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T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

Monday 04/11/2019

7:30 Breakfast: Spinach, Peppers, Asparagus, Mushroom Pan fired with Butter
Two boiled Eggs
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Cycle to work and back home
One black coffee and Three Green Tea

Blood Glucose before dinner 7.3
19:20 Dinner: Cauliflower & broccoli rice
Grilled Aubergine
Courgette Curry
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Tuesday 05/11/2019
FGB(6:00)6.9
 
Tuesday 5/11
FBG (05:30) 4.4
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, pecans {287 Cal / 35.7g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [22 min 15 sec] New PB by 4 seconds
19 days without a hard row (due to sore elbow) obviously did me good!

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce), toast (one slice, sourdough) {266 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {69 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}
………………………………3 mile run

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {75 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {296 Cal / 7.1g Carbs}
Kiwi, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {134 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Pumpkin gnocchi with garlic mushrooms & spinach {369 Cal / 32.9g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, macadamias {134 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), almond milk {142 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1868
Carbs 173.2g
Protein 86.9g
Fat 81.8g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Tuesday 05/11/2019

7:30 Breakfast: Oven Cooked Omelette
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Cycle to work and back home
One black coffee and Three Green Tea

Blood Glucose before dinner 7.2
19:30 Dinner: Cauliflower & broccoli rice
Left over Grilled Aubergine
Kidney Beans and Chick pea stir fry
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Wednesday 06/11/2019
FGB(6:00)7.5
 
Wednesday 6/11
FBG (05:30) Not measured today
Exercise free day today
Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs (with black garlic), toast (one slice seeded)/
Juice from one orange {242 Cal / 15.7g Carbs}

Snack (10am): KitKat {108 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {67 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {332 Cal / 5.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {136 Cal / 11.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Linguine primavera, salmon steak {602 Cal / 42.6g Carbs}
Bread & butter pudding [made with leftover panettone from the freezer] {213 Cal / 27.4g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1779
Carbs 139.0g
Protein 110.8g
Fat 77.1g (Sat Fat 20.3g / Trans fats 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Thursday 7/11
FBG (05:30) 4.1
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, walnuts {287 Cal / 35.7g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [22 min 26 sec]

Breakfast 2 (8am): Garlic mushrooms, toast (one slice, sourdough)/
Juice from half a grapefruit {183 Cal / 23.9g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}
………………………………3 mile run

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {52 Cal / 10.0g Carbs}
Tuna steak, avocado salad {365 Cal / 4.8g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {154 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 3.6
Dinner (6.30pm): Wood pigeon & root vegetable orzotto {335 Cal / 40.4g Carbs}
Peach, persimmon, yoghurt, almonds {130 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), peanut butter {157 Cal / 17.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1796
Carbs 183.0g
Protein 95.0g
Fat 63.4g (Sat Fat 8.6g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Thursday 07/11/2019

7:30 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs
Okra, mushrooms, peppers,asparagus, hallomi and basil pan fried
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

One black coffee and Three Green Tea

Blood Glucose before dinner 5.6
19:00 Dinner: Chicken curry
Cabbage stir fry
edamame beans
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Friday 08/11/2019
FGB(6:50)8.2
Not slept well
 
Friday 8/11
FBG (05:30) Not measured today
Snack (5.30am): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
……………………………...4 mile walk

Breakfast (8am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast (one slice, sourdough)/
Juice from one orange {349 Cal / 33.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Vegetable orzotto [leftovers] with pigeon breast & roast figs {346 Cal / 30.1g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {153 Cal / 9.8g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Spanish fish stew, sweet potato fries {454 Cal / 36.9g Carbs}
Mango, passion fruit, ice cream {205 Cal / 20.4g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1670
Carbs 159.2g
Protein 93.6g
Fat 64.0g (Sat Fat 13.9g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
My reading was 9.3 this morning. It’s normally 5 or 6. I have a cold. Also went out for a curry last night and 2 hour post meal reading was 9.3. Seems to have stayed at this
 
Saturday 9/11
FBG (05:30) 4.2
Breakfast (05:30am): Porridge (almond milk), blackberries, raspberries, pecans {292 Cal / 33.5g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel, toast (one slice, sourdough)/ Tangerine {218 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {88 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {234 Cal / 7.4g Carbs}
Persimmon, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {139 Cal / 13.2g Carbs

Visiting friends for the weekend, values estimated
Dinner (8pm): Chilli prawns, salsa verde {101 Cal / 7.9g Carbs}
Cassoulet, mashed potatoes {426 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}
Summer fruits, yoghurt, shortbread {209 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
Rose champagne (3oz) / Malbec (3 x 4oz) {375 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 2191
Carbs 175.7g
Protein 106.7g
Fat 68.0g (Sat Fat 16.9g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
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Sunday 10/11
FBG (05:30) Not measured today
Breakfast (07:30am): Sausage, bacon, egg, black pudding, baked beans, toast {469 Cal / 27.5g Carbs}
………………………………..6 mile hike

Lunch (1pm): Pub lunch
Lamb, Yorkshire pudding, roast potato, carrots, cauliflower {534 Cal / 37.9g Carbs}

Back home
Dinner (7pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {97 Cal / 14.5g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad {219 Cal / 9.1g Carbs}
Mango, strawberries, yoghurt, macadamias {160 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1588
Carbs 115.0g
Protein 102.7g
Fat 73.2g (Sat Fat 23.3g / Trans fats 0.9g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Monday 11/11
FBG (05:30) 4.3
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), blackberries, blueberries, walnuts {284 Cal / 34.9g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [22 min 49 sec]

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce), toast (one slice, sourdough) {310 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {61 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {46 Cal / 8.9g Carbs}
Chicken & avocado salad {312 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {160 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Squash & fennel risotto {385 Cal / 52.2g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {139 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1776
Carbs 164.7g
Protein 90.7g
Fat 75.3g (Sat Fat 15.3g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Monday 11/11/2019

5:30 Breakfast: Cinnamon cake
Fruits (Breakfast from Flight)

One hour Cleaning the Driveway

Blood Glucose before dinner 7.1
17:40 Dinner: Lamb Mince Curry
Cauliflower & broccoli rice
Green Beans Curry
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Tuesday 12/11/2019
FGB(6:00)9.5
 
Tuesday 12/11
FBG (05:30) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, raspberries, walnuts {284 Cal / 35.9g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [22 min 32 sec]

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, toast (one slice, sourdough)/ Half grapefruit {180 Cal / 19.9g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {69 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {92 Cal / 13.8g Carbs}
Spanish fish stew [leftovers] {355 Cal / 24.2g Carbs}
Persimmon, blueberries, yoghurt, pecans {148 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Pork loin, celeriac mash, roast cauliflower, carrots, swede, runner beans {418 Cal / 40.9g Carbs}
Cherries, yoghurt, biscotti {124 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1734
Carbs 191.3g
Protein 100.3g
Fat 54.7g (Sat Fat 11.7g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Tuesday 12/11/2019

7:40 Breakfast: Okra, Spinach, Peppers, mushrooms pan fried with butter
Scrambled eggs
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and One Green tea at work

One hour Cleaning the leaves from Garden

Blood Glucose before dinner 6.8
17:40 Dinner: Cabbage Stirfry
Green Beans Curry
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

18:30 Two miles running followed by cold bath

Wednesday 13/11/2019
FGB(6:00) 7.1
 
Wednesday 13/11
FBG (05:30) 4.3
Exercise free day today

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast (one slice, sourdough)/
Juice from one orange {307 Cal / 29.6g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {75 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Crab & avocado salad {272 Cal / 5.4g Carbs}
Peach, cherries, yoghurt, biscotti {142 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (6pm): Prawn & cashew massaman, sag aloo, paratha {506 Cal / 38.1g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {140 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), peanut butter {177 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1698
Carbs 136.6g
Protein 94.2g
Fat 80.6g (Sat Fat 21.0g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Wednesday 13/11/2019

7:30 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

Cycle to work and back home followed by cold bath
One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

20:30 Blood Glucose 6.8

Thursday 14/11/2019
FGB(6:00) 6.2 (24 hours fasting)
 
Thursday 14/11
FBG (05:30) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {275 Cal / 35.9g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine
Gentle workout, steady pace, not timed

Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel, plum compote, toast (one slice, sourdough) {226 Cal / 24.4g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Avgolemono soup {99 Cal / 7.1g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {296 Cal / 5.6g Carbs}
Mango, blueberries, yoghurt, cashews {138 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Pheasant with rowan jelly, sweet potato mash, roast cauliflower, peas,
sweetcorn, runner beans {438 Cal / 42.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {127 Cal / 14.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1745
Carbs 171.9g
Protein 111.3g
Fat 58.4g (Sat Fat 10.0g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Thursday 14/11/2019

7:30 Breakfast: Shirataki Mushrooms, Peppers pan fried with butter
Strawberries & Black Berries
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work
Blood Glucose before dinner 4.3

19:30 Dinner: Chicken Curry
Cauliflower & Broccoli rice
Fenugreek Leaves Stirfry
Cooked Chick Peas
Salad & Papad
Nuts Mixture & Dark Chocolate

20:00 1.5 miles running followed by cold bath

Friday 15/11/2019
FGB(6:20) 6.2
 
Friday 15/11
FBG (05:45) 4.1
Breakfast 1 (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast (one slice, sourdough)/
Juice from one orange {351 Cal / 31.3g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [22 min 06 sec] PB by 9 seconds
Felt really good today, pushed very hard. I have been taking it fairly easy lately, and I
think that it has had a very positive effect.

Lunch (12pm): Avgolemono soup {104 Cal / 7.4g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {267 Cal / 11.3g Carbs}
Persimmon, blueberries, yoghurt, pecans {161 Cal / 13.8g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Peach, walnuts {97 Cal / 7.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Haddock loin in breadcrumbs, sweet potato fries, baked beans {453 Cal / 41.5g Carbs}
Cherries, ice cream, chocolate {194 Cal / 21.2g Carbs}
Zinfandel (4oz) {100 Cal / 3.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1886
Carbs 162.2g
Protein 99.8g
Fat 72.8g (Sat Fat 18.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

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