P90X Nutrition Tips
The P90X nutrition guide that’s included with the system does offer many options to choose from with regard to meal preparation. We recommend sticking to fish, lean meats, poultry (white meat with skin removed) as well as egg whites to gain the proper protein needed while limiting fat and carbs.
P90X nutrition recommendations for fish:
Fish containing low-moderate levels of mercury, and high-moderate beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content
- Anchovies
- Atlantic mackerel
- Catfish
- Cod
- Canned light tuna
- Haddock
- Herring
- Mahi mahi
- Pollock
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Shad
- Shrimp
- Trout
- Whitefish
- Tuna, light, canned in water
P90X nutrition recommendations for meat:
Choose lean meat containing less than 3g of fat per 1 oz. Generally, the leanest cuts of meat contain “round” or “loin” in their name. Below are some recommendations.
Beef
- Flank steak
- Sirloin tip
- Eye of Round
- Top Round
- Tenderloin
Poultry
- Chicken
- Cornish Hen
- Turkey
Pork
- Center loin
- Tenderloin
Lamb
- Chops
- Leg Roast
- Tenderloin Shank
The P90X Nutrition Guide and these tips are provided for general informational purposes only and not as professional medical or counseling advice. Please consult with your medical doctor before starting any exercise / nutrition program.
I got a question, I’m allergic to seafood so what can I do to get omega3 or something to that effect without any source of fish.
Hi Joe, you can definitely get Omega-3 into your diet from sources other than fish. Is fish oil the best, arguably it is. But there are alternatives.
dhaomega3.org is a great website for detailed and reliable info on Omega-3. If you follow this link you can take a look at a list of foods that contain Omega-3:
http://dhaomega3.org/index.php?category=overview&title=Dietary-Sources-of-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids
Also take some time to discover the different types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and their benefits.
Some eggs aim to provide a good source of Omega-3. Also on this website is a page of some brand name foods that you may want to look into:
http://dhaomega3.org/index.php?category=food-sources
Just be sure that the Omega-3 you’re after is not derived from fish, even though it may be included in foods that are not associated with seafood. We hope this helps!
-Matt
Staff
Hey joe,
There is something known as artic krill oil which some say is better than fish oil. Type in krill oil on youtube with the name dr. mercola he is a firm believer in krill oil. Visit his website mercola.com. There is something in krill oil that helps it be absorbed and utilized better than fish oil.
my nutrition guide contains 2 pages of the Phase 1 (fat burner) level 1 daily meal plan but no level 2 daily meal plan. Is there a way to download a copy of the daily meal plan for Phase 1 level 2?
Unfortunately we do not have PDF versions of the guide available for download. If you purchased P90X from us please email:
customerservice@extremebodyworkout.com
and we’d be happy to send you out a replacement guide once we verify your purchase.
I am 5′3” 220lbs I tried to calculate my nutrition level it comes out to level 3 . Is this correct? Do the boxes represent the amount of portions in a day?I am confused is there anyone I can speak to on the phone to guide me ? Thanks
I am struggling with the nutrion plan. First, I am a horrible cook and when the meal calls for turkey or chicke or beef, it doesn’t tell me how to cook the meat. So when I cook it, it just taste horribly. Second, I wouldn’t consider myself a vegetarian, but I guess for this sake I am. I’m not one to crave meat everyday, in fact, I’d rather not eat it. How can I get more protein? Third, I don’t have much time so what’s the quickets way to get the nutrition i need? I definitely see why i need protein though, because I am struggling to finish workout and then feel sick afterwards. please help!
Hey Monica, you should definitely check out page 11 of your nutrition guide. It will give you a little bit of help when it comes to eating vegetarian. As it states, you will have to keep track of your protein on your own and you will have to make substitutions for the meat products.
Of course often times these vegetarian alternatives will also increase carbs a bit but that is definitely a natural outcome to not eating meat. A few of the substitutions you can make are:
Egg Whites
Tempeh
Tofu
Garden Burgers
Nonfat Cheese
etc.
Be sure to check that section for the entire list. That should give you a few tips and alternatives. Also you may be interested in subbing in fish a little more often. Salmon, Tilapia etc. are super easy to cook and usually need little to no seasoning to to taste great! Not to mention cooking fish can be really fast. Often times 10 mins or less! Frozen shrimp precooked and ready to defrost and eat is another really quick and easy way to get that protein. Cooked with a little garlic is fantastic, or thrown on top of a salad chilled is very tasty and protein rich! Are you a fish fan and have you considered focusing more on fish in the nutrition plan?
-Matt
Staff
Hi Arlene,
Your calculations are correct.
Your Body Weight/ RMR in calories:
220 x 10 = 2,220
Your RMR/ DAILY Activity Burn
2,200 x 20% 440
Your RMR/ Daily Activity Burn/ Energy Amount
2,200 + 440 +600 = 3,240
So yes you are definitely in the Level III bracket.
As far as the boxes are concerned 1 box is equal to 1 serving. So in the Fat Shredder phase (Phase 1) Level III individuals have 9 servings of protein for a 3,000 calorie day as one example. We hope this helps please let us know if you have any other questions and if you would like to discuss anything further we would be more than happy to answer any and all questions if you simply email us at: customerservice@extremebodyworkout.com
Hi. I am borrowing my friends P90X DVDs. Unfortunately I do not have any of the books or information provided with the purchase of this program. I was wondering if there was anywhere I could get the guides themselves as opposed to buying the whole package over again. Thanks - Kevin
We’re sorry Kevin we really wish we could help you. But, due to piracy, torrent downloads etc, We’re sure you are familiar with them ;). We are not able to send out any of the P90X program documentation, the Fitness Guide or Nutrition Guide to anyone who cannot show proof of purchase from our website. If your friend has his original order # and is missing his original documentation, please have him contact us at: customerservice@extremebodyworkout.com for assistance.
Thanks!
hey! Is talipia not a good source for the omega 3? and i would also like to know this—i also run 3-4 miles 6x a week. Can i still do this fitness program and run? I will be participatin in a few 5k this month.
thanks for your help
i have the p90x workout program, but im having a hard time affording all of the groceries required to stay on the plan , is there a cheaper alternative????
Hi Toni,
Tilapia is definitely lower on the totem pole when it comes to Omega 3. You really want to shoot for Salmon, Herring, Anchovies, Mackerel to name a few of the better choices when it comes to fish.
You can definitely do P90X along side a sports training program. It’s a great way to improve your performance and get an edge on the competition. There are 2 ways to handle this. You can either sub out the more cardio focused routines in P90X, like Plyometrics, Kenpo X, Cardio X etc. with a run for the day or you can simply add P90X on top of what you already do.
Ultimately the choice is yours, and if you do cut out these routines would be missing out on the other benefits they provide, like improving agility, balance, offering “explosive” training in the the legs. Check out this article in our Blog on David Akers kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/08/28/p90x-impacting-the-nfl/
Linda,
Thanks for stopping by. You are definitely not alone in the grocery department. You can shoot for the generic brands or in-store brands whenever possible this will certainly cut costs a bit. You may also want to consider buying some things in bulk at a BJ’s or Costco’s like chicken, Vegetables (to freeze) etc.
But the one thing we always say is, if there is anything you could be spending your money on it should be what you put into your body. Our health is the most precious thing we have and what we eat makes a tremendous impact in our quality of living, now and for the future.
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