Comments on: P90X Nutrition Plan: 3 Approaches to Success http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:22:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8873 Staff Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:22:01 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8873 Hello J Lo, the quick options are really for when you don't have time to make a full meal, but not for every meal every day. In your case, I would use the portions approach. This way you can pick and choose the foods you like and come up with some simple meals that you can make quickly. You might have to take a few hours on your day off to plan out your shopping list and meals, but if you do that, your meal times will go much quicker. -Mike Hello J Lo,

the quick options are really for when you don’t have time to make a full meal, but not for every meal every day. In your case, I would use the portions approach. This way you can pick and choose the foods you like and come up with some simple meals that you can make quickly. You might have to take a few hours on your day off to plan out your shopping list and meals, but if you do that, your meal times will go much quicker.

-Mike

]]> By: J Lo http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8863 J Lo Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:15:37 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8863 Hi, i was just wondering if there was a Nutrition Plan Guide that is just as detailed as the one provided for the "Meal Plan Approach." Im considering the " Quick Option Approach" because of my crazy schedule going from working twelve hour days to twelve hour nights. Alot of the meals on the meal plan approach seem to take some time to prepare and in my case after a long day at work my schedule doesnt leave me with much time to go through my workout and still be able to prepare the next days meal. Hi, i was just wondering if there was a Nutrition Plan Guide that is just as detailed as the one provided for the “Meal Plan Approach.” Im considering the ” Quick Option Approach” because of my crazy schedule going from working twelve hour days to twelve hour nights. Alot of the meals on the meal plan approach seem to take some time to prepare and in my case after a long day at work my schedule doesnt leave me with much time to go through my workout and still be able to prepare the next days meal.

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8344 Staff Thu, 12 May 2011 19:58:03 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8344 Hello Colleen, for some, depending on the shape they are in when they start, they see a big drop in weight the first couple of weeks, then a slower steady loss for the rest of the program. You aren't doing anything wrong!! Don't forget that as you get further into the program, your muscles will be growing and muscle weighs more than fat. At this point, after burning a good amount of fat in the beginning, you should be gaining muscle at a faster rate and looking at the scale might throw you off. You should have a body fat tester. This will help you to see how much body fat you are losing. -Mike Hello Colleen,

for some, depending on the shape they are in when they start, they see a big drop in weight the first couple of weeks, then a slower steady loss for the rest of the program. You aren’t doing anything wrong!! Don’t forget that as you get further into the program, your muscles will be growing and muscle weighs more than fat. At this point, after burning a good amount of fat in the beginning, you should be gaining muscle at a faster rate and looking at the scale might throw you off. You should have a body fat tester. This will help you to see how much body fat you are losing.

-Mike

]]> By: Colleen http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8339 Colleen Thu, 12 May 2011 01:38:57 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8339 Hi , I started the p90x program 6 and 1/2 weeks ago. I am currently in phase 2 and am at level 2. I have continued with the fat shredder program because it worked so well in the first month and I needed to lose a lot of weight It is really hard, however I have lost 22 inches all over my body and 10 pounds in the first month!! It has been a 3 weeks since I have lost any more weight and very few inches.... Am I doing something wrong?? Should I increase my exercise or add more cardio every day??? I am really frustrated and feel I have hit a major plateau!!!! I work so hard every day and eat an incredible diet .I have only missed 2 work-outs due to sickness, other than that, I follow exactly what I am supposed to do >>> HELP!!! Any info what be greatly appreciated!! Hi , I started the p90x program 6 and 1/2 weeks ago. I am currently in phase 2 and am at level 2. I have continued with the fat shredder program because it worked so well in the first month and I needed to lose a lot of weight It is really hard, however I have lost 22 inches all over my body and 10 pounds in the first month!! It has been a 3 weeks since I have lost any more weight and very few inches…. Am I doing something wrong?? Should I increase my exercise or add more cardio every day??? I am really frustrated and feel I have hit a major plateau!!!! I work so hard every day and eat an incredible diet .I have only missed 2 work-outs due to sickness, other than that, I follow exactly what I am supposed to do >>> HELP!!! Any info what be greatly appreciated!!

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8274 Staff Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:17:25 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8274 Hello Heather, it can take a while to tighten up your skin after rapid weight loss. There are a number of things you can do to promote elasticity in the skin: 1. Exfoliate daily - this will promote circulation 2. Aloe vera extract, soy protein and yeast extract can improve your skin's elasticity by increasing your body's production of elastin and collagen. 3. Treat yourself to an hour long sea salt bath once a week. It will draw toxins out of your skin and will improve your overall skin tone. You should also get an accurate reading of your body fat percentage. Loose skin can often get confused with body fat, and visa versa. Although you may have lost a lot of weight, you body fat percentage might still be high. To combat high body fat percentage, of course working out and replacing body fat with muscle will do the trick. -Mike Hello Heather,

it can take a while to tighten up your skin after rapid weight loss. There are a number of things you can do to promote elasticity in the skin:

1. Exfoliate daily – this will promote circulation
2. Aloe vera extract, soy protein and yeast extract can improve your skin’s elasticity by increasing your body’s production of elastin and collagen.
3. Treat yourself to an hour long sea salt bath once a week. It will draw toxins out of your skin and will improve your overall skin tone.

You should also get an accurate reading of your body fat percentage. Loose skin can often get confused with body fat, and visa versa. Although you may have lost a lot of weight, you body fat percentage might still be high. To combat high body fat percentage, of course working out and replacing body fat with muscle will do the trick.

-Mike

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8273 Staff Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:22:30 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8273 Hello Christine, about one cup (not cup as in measurement, as in a tea cup) of tea per day would be in moderation. The tea itself isn't bad, just the stuff you add to it, ie. sugar. Artificial sweetener is something else you should use in moderation. Overall, it's just best to drink water. -Mike Hello Christine,

about one cup (not cup as in measurement, as in a tea cup) of tea per day would be in moderation. The tea itself isn’t bad, just the stuff you add to it, ie. sugar. Artificial sweetener is something else you should use in moderation. Overall, it’s just best to drink water.

-Mike

]]> By: Heather http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8265 Heather Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:59:55 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8265 Oh my gosh, I'm SO excited for this program! I lost 70 lbs. on an investigational medication, but that was a little over a year ago. (Yes, it's since been FDA approved but not on the market commercially yet) Since then I've been yo-yoing between 150 and 170 lbs and I've been kind of stuck in this 20lb plateau for a year. Time to amp it up! I'm still pretty strong even though I have loose skin from the weight loss. So my question is, does gaining muscle also help tone the loose skin? I've seen before and after pictures of women with loose skin and stretch marks who become toned and athletic, so I hope that this program works for me that way too. Oh my gosh, I’m SO excited for this program! I lost 70 lbs. on an investigational medication, but that was a little over a year ago. (Yes, it’s since been FDA approved but not on the market commercially yet) Since then I’ve been yo-yoing between 150 and 170 lbs and I’ve been kind of stuck in this 20lb plateau for a year. Time to amp it up! I’m still pretty strong even though I have loose skin from the weight loss. So my question is, does gaining muscle also help tone the loose skin? I’ve seen before and after pictures of women with loose skin and stretch marks who become toned and athletic, so I hope that this program works for me that way too.

]]> By: Christine http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/comment-page-2/#comment-8122 Christine Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:10:56 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=822#comment-8122 I see that tea should only be drank in moderation, but what amount is moderation? Could you give me an amount in ounces? I have a hard time getting in all my ounces in water, and it seems easier to drink with a tea flavor. I make my own with 59 ounces of water and 2 tea bags. Also, is it ok to add a small amount of sweet and low(no calorie) sweetner? I see that tea should only be drank in moderation, but what amount is moderation? Could you give me an amount in ounces? I have a hard time getting in all my ounces in water, and it seems easier to drink with a tea flavor. I make my own with 59 ounces of water and 2 tea bags. Also, is it ok to add a small amount of sweet and low(no calorie) sweetner?

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