May 25-31: Alberto
Lifestyle Questionnaire
Tell us a little bit about how you keep fit year round.
Over the past few years it has become more and more challenging to keep active. I used to swim every day, and golf a few times per week. Now I'm lucky if I can make it down to the coffee shop each morning without my scooter. I manage to get 2 swims in each week, and when I'm feeling really good I can golf 9 holes.
What is your diet like? Any special requirements?
I'm diabetic, have been for over 50 years.
What motivates you to stay fit and healthy?
My wife is only 3 years younger than me, but she acts like she's 20 years younger. She definitely motivates me to keep staggering along each day.
Protein Powder
Why did you decide to start incorporating protein powder into your diet?
As a diabetic, it is important to get enough protein. Red meat is high in saturated fat, so as much as I would love to get my protein from steak every day, it isn't a great option for me. My family is always warning me to watch my blood cholesterol. Protein powder was suggested by an old golf buddy who first started using it when he was running out of energy on the back nine.
Why did you choose EidoPro Protein Powder?
My wife chose it - she did the research and made sure it wasn't full of sugar. I was surprised that it doesn't have any added sweeteners actually. I thought all those protein powders tasted like milkshakes.
How do you use EidoPro Protein Powder now?
I add 1/2 scoop to my morning oatmeal every single day. My grand kids have tried to get me drinking those green smoothies, but I'm a creature of habit. I don't even taste it in the oatmeal.
Daily Journal
Monday
Activity: 30 minute walk (round trip) for morning coffee.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Shared a small pizza with the wife
Dinner: Moon fish, rice, salad
Snacks: Mango slices and almonds
Tuesday
Activity:30 minutes swimming (pool, not ocean); 30 minute walk (round trip) down to the ocean for sunset (I took the scooter for coffee!)
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Roast beef sandwich, a pickle and some potato chips
Dinner: Chicken curry on rice
Snacks: Banana, crackers and hummus
Wednesday
Activity: 9 holes golf
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Burger and fries at the golf course.
Dinner: Greek chicken kebabs, lemon potatoes, Greek salad
Snacks: Granola bar and an apple
Thursday
Activity: 30 minute walk (round trip) for morning coffee.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich
Dinner: Grilled prawns, sweet potato and salad
Snacks: Apple
Friday
Activity: 30 minute walk (round trip) for morning coffee; 30 minutes swimming (pool, not ocean)
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich and French onion soup
Dinner: Lasagna and salad
Snacks: Mango slices, crackers and hummus
Saturday
Activity: 30 minute walk (round trip) for morning coffee; afternoon walk on the beach (maybe stroll is a better word - 1 hour)
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Grilled vegetable and hummus wrap
Dinner: Leftover lasagna and salad
Snacks: Mango slices, almonds, granola bar
Sunday
Activity: 9 holes golf
Breakfast: Oatmeal with pineapple, coconut milk and 1/2 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder
Lunch: Burger and fries at the golf course. See? Creature of habit.
Dinner: Ham, grilled pineapple, roasted potatoes, bean salad
Snacks: Cheesecake
So there you have it - a week in the life of an 84 year old diabetic. When I turned 80 I really felt my energy level go down, and the pain in my joints increase.
Two things have really helped: moving to Kauai and increasing the protein in my diet. If you can't move to Hawaii, I would definitely recommend giving EidoPro Protein Powder a try - especially if you're diabetic! Next week
Gavin shares his story!
