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

FBG
Libre 5.3
Yesterdays food
B/ boiled eggs, banana & walnut toast & marmite
S/ graze immunity nuts
L/ Greek yogurt, ollagen, blueberries
D/ chicken & chorizo traybake
S/ cheddar, almonds
Exercise
23 minutes leg workout (fiton)

Mia for a few days, have had my laser eye surgery & have had husband in hospital, both on the mend, very stressful few days
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
FBG
Libre 5.3
Yesterdays food
B/ boiled eggs, banana & walnut toast & marmite
S/ graze immunity nuts
L/ Greek yogurt, ollagen, blueberries
D/ chicken & chorizo traybake
S/ cheddar, almonds
Exercise
23 minutes leg workout (fiton)

Mia for a few days, have had my laser eye surgery & have had husband in hospital, both on the mend, very stressful few days
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That is crazy stressful! Oh my word. That's so much to deal with. Glad your laser surgery is out of the way. You'll be delighted when you are able to get back to regular training and life in general. I hope your husband is OK and heals fast too. Fingers crossed for you both. Big hug x
 
FBG: 5.6

Yesterday's food:
B: Huel Black Banana flavour, egg, PB, protein powder
L: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AL: Choc protein bar
D: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AD: Choc protein bar and dark chocolate


Yesterday's Physical Activity

Steps: ~12,000

Workout:
Morning
Rest day

Evening
3 mile walk
 
Monday 23/10
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Away visiting family, eating what we are given, all values estimated
Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), summer fruits, walnuts {283 Cal / 37.4g Carbs}
..................................15 km jog [not timed]


Lunch (12am): Tomato & basil soup, avocado toast {443 Cal / 50.9g Carbs}
Strawberries, yoghurt {93 Cal/ 9.3g Carbs}

BG (6 pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Sausages (4), roast potatoes , peas {762 Cal / 54.6g Carbs}
Plums, yoghurt, biscotti {163 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1786
Carbs 178.2g
Protein 109.1g
Fat 79.0g (Sat Fat 22.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

Tuesday 24/10
FBG (05:30) 4.7

Away visiting family, eating what we are given, all values estimated
Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, blueberries, hazelnuts {277 Cal / 38.2g Carbs}
..................................10 km run [not timed]

Snack (8am): Banana {71 Cal 16.2g Carbs}

Lunch (1pm): Sweet potato & pepper soup, fries {303 Cal / 43.0g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Salmon primavera, linguine {586 Cal / 42.0g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt {96 Cal / 16.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1515
Carbs 174.5g
Protein 58.1g
Fat 74.5g (Sat Fat 14.9g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
AGC_68 said:
That is crazy stressful! Oh my word. That's so much to deal with. Glad your laser surgery is out of the way. You'll be delighted when you are able to get back to regular training and life in general. I hope your husband is OK and heals fast too. Fingers crossed for you both. Big hug x
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Thank you
Still having a stressful time, husband had appendix out at the weekend, unfortunately the scan revealed an aortic aneurysm so waiting to go back for surgery for that, life never gets any easier
 
FBG
Libre 5.7
Yesterdays food
B/ scrambled eggs, banana & walnut toast & peanut butter
S/ casien with almond milk
L/ lamb & mint kofta kebab & salad in low carb wrap
S/ banana, oat & blueberry muffin
D/ roast pork, roasted broccoli
Exercise
23 minutes balance & core
Steps 11,391
 
DEBBIESCOTT said:
Thank you
Still having a stressful time, husband had appendix out at the weekend, unfortunately the scan revealed an aortic aneurysm so waiting to go back for surgery for that, life never gets any easier
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Oh my god!! Thank fate or anything you believe in that they found it. Such frightening news to receive, but this will save his life and secure your futures together. I am so glad it was found for your family's sake. However the stress levels must be off the scale right now for you all. I hope the surgery happens very soon and goes smoothly. Hang in their. Wishing you well. Everything crossed for you .. again big hug .. you guys will make it through it x
 
FBG: 6.1

Yesterday's food:
B: Huel Black Banana flavour, egg, PB, protein powder
L: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AL: Choc protein bar
D: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AD: Choc protein pudding and dark chocolate
Later snack: chicken, cheese melt with red chillies


Yesterday's Physical Activity

Steps: ~12,000

Workout:
Morning
4 times around circuit below
A. 10 single leg RDLs 20 kg bell
B. 15 kettle bell squats 20 kg bell
C. 25 diamond push ups, hands on bell
D. 20 bent over single arm rows 20 kg bell
E. 10 single arm shoulder press 20 kg bell

Evening
3 mile walk
 
FBG: 6.1

Yesterday's food:
B: Huel Black Banana flavour, egg, PB, protein powder
L: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AL: Choc protein bar
D: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AD: Choc protein pudding and dark chocolate
Later snack: chicken, cheese melt with red chillies


Yesterday's Physical Activity

Steps: ~12,000

Workout:
Morning
4 times around circuit below
A. 10 single leg RDLs 20 kg bell
B. 15 kettle bell squats 20 kg bell
C. 25 diamond push ups, hands on bell
D. 20 bent over single arm rows 20 kg bell
E. 10 single arm shoulder press 20 kg bell

Evening
3 mile walk
 
Wednesday 25/10
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Away visiting family, eating what we are given, all values estimated
Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, hazelnuts {286 Cal / 37.9g Carbs}
..................................12 km run [not timed]
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) {196 Cal / 2.1g Carbs}
Straight from the tin
Banana {69 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Curried vegetable soup, crusty bread, fries {356 Cal / 52.6g Carbs}
Cafe, values estimated

Snack (3pm): Doughnut {328 Cal / 30.5g Carbs}
Motorway services


Back home, and to food that I prefer
Dinner (6pm): Spaghetti carbonara {540 Cal / 43.0g Carbs}
Figs, yoghurt, walnuts {148 Cal / 17.8g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 2266
Carbs 215.0g
Protein 76.4g
Fat 85.4g (Sat Fat 24.6g / Trans fats 0.3g)

Thursday 26/10
FBG (05:30) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {268 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}
..................................13 km run [not timed]
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mushrooms, baked beans, toast, OJ {276 Cal 28.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Scotch broth, avocado toast {248 Cal / 27.3g Carbs}
Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {132 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}

BG (5pm): 4.1
Snack (5pm) Banana {69 Cal / 15.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & parsnips,
carrots, turnip, green beans, sweetcorn {591 Cal / 45.4g Carbs}
Pineapple flambed in rum, ice cream, pistachios {286 Cal / 29.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1912
Carbs 200.7g
Protein 87.7g
Fat 72.7g (Sat Fat 14.9g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
AGC_68 said:
Oh my god!! Thank fate or anything you believe in that they found it. Such frightening news to receive, but this will save his life and secure your futures together. I am so glad it was found for your family's sake. However the stress levels must be off the scale right now for you all. I hope the surgery happens very soon and goes smoothly. Hang in their. Wishing you well. Everything crossed for you .. again big hug .. you guys will make it through it x
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Thank you for your kind words
I like to lift weights to reduce stress but having to make do with yoga, just taking it a day at a time
Hope you & your family are keeping well
 
Libre 5.8
Contour 5.7
Yesterdays food
B/ scrambled eggs, chia seed pudding with blueberries & raspberries
S/ casien with almond milk
L/ bistro salad, cold roast pork
S/ cheese string
D/ gammon, tomatoes, mushrooms, fried egg
S/ cheese string, almonds
Exercise
Am
10 minutes pilates
Pm
23 minutes yoga
Steps 10,411
 
FBG: 6.1

Yesterday's food:
B: Greek Yog, raspberries, grapes, protein powder, PB
L: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AL: Choc protein bar
D: Roast chicken, avocado sandwich
AD: Choc protein pudding and dark chocolate


Yesterday's Physical Activity

Steps: ~10,000

Workout:
Morning
Rest day

Evening
3 mile walk
 
Friday 27/10
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30 am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast / Tangerine {448 Cal / 35.0g Carbs}

Snack (9am): Banana {71 Cal 16.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Teaching all day today, packed lunch
Chicken & fig salad {297 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {124 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Wife cooked tonight, values estimated - eating with friends
Seafood lasagne {627 Cal / 47.6g Carbs}
Lime & ginger meringue pie {257 Cal / 35.2g Carbs}

Wine: Gavi di Gavi (large), Merlot (medium), Sauternes (small) {317 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 2183
Carbs 178.3g
Protein 95.7g
Fat 72.6g (Sat Fat 14.9g / Trans fats 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Fbg
Libre 5.3
B/ scrambled eggs, chia seed pudding, blueberries. raspberries
S/ casien with almond milk
L/ usual roast beef deli salad
D/ slice banana & walnut bread, brie
Exercise
23 minutes ballet barre
Steps 9,829
 
FBG
Libre 5.8
Yesterdays food
B/scrambled eggs, chia seed pudding with blueberries & raspberries
S/ celery & peanut butter
L/ cheese on banana & walnut bread, benecol
D: pesto parmigiano reggiano chicken breast, bistro salad
S/ cheese string almonds
Rest day
Steps 9,100
Garmin says 75 intensity minutes, must have been all that housework
 
Saturday 28/10
FBG (05:30) 4.9

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {271 Cal / 38.4g Carbs}
.......................................10 km run [not timed, a little hungover]
Snack (7.30am): Toast, rhubarb & ginger jam {166 Cal 13.5g Carbs}

Visiting friends, will eat what we are given
Lunch (12pm): Bacon & eggs, baked beans, toast, OJ {554 Cal / 43.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Friend's birthday, buffet food
Coronation chicken, rice {627 Cal / 47.6g Carbs}
Lime & ginger meringue pie {257 Cal / 35.2g Carbs}

Wine: Gavi di Gavi (large), Merlot (medium), Sauternes (small) {317 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 2183
Carbs 178.3g
Protein 95.7g
Fat 72.6g (Sat Fat 14.9g / Trans fats 0.8g)

Sunday 29/10
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (6.30 am): Porridge (2% milk), strawberries {278 Cal / 41.1g Carbs}
.................................. Fell walking [8 miles]

Lunch (12.30pm): Pub lunch, values estimated
Sunday roast, nut loaf option for me/ Malbec (large) {532 Cal / 59.4g Carbs}
Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream {238 Cal / 35.2g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 5.2
Dinner (6pm): Tuna mayo, avocado toast {238 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {127 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1455
Carbs 168.8g
Protein 50.5g
Fat 41.1g (Sat Fat 12.3g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
Libre 5.2
Yesterdays food
B/ chia seed pudding, blueberries, raspberries, nuts & seeds
S/ 2 boiled eggs, flat white with almond milk & Tia Maria (after walk)
Ll/ chicken parmigiana, broccoli & baby carrots, homemade keto tiramisu
S/ Brie, oatcakes
Exercise
3.25 mile walk
Steps 13,418
 
Monday 30/10
FBG (05:30) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30 am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {272 Cal / 37.7g Carbs}
...................................2 km jog to the gym
...................................rowing machine (8 x 500m sprints, 30 sec rests)
..................................5 km jog home

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {78 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}
Chicken salad {359 Cal / 16,9g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {134 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Banana {74 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Aubergine & peanut masala, rice {656 Cal / 55.2g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {131 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1746
Carbs 172.9g
Protein 74.6g
Fat 73.9g (Sat Fat 16.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes, please just ask
 
FBG
Libre 5.8
Yesterdays food
B/ scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast
S/ fresh coconut, cheese string
L/ chicken drumsticks, bistro salad, tomato, basil & feta salad
D/ lamb shank in redcurrant sauce, tenderstem broccoli, baby carrots, green beans, mint sauce
S/ cheddar, Brazil nuts
Exercise
33 minutes ballet barre
Steps 10,167
 
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