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

Food yesterday (Sun 22/10)

Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded}, scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms,
tomatoes, HP sauce / Juice from half a grapefruit {382 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}

...............................6 mile walk
Snack (10am): Chocolate cookie {75 Cal / 9.6g Carbs}

Lunch: Tomato & basil soup {84 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Toast (one slice, sourdough), turkey, avocado, hummus,
cucumber, tomatoes {374 Cal / 26.7g Carbs}
Dessert: Pear, plums, yoghurt {85 Cal / 11.3g Carbs)

Dinner (6pm): Leg of goat, roast potatoes, mashed acorn squash,
runner beans, purple carrots {384 Cal / 29.4g Carbs}
Wine: Zinfandel (6oz) {149 Cal / 4.6g Carbs}
Dessert: Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, biscotti {104 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1663
Carbs 135.8g
Protein 95.5g
Fat 57.3g (Sat Fat 15.0g / Trans fat 0.6g)

FBG Today (23/10, 05:45) 4.4
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Food yesterday (Mon 23/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), pear,
blueberries, walnuts {312 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................6 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, walnut bread), avocado, turkey,
tomatoes, hummus / Juice from one orange {363 Cal / 27.8g Carbs}

...............................3 mile walk
Snack (10am): Stem ginger cake [small piece] {130 Cal / 24.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Steak pie, chips, peas / Guinness (1pt) {581 Cal / 48.1g Carbs}

................................2 mile walk
Snack (4pm): Blueberries {29 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
................................4 km row

BG (6pm) 4.5
Dinner (6pm): Thai green prawn & cashew curry, forbidden rice {393 Cal / 39.3g Carbs}
Dessert: Peach, raspberries, yoghurt {90 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1982
Carbs 203.0g
Protein 87.2g
Fat 65.5g (Sat Fat 16.4g / Trans fat 0.6g)

FBG Today (24/10, 05:30) 4.3
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Food yesterday (Tue 24/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with hazelnut milk), pear,
blackberries, walnuts {312 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................6 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, turkey,
tomatoes, mushrooms / Juice from one orange {363 Cal / 21.3g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {57 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................4 km row

Lunch (12pm): Black bean & miso soup {113 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}
Toast (one slice, seeded), avocado, hummus, prawns, crab,
cucumber, tomatoes {407 Cal / 18.4g Carbs}
Kiwi, persimmon, passion fruit, yoghurt {105 Cal / 18.0g Carbs}

Snack (5pm): Chocolate & banana cake {144 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Pine nut, basil & ricotta ravioli, Nduja ragu {409 Cal / 31.5g Carbs}
Dessert: Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt {70 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2038
Carbs 194.5g
Protein 117.7g
Fat 71.2g (Sat Fat 18.2g / Trans fat 0.6g)

FBG Today (25/10, 05:30) 4.5
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any

Food yesterday (Wed 25/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with hazelnut milk), strawberries,
raspberries, almonds {312 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................6 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, rye), mackerel, hummus,
tomatoes / Tangerine {384 Cal / 34.1g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}
...............................3 mile walk
...............................4 km row

Lunch (12pm): Rye bread, avocado, hummus, chicken,
cucumber, tomatoes {310 Cal / 18.2g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt {86 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Chocolate & banana cake {116 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 3.8
Dinner (6pm): Cumberland sausages, celeriac mash, roast acorn squash,
purple carrots, peas {416 Cal / 43.5g Carbs}
Wine: Amarone (4oz) {100 Cal / 3.1g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (2 slices, seeded), milk {299 Cal / 30.5g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2168
Carbs 222.7g
Protein 100.9g
Fat 69.9g (Sat Fat 17.6g / Trans fat 1.1g)

FBG Today (26/10, 05:30) 4.5
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like

Food yesterday (Thu 26/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with hazelnut milk), nectarine,
raspberries, almonds {287 Cal / 33.5g Carbs}
...............................3 mile walk
...............................3 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, seeded), poached duck egg,
mushrooms, tomatoes / Juice from half a grapefruit {283 Cal / 19.9g Carbs}

...............................5 mile walk
Snack (10am): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
...............................5 km row

Lunch (12pm): Rye bread, avocado, hummus, chicken,
cucumber, tomatoes {423 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt {97 Cal / 13.0g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Lebkuchen [trying some new recipes for Xmas baking, I'll be making some
edible tree decorations and snacks next month] {140 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Roast pheasant, sweet potato & garlic mash, roast celeriac,
roast turban squash, runner beans {434 Cal / 30.1g Carbs}
Wine: Amarone (4oz) {100 Cal / 3.1g Carbs}

............................... 2 mile walk
................................4 km row

Snack (9pm): Toast (2 slices, seeded), milk {232 Cal / 23.1g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2145
Carbs 187.3g
Protein 119.4g
Fat 77.2g (Sat Fat 20.7g / Trans fat 1.1g)

FBG Today (27/10, 05:30) 4.4
All food cooked from scratch, if you would

Food yesterday (Fri 27/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), pear,
blackberries, almonds {312 Cal / 38.7g Carbs}
...............................5 mile walk
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, rye), mackerel, hummus,
tomatoes / Tangerine {316 Cal / 24.8g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Thai green prawn & cashew curry, flatbread {364 Cal / 32.4g Carbs}
Plum, peach, strawberries, yoghurt {105 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

BG (7pm) 4.3
Dinner (7pm): Spaghetti, turkey meatballs, Nduja ragu {456 Cal / 37.9g Carbs}
Dessert: Lebkuchen {116 Cal / 16.3g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1706
Carbs 170.3g
Protein 102.6g
Fat 60.3g (Sat Fat 19.6g / Trans fat 0.2g)

FBG Today (28/10, 06:00) 4.4
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like

Food Saturday 28/10

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), plums,
strawberries, {244 Cal / 34.9g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................6 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (7am): Toast (one slice, rye), mushrooms, hummus,
tomatoes, scrambled eggs / Tangerine {329 Cal / 24.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Rye bread, hummus, avocado, turkey, tomatoes {340 Cal / 21.9g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt {95 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

..............................3 mile walk
Dinner (7pm): Paella {316 Cal / 43.0g Carbs}
Wine: Viognier (4oz) {95 Cal / 2.4g Carbs}

Wine: Champagne (Blanc de blanc, 6 x 2oz) {289 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

...............................2 mile walk (11pm, couldn't get a cab)

Calories 1759
Carbs 153.9g
Protein 81.5g
Fat 43.6g (Sat Fat 9.6g / Trans fat 0.1g)

FBG Today (29/10, 06:00) 4.4

Food yesterday (29/10)

Breakfast (7am): Toast (one slice, seeded), bacon, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {270 Cal / 23.8g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Banana {67 Cal/15.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): KFC chicken breasts,fries {281 Cal / 20.8g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, biscotti {108 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Orange & chocolate macarons {100 Cal / 10.5g Carbs}
...................................6 mile walk

Dinner (6pm): Salmon, new potatoes, green beans, roast squash {371 Cal / 23.2g Carbs}
Dessert: Profiteroles {222 Cal / 22.6g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (two slices, seeded), milk {285 Cal / 29.2g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1758
Carbs 168.3g
Protein 96.3g
Fat 70.1g (Sat Fat 17.6g / Trans fat 1.0g)

FBG Today (30/10, 05:30) 4.2
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like

Food yesterday (30/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge, kiwi, passion fruit, pecans {316Cal /34.2g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................6 km row
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, avocado,
turkey, tomatoes {333 Cal / 16.9g Carbs}

..............................2 km row
Snack (10am): Banana {62 Cal/ 14.2g Carbs}

..............................4 mile walk
Lunch (12pm): Tapas [friend's birthday] Clams with Iberico ham & sherry sauce,
roast quail, smoked octopus with butter beans and black olives, polenta chips,
broad bean hummus, soft shell crab with fennel salad {339 Cal / 19.1g Carbs}
Dessert: Churros {222Cal / 22.6g Carbs}
Wine: Prosecco (2 x 3oz), Sauternes (2oz) {169 Cal/ 5.9g Carbs}

...................................2 mile walk
...................................2 km row
BG (6pm) 4.4
Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, roast potato & celeriac, green beans,
sweet potato & garlic mash, purple carrots {402 Cal / 37.2g Carbs}
Dessert: Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, lemon macaron {131 Cal / 16.7g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 2052
Carbs 177.1g
Protein 116.3g
Fat 67.9g (Sat Fat 12.7g / Trans fat 0.4g)

FBG Today (31/10, 05:30) 4.5
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Food yesterday (31/10)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge, pear, blackberries, walnuts {327 Cal /37.7g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................6 km row
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled duck egg,
smoked salmon, tomatoes {284 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}

..............................4 mile walk
Snack (9am): Banana {67 Cal/ 15.2g Carbs}
..............................4 km row

Lunch (12pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, avocado, chicken,
figs, cucumber, tomatoes{420 Cal / 22.0g Carbs}
Dessert: Mango, kiwi, passion fruit, yoghurt {109Cal / 14.2g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Blueberries {51 Cal /8.6g Carbs}
...................................2 mile walk

Dinner (6pm): Sausages (pork& fennel) celeriac mash, purple carrots,
swede, peas {545 Cal / 45.9g Carbs}
Dessert: Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, lemon macaron {131 Cal / 16.7g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1945
Carbs 172.2g
Protein 120.6g
Fat 78.9g (Sat Fat 20.0g / Trans fat 0.4g)

FBG Today (01/11, 05:30) 4.6
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Food yesterday (01/11)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge, kiwi, persimmon, pecans {324 Cal /38.3g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................6 km row
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, turkey, mushrooms,
baked beans, tomatoes {281 Cal / 28.2g Carbs}

..............................2 mile walk
Snack (9am): Banana {67 Cal/ 15.2g Carbs}
..............................4 km row

Lunch (12pm): Black bean and miso soup {113 Cal / 13.3g Carbs}
Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, avocado, salmon,
figs, cucumber, tomatoes {446 Cal / 25.7g Carbs}
Dessert: Plums,raspberries, yoghurt {82 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus {128 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}
...................................5 mile walk
...................................4 km row

Dinner (6pm): Spanish fish stew {298 Cal / 29.3g Carbs}
Wine: 4oz Rioja {100 Cal / 3.1g Carbs}
Dessert: Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt {69 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1951
Carbs 196.6g
Protein 107.7g
Fat 52.2g (Sat Fat 7.1g / Trans fat 0.1g)

FBG Today (02/11, 05:30) 4.1
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please ask

Hi midnightrider, although on nd at moment your bg figures are impressive, would like recipe for you breakfast porridge and toast for when I finish my nd, oh my fbg this morning 4.9 after a shake and veg, regards

endgame said:

Hi midnightrider, although on nd at moment your bg figures are impressive, would like recipe for you breakfast porridge and toast for when I finish my nd, oh my fbg this morning 4.9 after a shake and veg, regards

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Hi endgame,
Porridge is basic porridge oats (about 45-50g), almond milk, unsweetened (160-180g) cooked for 90 seconds in microwave. Then fruit added, this morning 60g pear and 60g blackberries, and maybe nuts (7g walnut bits today).
Hope this helps.

Food yesterday (02/11)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), raspberries,
blackberries {267 Cal /33.2g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................6 km row
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, mushrooms,
baked beans, tomatoes, juice from half a grapefruit {213 Cal / 25.8g Carbs}

..............................3 mile walk
Lunch (12pm): Chicken & vegetable broth /
Spanish fish stew [left overs] {346 Cal / 34.7g Carbs}
Dessert: Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt {96 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Chocolate cookie {76 Cal / 9.6g Carbs}
Snack (5pm): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Kin prawn & chilli ravioli, Nduja ragu {293 Cal / 33.1g Carbs}
Dessert: Plums, blueberries, yoghurt {99 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

................................4 mile walk
Snack (8pm): Toast (Two slices, seeded), milk {247 Cal / 25.7g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1732
Carbs 204.4g
Protein 96.0g
Fat 43.3g (Sat Fat 13.8g / Trans fat 0.9g)

FBG Today (03/11, 05:00) 4.4
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Hi midnightrider, thanks for the reply and will try the porridge/almond milk when off the nd. Fbg 5.1today before shake!

Food yesterday (03/11)
Day spent decorating pretty much from 7.30am until 8pm with just breaks for food
and a little afternoon exercise.

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), pear,
blackberries, walnuts {289 Cal / 34.8g Carbs}
..............................4 mile walk
..............................3 km row
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Toast (one slice, seeded),scrambled eggs, smoked salmon,
tomatoes / Tangerine {353 Cal / 22.2g Carbs}

Snack (10.30am): Prawns, avocado {199 Cal/ 1.9g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Spanish fish stew [left overs] {298 Cal / 29.3g Carbs}
Dessert: Mango, kiwi fruit, yoghurt {83 Cal / 10.9g Carbs}

Snack (2pm): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................5 km row

Snack (5pm): Toast (two slices, rye), hummus {314 Cal / 29.6g Carbs}

Dinner (8pm): Fish and chips [take away, ate only some of batter & chips,
too greasy for me] {426 Cal / 48.4g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2040
Carbs 192.5g
Protein 122.4g
Fat 71.5g (Sat Fat 13.5g / Trans fat 0.4g)

FBG Today (04/11, 05:30) 4.5
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please ask

Food yesterday (04/11)

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), nectarine
raspberries, almonds {278 Cal / 33.8g Carbs}
..............................4 mile walk
..............................6 km row
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {310 Cal / 21.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), chicken, avocado,
hummus, tomatoes {457 Cal / 31.6g Carbs}
Dessert: Cornbread {87 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Banana {67 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
..............................3 mile walk
..............................4 km row

BG (6pm) 4.0
Dinner (8pm, hot buffet with drinks, a few friends round for a party): Texas chilli,
sweet potato wedges, tortilla chips, guacamole, refried beans, cornbread {611 Cal / 47.7g Carbs}
Wine: Prosecco (6 x 2oz) {289 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2171
Carbs 178.6g
Protein 114.8g
Fat 69.4g (Sat Fat 16.6g / Trans fat 1.1g)

FBG Today (05/11, 06:30) 4.4
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please ask

Food yesterday (05/11)

Breakfast 1 (6.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), plums,
raspberries {218 Cal / 29.5g Carbs}
..............................3 mile walk
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {369 Cal / 36.0g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans {458 Cal / 38.4g Carbs}
Dessert: Nectarine, blackberries, yoghurt {104 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}

..............................4 mile walk

Dinner (6pm): Haddock loin in breadcrumbs, sweet potato fries, samphire,
peas, sweetcorn {292 Cal / 33.6g Carbs}
Dessert: Stewed apple, vanilla ice cream {145 Cal / 26.6g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 1662
Carbs 186.8g
Protein 87.4g
Fat 49.4g (Sat Fat 11.6g / Trans fat 0.3g)

FBG Today (06/11, 05:30) 4.3
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please ask

Food yesterday (07/11)

Breakfast 1 (6.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), nectarine
raspberries {278 Cal / 33.1g Carbs}
..............................2 mile walk
..............................6 mile row
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, smoked mackerel,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {377 Cal / 27.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12.30pm): Chicken & barley broth {124 Cal / 19.1g Carbs}
Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, avocado, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber {322 Cal / 18.5g Carbs}
Dessert: Plums, blueberries, yoghurt {101 Cal / 13.1.7g Carbs}

..............................4 mile walk

Dinner (6pm): Venison steak with herb crust, sweet potato & garlic mash,
roast parsnip, cauliflower, runner beans {498 Cal / 38.3g Carbs}
Dessert: Apple & pecan crumble, vanilla ice cream {277 Cal / 31.8g Carbs}

3 cups of coffee too

Calories 2020
Carbs 185.7g
Protein 115.1g
Fat 65.2g (Sat Fat 14.5g / Trans fat 0.6g)

FBG Today (07/11, 05:30) 4.5
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please ask

Yesterday 6/11

0850: Mug of coffee with milk and sweetener.
1145: Coconut on beach.
1645: Mug of tea with milk and sweetener and 12!! sugary butter biscuits (naughty but nice!).
2000: Bowl of Ramen (pork noodle) soup from street vendor's cart.
2200-2345: 4 glasses of red wine and 30 gm packet of salted cashew nuts.
Lots of bottled water through the day.

fbg at 0905 today was 5.0, lowest for 9 months.

Prem51 said:

Yesterday 6/11

0850: Mug of coffee with milk and sweetener.
1145: Coconut on beach.
1645: Mug of tea with milk and sweetener and 12!! sugary butter biscuits (naughty but nice!).
2000: Bowl of Ramen (pork noodle) soup from street vendor's cart.
2200-2345: 4 glasses of red wine and 30 gm packet of salted cashew nuts.
Lots of bottled water through the day.

fbg at 0905 today was 5.0, lowest for 9 months.

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