Healthy Meal Ideas for the P90X Nutrition Plan
Starting any new nutrition plan can be difficult. Depending on what you are used to eating, it can take a period of adjustment. The good thing about the P90X nutrition plan is it doesn’t ask you to do anything bad for your health. There are no severe restrictions on calories and the only lack of variety stems from your lack of imagination! By urging a healthy plan high in protein and limited carbohydrates, the P90X nutritional plan will burn fat and kick your metabolism into overdrive. If you are not accustomed to a diet plan like this, however, you may need some help in coming up with healthy meal and snack ideas. Planning ahead is key when it comes to the proper P90X lunch, dinner and breakfast choices. By making sure your refrigerator is stocked with fresh vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins you make it much easier to make healthy choices that line up with your ultimate goal. When grocery shopping, be sure to stick to the outside aisles as much as possible. This is where you will find the good whole foods that are so important in the P90X nutrition plan.
Starting new can leave you with little idea of what to munch on. When hunger hits, you want to be sure you have some ideas ready to go so your spur of the moment decision will be a good one. Always remember fruit and fresh vegetables are a good choice and add the following to your list of potential snacks:
+ Deviled eggs (only use half a yolk per egg to reduce the fat)
+ Low fat spinach dip with veggies
+ Apple slices with cheese
+ Low fat yogurt with berries sugar free jello made with fruit
+ Beef or turkey jerky
+ Low-fat string cheese
+ Lettuce wraps (iceberg lettuce wrapped with low fat cold cuts)
+ Almonds
+ Turkey Pepperoni
Meal times can be hectic. Depending on your daily schedule you may not have time to make a healthy P90X lunch or cook a full meal every night. Most modern day adults need quick healthy meals in order to avoid the lure of fast food.
Omelets are an excellent source of lean protein and a quick one pan meal. To decrease the fat use all egg whites or simply halve the amount of yolks you use. You can easily trick yourself by adding only one yolk to a 3 egg white omelet. Throw in mushrooms, peppers, lean sausage or chicken breast pieces, or whatever healthy ingredients you have on hand. Top with low fat cheese or salsa, and dinner is served. A great P90X lunch idea is keeping grilled chicken breast strips on hand. You can buy these already cooked in your grocery store, or grill a few breasts, slice lengthwise and store for future use. Chicken breast strips go great in stir fry, low-carb wraps, or mixed in with your veggie of choice. To add some variety liven the chicken up with lemon pepper, Cajun spices, Asian seasonings, or salsa. The same holds true for grilled lean cuts of beef or pork tenderloin.
The best way to prevent straying from the P90X nutrition plan is to have what you need on hand. When your kitchen is stocked, your excuses go out the window. By being prepared and keeping good meal and snack ideas close, you are more likely to maintain your motivation and see the results you want with P90X and the P90X nutrition plan.
Remember: If you take a minute to pack your own healthy P90X lunch, you’ll never have to run and grab a quick piece of pizza or burger when your short on time at work.
I have found that the more prep that is done for me for dinners, the easier it is to stay on track with my eating. I love the idea of the precooked chicken. Another way I make omeletts even easier is to have packaged egg whites on hand. I started buying the ones from eggology because they are organic and safe to eat raw, so I can add them to my protein shakes as well. Plus they last longer and I can even freeze them if I decide to switch up my diet.
Hey highproteingal, thanks for leaving the comment and the great info on Eggology!
The fact that they are safe to eat raw is fantastic, not to mention a great idea to add them to your protein shakes! We’d like to post up some more info on Eggology would you like to share your protein shake recipe with the rest of the world? We’d love to include it in our write up of this great product…
-Matt
Staff
I would love to get an Eggology high protein recipe – I eat their microwave on the go egg whites (trader joes sells them, they don’t say eggology but they are eggology, I called the company and they verified) but a smoothie would be a nice alternative. I checked the website http://www.eggology.com/Public/Recipes/index.cfm and didnt see one and their blog doesnt have a smoothie recipe either http://organiceggwhites.blogspot.com/ but the recipes they have online look healthy
Hey LT check out our latest post about Eggology Eggs:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/09/01/eggology-and-the-protein-power-of-egg-whites/
hi,
i need some help. i’m 17 years old and i’m starting the p90x programm in a couple weeks. i read the nutrition plan and i’m a little confused. i have cooked rarely so, what does it mean when it says 3 egg whites? does it really mean the egg whites from 3 eggs or 3 egg whites and 1 egg yolk? if it was all egg white wouldn’t the omelete turn white?
thanks in advance
Hi Lucus, thanks for stopping by. When the nutrition guide calls for 3 egg whites, yes indeed it is specifically calling for the white of the egg. The point is to reduce or avoid the egg yolk (yellow part) as that part is not as good for you. The white of the eggs is however rich in protein. Your omelette will certainly take on a more pale look to it, but this is completely normal. For ease of use you may want to consider purchasing Egg Beaters from your local grocer, or better yet ordering some Egg whites from Eggology, they offer fantastic organic egg whites.
http://www.eggology.com/Public/Home/index.cfm
please let us know if you have any other questions.
I am 40 yrs old ,5′3”, 220lbs.I am confused. My RMR in calories is 2200, daily activity burn 440 and energy amount 3240,level 3.Is this correct and does those colored boxes mean the amount of portions of each thing like 9 portions of protein,4 dairy etc. Please explain.THANKS.
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
Hello all,
I am looking into getting P90X, as it sounds like a kick butt program and i’ve let my workouts slide to next to none, but i’m not very adept in the kitchen, and was wondering if the nutrition plan comes with receipes. Or is it just a list of how much of what one should eat?
I’m excited at the prospect of getting back in shape, but i do need a lot of help with the food component because i don’t like to cook, but i like to eat healty.
thanks for your help!
Lia,
You’ll be happy to know that the P90X Nutrition Plan includes recipes for numerous meals. It will make it very easy for you to prepare tasty and healthy meals during the program!
Hi- I just got the P90X for Christmas.It’s just the dvd’s so i don’t know do i do a diffrent dvd a day?And how many days do i work out before i take a break? What about the work out sheets can i get them on line? I’m 5′5 125 and 43 yrs old. I want to tone and get some muscle and lose 10. I did do the first dvd to day it was a great work out, i’ll be dying tomorow. Thanks for the help! DD
Hi,
I,m with Dede! how do i know where to start?! how long how much!!! and i also would love more idea for packing lunches !! and snack ideas too.
Im looking forward to this program and cant wait to see results!!
thanx guys!
Dede & Amelie,
The P90X program includes both the P90X Nutrition Guide and the P90X Fitness Guide. These 2 booklets will describe in great detail how to set up your workout schedule with the 12 P90X Workouts and will give you recommendations for meals, snacks etc. and give you a full explanation of where you fall into the program based on your current weight and nutritional needs.
If you did not receive these two booklets for some reason, and you have placed your order with us, please contact us immediately with your original order number for verification and we will send out the missing guides ASAP so you can get started right away.
please contact our support team at:
customerservice@extremebodyworkout.com
I’ve seen alot of comments/questions about protien shakes and smoothies, and I’ve got some advice. I tipically drink one to two a day, and I get alot of my recipies from a health magazine (MH). But here’s all you need to do. Think fruit, protien, low fat.
Examples: -8oz low fat milk, banana, strawberries, 2 tbsp PB, flax seed (opitional), 1 scoop protien powder, 3 ice cubes.
-8oz low fat milk, 1 frozen peppermint patty (small), chocolate protien powder, 3 ice cubes.
-6oz low fat milk, 2oz orange juice, banana, pinapple chuncks, 1oz plain coconut milk (being sure it’s the one w/o sugar), 3 ice cubes.
Hope these help you to get started. Protien shakes are great in the morning, or as a mid day snack. I even bring my blender to work.
Is there a grocery list for the P90X nutrition plan? Thanks in advance!
yes i had recently purchased the p90x program and i did recieve the nutrition guide or workout shedule if there is one. i am 16 and roughly 190 pounds. if you could, could ya’ll send those items to my email? thanx alot.
Hi Jenny,
We just received the same question from another blog visitor.
While there are no official grocery lists with P90X we would really like to help in this department. I’m going to send your comment up to our Team Lead. I think that that we’ll be able to provide a few blog posts that focus on this topic for you and all the other P90Xers out there. Please stay tuned over the next week or two.
In the meantime you should really take a closer look at the P90X Nutrition Guide for food suggestions, specifically the Meal Plan Approach which not only provides weekly meal recommendations but also recipes. This should help you get started. Again check back at our blog soon for some P90X grocery list suggestions.
Baconctk28,
We don’t typically have the problem of the P90X program not being packed with the Fitness and Nutrition Guides but if you have ordered from us and have not received them we’d like to help.
Please email us at:
customerservice@extremebodyworkout.com with your original order number and we’d be happy to ship you out the guides right away.
i need help with a grocery list
Hi Tony,
The grocery list and recipes are located inside of the Nutrition Plan. Unfortunately, we do not have .pdf version we can send you through this blog.
We can tell you that the P90X nutrition guide does offer many options to choose from. 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. Try choosing fish containing low-moderate levels of mercury, and high-moderate beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content.
-Erin
Staff
I am a vegetarian. Will the Nutrition Plan work for me?
I just received P90X and have started the plan but I don’t have any idea how I can eat as much as its calling for?? The omelettes are 6 egg whites and fruit and cottage cheese. I don’t normally even eat 2 eggs in the morning. Any suggestions…can the items be moved around throughout the day?
Hi Sandy,
The P90X Nutrition Plan is designed to fit the needs on many. There are vegetarian tips listed in the guide that give you suggestions for meat substitutions and tips to make sure you are getting enough protein.
-Erin
Staff
Hi Melissa,
Yes, you can spread out the foods throughout the day. If you are opting for the eggs, you can have three here, three there. 6 egg whites turn out to be a lot less that 6 whole eggs. Just make sure you are getting the correct portions. For example, you can have half of a bagel with three egg whites and a piece of fruit for breakfast. For lunch, you can have an open faced sandwich with the other half of that bagel with egg white salad on top. Mix it up. You don’t have to have 5 servings of protein in one meal or two dairy servings in one sitting. It helps to sit down and plan you meals out for the whole week. That way you don’t have to stress over it all week!
-Erin
Staff
someone gave me their copy of the P90X program when they were moving but did not have the nutrional book and fitness guide. is this something that i can purchase seperately through your site?
Hi Wendy,
Please submit your request to our customer service support form and one of our representatives will be able to assist you.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/customer-service.php#supportform
My husband and I just started the P90X program (today is day 6)- I am a little confused on the nutrition program-for example, on Level II for one carb I understand the servings, but should we be concerned with limiting carbs found from other sources (ie-vegies, protein bars, snacks)- I realize common sense of not endulging, but is there a limit we should strive for? thanks!
Staff Reply:
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Hi Elizabeth,
As long as your are following the daily servings chart and eating the correct portions from each category, you don’t have to worry about other foods containing carbs. If there was a significant amount of carbs in those foods, they would be listed under that category. So don’t stress over this, the Nutrition Plan has everything figured out for you!
-Erin
Staff
I’m really intrested in getting the P90X system!! From what I’ve been reading and my understanding of fitness I believe this program will do exceptionally well for me! There is only one problem that I have: YOGA! For the sake of space I’m not going to go into why it’s a problem. Please understand that I do have legitimate reasons why I cannot participate in that exercise. Hence my question: If I purchase the P90X program will I achieve the same results (or close to the same results) if I don’t do the YOGA workouts? Or can I perhaps replace the YOGA exercise with another one? Thanks!!
Hi Wayne,
If you absolutely cannot do the Yoga workout, you can try doing X Stretch in its place. It’s not the same workout, but you shouldn’t just omit working out for the day, plus you will get a great stretch. The X stretch is just that and you wont get the same body sculpting and core strengthening work.
-Mike
Staff
My husband and I are doing P90X together and we are looking for more dinner recipes/ideas. We try to figure out what we are going to have for dinner first, then with our left over servings we figure out what we will eat for our individual lunches/snacks/and breakfasts.
So, is there a list some where with dinner ideas? (ideally for levels I & II)
Thanks
Stevie
Hi Stevie,
As of now, we do not have new recipes for the Nutrition Plan. We are currently working on getting some new ones and we are also working on a grocery list.
-Erin
Staff
I just started P90X last week and I have some concerns about my diet. I don’t have the time to cook any of the meals they recommend, or even the skill for that matter, so I’ve been following a mixture of the portion plan approach with the meal plan, interspersed with options from the “convenience foods.” I’ve found several problems with this approach though. I’m in the Level 1, phase 1 bracket right now. I’m not sure if its necessary, but I weighed in at 179 lbs, 5′11.
1. With the food I bought from the store, I have a hard time without feeling overly full and still hitting the 1800 calorie mark.
2. I was tracking my Carbs and Protein intake today and it seems like I am going way overboard on my carbs and not as high on my protein as I should. For example, today I took in 1380 calories, 178g carbs, 111g protein. Beside the fact that I am 500ish calories short of my caloric mark, I am at 178g carbs! That seems like its very high for me. I can track it back to what I need to change, but my question is, do I need to? I mean, is that way too high? I was thinking something under 100 would be ideal.
3. I’m very reliant on the convenience foods approach for lunch. I get a 6 inch subway club on wheat 7 days a week for lunch (which consists of wheat bread, ham, turkey, roast beef, olives, mustard, lettuce, green peppers, onions, and pickles) but the nutrition plan says to limit “fast foods” to 3 times a week. Does this qualify as fast food? I get 1 serving from my protein group, 1 serving from my carb group, and 1/2 serving from my fats group, so this is a very convenient (pardon the pun) option for me.
4. I also found that a lot of the food I bought from the store for the portion approach doesn’t correspond with the estimated calories they provide there. For example, the turkey bacon I bought is 70 calories for TWO pieces, whereas the turkey bacon they mention on the nutrition guide is 100 calories for TWO pieces. Also, it only contains like 9 grams of protein. That protein amount seems very low to be considered a serving of protein.
I hope these are legitimate concerns and any help would be much appreciated!
Staff Reply:
February 20th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Hi Ryan,
As we always mention it’s best to try and stick to the guide as closely as possible. That being said if you are a few weeks into the program and noticing that your body is telling you it’s just too much food, it’s ok to scale it down a bit.
Different brands of food will have different nutrition facts and the recommendations in the guide are close approximations. It’s ok to opt for the “convenience foods” but don’t over do it. Is a Subway sandwich fast food, well sort of. It’s certainly not as “natural” or fresh as standard turkey or ham etc. and you will find higher levels of preservatives, fat and sodium often times.
If you think you’re overdoing it on the subs then that’s probably a good sign that you need to make a change.
You need to watch those carbs and make sure that you are getting the proper protein. Carbs can fill you up quick and as you’ll notice in the guide the protein portions are the highest categories of caloric requirements. Don’t skimp on the protein and don’t overdo the carbs (those subway subs are wrapped in a lot of bread so be careful, it might be filling you up quite a bit and with too much carbs)
My best recommendation for you is to really set aside a little more time to prepare your meals. You don’t have to be a 5 star chef, and little prep work can go a long way. You may want to consider buying chicken for instance and cutting up a ton of it, precooking it with a little spice to taste and then freezing individual portions in ziplocks. Then all you have to do is grab what you need for the day, pop it in the microwave and you’re good to go. On Sunday you can make a weeks worth of meals, refrigerate some and freeze the others and it will be a huge time saver as well as offer you more appropriate alternatives to the “fast food”
I hope this helps a bit.
-Matt
I’ve been in P90X for 2 weeks and now into my third. I’m 5′ 7″ and when i started i weighed in at 191lbs. In this short time i’ve lost down to 179lbs. I’m following the meal plan but find a few items that I really dont have an aquired taste for (ei, cottage cheese). My first question is 1: what are some alternative foods that could take the place of that (whoo) cottage cheese and soups. 2: how long is it safe to stay on a high protein low carb diet. I’ve heard others speak of how only to stay on it for a short time. Any words of wisdom? thanks.
Staff Reply:
February 20th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Kmac,
Congrats on the results so far and so soon! You definitely have alternatives to the cottage cheese. If you go to page 16 you’ll find the Portion Approach. It’s ok to combine some items from here with the normal Meal Plan Approach, or completely follow the Portion Approach all together for more variety and options of your own.
In the “Dairy Products” section on the bottom of that page you’ll find you can substitute cottage cheese for a glass of milk or soy milk, yogurt, mozzarella cheese, or feta cheese to name a few. As far as the soup goes vegetable soup for instance is equal to 1 serving of the “vegetable” category. So you can simply opt for something else here. a cup of carrots, broccoli, peas, spinach you name it’s all right there on page 17.
Phase 1 is the Fat Shredder phase and is definitely more focused on a high protein lower carb diet. However, you’ll find that by Phase 2 “Energy Booster” that the diet changes to a more balanced mix of carbs and protein.
Let us know if you have any other questions, we’re here to help.
I’m looking for an alternative to the protein bars for morning snacks. Any suggestions as to what would take its place and still provide the same amount of protein? I just received my program and want to have things ready so I can dig in and not stumble for food options. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Hi Paul,
As you can see in the guide the P90X Protein bars are called for specifically and they were designed for the program because of what they have to offer.
They provide 18g of protein per bar which is quite a lot. You can definitely opt for some of the other suggestions for snacks in the portion approach on page 17 of the guide but racking up that much protein in one snack is possible (provided you are in level II or III which calls for Double serving in the snack department).
You can opt for a double serving of string cheese for instance, which will give you 18-24 grams of protein. Or a double serving of turkey jerky (2oz) which provides up to 26 grams of protein. If for some reason you just don’t like protein bars, you have some options.
An easy way to check for yourself is to just Google “(insert food name) nutrition facts” to check and see how much protein a particular option provides. Hope this helps, good luck with the next 90 days!
My boyfriend and I just started p90x. We understand the nutrition plan and workout plan but we were curious if we are able to socially have a few alcohlic beverages on weekends. Will this severly hinder our progress? Can you suggest which alcoholic beverages are the most harmful and which are the least harmful to the diet? ie. beer, wine, hard alcohol.
Staff Reply:
March 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Shirley,
Thanks for stopping by. You’re not going to find alcohol listed in your nutrition guide, but lets face it we’re all human and we need to splurge from time to time.
Don’t over do it as you would be stacking up the calories. Hard alcohol will have less calories, if taken as a shot or over the rocks. If you prefer beer, make it a light beer. But make sure you don’t overcompensate by drinking more light beers if you’re used to full flavored beers. Wine on the other hand, specifically red wine has its own health benefits too.
Bottom line, if you have to—drink, but drink in moderation.
i have ordered P90X and i am really looking forward to starting. Seems like it has a great following along with great results. The food issue is the scariest for me. I work night shift and i plan to cook my meals ahead of time. It helps to have help when help is needed. I’m sure i will require some help getting started.
Staff Reply:
March 11th, 2009 at 9:40 am
No Probem! We’re always happy to assist new P90X-ers to getting the best results they can. We also have a ton of readers on our blog that can help answer questions you may have over the course of the 90 days.
I always seem to be hungry…what can I do to cut down on cravings? I love doing p90x but it seems that I love to eat. Im 6′ 2″ 225. Is there anything I can eat that will give me the impression that im full without wasting calories?
Staff Reply:
March 11th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hi Ben,
Are you using the whey protein powder? Whey Protein is very effective in balancing out blood sugar levels within your body. Having these balanced levels will help to stop those binge eating cravings. The Nutrition Plan does allow for protein drinks where you can use this supplement.
Another little piece of advice would be to drink more water. Downing a full glass of water (maybe with a little lemon) will help you to feel less hungry.
-Erin
Staff
I came accross the p90x and am interested in purchasing the program. The question I have is concerning the nutrition plan. I am a college student and $$$ is scarce after books!!! I wanted to know if this proposed plan is going come with an extremely large budget for the types of food you buy, or is it reasonable? Can you find most of these foods at a local grocery store? Appreciate the help…
Hi Danno,
You can certainly find the foods recommended in the Nutrition Plan in your local grocery store. Unfortunately, foods that tend to be more healthy and require preparation do seem to cost a little more than those already prepared type foods. The Nutrition Plan is a guide to help you make the right food choices. Try and follow the plan as closely as you can. If you need to make a substitution here and there, it’s ok. As long as you are making an effort and are staying away from those foods that are just not good, you can still see results.
-Erin
Staff
am seriously considering the p90x purchase, but have some questions.
i am was an avid runner, took a break during our winter cross country move and am now back on the road. i run 5-6 miles 4-5 times a week and am in decent shape (flew through p90x fitness test) but gained 10+ pounds during my hiatus.
will i still be able to run pre or post p90x workouts? don’t want to sacrifice my mileage for a few dozen burpies and pull ups.
had a serious trainer in texas so i’m very familiar with the resistance and plyo methods in p90x… love them!
do i determine my own caloric intake? i am wanting to shave off those extras pounds and get my body fat back to racing shape.
thanks.
Staff Reply:
March 17th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Hello Waihine,
P90X is an absolute compliment to the workout you are already putting your body through. Most people think that P90X is just for losing weight and it will, but it was designed to get you in top physical shape and condition. Although we wouldn’t normally advise anyone in the program to skip a DVD training session, you might be able to get away with skipping the Cardio DVD since you are already putting your body through a cardio workout everyday. As far as being able to run pre or post workouts, it’s just like any other exercise you’re doing for the first time, you have to pace yourself and know your limits. P90X is an intense workout and it will challenge your body to develop in ways it has never developed before.
You will also get a Nutrition Guide with your P90X DVDs that will help you determine your caloric intake. If you keep running like you are and add the extreme workouts of P90X, I’m sure you will see those extra pounds come off in no time.
-Nate
I am 6′8″ and I weigh 220 lbs.
I dont need to lose weight. I want to add size and definition.
I dont have the nutrition plan but I am looking at some of the foods online and it seems like they are to lose weight. Is this nutrition plan right for me.
Staff Reply:
March 18th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Hi Andy,
I my self am 6′5″ and weigh 220. I was in the same situation as you, I just wanted to get bigger and e more ripped. What I did was skip the phase I, Fat Shredder< and moved straight to on to phase II, which will introduce more carbs and nutrients to your diet.
If you start with phase II, you will start to see gains in your mass and tone very soon.
-Nate
Hi,
So, my husband and I are going to be starting the program in 1 week. I do all the cooking. I was looking at the recommended daily meal list in the nutrion book. If I were to follow all the meals for one day. Can I subsitute snacks or meals from different days? My husband doesn’t like fish. So I want to know if can subsitute one of the meals with chicken.I don’t know if that will makes sense to you.
-Thanks
Staff Reply:
March 18th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Hello Christi,
Here is the thing with the Nutrition Guide. As much as we recommend you follow it closely to avoid confusion, it is perfectly acceptable to be creative with your meals. In your portion approach food list section, you will see lists of all the foods you can substitute if you’re not a fish person or a chicken person. Our experts have designed the guide like that so you have room to be creative and make the nutrition plan your very own. We don’t expect you to cook fish every 3rd Friday for the rest of your life, so experiment with it. Just make sure you are using the right amount of portions in your meals and the sky truly is the limit and what you can create.
-Nate
I was thinking about buying P90X and I was wondering are the nutrition plan, fitness guide, calendar, and the dvds one price or do you have to buy each item individual?
Staff Reply:
March 26th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Hi David,
Everything you have mentioned is including for one price in the kit. If you lose or destroy any of those items they can be repurchased individually, but you get everything altogether for one price.
-Russell
hey, this may sound dumb..but i just got the p90x today..hoping to start soon..im just looking over the booklet it came with..and im confused with the X-Double workouts over the next 90 days..forexample it says monday: upper plus and abs/core plus…what dvd would that be? chest and back? or take tuesday forexample: Interval X plus and abs/core plus..which dvd is that?? could someone please translate all of this for me so i can start this? thanks in advance…
Staff Reply:
March 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hello Ronie,
Here is the deal with the doubles. Doubles is basically adding extra cardiovascular exercises to your daily workouts. During phase I your workout is identical to the classic workout schedule. Phase II will add Cardio X to regular workout schedule. Then during phase III, doubles will add even more Cardio X to your workouts. The ideal is to get you in even more shape then you will be with the classic program.
As far as the DVDs are concerned, you are still using the same 12 DVDs that the program came with but now you will be adding one of the “X” DVDs along with your scheduled DVD. For Example “X” DVDs are; Kenpo X, X Stretch, Yoga X, etc… Those are cardio exercises. Now combing those with your building DVDs will add the “double” to your workouts.
-Russell
I am 17 years old and I don’t have a lot of money to spend on recovery drinks. What would be some examples of recovery drinks that you would recommend, that aren’t expensive?
Staff Reply:
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Hello Megan,
Unfortunately, recovery drinks are the prices they are because they provide a specific function, which is to rebuild the muscles after workouts. It may be worthwhile for you to invest some money into these products if you want the maximum benefits from the program. If you absolutely need a cheaper alternative, I’ll let you into one of my little secrets.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/24/health/webmd/main1342839.shtml
So do your research and you be the judge. Hope this helped!
-RJ
Hello, I am going to start the p90x soon, I have a question about the diet plan. I am 5′10 142lb and about 14% body fat. I remember reading that in phase 1 I could cut down a week or two and move on to phase two. how does this work? should i just stick to the diet plan or can i afford to cut a little of phase 1?
Staff Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hi Arturo,
If you feel like you are pretty lean already and feel that you don’t need to lose much more weight, then you can simply move to phase II and start your diet from the nutrition plan on phase II and start your workouts from the fitness guide on month 2. Then you will start the bulking up and muscle phase. Again, if you think you’re at a good weight and don’t need to lose any more pounds, then go for it. If you still need to lose some weight, then you might want to stick with phase I for a while.
-RJ
Hello, I’m waiting for my p90x to come in the mail. I did have a question. Will the program tell me what dvd to use for what day ?
I am also a diabetic, will going on this 90 day program with the food make my suger go out of wack ?
Thanks for your help
Staff Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:07 am
Hello Mike,
The fitness guide will have a detailed summary of what workouts to do on what days, as well as detailed instructions on how to do every workout that you may find on the DVDs.
I am also going to send you to this website here:
http://thediabeticdomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2008/10/p90x-and-so-it-begins.html
This website is from a diabetic that is currently using the P90X program and she tells about her success.
Hope this helps!
-Nate
I am about to start p90x. I usally like to run a mile once or twice a week. Can I still do this?
Staff Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:09 am
Hi Melanie,
Any aerobic exercise on top of your P90X program is going to be great for you. It’s almost the equivalent of doing the doubles program of P90X. So continue running that mile. It will only give you more stamina and more energy in the future.
-Nate
If you have a protein bar for snack does that also count as a protein, and if I eat the entire bar, does that count as my double snack for the day?
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Hi April,
You can have a protein bar for a snack and it will not count as a protein nor will it count as a double snack for a day. So enjoy your protein bars, especially before your workouts.
-RJ
Hi there
I m in week 3 of P90X & I love it I already lost 9 lbs & started to see my 4 top abs but I have 2 question:
1) I do p90x in the morning right after I wake up then take my recovery drink my question is should I take the recovery drink as post workout and in my 1st snack or just as post workout ?
2) I don’t like cheese & I was wondering if there is anything else other than cheese that I can substitute it with?
Tony you are a rock star bro txs a lot for bringing it
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hello Mr. O
Congrads on the abs! The first question depends on how far after your workout you’re having your snack. The ideal situation is to have your recovery drink as soon as possible after your workout. So if you wait a while before having your snack then don’t count that recovery drink in your snack. Split it up and take your drink right away and then have your other snack at your regular time.
Now, your cheese dilemma. The Nutrition Plan has a ton of things you can substitute for cheese. Just look through it and find something that suits your needs.
Keep up the great Work Mr. O. Send us that 8 pack photo soon!
-Nate
I have looked and looked, but is there anywhere that advises how long to stay on the different phases of the nutrition plan? I guess I could assume 30 days on each, but is that right?
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hello Kristy,
There are 3 phases for each level. So spend 4 weeks on phase I, 4 weeks on phase II and your last 4 weeks on phase III.
-RJ
hey,
i just finished week one of p90x. I have strictly followed the p90x meal plan with all of the recipes and gave it my all during the workouts. I have dropped 4 pounds from 160 to 156, but my bodyfat has increased from 16.1% to 16.7%. is there a reason for this?
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Hi Patrick,
I just want to let you know that you’re doing a good job losing that much weight in your first week. I also want to say, don’t get discouraged in your body fat going up. You’re losing inches so fat that your body when it eats is trying to overcompensate. So hang in there and give the program a chance to work. It will work for you.
Keep us posted on your success.
-Russell
I have a question redarding the nutrition plan: I work out in the morning before work then consume a protein bar for my breakfast; I am in phase II so it recommends having another protein bar and recovery drink as a snack (It seems like this is a lot of protein in addition to the other 7 servings of protein throughout the day) Am I following the plan correctly.
Also how far apart should meals and snacks be set?
I eat at 8:00, 10:30, 1:00, 3:30, 7:00 (OK?)
Staff Reply:
May 15th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Hi Andy,
As the weeks go by the workouts become more intense and with that intensity, muscles are breaking down a lot more. The extra protein in the diet is there to help you rebuild as much of those torn muscles as possible. So that is normal.
As far as your meal times… those seem like great times to me. Keep working hard during those workouts and don’t forget to BRING IT!
-Nate
Hi, I have a question regarding weight loss. Weight loss is my first goal and my main reason for buying P90X. I am concerened that if I eat 3000 calories per day I’ll have a hard time losing weight. I have about 80 pounds to lose and I guess that I just want someone to assure me that this program does work for that kind of weight loss.
Staff Reply:
May 15th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Hello Lisa,
3000 calories may seem like a lot in you, but you have to take into consideration how much of that is going to be used as energy during your workouts. We want to make sure that you are getting the energy you need to successfully complete the workouts. We aren’t going to starve you or have you passing out or fainting during your workouts. So don’t look at it as weight calories, look at it as energy calories.
The great thing about this program is that, it is completely customizable. We realize that everyone is made differently and react differently to different workouts. So if the 3000 calories do end up being too much for you and you aren’t losing weight, then it is completely OK to cut back on calories.
Lisa, this program is going to work wonders for you if you put your all into it. I want you to keep us posted on your success. You can do it. BRING IT!
-RJ
Good evening,
I have recently purchased the P90X DVD package, and it did not come with the nutritional plan or calendar. Am I a little upset….you could say so. I the type of person that needs structure, as in I need to know what to eat, and what not to eat. Is there any where i can get the nutritional plan or a half decent price, as i cannot return my DVD’s because they have been opened. (silly me i thought maybe the plans were on there).
Thanks for the help
Hey, I’ve been wanting to get p90x for a while and i am finally going to order it. First off im 17 years old, i have a daughter, fiance, and a 2 full time jobs. So i have been putting on a lot of pounds on the last year. I’m about 5′10 240 pounds. I’m not in good shape at all and sm playing basketball to try to get in shape a little I know I can push myself in the workouts but i am a very picky eater and am worried i won’t be able to stick to the nutition plan. If you have any tips on what style of program ( lean or what) but i want to lose a fair amount of fat and gain a lot of muscle. but any suggestions on that and tips on the nutrition plan. I dont wanna be the fat guy anymore!
Staff Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hello Jordan,
I want to be honest with you and keep you encouraged at the time. Changing your lifestyle is the only way that you are going to get away from that “fat guy” stigma. I understand that you are a picky eater and I was myself as well, but there is a cornucopia of healthy foods out there, that I am positive that you will like. It’s just a matter of finding what tastes good to you. You have to make this conscience decision that you are ready to change your life for the better and the most important pat of doing that is going to be your diet. There isn’t a more single impacting thing in the world that is going to take off the pounds then your diet. You could have surgery, but if you don’t eat right afterward, then you will put all those pounds right back on. Jordan, you can do this program and I am going to challenge you to change your lifestyle. To eat more healthy and to continue eating healthy for the rest of your life.
The great thing about this program is that it takes the foods that you already like and shows you terrific ways to prepare them. It is more of a portions thing, then a, “you can’t eat that” thing. So try the program and put your mind to it, that you are going to change your lifestyle for the better. When you get the program, you’re going to start on the classic program and you are going to get into the best shape of your life.
I’m rooting for you Jordan, YOU CAN DO IT! Just “BRING IT”!!!!
-Russell
Hi that’s me again
I work my 2nd job on weekends (Fri & Sat) at night from 9pm to 5am but on Fri I work my 1st job from 1pm to 8pm & I go straight to my 2nd job + I wake up @ 7 am so I can do my p90x & cook my food ( basically I m a wake for 24 hours ) .so on Fri I drink between 2 to 3 energy drink sugar free (15 calories each ) so they keep going, so I was wondering if I can eat more than 3000 calories on that day or just starve my self & stick with 3000 also if am I aloud to drink those energy drink or not
Thank you
Staff Reply:
May 15th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Mr. O, you should never starve yourself. Just make sure you have enough calories in you to make it through your workouts. There is no exact science to how many calories you should have during that 24 hour time frame, it’s going to be trial and error to start. Try to get just enough calories to make it through your workouts but not too much where you are putting on weight. Also if you are going to drink those energy drinks, stick to the ones that are low in calories and won’t make you crash hard.
Enjoy those workouts!
-Nate
Hey Jordan again, The last question I have is about the recovery formula and Slimming formula. I know I should take something. But my question is that is the recovery formula a protein shake? I am just asking because my brother is a GM at the GNC in town ( he also did p90x and went from 250 to 210 in 120 days so that is why i bought this product) But is there something I can get from GNC that is similar ( I would ask him but i want to start tomorow and he is on his honeymoon) But if the recovery shake and slimming formula are really really different i will get those.
Staff Reply:
May 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Hi again Jordan,
The products we endorse are completely different from other products on the market. Ours are completely FDA approved and will coincide perfectly with your workouts. They have the right amount of calories to rebuild those torn muscles after all of your workouts. You can do your own research, but make sure you stay clear of the products that are not FDA approved. You don’t want to end up sick or worse.
Keep us posted.
-Russell
Hi there
I ve been a sick for 5 days now & haven’t been able to do anything & I m in week 7 of the p90x ,so when I feel better should I start from week 7 or start from week 1
Thank you for your help
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Hi Mr.O,
I think it would be OK to start at the beginning of week 7. You couldn’t have lost much. Pick yourself back up again and keep going!
I hope you feel better!
-Mike
I am about to start the p90x routine, but after reading the nutrition plan guide I’m concerned about my ability to follow it. My problem is prep time, specifically breakfast and lunch. So the question is, am I okay to have the same items every day for breakfast/lunch? If I can do a protein shake or yogurt with fruit and granola for breakfast rather than prepared meals I’d probably be a lot more successful sticking with the program. I don’t really get burned out eating something I like every day, but is that a no-no for the nutrition plan?
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Hi Daniel,
The Nutrition Plan can be intimidating. You can absolutely use it as a guide to eating healthy rather than preparing exactly what is in the meal plan section. As long as you are following the daily servings chart and using approved foods from the portion approach section of the guide, you should be good to go.
-Mike
I’m on week one of P90X and these workouts seem great! I haven’t looked at the nutrition plan, but from what I’ve heard I eat mostly what is on there. I eat a grapefruit before workouts, a protein drink, some lean meat, and a fruit or vegetable after the workout, a banana for a snack at about 2 or 3pm, then about the same for dinner as I had for lunch. Does this sound about like what the nutrition plan says? If I am a little bit off of the nutrition plan will I still see results? Also, if I am not eating 3000 calories a day, but still have energy, is that okay? Thanks!
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Hi Spencer,
It is perfectly fine to use the Nutrition Plan as a guide to healthy eating rather than preparing the meals exactly as they are in the plan. There is a daily servings chart and approved foods list that allows you to create your own meals. This is a high protein, low carb diet. The Nutrition Plan also gives you a good idea of how many calories you should be eating each day. This number is calculated using your body weight to get your energy amount. The number of calories you will be consuming will give you the energy you need to complete the workouts and also help you maximize fat burn.
If you are off by a little, your results will be quite similar. But if they are way off, you might not see the same results in terms of body fat percentage lost and your muscle recovery may differ. Take a look at the Nutrition Plan. If what you are doing is similar, I would say stick to what you know best!
-Mike
I’m just finishing phase 2 of P90X and loving it. (Great results already!) I have started adding cardio at night after doing the P90X workouts first thing in the morning, and I feel like after I get all my portions, I’m still too low on calories. If I add calories….where should I add the calories? Should I focus on lean proteins and veggies, or since I’m doing extra cardio should I add a complex carb? I feel like have the energy I need, but don’t want my metabolism to shut down.
I’m a 14 years old and trying this with my mom. I am extremely active I play basketball and volleyball every day and usually more than once a day. I also do track mainly pole vaulting and lift weights with our high school 4x a week. I am going to do all the p90x workouts and everything also. I was doing the calorie intake with my mom and we were wondering if I should be taking in more calories simply because I am burning so many more a day because I am doing the extra working out on my own? I weigh 138 and am a little over 5′6. But I am an ex gymnast so I am very muscular for my age.I would also like to know if there is point where I am doing to much? I don’t get tired easily so I don’t feel worn out, but is it bad on my body?
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Hello Cass,
More power to ya! Man, I miss those high school days when I had all the energy in the world! So calculate your energy amount as shown in the Nutrition Plan. Now, since you also do many other activities, you should add more calories to your end result. If you have any idea how many calories you burn doing your other sports, great. If not, try adding a couple hundred. If you find you don’t have the energy to go on livin’, you may need to add a few more. If you feel like you are eating way to much, feel free to reduce your caloric intake by a little.
-Mike
Hi There,
I’ve purchase my p90x program and I will start soon, i’ve being reading the nutritional plan and I was wondering if I can change the Flaxseed oil for Flax “seed ground” and where should I add it in the list program should still go in fats or it should change to carbohydrates ? and how much can I have ?. Thanks for your help !
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hi Myriam,
You are certainly allowed to make substitutions. The Nutrition Plan can be used as a guide rather than an eating manual. Just remember to read labels if you are going to deviate from the approved foods list and try and stick to your portions, which is most important. If you would like to classify this as a carb serving, the amount of carbs per serving should be comparative to other foods listed under that category. Once you classify the ground flaxseed, check the label to see what one serving is. The daily servings charts will give you an idea on how many servings per day you should have of that food category.
-Mike
Hi, just got P90X and really exited to get started. but just one question…after the 90 days are up(and im pretty sure ill have the results i want) whats after that? Do you start the program all over again or just do your own thing from there on out?
Staff Reply:
July 6th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Hi Mikel,
If you are up to it, which you will be, you can start another round of the P90X. Another option is to try P90X Plus. This program will give you new and more advanced workouts for good maintenance and growth. You can also take a few of your favorite P90X workouts and schedule them as you please to keep up you new results. When you complete the P90X, you will know exactly what you need to do to keep yourself in shape.
-Mike
hey its mikel again. i forgot to mention that i was 13. i did football, basketball and track during school last year and im in pretty good shape for p90x. but i like to diet and excercise and went from 191lbs. to 133lbs. and my parents are always telling me diets are for adults.and im really trying to stick to the nutrition plan. am i too young to do p90x and follow the nutrition plan?…and another thing..can i use other protein bars and whey protein drinks istead of the p90x ones?
Hello Mikel,
There really is no age limit, but your parents should probably be on board at your age. They know what is best for you. The workouts are intense, but if you can handle them, your age doesn’t matter. You muscles may develop a little different at your age, but the workouts will improve your overall athletic ability.
P90X nutrition is not really a diet. Just a new way of eating. You will be eating plenty of food! Good, healthy food that will be most beneficial to you while you are doing the P90X. You can use other protein supplements if you choose. I would check the list of ingredients to make sure they are along the same lines as the P90X supplements. You will find the ingredients at the following link. Just click on the supplements you would like to check:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products.php#nutrition
-Mike
sorry to bother you all so much but i have a couple of more questions.
1. i dont know how much protien is too much. in the morning i sometimes have that protein shake in the guide. for a snack i have a protein bar with skim milk(should i put a scoop of whey protein in the milk instead of the recovery drink?) then after i work out i have a whey protien shake.is that too much or should i add a little bit more?
2.these are the times i eat: 8:30, 10:30, 12:00, 3:00, 5:00.is that ok?
3.like i said i weigh 133lbs. i dont need to lose any more weight but i need to lose bodyfat. should i stay on phase 1 or move on to phase 2?
4.after i workout i drink my shake but i also have a nonfat yogurt for carbohydrates.but im planning on buying the recovery formula. but for now is that ok?
5.on the days that i rest do i still stick to the plan or enjoy myself for the day?
thanks for your time (and patience) Please reply back soon
hello
um i have the nutrition guide and everything
but i want to ask what meals do you and the staff prefer to eat, or what you recommend
if you could tell me like ( omelets,soups, salads etc.) it would be greatly appreciated..
And i have a question about whey protein(what do you think about it) is it good or bad for you, is it like all the other junk out there or the real deal because there are different reviews on the web, and some say its bad for you, some say the opposite.
Thank you for taking your time to read this
why did you delete me
Hey Mikel,
Depending on your nutritional level, you should have 5-9 servings of protein per day. So, you are probably within that range.
Your eating schedule looks good.
Stay in phase 1 for as long as you need to keep loosing fat and you have enough energy to finish your workouts. Phase 1 is low on the carbs and can drain energy if you run out of fat reserves.
Yes, a protein shake is a great after workout snack.
On your rest days, stick to the nutrition plan. You wouldn’t want to undo all your hard work in one day!
-Mike
is whey protein safe to use? And does it affect person’s health in the long run? What is the age requirement to use whey protein and
same goes p90x recovery formula and p90x peak health formula.
IS p90x peak health formula really safe? Arent they suppose to to bad
like the other multi-vitamin tablets
Staff Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hello anonymous,
Whey protein is safe, of course if used as directed. The same goes for all supplements. You should be in the position to make your own decisions about your health if you are planning on using these supplements.
-Mike
so if i want best thing for my health,
i should use the recovery drink like tony says ?
i,, like mikel forgot to mention im 14, and now with extensive research i found that it is not recommended to take whey if you are under 18 or any other supplements..
And one of the reasons i wanted to use the supplements were because i wanted it to help me with losing fat. I am in fat shredder now and trying to follow the guidelines as closely and possible, but am still not seeing any results. I keep up with tony and the group but use a chair for my pull ups, other than that i keep “bringing it”
I will tell you the truth that i go late to bed and sleep either 6 hours or 10 hours,, now i am going to try to change that,
but anyways, can you please give me some “perfect p90x” breakfast,lunch(es),dinners to be prepared or bought. i did all the math in nutrition guide and i weigh 179-180 pounds and am suppose to have 2400 calories which makes me between level 1 and 2.
I know p90x works!!
but just need help with nutrition
Staff Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Hello Sarvar,
How long have you been doing the P90X? Results take time and don’t have to be dependent of supplements, but whey protein is a great source of amino acids which is essential for muscle growth. Definitely talk to your parents first about taking any supplements.
Do you have your Nutrition Plan? You will find a list of approved foods along with a daily servings chart (Portions Approach) if you wish to choose your own meals, or there are pre-planned meals (Meal Plan Approach) that are perfect for the P90X user. Here are a few meal ideas if you don’t want to follow the meal plan approach:
Level 1
Breakfast:
egg whites (6)
trukey bacon (2)
banana
skim milk (8oz)
Lunch:
fat free ham (3oz)
whole wheat bread (2)
mustard (2 tbsp)
Dinner:
Easy Chicken Parmesan
boneless, skinless chichen (6oz)
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
marinera sauce (1 c)
mozzarella cheese (1.5 oz)
String beans
Just to give you an idea of what you can put together for yourself using the portions approach.
-Erin
Hi there! My husband and I just received the P90X System and will be starting very soon! We are pumped!!! I enjoy cooking and am going to attempt to follow the meal plan approach with some substitutions here and there ofcourse. One question…there are some recipes such as the shrimp stir-fry, chef salad, steak & arugula salad that do not include how many servings the recipe makes. Does this mean it is one serving only and you eat it all?? For instance the shrimp stir- fry level 1 says it inludes 2 protein and 1 vegetable servings but looking at all the ingredients there are a TON of vegetables. How do I know how much of it to eat? Any guidance is appreciated!
Staff Reply:
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 am
Hello Kristen,
The recipes are generally for one person, but if the portions are too big, you don’t have to force it down! The amount of vegetables may not be substantial enough after cooking to add up to more than one cup per serving. Stick to what the guide says, otherwise things may get a little confusing.
-Mike
My husband and I are getting ready to start P90X and I have some questions: We will be doing our program in the morning before our children are out of bed. And we wanted to know if we should eat breakfast before we workout or after? Or would it be better to just have a protein bar before and a recovery shake after? Or should we drink a protein shake for our meal? Or would it be better to workout at night? How long should we wait after eating before we workout? Thank you for your time.
Staff Reply:
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Hi Amber,
If you plan to work out super early, I would do your workout first. Otherwise, you would have to wait at least an hour after you eat before you can start your workout. If it is more convenient to have a shake and a bar for breakfast, that is fine. Make sure you are still having a recovery drink immediately after your workout.
-Mike
Hey! I don’t have a question but thats only because others had similar questions and you guys have done a great job answering everything. I’m on day 5 and things are going great…food is an adjustment, and its hard to not looking at the scale and not see some massive weight drop, but I know that it’ll take time and dedication. Thanks again!
hi me again, im on week 4 of p90x and lovin it by the way. but i have another question..after my workouts i have my recovery drink and skip my evening snack because i workout around snacktime.and i eat salmon and zucchini,mushroom and onion saute everynight for dinner. is that bad? and if its not, after i eat i usually just sit down and watch tv. is there something i should do after i eat. because after i eat and sit down i feel like im not doing myself any good. please help me out with that. tahnks
Staff Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Hey Mikel,
There is noting wrong with keeping your diet simple as long as you are getting all of your daily servings in. But, sitting down to watch TV might not be the best thing to do right after you eat. Doing strenuous activity such as a P90X workout is not great right after a meal either. Take a calm walk after dinner to kick start your digestive process.
-Mike
I have another question: Can we drink carbonated water, and or Christal Light? Thank you for all of your time. We are on day 3 and very sore! We hate it, but we love it!
Staff Reply:
July 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Hi Amber,
Carbonated water would be fine and Crystal Light is ok in moderation.
-Erin
hi, i
was wondering do i take the recovery drink after x stretch also?
thanks
Staff Reply:
July 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Hi Mikel,
You can have a recovery drink everyday. Even on your stretch days. It’s good for the muscles.
-Mike
Hi, a couple of more questions
1. I was concerned about the doubles workouts. I know i have to take the recovery drink after i workout but if i get up and do the cardio dvd, then have some for a snack, then another after my afternoon workout, wouldnt that be too much? I mean, it really seems like alot.
2.I think i ve burned a good enough amount of fat off. I stepped on a scale that determines your fat percentage and it said 18.0%(i dont know for sure though and dont know if thats enough) But i was wondering..will i still be burning off fat during phase 2? Im still tryin to drop it down a little and dont know if the carbs will affect it in anyway.Please help me with that.
3. If i want to workout early, would 4 or
5:30 be ok? And say i have a football game on a thursday(any day really), could i do my afternoon workout in the morning and not do the cardio x?
And i just wanna say thank you for helping me so much with this. Its going really well for me.
Staff Reply:
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Hey Mikel,
I am always glad to answer you questions. I am also glad to hear that you are doing well. Working out at home can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have support form others.
1. On those days when you are working out double, ditch the recovery drink for a snack. Just have one after each workout.
2. You will burn fat through out the whole program, but phase 1 is where you will burn a lot. Carbs have a great deal to do with fat loss. Your body gets energy from carbohydrates first. When those are gone, your body turns to fat reserves for energy. This is why there is only 1 serving of carbs. To give your body a chance to take from fat reserves. If you aren’t satisfied with the fat burn yet, stay in phase 1 for another week. As soon as you start to feel like you are running out of energy, it’s time to move on to phase 2.
3. You can certainly workout as early as you would like. If you have a football game on a doubles day, yes, do your resistance workout in the morning and skip the cardio workout. If you can do all three, go for it, but that might not be possible!
-Mike
I am very interested in the program however I am a bit underweight for my hieght. I’m worried that I will lose rather than gain weight when I begin using this system.
Staff Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Hello Steve,
It’s all about how you approach the program. Using heavier weights and adjusting the nutrition plan so that you are eating more calories can help you add weight rather than loose.
-Mike
hey, i just found out my dad is taking me and my stepsisters to the mall and then to a chinese restraunt afterwards later on next week. i dont know what to eat or what to do. can you please give me some suggestions?
Staff Reply:
August 5th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Hey Mikel,
It’s ok to go out to eat once in a while! Don’t worry too much about running your diet. Try to choose a more healthy dish with vegetables or tofu, and don’t stuff yourself silly.
-Mike
hi again..listen i dont want this to interfere with my workouts but the doubles calls for doing cardio x in he morning and then another disk in the afternoon but i have football practice at 7:00 to 12:00 noon. would it be ok if i didnt do cardio x in the morning and replaced it with football practice (cause ill be doing alot of running in practice)or do i still have to do cardio x in the morning?
Staff Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hi Mikel,
Yes, by all means! Your football practice is probably more intense than the DVD!
-Mike
Staff
We are in the prep stage just before beginning P90x and I have found little in the literature regarding beverages other than the daily water requirements. What are the guidelines regarding tea, coffee, wine, and using sugar or Agave nectar to sweeten coffee/tea? Thanks!
Looking forward to “Bring It!”
Staff Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hi Krista,
There isn’t much about beverages in the guide. The absolute best thing to drink all of the time is WATER. I know some of us need caffeine in the morning. I always say, why drink your calories? If you have one cup of coffee in the morning the way you like, it’s not the end of the world. Just be cautious and aware of what’s going in your cup. Plain hot tea and black coffee is great. One little cup of coffee mate flavored creamer has 30 calories and you know where white sugar goes! To your belly! OUCH! I would stay clear of soda, it’s really bad for you. Artificial sweeteners do seem like a better choice but your body will become confused as to how to process sugars. At least that’s what I heard anyway! It is always better to go natural.
-Mike
Staff
I am 28 and 110 pounds. I know for my age and height I am underweight by about 15 pounds. I have been this way for the past 6 years. I have been doing research into your program and wonder if it is for me. I have always had a junk food diet and I eat healthy for a while and then I go back to the junk. Junk tastes better and is quicker. Do people find that once they work out hard that they crave the better foods? I am so skinny and would love to look healthier but I am concerned about the amount of food you need to eat. Any suggestions? Thanks. My brother is in his third week of the program and he loves it like so many others I know.
Staff Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Hello Jennie-Lee,
it sounds to me that you have great metabolism! I do think people are more inclined to eat healthier when they start a workout program. You start to feel better and you don’t want to load up your body with junk. This program will be great for you if you want to get into great shape and start eating healthier. You don’t need to loose weight, so there will be some adjustments to make to the diet that the guide will explain.
-Mike
I’m preparing to start P90X on 8/31/09 and am wondering about my nutrition level. My total calorie calculation comes out to just over 2,900 so I am wondering if I should bump up to Level III instead of Level II? Any thoughts? Thank you.
Staff Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Hello Steve,
I would try the lower level first, and if you don’t have enough energy for the workouts, go up to level 3.
-Mike
One point of confusion before I take the big leap and begin the program with my husband tomorrow. I’m working out our meals for the week (using the meal plan option) and am confused by the seemingly random placement of “protein powder”. For example on day one of phase one, at dinner it says for level one “1 Tbsp” of protein powder. Do I just dump it over the dinner plate? Where the heck does it go? Add it to the soup? Pour it in my water? Top the Salmon with it?
Thanks for your help =)
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Hello Kristy,
you can mix it in something in your meal, or make a mini protein drink.
-Mike
Alright, so I am checking out the recipe for red pepper soup for my day one dinner and it says to add the protein powder to the soup. If I could find a way to remove my question I would…It’s that whole thing we’re taught in school where you should read all the instructions before asking questions. Guess I’ve been out of school for a while! So thanks! I’m really excited to get started!
My only suggestions would be the same as I’ve read in previous posts, an easy shopping guide, and more meal plans to cover more than one week of each phase.
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Hi Kristy,
I suppose I should take that rule into consideration when answering these posts!!! If I would have read your next post, I would have seen that you have answered your own question!!
As far as the meal plan, the idea was to have the same weekly meal plan for the whole phase. Just to make your life easier!
-Mike
i just recieved the recovery formula and am ready to get started, the only thing im a bit concerned on is the meal planning, is it reccomended to follow the meal plan approach exactly or to mix it up a bit with your own ideas, also as fillers are fruits,veggies acceptable, is venison a good lean meat to use also? as i have a freezer full. if u can give me any ideas as to help plan the meals i would appreciate it. thanks
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Hi Eric,
are you asking if you can use fruits and vegetables as substitutions for some meats? I wouldn’t do that, protein is important for this diet. From what I gather, venison is a great lean meat. I have never had the guts to try any! I’m actually not sure why it’s not included in this nutrition plan. Venison is typically lower in calories and cholesterol and if you killed the deer yourself, it’s not full of antibiotics and steroids like farm raised animals.
Planning out your meals for the whole week, before you week starts is the best approach in my opinion. That way you know what you have to buy at the grocery store and you can prepare some things a head of time. If you are doing the portions approach, I would go through the approved foods list and pick out all the things you will actually eat. From there, create simple meals and snacks. From there, check off your servings chart to make sure you are meeting all of your daily requirements.
Good Luck!!
-Mike
My husband and I just started the P90X program. He is already in great shape and can push his way through the workouts. I, however, had a baby 12 weeks ago and after doing day 1 workout realized I’m even more out of shape than I thought. I felt very discouraged that I physically couldn’t do some of the exercises. I wonder, should I start by getting my shelf back into shape with some light activities? Or is this program designed to help even the most out of shape people? Will I eventually be able to do each exercise and achieve the great results I am hoping for?
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Hi Ashley,
If you stick with it and try your best every day, you will get better. I think you should keep trying!
-Mike
Hi,
I have started the P90X program, it has been a week. I have noticed that I cannot finish the exercises completly. BUT I am bringing it each day. I was wondering, if I am a level 3 ( 260lbs, 6ft) can I chose to do level 1 or 2? If I do, will I looose more in the fat burning phase?
Here is an example of my dailly meals
Breakfast-> 3 egg whites, prorein shake and small portion of fruit ( either in my shake or on the side )
snack -> protein bar and raw veggies ( carots and celery )
Lunch -> chicken breast and soup or salad with only vinager
snack -> cottage cheese, protein shake
diner -> protein shake, chicken or fish with steamed veggies
The protein shakes are aprox 50g of protein
I drink mass amounts of water throughout the day….all day.
Will I lose weight or hinder my workouts because I don’t have enough calories?
Thanks in advance
Ken
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Hello Ken,
Your meals look good. The point of phase 1 is to help you lose weight but if you don’t have enough energy to do the workouts, then you would move on to phase 2. You can follow any phase at any time, you just have to determine which phase would be best for you. If you have the energy and would like to keep burning fat, feel free to stay in phase 1. Phase 3 is for those who are really intense with their workouts and need lots of energy from food.
-Mike
Hi there!! I just got the P90X system and started with my husband (day 2) my question is I am also an aerobics instructor. I teach every day and sometimes twice a day. Can my aerobics classes subtitue for the cardio part of the program???
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Hello Randi,
yes that would be fine.
-Mike
Hi staff…I was wondering if P90x would be a suitable program for me. Im male, about 5′9 and 145 lbs, which seems about right, but I have little to no definition and actually suffer from ’skinny-fat guy syndrome’. I have skinny arms, but a gut and the beginnings of man boobs lol.
Since I have a small frame, Im assuming that working out (which I never done before) would result in me shedding a few pounds. Im just concerned if it would include what little muscle I already have.
My goal is to basically have tone and most importantly definition and stamina. From a flabby gut, to a 6 pack in 90 days. Is it possible?
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Hi Lee,
this is the program for you!! This program will help you shed that gut, tone up and even build you muscles. If you stick with it you can go from skinny-fat to ripped! Just remember, if you want a six pack, your results are only as great as the effort you put into your DIET and workouts. Keep in mind, if you have a huge layer of fat on top of your abdominal muscles, it may take a little more time and effort to actually see the 6 pack.
-Mike
Hi there!
I’m on week 3 of the p90x program, and so far it’s been a great experience. I’ve lost 7.5 pounds so far, and am just feeling better overall!
I have been following the portion approach of the nutrition plan fairly well. I did have a question about white rice, however. I haven’t had it since modifying my diet 3 weeks ago, but I was curious if white rice was still ok to have (in moderation) in the future phases? I’ve heard that white rice takes a while to really break down in the body, and for someone who used to eat it in large portions 2-3 times a week, I could only imagine how my body was working through that.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Hi Marcus,
do you like brown rice? I would stick with brown rice if you can. I guess if you really limit the white rice, once in while wont hurt. The calorie, carb and protein count between white and brown rice are pretty close. Brown rice contains vitamins B1 and B3, iron, and magnesium which is mostly removed in the processing of making white rice.
-Mike
hi there
i have been doing some researh on p90x and i am going to be buying one but the only thing i need to know is on the nutrsian plan can i subistute fish completely out i dont like fish is there some thing i can put in there that will work the same please let me know thanks
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Hello Chris,
lean white meat would make a good substitution for fish.
-Mike
can you take fish completely out of the nutrian plan and subistute it with something else.
Hi…my boyfriend and I just started the p90x and are on our 2nd week and we had some questions about being able to eat red meats..drinking alcohol…we have cut down on the crap that we usually eat but we love steak and we usually have at least 1 drink after our nightly workout is this okay? Other than that we are super excited and very dedicated to the program!! Oh and we also got a recovery drink from gnc but aren’t sure that we shouldn’t spend the $$ to get tony’s recovery drink..is there that much of a difference?? Thanks!!
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Hi Trish,
red meat is ok to eat as long as it’s lean. Drink alcohol in moderation and check labels.
For the recovery drink, you can check the label for ingredients here to compare:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-recovery-formula.php
-Mike
As I am looking through the meal plan, I find it difficult working the mid-night shift to follow the meal plan. I generally wake up at dinner time, and eating dinner with the family. If I attempt to eat “breakfast” then I am cooking two meals for one meal. Any suggestions on how to incorporate the diet plan on abnormal schedules with a family?
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Hello Lynette,
I would use the same meals but just switch them around. Have dinner with your family when you wake up and have your breakfast as you last meal. We all have different circumstances and it’s OK to make adjustments to make this program work for your life!
-Mike
I work night shift and my meal times vary alot! What times of the day should I eat? Sometimes I wake up at 8am and stay up until 10am the next day?
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Hi Jane,
as I told Lynette, you can make adjustments to this program to make it work for you. I would just keep in mind that you should be eating every 2-3 hours, 3 meals per day, 2 snacks, and don’t eat right before you go to be. Give yourself about 3 hours after your last meal before you hit the sack.
-Mike
Me and my husband are looking in to p90x. and i have a few questions. I am in the same boat as jane i work nights at a hospital and the schedual gets hectic b/c you never know just when you are going to have a patient to see. the best time for me to do my work out is in the midlle of the night when it gets slow but if i have to stop the workout for 10 -20 min would that affect the results and also i am hypoglycemic does the nutrition plan give enough that my blood sugar wont drop all the time
Staff Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Hello Tiffany,
stopping for 10-20 minutes wont totally hurt your results, but you might need to warm yourself up again before jumping back into the workout.
As far as your blood sugar, you should really ask your doctor if the diet is right for you. If not, you can still do the workouts and maybe your doctor can recommend a diet that will not affect your diabetes negatively.
-Mike
I am about to start the p90x program but the nutrition plan has alot of food that I can not eat because I am allergic to it. Such as bananas, fish and spinach. I know how to work around the bananas and spinach but how can I work around the fish so I can see great results.
Staff Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Hello Sarah,
you can substitute in lean white meat for fish.
-Mike
I am thinking of starting the p90x program this week but im concerned as im on a very tight budget and am wondering if it has cost anyone alot of money to buy things liek pre cooked chickens and protein shakes.. also , the meals i will make for myself , are they ok to make for my son as well , or are they stricly for an adult diet.. hes only 2 and it will be difficult if i have to make 2 sepeerate meals!
Staff Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Hello Sarah,
If you are concerned about your food budget, I would go with the portions approach. This way you can pick and choose the foods that are budget friendly and also those foods that your son will eat.
-Mike
Im on my second week of p90x. When I calculated my calorie intake it was over 3000 Kcal. Since im doing p90x to lose weight i figured id start off with phase 1 and eat around 1800 calorie plan. When i started p90x i weighed 245 lbs and now i weight 250 lbs… why is this? am i not eating enough food? can you please help. Thanks
my question is the time of day i work out. If i have to do my workouts at night, will i be losing out on a lot of increased BRM throughout the day. Is there any benefit to nighttime workouts? Also, should i change my diet up to meet these new demands (working out at night)?
HI, today is day one of p90x
me and my husband are doing it together.. he’s in the military, and usually doesnt get home till about 5:30 6:00, is that too late in the day to workout? I just feel like everyone else is doing it first thing in the morning, but he already has PT then. And we are following the nutrion guide, and today it seems to be alot of food to consume in one day, i understand its all portioned, but i guess we arent used to eating that many times, will we find the need for all that food later on while working out?
Thank You
I started P90X last week. Today is the tuesday of the 2nd week. I am 34 y old, 5.7′, 140 lbs and not fat at all. I have developed a beer belly though (7 years back my waist was 29 now it is 34).
I quit beer when I started P90x and have white wine during weekends and eat out twice too on weekends. Apart from that I follow the nutrition portion plan. But as one other poster said, the calories don’t add up at all. I am getting only 1100 calories a day after eating the recommended portions (I am at level1=1800 cals/day). I am not drinking any protein shakes/energy drinks or protein bars though.
My question is: I dont feel tired at all and can do workouts without any problems and I can see that I am getting stronger. Do I really need to up my calories? I track my food using thedailyplate.com and it shows that my carb intake is way too high compared to protein though. This is confusing me a lot.
My daily food intake is :
1. Breakfast : Multigrain cheerios (110 cals + 6g sugar) with Skim milk
2. Morning Snack: 1 banana
3. Lunch : Pumpernickel bread sandwich (2 smoked white turkey slickes + 1 cheese + 1/2 avocado + 3 tomato slices)
4. Afternoon Snack (4PM) : 2 egg whites
5. Dinner : 2 home made baked chicken patties + vegetable medley.
Hi,
I have just read through many of the questions. I’m sorry if mine is redundant, but I am not a ‘foody’. That means.. if I have to prepare difficult meals.. constantly be thinking about what to have… I just dont do well. Is there a meal replacement you could suggest??? I can manage preparing some meals.. but to know I can just mix up a nice shake.. or have a great bar.. makes the program much more enjoyable for me! Thanks so much for this blog.. and for responding! It is very helpful!!!
Staff Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hello Rachael,
yes! There is a great meal replacement shake on our website, chocolate and vanilla. There is also whey protein powder if you want or need a protein boost. P90X protein bars are good to have on hand and are pretty tasty. Here is the link to the nutrition products:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products.php#nutrition
-Mike
Hi,
I’m starting P90X tomorrow, and had some questions..I work evening shift 3-11. Is there a schedule of when i should eat and workout. I usually get up at around 10:30AM and dont really know if I should eat breakfast before or after the workout..Any reply would greatly help.
Thanks
Staff Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Hi Mark,
you can do either. If you eat before, you should wait at least an hour before you start working out.
-Mike
Hey, im 17 and just started the program on monday, any tips on some good meals for the program?
Staff Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Hello Dre,
to make life easier, choose a nice lean meat like chicken breast or sirloin steak, then build a dinner around that. I would add some steamed veggies or a salad, then a starch such as brown rice or a baked potato. Keep it simple for breakfast and lunch. Oatmeal, egg white scrambles, protein shakes, soup and salad. P90X protein bars, yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, or a piece of fruit make for great snack.
Simplicity will get you through this diet!!!
-Mike
Hi,
In the nutrition guide it mentions you could use frozen dinners, such as Healthy Choice, I don’t have time to prepare my dinners at night so I was wondering will this be ok to eat?
Staff Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Hello Danny,
I would be sure to read labels carefully!!
-Mike
Hi, not really related to the diet plan but my question is this. Is there an alternate exercise instead of the pull up that can be done in the chest and shoulders routine? I live with my girlfriend and cant put anything up in the doorway nor do I have anywhere to attach bands.
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:05 am
Hi Karl,
the only alternative that I can think of is a lat pull down, but you would have to go to the gym for that. If you do have a membership at a gym, you can take the work sheets and do the P90X there if space and equipment are an issue. I know most people choose the P90X to avoid having to go to the gym, but it is an option!
-Mike
i dont understand how to read the nutrition plan…i dont know what the meals are…are there meals already prepared or anything that i can just follow…can you please help me i would like to start this as soon as possible but i just dont know how to read the meal plans
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Hello Jose,
there is a meal plan approach that gives you all your meals including recipes. With the portion approach, you have to pick and choose from the approved foods list and come up with your own meals.
The nutrition plan is set up in phases. 1-3. You will have to calculate your nutritional level. Aslo I-III. Once you figure out your level, you can start with any one of the phases, following the diet for your level only. Each phase has the portions approach and the meal plan approach. The portions approach is listed first with a servings chart then the food list. The meal plan approach follows with your weekly menu. The menu is for one week only, but you eat the same thing week after week as long as you are in that phase. Recipes for all the meals follow the menu. You can stay in each phase for how ever long you want or need to.
Phase 1 is the fat shredder phase. This phase will help you to lose fat quickly.
Phase 2 is the energy booster phase. If you are in phase 1 and are feeling a lack of energy you would need to move to phase 2.
Phase 3 is the endurance maximizer. This phase is for those who are really intense with their workout and really need more energy from food.
I hope this helps!
-Mike
Hi there! I am three days into P90X and am having some trouble with my schedule. I usually don’t get home from the office until after 8pm, and have to fit in dinner and my workout before I go to bed around 10:30-11pm. My question is about timing of food and working out and sleep. What is ideal?
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
Hello Alyssa,
you should wait at least an hour after eating before you start working out, and visa versa. As far as eating and sleep, you should wait at least 3 hours after you eat before you go to sleep. I would try and eat as soon as you get home, workout an hour later, then go to bed at 11. Not exactly three hours, but it will have to do! Sometimes we have crazy schedules and we just have to do our best to work with what we have.
-Mike
I was wondering how to just get the most extreme results from the p90x? I just started so to get the advice early will help alot. THANX
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:19 am
Hi Justin,
1. Follow the diet to a T. Make sure you calculate your nutritional level correctly and use the right phase for you intensity level. Don’t eat junk at all!!
2. Have the P90X Recovery formula within an hour after each workout.
3. Be sure to have some P90X protein bars (part of the nutrition plan).
4. Don’t ever skip a workout
5. Work way past your level of comfort. That point where you want to give up, don’t! Work through it!
6. If you want mass and crazy definition, use heavier weights and only do 8-10 reps. Your last two should be really hard. If you can do 11, you need something heavier.
7. Breath!
Good luck and you better bring it!!!!
-Mike
Hello,
My husband and I are beginning week 5 and my husband has noticed his pants are getting looser but my pants are getting tighter, how’s that. We are on the Phase 1 “Fat Shredder” Nutrition Plan(I’m on Level 1 he’s on Level 3) and I am 5′ 7″ and weigh 130 lbs. I don’t necessarily want to lose weight I want to lose body fat and tone up so what am I doing wrong? Do I need more cardio? Eat more protein?
We both absolutley love the whole program and we look forward to working out each day! Thanks.
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Hi Chris,
where are your jeans getting tighter? Your leg muscles are probaly getting bigger. Are you following the diet as closely as you possibly can? This is a huge factor in weight loss. Otherwise, you aren’t doing anything wrong! Stick with it and you will start to see a change. Some people don’t start to see visible results until week 8. Get a body fat tester so you aren’t relying on the scale to measure your progress.
-Mike
hello,
My husband and i started the p90x but i would like to know if the program could be efective without follow the nutritional plan very estrictly just lowering in fats and avoiding breads,pastas,sodas,etc eating small portion of a regular food.
i have 2 kids and is hard for me to make diferent foods because i don’t have much time and sometimes they don’t eat what my husband and i eat.
we are an average couple and we are not over weight.Thank you
Staff Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
Hi Eve,
the Nutrition plan is important if you want to lose weight. BUT…..limiting carbs to 1 or 2 servings per day and sticking to whole grain is a good start. You have to get enough protein as well. About 5 servings. Stick to lean meats, try not to eat any junk food, two servings of vegetables, one serving of fruits, 2 servings of dairy per day, and try to eat every three hours. Three meals with a snack in between each meal.
-Mike
Hello, I am 22 years old and weigh almost 400 lbs. I’m about to get into this program. I was wondering will these workouts may be too intense on my body or not? I would probably start with the weight loss program first before I move on with one of the other two. I am also sensitive to certain food/very picky eater and don’t eat any meat but chicken or any veggies. Are there any other options for those certain categories I could go about this for the nutrition plan? I’ve never tried a V8 so maybe I could do that instead of veggies. Thank you for all of your help.
Also, to add to my last post- I was reading the nutrition guide about how much calories I should take in. Because of my weight, I should be eating at least 4,000 calories? That sounds too high, is there a max that I should eat due to my weight? How can I modify this around my weight?
Staff Reply:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Hello BB,
Chances are you’re not quite ready for P90X yet and that’s OK! In time, with dedication to improve your health and fitness level, you’ll definitely get there. I suggest you start off with one of our other programs that are less intense and work your way up to P90X. Power 90 is a great program and is the perfect stepping stone to P90X.
Boneless, skinless chicken is always a good option to other meats. V8 is also a great alternative to eating vegetables. They have the kind now that’s mixed with fruit if you don’t like the taste.
As far as the amount of calories you should be eating, check out the nutrition plan that comes with the Power 90, then ask a doctor if thats right for you.
-Mike
Hi im 20 yrs old weighing 322(weighed myself at the start of p90x), and im on week 4 of p90x i wanted to know if i continue my own healthy diet aside from the p90x nutrition plan will i get effective results? im also using animal cuts, how much weight can i possibly drop? Any tips for losing belly fat? thanks in advance.
Staff Reply:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Hi Ron,
if you diet is close to what the P90X nutrition plan would have you eat, your results should be similar. I really don’t know how using animal cuts will effect your results. I can only assume that you will burn more, but I’m not an expert on that type of supplement.
To lose belly fat, you really need to work your whole body. Burning calories with cardio, and working large muscle groups with resistance will reduce body fat all over. Also, of course, ab exercises to build those particular muscles.
-Mike
Can the diet be done by someone who cannot eat ANY dairy? Soy is fine, but I cannot have any dairy foods, whey, etc…
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