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

Sunday 25/04/2021

No Morning run

08:15 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and Kale, peppers and Halloumi cheese
Nuts mixture and dark chocolate

Couple of hours working in garden

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.2

17:30 Dinner: Chicken curry
Green beans curry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

18:30 Evening walk for 2 miles

Monday 26/04/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.2
 
Monday 26/4
FBG (05:30) 4.3

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, walnuts {278 Cal / 36.2g Carbs}
....................................8 km run, mostly cross country [42min 15 sec}, 4 sec over PB
Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms on toast/ Half a grapefruit {165 Cal / 18.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {37 Cal / 2.3g Carbs}
Green bean & fig salad {210 Cal / 20.9g Carbs}
Kiwi, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {127 Cal / 11.3g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Spaghetti al la Norma {376 Cal / 49.7g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {131 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1393
Carbs 152.8g
Protein 50.5g
Fat 57.9g (Sat Fat 7.6g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Monday 26/04/2021

06:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

07:15 Breakfast: Porridge with Kiwi, Raspberries, black berries and peanut butter
Nuts mixture and dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 5.6

18:00 Dinner: Lamb mince
Chickpea curry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

18:30 Evening walk for 2 miles

Tuesday 27/04/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.3
 
Tuesday 27/4
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {278 Cal / 37.6g Carbs}
....................................1 km run
....................................Rowing machine (7 x 500m sprints)
....................................1 km run

Snack (10.30am): Banana {61 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
....................................1 km run
....................................Rowing machine (7 x 500m sprints)
....................................1 km run

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip soup {72 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {302 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {125 Cal / 10.8g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Lemon sole, sweet potato fries, peas, sweetcorn {463 Cal / 35.7g Carbs}
Kiwi, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {137 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1507
Carbs 138.4g
Protein 84.0g
Fat 57.3g (Sat Fat 8.2g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Tuesday 27th April
B: Pear
L: 3 egg omelette with cheddar
D: Mince, cheese, tomato, bacon

Snacks: 2 sugar-free boiled sweets
Drinks: 3 coffee (1 decaf) 1 tea

BG this morning: 13.9 (day before 17.1, so right direction)
 
Tuesday 27/04/2021

06:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

07:15 Breakfast: Boiled eggs and Avocado dip with Ryvita
Nuts mixture and dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 5.8

18:00 Dinner: Lamb mince
Chickpea curry
Courgette curry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

No Evening walk

Wednesday 28/04/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.1
 
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Wednesday 28/4
FBG (05:30) 4.4

...................................5 km walk
Breakfast (5.30am): Baked beans & mushrooms on toast/
Juice from one orange {287 Cal / 31.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip soup {73 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad {302 Cal / 16.6g Carbs}
Peach, passion fruit, yoghurt, pecans {138 Cal / 14.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Chicken casserole, roast potatoes & cauliflower, carrots,
turnip, green beans {642 Cal / 31.7g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {133 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1644
Carbs 128.1g
Protein 93.3g
Fat 71.3g (Sat Fat 14.4g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Wednesday 28/04/2021

06:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

Breakfast: Skipped

Couple of black Coffees and Juice from Grape fruit in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 5.7

15:30 Lunch: Salmon fillet
Cauliflower and Broccoli rice
Courgette curry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

18:30 Evening walk for 1.5 miles

Thursday 29/04/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.2
 
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Thursday 26/4
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, pecans {273 Cal / 36.9g Carbs}
....................................10.4 km run [53 min 58 sec}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {47 Cal / 3.8g Carbs}
Green bean & fig salad {248 Cal / 21.1g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {121 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Prawn Dhansak, aloo gobi, paratha {541 Cal / 59.1g Carbs}
Nectarine, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {118 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1417
Carbs 151.8g
Protein 64.6g
Fat 53.9g (Sat Fat 9.0g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Thursday 29/04/2021

06:30 Morning run for 1.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: Oven cooked omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.4

18:00 Lunch: Grilled chicken and sweet potato
Cauliflower and Broccoli rice
Courgette curry
Quinoa with Salad and seaweed

18:30 Evening walk for 2 miles

Friday 30/04/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.2
 
Thursday 29/04/2021

B: skipped
L: 3 boiled eggs, lardons and tomato
D: steak, steamed carrots

Drinks: 3 coffees (1 decaf) 2 teas (1 with lactose-free milk)
Snacks: 1 homemade shortbread round (slip up)

Friday FBG
Didn't test, due to a night spent in the bathroom, following the shortbread!
 
Friday 30/04/2021

06:30 Morning run for 2.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: Avacado dip and boiled eggs with ryvita
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.6

18:00 Lunch: panner curry
Courgette chutney
Quinoa with Salad and Papad
Glass of buttermilk

18:30 Evening walk for 2.5 miles

Saturday 01/05/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.1
 
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Friday 30/4
FBG (05:30) 4.2

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, walnuts {275 Cal / 35.6g Carbs}
....................................1 km run
....................................Rowing machine (7 x 500m sprints)
....................................2.5 km run

Snack (10.30am): Peanut butter on toast {163 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}
....................................1 km run
....................................Rowing machine (7 x 500m sprints)
....................................2.5 km run

Lunch (12pm): Curried parsnip soup {62 Cal / 9.4g Carbs}
Ham & avocado salad {257 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {124 Cal / 10.2g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.1
Dinner (6.30pm): Bubble cooked this week so values estimated
Gambas pilpil / Ajo blanco{348 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}
Fish stew {298 Cal / 25.5g Carbs}
Creme Catalana {243 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}
Cava (2 small glasses)/ Rioja (2 medium glasses) {322 Cal / 10.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 2161
Carbs 157.6g
Protein 99.7g
Fat 85.1g (Sat Fat 19.9g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Saturday 1/5
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, raspberries, pecans {277 Cal / 38.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Spiced parsnip soup {54 Cal / 8.1g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {259 Cal / 8.1g Carbs}
Mango, passion fruit, yoghurt, pistachios {148 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Chicken burger, sweet potato fries, salad {522 Cal / 41.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {135 Cal / 13.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1464
Carbs 133.5g
Protein 88.7g
Fat 54.0g (Sat Fat 11.6g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Saturday 01/05/2021

06:30 Morning run for 2.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: scrambled eggs with mushrooms and halloumi cheese, strawberries
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 5.7

18:00 Lunch: panner curry
Chicken curry
Quinoa with Salad and Papad

18:30 One hour gardening

Sunday 02/05/2021

FBG(06:30)- 7.1
 
Sunday 02/05/2021

06:30 Morning run for 2.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: oven cooked omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.2

18:00 Dinner: Lamb mince with cauliflower
Pokchai stir fry
Salad and seaweed

No walk

Monday 03/05/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.1
 
Sunday 2/5
FBG (05:30) 4.5

Breakfast (6.30am): Baked beans & mushrooms on toast/ Juice from one orange {359 Cal / 37.5g Carbs}
....................................1 km run
....................................Rowing machine (7 x 500m sprints)
Snack (8am): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
....................................8 km run

BG (12pm) 4.2
Lunch (1pm): 6 of us for Sunday lunch, drank too much wine, great fun
Roast beef [slow cooked in red wine], roast potato & cauliflower,
carrots, green beans, red cabbage/ Malbec (5 glasses) {979 Cal / 53.2g Carbs}
Apple & blackberry crumble, ice cream {248 Cal / 31.9g Carbs}

Dinner (8pm): Vegetable & barley broth {86 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}
Plum, blueberries, yoghurt, walnuts {134 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1931
Carbs 171.8g
Protein 79.4g
Fat 44.8g (Sat Fat 11.7g / Trans fats 0.7g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
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Monday 3/5
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (7.30am): Porridge (almond milk), black & blueberries, walnuts {276 Cal / 38.5g Carbs}
..................................5 km walk

Lunch (12pm): Vegetable & barley broth {86 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad {209 Cal / 14.1g Carbs}
Strawberries, kiwi, yoghurt, hazelnuts {125 Cal / 13.5g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Squash, fennel, pea & white asparagus risotto {454 Cal / 62.8g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {128 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}

BG (8pm) 4.5, very happy with that 2 hours after risotto
5 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1347
Carbs 163.7g
Protein 51.0g
Fat 44.8g (Sat Fat 5.9g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Monday 03/05/2021

07:00 Morning run for 2.5 miles

08:00 Breakfast: omelette with avocado
Nuts mixture and Dark chocolate

Couple of black Coffees in the morning

Blood sugar before dinner 6.3

18:00 Dinner: Grilled chicken
Tofu and Vegetable curry
Salad

No Evening walk

Tuesday 04/05/2021

FBG(06:00)- 7.3
 
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