, Cross Combo
1 min Jab, Cross, Elbow, Knee Strikes combo
1 min Low Roundhouse Kicks
 
Friday 16/05
FBG (5.30am) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {304 Cal / 41.6g Carbs}
................................10 km jog

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip soup, avocado toast {334 Cal / 36.4g Carbs}
Rhubarb compote, yoghurt, pecans {148 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Cheese & tomato quiche, new potatoes, salad {630 Cal / 52.1g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {132 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1590
Carbs 164.7g
Protein 45.7g
Fat 75.7g (Sat Fat 25.1g / Trans fats 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Saturday 17/05
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, raspberries, pecans {299 Cal / 39.7g Carbs}

Snack (11.30am): Cafe, whilst out walking, values estimated
Sausage sandwich {534 Cal / 48.8g Carbs}

Lunch (1.30pm): Avocado toast {206 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Friends round for dinner, I cooked
Crab cakes, salad {207 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Pasta with salmon, asparagus & peas {408 Cal / 37.9g Carbs}
Custard panna cotta, stewed rhubarb, pecan brittle {185 Cal / 20.4g Carbs}
Ricard (s) / Montagny (2 glasses) {325 Cal / 17.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {3 of them decaf)

Calories 2207
Carbs 203.8g
Protein 80.1g
Fat 85.5g (Sat Fat 24.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

Sunday 18/5
FBG (5.30am) 4.1

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {308 Cal / 41.2g Carbs}
..................................1 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine {16 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................1 km jog home
Double session as gym is closed on Monday
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast with peanut butter & mashed banana {287 Cal / 34.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Baked beans on toast {256 Cal / 35.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {128 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Son cooked tonight
Harissa chicken, lemon roast potatoes, honey & sesame carrots {583 Cal / 37.6g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {161 Cal / 17.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1765
Carbs 185.5g
Protein 87.6g
Fat 63.5g (Sat Fat 15.8g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Monday 19/05
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Rest day

Breakfast (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms & tomatoes on toast, OJ {317 Cal / 37.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip soup {93 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {311 Cal / 6.9g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {138 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Chicken risotto {443 Cal / 55.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {161 Cal / 13.8gCarbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1505
Carbs 146.1g
Protein 81.8g
Fat 57.4g (Sat Fat 9.9g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 4.5
Yesterdays food
Tea & collagen
B/pork sausages, fried eggs, brown sauce & actimel
L/roast beef, parsnips, carrots, cabbage & gravy
D/warm almond milk, cheese & low carb crackets
Exercise
2.5 mile walk round whitby
 

FBG: 7.0​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, Protein powder PB, Walnut
L: Chicken and avocado sandwich
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder, 1 slice pizza
AD: Jackfruit and yoghurt, crunchy PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Rest day

FBG: 5.6​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, Protein powder PB, Walnut, 1 croissant
L: Chicken and avocado sandwich
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder, 3 slices pizza
AD: Jackfruit and yoghurt, crunchy PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Go around the circuit below non stop for 30 mins:
5 Kettlebell Swings
10 Kettlebell Single Arm Rows
10 Kettlebell Thrusters
10 Push Ups
 
Tuesday 12/05
FBG (5.30am) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {316 Cal / 40.4g Carbs}
................................9 km run [47 min 27 sec] PB by 4 sec [ very tough route]
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast {178 Cal / 15.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Moroccan chicken soup, avocado toast {299 Cal / 22.7g Carbs}
Pineapple, kiwi, yoghurt, pistachios {143 Cal / 14.8g Carbs}

Dinner (5.30pm): Cumberland sausages (3), celeriac mash, green beans, peas, quince jelly {697 Cal / 62.8g Carbs}
Apricots, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {132 Cal / 12.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee {4 of them decaf)

Calories 1808
Carbs 175.2g
Protein 77.6g
Fat 80.8g (Sat Fat 18.6g / Trans fats 0.6g)

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

FBG: 6.1​

Yesterday's food:​

B: Fruit (Plum, Jack Fruit & Grapes), Greek yoghurt, Protein powder PB, Walnut, 1 croissant
L: Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich, protein shake
D: Huel Black Chocolate + egg + cocoa powder
AD: Plum, grapes, yoghurt, protein powder, crunchy PB


Yesterday's Physical Activity:​

Steps
~ 10,000

Workout
Go around the circuit below non stop for 30 mins:
10 Single Arm Bent OVer Rows (5 each side)
6 Single Arm Snatches (3 each side)
10 Diamond Push Ups
20 Reverse Lunges

FBG a bit erratic these days .. started a course of cholesterol lowering meds which seems to be keeping the BG higher .. let's see how things go long term
 
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