Comments on: P90X Diet: 3 phase Nutrition Plan

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:18:05 +0000

HI, I am starting the p90x in one week and about to go shopping for the right healthy diet for me. But my questions is that I am 21 and i’m about 108lb and i am 5’2 so I am a small girl. And I don’t want to loose any weight. I want to get bigger and have a woman’s body instead of a little girls. So what should I do? I don’t want to loose in the first phrase .. so if you cold please help that would be great. I want to actually gain weight and turn it into mussel.

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:05:37 +0000

Hello Wes,

the amount of calories needed are based on your weight and your daily activity burn. If you are heavier, you will use more calories than a lighter person to do the same exercise. The calculation takes into account the amount of calories you need just to function for the day as well as how many you will burn while doing P90X. There is no way you should eat 3000 calories if you are NOT doing the P90X if you want to lose weight. Try it out and see how it goes and if you feel that you are eating too much, jump down to level 2. If you feel you have enough energy at level 2, feel free to stick with it.

-Mike

By: Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:16:25 +0000

Hi, my husband and I started the P90X program 4 weeks ago and are now starting Phase 2. We started the Nutrition plan halfway through Phase 1. I am wanting to be sure I am on the right level for each phase in the nutrition plan. I am 5’4″ and weigh 186 lbs. My goal weight is 135 lbs. When doing the formula I came in at a Level 2 however I am trying to lose weight. Is it better to continue on Level 1 as I have done for the last 2 weeks or is Level 2 really where I need to be to shed the weight? Also, I am wondering about soda. I have Zevia which is a Stevia sweetened soda, an alternative to diet soda. Will this hinder my results? I cannot have tea and only a small amount of coffee so am looking for a 0 calorie beverage that’s doesn’t cost an arm and leg to buy and enjoy every day. Thanks and hope to hear back very soon.

By: wes

wes — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:01:32 +0000

Hey, i bought p90x a week ago and just received it. Im reading the nutrition guide and I came across something that made me confused. Im about 5’11 and weigh 243 and want to loose approx 40 to 50lbs. I did the calculations,ei RMR and the other that calculates which nutrition phase is right to begin with. Here is where confusion sets in. My nutrion level, thats counting a RMR of 2430, DAB of 486, to a total energy amount of 3516, to my nutrition level 3. Even though im rr
Tryin to loose the maximum amount of fat i need a maximum of 3000 calories? Any clarification would be of greatest appreciation.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:59:16 +0000

Thanks, Mike. That is what I have been doing. Walking 5 times a week for between an hour and 1 1/2 hours at a slow pace for now. Following level 2 like you suggested. Appreciate the advice.

By: Staff

Staff — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:42:35 +0000

Hello Roberta,

I think taking small steps into this program is the best plan. If you want to start with just the diet, I would add in some light exercise like walking, light jogging or an exercise bike. Just something simple to get you started. Level 2 would be better to start with to see how your body responds.

-Mike

By: Roberta

Roberta — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:28:53 +0000

I am 70 years old and because of my excess weight, I cannot do the exercises yet. Can I still start the nutrition plan and just enter a “0″ in the calories burned part of the nutrition calculation until I lose weight and am able to do the workouts? I did that just to see how it would figure my caloric allotment and it put me at Level 3. Should I just drop down to Level 2 and stay there until I am able to workout? I bought the program and am really anxious to get healthy.

By: Staff

Staff — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:26:35 +0000

Hello Ell,

you mean level 3? If you find that level 3 is too much, move down to level 2. You can always re-evaluate your nutritional levels and determine for yourself what phase is best for you. If you go down to level 2 and don’t feel you are eating enough or you don’t have enough energy to do the workouts, you can go back up to level 3. Basically, use the level in which you can get away with eating the lease amount of calories without depriving yourself.

-Mike