May 11-17: Josh

Lifestyle Questionnaire

Tell us a little bit about how you keep fit year round.

I am a bike messenger in Chicago, so I'm often pedalling from 6am until 6pm Monday-Friday. In my free time I join a game of soccer in the park, and I've recently started rock climbing (indoors usually, real rocks whenever I get the chance).

What is your diet like? Any special requirements?

My diet is controlled by two things: convenience and portability.

What motivates you to stay fit and healthy?

As a self-employed bike messenger I get paid per delivery, so I am financially motivated to keep fit. I'm always looking for ways to push myself, both on the bike and in my free time.

Protein Powder

Why did you decide to start incorporating protein powder into your diet?

While I'm out making deliveries I'm drinking water constantly. I recently had the genius idea to put at least one meal or snack each day into that water bottle which would eliminate a 15-20 minute food stop.

Why did you choose EidoPro Protein Powder?

I mentioned to a group of friends that I was looking for a protein powder to add to water. One of my friends who practically lives in the gym told me that EidoPro is hands down the best protein powder out there for dissolving quickly in water and tasting neutral. I don't have much time to spend researching protein powders so his recommendation was all I needed. So far I'm very pleased with it.

How do you use EidoPro Protein Powder now?

I add 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder to my water bottle every single morning and stick it in the holder on my bike. It is usually gone before 10am. Sometimes I add another scoop to the bottle, or a smoothie if I'm going to be having a late dinner. There is actually a local smoothie shop on my route that will blend in a scoop of EidoPro for me when I buy a smoothie.

Daily Journal

Monday

Work: Rode 86 miles

Play: 90 minutes soccer in the park

Breakfast: Two bagel breakfast sandwiches

Lunch: Food truck hotdog

Dinner: Take-out sushi after soccer

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in water, 2 donuts (AM); 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in smoothie (PM)

Tuesday

Work: Rode 54 miles

Play: None

Breakfast: Smoothie and breakfast wrap

Lunch: Food truck tacos and an apple

Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in water, 1 muffin(AM); Granola bar and a banana (PM)

Wednesday

Work: Rode 58 miles

Play: 1 hour indoor climbing

Breakfast: 2 breakfast wraps and an apple

Lunch: Same food truck tacos as yesterday - they were good!

Dinner: Leftover spaghetti and meatballs

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in water (AM); 2 donuts and a banana(PM)

Thursday

Work: Rode 94 miles (Thursday is always my busiest day!)

Play: None

Breakfast: Two bagel breakfast sandwich

Lunch: 2 peanut butter and banana sandwiches and an energy bar.

Dinner: Take out sushi (at 9pm!)

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in water, 2 donuts (AM); 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in ~~smoothie~~ milkshake (Who am I kidding, it's not a smoothie if there is ice cream in it!) (PM)

Friday

Work: Rode 72 miles

Play: 90 minutes soccer in the park

Breakfast: Two bagel breakfast sandwiches

Lunch: Falafel in a pita

Dinner: Pizza and beer after soccer

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder (AM); 2 California Rolls(PM)

Saturday

Work: None

Play: 5 hours outdoor rock climbing

Breakfast: Smoothie with 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder and a bran muffin

Lunch: 2 Roast beef sandwiches

Dinner: Dine-in sushi

Snacks: An apple and some trail mix

Sunday

Work: None

Play: Rode bike to waterfront, spent the day in the city with friends, rode to parent's house for dinner, then rode home (49 miles)

Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, hash browns

Lunch: Fish and chips

Dinner: Full Sunday feast with the folks: Roast turkey, potatoes, salads, dessert, the works.

Snacks: 1 scoop EidoPro Protein Powder in water(AM); pre-dinner cheese and crackers (PM)

Total miles: 413. This was a pretty typical week for me, I usually average between 400 and 450 miles. Looking back at my meals for the week, I realized 2 things: I need to eat more vegetables, and I eat WAY too much sushi. Keep following us on twitter - next week we're going overseas with Heather!