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

Wednesday 10/10
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Exercise free day today
Breakfast (8am): Porridge (made with almond milk),
spiced plums, blackberries, walnuts {278 Cal / 35.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {86 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}
Ham & avocado salad, Ryvita, hummus {339 Cal / 26.4g Carbs}
Greengages, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {132 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Vegetable soup, baguette {100 Cal / 18.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Tagliatelle with prawns & broad beans /
Verdicchio (4oz) {431 Cal / 40.3g Carbs}
Gooseberry compote, yoghurt, hazelnuts {206 Cal / 21.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1651
Carbs 174.9g
Protein 76.5g
Fat 51.6g (Sat Fat 8.4g / Trans fat 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
7.1
Bg starting to come down after change of chronic fatigue syndrome meds

Mushroom, spinach and salami omelette
Avocado

3 97% meat pork and leek sausages
Cauliflower stirfry
Rebel kitchen coconut yogurt

Chicken tikka
Saag Bhaji

Carbs 17g
Cals 1826
Exercise - 20 minutes on stationary bike
 
Thursday 11/10
FBG (5.30am) 4.0
Snack (6am): Banana {64 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}
………………………….4 mile walk
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, sourdough), scrambled eggs,
mushrooms, tomatoes / Juice from half a grapefruit {281 Cal / 23.0g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Pear, walnuts {89 Cal / 8.3g Carbs}
…………………………..2 mile walk
…………………………..5 km on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Vegetable broth {70 Cal / 13.1g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad, Ryvita, hummus {367 Cal / 26.3g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, macadamias {154 Cal / 10.5g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Cookie [still warm from the oven] {88 Cal / 13.4g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Lamb neck fillet, aubergine curry, rice, cucumber raita {521 Cal / 39.2g Carbs}
Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt, pistachios {143 Cal / 11.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1854
Carbs 168.0g
Protein 99.9g
Fat 77.8g (Sat Fat 18.9g / Trans fat 0.3g)

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

Half slice rye protein bread with butter
30g Sheese vegan cream cheese
150 g prawns
1 avocado

Courgetti
3 roasted chicken thighs
Rebel kitchen yoghurt

100g Swede and carrot mash
2 chicken thighs (there's a theme going on today!)
2 squares Lindt dark chocolate
18 g carbs
1889 calories

No formal exercise but a lot more active today!
 
Friday 12/10
FBG (5.30am) Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk),
raspberries, blackcurrants, pecans {283 Cal / 33.3g Carbs}
……………………………….2 mile walk
……………………………….5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), mackerel / Tangerine {225 Cal / 15.5g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana {61 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile walk

Lunch (1pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {112 Cal / 15.9g Carbs}
Ham, fig & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {317 Cal / 22.1g Carbs}
Nectarine, blackberries, yoghurt, almonds {126 Cal / 9.9g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Hake in breadcrumbs, sweet potato fries,
peas, sweetcorn {424 Cal / 41.4g Carbs}
Vanilla ice cream, summer fruits {140 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1766
Carbs 178.6g
Protein 96.1g
Fat 59.5g (Sat Fat 10.5g / Trans fat 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
5.7

Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon
Avocado
Redbush tea with almond milk

1/2 slice protein bread with butter
30g Sheese vegan cream cheese
2 slices of ham
1/2 green peppers
Rebel kitchen coconut yogurt

2 small Beefburgers
300 g Celeriac mash
Sugar free jelly with spoon of cream
2 squares Lindt 90% chocolate

26g carbs
1550 Cals
No exercise (crashed, bed bound)
 
Saturday 13/10
FBG (5.30am) 4.2
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk),
raspberries, blackcurrants, walnuts {282 Cal / 33.9g Carbs}
……………………………….2 mile walk
……………………………….5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), garlic mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {165 Cal / 23.4g Carbs}

……………………………...2 mile walk

Lunch (12pm): Vegetable soup {59 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}
Ham & avocado salad {269 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}
Plum, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {75 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}

Snack (5pm): Celeriac & apple soup {75 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Brisket, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes,
carrots, runner beans {485 Cal / 37.7g Carbs}
St.Emilion (3 x 4oz) {301 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}
Apple & blackberry crumble, creme Anglais {385 Cal / 44.9g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 2231
Carbs 212.8g
Protein 93.3g
Fat 71.4g (Sat Fat 18.7g / Trans fat 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
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6.3

Mushroom, spinach and bacon omelette
Avocado
Cup of Redbush tea with almond milk

Cauliflower, kale and black garlic soup with chicken pieces
Large piece of garlic bread (using lo-dough)
Large piece Gruyere cheese
Rebel kitchen coconut yogurt

Snacks:
Small bag pork scratchings

Carbs: 15g
Cals: 1753

10 min walk in woods - beautiful!
 
Sunday 14/10
FBG (7.30am) 4.2
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {295 Cal / 23.0g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Banana {62 Cal / 14.2g Carbs}
……………………………...12 mile walk

Lunch (12pm): Picnic during walk
Beef & pearl barley broth / Ham salad, hummus /
Peach, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {443 Cal / 36.6g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Pub after walk
Beer (1 pint), chips, aioli [shared between three people] {338 Cal / 21.6g Carbs}

Dinner (7pm): Albacore tuna steak, sweet potato fries,
broad beans, peas {323 Cal / 30.8g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {131 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

Milk, 99% chocolate {94 Cal / 6.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1765
Carbs 156.0g
Protein 97.2g
Fat 55.8g (Sat Fat 12.9g / Trans fat 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
7.3 - oh dear. But my libre tells me I have a 6.5 mmol/l average for last 30 days.

Bacon omelette
Avocado
Cup of Redbush tea with almond milk

Moroccan Lamb stew with radishes, celery, garlic
Cauliflower rice
2 scoops Oppo salted caramel ice cream
30g Gruyere

2 roasted chicken thighs
2 squares Lindt 90% chocolate

27g carbs - bit high for me
1699 Cals

20 mins stationary bike
10 min walk round ashmolean museum oxford!
 
Monday 15/10
FBG (5.30am) 3.8
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk),
blackberries, blackcurrants, pecans {291 Cal / 33.5g Carbs}
……………………………….2 mile walk
……………………………….5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), mackerel / Tangerine {223 Cal / 15.3g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Banana (61 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
……………………………….5 km row

Lunch (12pm): Vegetable soup {60 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {378 Cal / 16.1g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, pistachios {131 Cal / 11.4g Carbs}

……………………………….3 mile walk
Snack (4pm): Celeriac & apple soup {58 Cal / 11.3g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Cottage pie [leftover brisket / squash topping],
runner beans, peas {328 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}
Strawberries, blueberries, yoghurt, almonds {116 Cal / 9.9g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), milk {182 Cal / 19.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1908
Carbs 178.3g
Protein 116.1g
Fat 67.7g (Sat Fat 14.1g / Trans fat 0.8g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Tuesday 16/10
FBG Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk),
plum, blackcurrants, pecans {291 Cal / 37.0g Carbs}
……………………………….2 mile walk
……………………………….5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), garlic mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {64 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Vegetable soup (61 Cal / 14.0g Carbs}
……………………………….5 km row

Lunch (12pm): Cottage pie [leftovers], cauliflower,
green beans, sweetcorn {335 Cal / 26.7g Carbs}
Strawberries, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {136 Cal / 9.1g Carbs}

……………………………….2 mile walk
Snack (4pm): Toast (one slice seeded), peanut butter,
blackcurrant jam {206 Cal / 20.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Orzo with salmon, prawns & lemon {440 Cal / 37.7g Carbs}
Raspberries, blueberries, yoghurt, pistachios {135 Cal / 13.8g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Milk, 99% chocolate {109 Cal / 5.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1929
Carbs 192.4g
Protein 120.2g
Fat 63.2g (Sat Fat 14.4g / Trans fat 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Wednesday 17/10
FBG (5:30am) 4.1
Exercise free day today
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from half a grapefruit {290 Cal / 24.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Beef & barley broth {134 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {386 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, walnuts {152 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Vegetable broth {85 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Saddle of hare with red wine & blackberry sauce, celeriac mash,
roast parsnips, squash, green beans [proper autumnal grub!] {449 Cal / 46.9g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {127 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1702
Carbs 159.1g
Protein 105.5g
Fat 58.1g (Sat Fat 12.7g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
midnightrider said:
Wednesday 17/10
FBG (5:30am) 4.1
Exercise free day today
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), scrambled eggs, mushrooms,
tomatoes / Juice from half a grapefruit {290 Cal / 24.1g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Beef & barley broth {134 Cal / 17.9g Carbs}
Cottage cheese & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {386 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}
Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, walnuts {152 Cal / 14.7g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Vegetable broth {85 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Saddle of hare with red wine & blackberry sauce, celeriac mash,
roast parsnips, squash, green beans [proper autumnal grub!] {449 Cal / 46.9g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {127 Cal / 12.5g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1702
Carbs 159.1g
Protein 105.5g
Fat 58.1g (Sat Fat 12.7g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
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The hare sounds amazing!!
 
6.8

Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
Avocado

Lamb stew with radishes and celery
Broccoli rice
Coconut yoghurt

2 slices pork belly
Spoonful of double cream with jelly

Snacks: 2 18g bags pork scratchings

10 mins on stationary bike

Carbs: 13g
Cals: 1835
 
Thursday 18/10/2018

FBG(6.10 am) -7.1
Ketones - 0.5

Food on Wednsday

7:45 Breakfast- smoothie from Summer frozen Berries, Whey Protien Powder and Almond milk
Two Boiled Eggs
8:15 Cycling to work --- 11 miles(53 minutes)

Lunch - Fasting (Apple Cyder Vinger, Lemon and salt drink)

17.30 Cycling to home from work --- 11 miles(58 minutes)

18:30 Checked Blood sugars just after cycling 7.0 (Before dinner)

19:00 Dinner- Cauliflower rice, Salad, Bitter gourd salad, Mushrooms and Spinach Curry and One Boiler egg
Strawberry Yogurt
Dessert - Keto Chocolates(4 small ones), Spoon of Nuts mix(Sesame seeds, Pecan, Hazel nuts, brazil nuts and butter and Erythritol)

7:30 hours sleep
 
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I have been following @midnightrider since three weeks. Your posts are really useful understanding what time you are exercising and what you are eating. Good picture of what you are doing.
I know my blood sugars are very high at the moment around 7. Two weeks back it was around mid 9.
It is getting better due to cutting back homemade bread i was eating one piece a day before.
Please keep posting they are really useful like me.
I will try to post when ever time allows me.
 
Venkat Kommi said:
I have been following @midnightrider since three weeks. Your posts are really useful understanding what time you are exercising and what you are eating. Good picture of what you are doing.
I know my blood sugars are very high at the moment around 7. Two weeks back it was around mid 9.
It is getting better due to cutting back homemade bread i was eating one piece a day before.
Please keep posting they are really useful like me.
I will try to post when ever time allows me.
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Thanks Venkat.
After I was diagnosed I stuck to 100-120g carbs and about 16500 calories a day. Also at the time I was doing 30 minutes of brisk walking before breakfast and the same after evening meal.
I found that this regimen allowed me to eat the same meals as my family just with very small portions of things like potato and rice and only very rare carby snacks. I believe that this made it a lot easier to stick to.
 
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