The 3 Levels of the P90X Nutrition Plan
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In addition to the Three Approaches and the Three Phases of the P90X Nutrition Plan, there are 3 Levels. These levels ensure you are getting sufficient calories for the energy you are expending but that you aren’t getting so many that it defeats the purpose of you working out.
We all have different nutritional needs and slightly different metabolisms. As a 135 pound woman my nutritional needs are different than that of a 200 pound man. Likewise if I were a heavier 180 pound woman I would have more weight to lose and would want my caloric intake adjusted accordingly.
Because of these differences, the P90X Nutritional Guide has 3 levels. These levels are based on your daily caloric needs.
The P90X program is intense and requires serious energy. At the same time you may be trying to lose weight so you don’t want too many calories. The P90X Nutrition Guide evaluates your needs and suggests which level is appropriate for you.
Level I is for people who can eat up to 1800 calories a day. Level II is for those who can do with 2400 and Level III is for people with higher caloric needs who can have up to 3000 calories a day. The P90X Nutrition guide walks you through a series of simple calculations to determine how many calories you should be getting and subsequently which level you should be working on.
Tomorrow we will take a look at the foods on the P90X Nutrition Plan.
Categories: P90X Nutrition
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Hey there! I am a 5’6 130 pound woman. I want to lose 12 pounds to get to my ideal weight, 118pounds. I just started P90X and it seems like a lot of food even in Phase 1. I feel over stuffed and sluggish after finishing my first 2 meals and a protein bar. Is it possible that I need to eat less than 1800 calories a day to lose weight?
Hello Christy,
did you calculate your nutritional level to be sure you are eating the correct amount of calories? If so, it can take some getting used to. When you really start getting into your workout and start burning fat and calories, you may begin to finish your plate. Take it slow with your meals for now, don’t try to stuff yourself. Eat what you can and be done with it.
-Mike
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