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Yesterday food

7:40 Breakfast-Chia seeds, cocoa powder,Gobi Berries, Hemp milk with spoon of maple syrup
Two boiled eggs
Two Spoon of homemade nut mix

14:00 Lunch - three spoons of nuts mix

3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work


18:20 Blood sugar before dinner 4.8

18:20 Dinner - Aubergine, mushrooms stir fry with eggs
cauliflower, broccoli, courgette stir fry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies,Rocket, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Three Spoon of homemade nut mix

6 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 3400 steps by end of day.

Saturday 09/02/2019

FBG(06:00) - 7.4
 
Saturday 9/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), cherries, strawberries, pecans {273 Cal / 35.0g Carbs}
……………………………….2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (8am): Toast (one slice, sourdough), garlic mushrooms, tomatoes /
Juice from one orange {138 Cal / 23.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Barley & winter veg broth {121 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Chicken & avocado salad / Flatbread, hummus {361 Cal / 16.0g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, cashews {116 Cal / 10.4g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), peanut butter {154 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}
………………………………..2 mile walk

Dinner (7pm): Spanish fish stew, pangrattato {384 Cal / 40.9g Carbs}
Panna cotta, chocolate sauce, raspberries {238 Cal / 24.7g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1875
Carbs 187.0g
Protein 107.9g
Fat 62.5g (Sat Fat 15.2g / Trans fat 0.4g)

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

8:20 Breakfast-Frozen berries smoothie

Two Spoon of homemade nut mix

Lunch- Coffee with cream

17:00 Dinner - Stuffed pepper with Cauliflower, cheese and herbs

Chicken curry with coconut cream and nuts

Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies,Rocket, crispy salad and seasoning)

Three Spoon of homemade nut mix

19:00 one hour badminton

20:40 Blood sugar after dinner 7.3

9 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 5800 steps by end of day.

Sunday 10/02/2019

FBG(07:30) - 7.1
 
Sunday 9/2
FBG (7am) 4.2
Breakfast 1 (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes /
Juice from one grapefruit {279 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom soup, garlic croutons {148 Cal / 12.6g Carbs}
Ham & avocado salad {219 Cal / 16.0g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, cashews {116 Cal / 10.4g Carbs}

………………………………..4 mile walk
4 pints of beer [watching rugby in the pub] {525 Cal / 45.5g Carbs}
………………………………..1 mile walk

Dinner (7pm): Lamb fillet, roast potatoes, carrots, green beans {407 Cal / 34.4g Carbs}
Malaga ice cream {124 Cal / 20.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (2 of them decaf)

Calories 2038
Carbs 184.4g
Protein 83.8g
Fat 65.7g (Sat Fat 17.3g / Trans fat 0.5g)

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

9:40 Breakfast-Omelette with mushrooms, Chillies and eggs
Coffee with cream
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

13:00 Lunch- Coffee with cream
Three Spoon of homemade nut mix

16:00 Run with Kids 1.6 miles

18:20 Blood sugar Before dinner 7.8

18:20 Dinner - 2 Millet's Dosa

Oven baked Cauliflower, cheese,Egg and herbs

Leftover Chicken curry with coconut cream and nuts

Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies,Rocket, crispy salad and seasoning)

Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

7:40 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 5200 steps by end of day.

Monday 11/02/2019

FBG(06:15) - 7.2
 
Monday 11/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Breakfast 2 (8am): Avocado toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled egg, tomatoes /
Juice from one orange {239 Cal / 16.7g Carbs}
Strawberries, yoghurt, walnuts {103 Cal / 6.4g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Pear, cashews {84 Cal / 11.6g Carbs]
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [24 min 08 sec]

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {64 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}
Spanish fish stew [leftovers] {270 Cal / 19.1g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {131 Cal / 9.6g Carbs}

……………………………….2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Dinner (7pm): Mushroom soup, garlic croutons {135 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}
Cumberland sausages, celeriac mash, roast cauliflower, carrots, green beans {416 Cal / 35.4g Carbs}
Kiwi, blueberries, yoghurt, almonds {108 Cal / 14.4g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1629
Carbs 148.1g
Protein 115.1g
Fat 57.8g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fat 0.3g)

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

7:30 Breakfast- Frozen berries, overnight recovery protein powder and Good Hemp smoothie
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:20 cycle to office 11 miles

13:00 Lunch- Two spoon of peanut butter
3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work

17:40 Cycle to home 11 miles

19:00 Blood sugar Before dinner 6.8

19:00 Dinner - 2 Millet's Dosa
Cauliflower, Broccoli, courgette stir fry
Lamb mince curry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies,Rocket, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

6 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 11500 steps by end of day.

Tuesday 12/02/2019

FBG(06:15) - 8.1
 
Tuesday 12/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.0
……………………………..5 mile walk
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {270 Cal / 36.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Mushroom soup {50 Cal / 2.6g Carbs}
Chicken & avocado salad / Flatbread, hummus {343 Cal / 12.7g Carbs}
Melon, strawberries, yoghurt, almonds {129 Cal / 14.1g Carbs}


………………………………..2 mile walk
BG (6pm) 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Prawn, squash & mango curry, jasmine rice {367 Cal / 44.2g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {132 Cal / 10.3g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1370
Carbs 131.0g
Protein 80.7g
Fat 49.7g (Sat Fat 10.5g / Trans fat 0.4g)

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

7:30 Breakfast- Omelette oven cooked( eggs,mushrooms, frozen kale, frozen okra, cheddar mozzarella cheese and spices)
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:20 cycle to office 11 miles

Lunch- Fasting
3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work

17:40 Cycle to home 11 miles

19:00 Blood sugar Before dinner 6.9

19:00 Dinner -
Cauliflower, Broccoli stir fry
Leftover Lamb mince curry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies,Rocket, Goat cheese, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:10 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 11800 steps by end of day.

Wednesday 13/02/2019

FBG(06:45) - 6.9
 
Wednesday 13/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blackberries, pecans {281 Cal / 34.8g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [24 min 05 sec]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Mackerel, toast (one slice, seeded) / Tangerine {224 Cal / 15.5g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {64 Cal / 14.6g Carbs]
……………………………….2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Chicken, vegetable & barley broth {157 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad / Flatbread, hummus {398 Cal / 20.9g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt {86 Cal / 9.9g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Sourdough [warm, fresh from the oven], strawberry jam {222 Cal/21.9g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Mushroom meatballs, Nduja ragu, linguine {332 Cal / 42.1g Carbs}
Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt, pistachios {137 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1979
Carbs 200.8g
Protein 102.4g
Fat 73.5g (Sat Fat 15.2g / Trans fat 0.5g)

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

7:40 Breakfast- Chia seeds, cocoa powder,Gobi Berries, Coconut milk with spoon of maple syrup
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:20 cycle to office 11 miles

Lunch- Fasting
3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work

17:50 Cycle to home 11 miles

19:20 Blood sugar Before dinner 8.8

19:25 Dinner -
Cauliflower, Broccoli stir fry
Aubergine, Mushrooms, eggs stir fry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chilies,Rocket, Goat cheese, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

7:40 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 11800 steps by end of day.

Thursday 14/02/2019

FBG(06:25) - 7.2
 
Thursday 14/2
FBG (5.30am) 4.3
Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, toast (one slice, seeded), mushrooms, tomatoes /
Juice from half a grapefruit {272 Cal / 19.6g Carbs}

…………………………..2 mile walk
Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {63 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad / Flatbread, hummus {335 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Nectarine, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {123 Cal / 8.7g Carbs}

...………………………..2 mile walk

Dinner (6pm): Scallops, bacon crumbs, cauliflower puree, watercress / Pastis (small) {254 Cal / 17.0g Carbs}
Duck breast, dauphinoise potatoes, carrots, peas / Cabernet Sauvignon (8oz) {613 Cal / 32.3g Carbs}
Chocolate fondant, cherry compote, vanilla ice cream, pistachios {316 Cal / 37.0g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (2 of them decaf)

Calories 1976
Carbs 140.2g
Protein 111.0g
Fat 75.0g (Sat Fat 23.5g / Trans fat 0.9g)

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

7:20 Breakfast- Frozen berries, overnight recovery protein powder and Coconut milk smoothie
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:20 cycle to office 11 miles

Lunch- Fasting
3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work

17:50 Cycle to home 11 miles

19:10 Blood sugar Before dinner 7.0

19:15 Dinner -
Okra, Cauliflower , spinach curry
Leftover Aubergine, Mushrooms, eggs stir fry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chilies,Rocket, Goat cheese, crispy salad and seasoning)
Two Spoons of Homemade Yogurt
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

20:50 Blood sugar After dinner 7.4

7:00 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 11800 steps by end of day.

Friday 15/02/2019

FBG(06:20) - 6.8
 
Yesterday food

7:20 Breakfast- Oven cooked omelette
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

8:20 cycle to office 11 miles

Lunch- Fasting
3 Green Tea and Black coffee at work

17:50 Cycle to home 11 miles

19:10 Blood sugar Before dinner 7.6

19:10 Dinner -
Broccoli, mushrooms stir fry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chilies, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

6:00 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 10000 steps by end of day.

Saturday 16/02/2019

FBG- Not measured
 
Friday 15/2
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), strawberries, blackberries, walnuts {259 Cal / 32.5g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [23 min 48 sec]
Breakfast 2 (8am): Garlic mushrooms, toast (one slice, seeded) / Grapefruit {165 Cal / 14.9g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs]
……………………………….2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {97 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad / Flatbread, hummus {364 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}
Nectarine, plums, yoghurt, pecans {119 Cal / 8.7g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Chicken & vegetable soup {140 Cal/ 14.4g Carbs}

Away at friends for a couple of days, will eat what we are given, amounts estimated
BG (7pm) 3.9

Dinner (8pm): Rump steak, fries, peas, sweetcorn, salad / Chianti (8oz) {487 Cal / 29.2g Carbs}
Lime cheesecake {173 Cal / 20.9g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1946
Carbs 176.1g
Protein 101.9g
Fat 63.6g (Sat Fat 13.3g / Trans fat 0.4g)

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Saturday 16/2
FBG (05.30am) 4.1

Breakfast (6am): Porridge (semi skimmed milk), blackberries {279 Cal / 39.6g Carbs}
Toast (one slice, sourdough) / Half a grapefruit {114 Cal / 16.0g Carbs}

..........................................….8 miles fell walking
Snack (10am ): Banana {71 Cal / 16.2g Carbs}

Restaurant lunch
Bouillabaisse / Sauvignon Blanc (4oz) {350 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}
Salted caramel ice cream {166 Cal / 18.3g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Ham, eggs, new potatoes, peas / Malbec (4oz) {364 Cal / 25.1g Carbs}
Viennetta {166 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee

Calories 1581
Carbs 147.7g
Protein 80.2g
Fat 45.8g (Sat Fat 22.6g / Trans fat 0.7g)

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Sunday 17/2
FBG Not measured today

Breakfast (8am): Porridge (semi skimmed milk), blackberries {264 Cal / 37.0g Carbs}
……………………………………..Bagged a quick fell before heading home

Lunch (12pm): Café lunch on the way home
Pork & apple burger, salad {315 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}
Ice cream {104 Cal / 11.5g Carbs}

Back home, food choices now my own responsibility
Snack (4pm): Celeriac & apple soup / toast (one slice, seeded) {229 Cal / 30.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Albacore tuna steak, sweet potato wedges, salad {368 Cal / 32.4g Carbs}
Peach, plum, yoghurt, walnuts {141 Cal / 12.9g Carbs}
BG (8pm) 4.4

Calories 1490
Carbs 152.3g
Protein 85.9g
Fat 50.6g (Sat Fat 16.4g / Trans fat 1.0g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Yesterday (17/2).
0500: Coffee with sweetener & double cream.
1600: Tea with milk & sweetener, some Cheddar cheese.
1830: 3 egg spinach & cheddar omelette and Halloumi fries. OPPO icecream.
2100: Hot chocolate with sweetener.

Fbg today 5.8.
 
Yesterday food

9:10 Breakfast- omelette with eggs,spinach, Okra and cheddar cheese

Lunch- Chicken Curry with spinach
Black coffee

17:40 Blood sugar Before dinner 7.7

17:50 Dinner -
Chicken Curry with kale and spinach
Courgette, Cauliflower and broccoli stir fry
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

6:00 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 2400 steps by end of day.

Sunday 17/02/2019

FBG(4:30)- 7.7
 
Yesterday food

7:40 Breakfast- Frozen berries, overnight recovery protein powder and Coconut milk smoothie

8:30 Badminton for 1 hour

11:00 Omelette with eggs and tomatoes

15:00 Coffee cream

18:20 Blood sugar Before dinner 7.2

18:20 Dinner -
Chicken Curry with kale and spinach
Courgette, Cauliflower and broccoli stir fry
Tomato pickle
Salad(Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, green chillies, crispy salad and seasoning)
Papad with soft cheese
Two spoons of natural homemade yogurt
Four Spoon of homemade nut mix

7:30 hours sleep

Fitbit shows 8600 steps by end of day.

Monday 18/02/2019

FBG(6:00)- 8.1
 
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