Go Shopping For the P90X Portion Approach!
You are ready to get started and see that daunting list in the beginning of the book. If you have chosen the Portion Approach you probably meal and snack solutions that are quick and flexible. This approach does just that and simply gives you foods to choose from with a daily allowance of portions.
Taking the list of approved foods and translating it into a manageable grocery list can seem daunting. There are so many foods you may feel overwhelmed. Try not to be.
Choose the foods you like, several from every group, and buy those this week. If you don’t eat all of them or wish you had something different, adjust next week’s grocery list to fit your needs. Below you will find a sample grocery list for Phase 1 (the Fat Shredder Phase) of the Portion Approach
Fats
Avocado
Olive Oil
Olives
Proteins
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
Eggs
Fresh Fish
Tuna
Turkey Bacon
Fat-Free Ham Slices
Carbohydrates
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Wheat English Muffins
Oatmeal
Pasta
Low-fat Refried Beans
Corn Tortillas
Dairy
Low-fat Cheese
Cottage Cheese, 1%
Skim Milk
Nonfat Yogurt
Fruits
Apples
Bananas
Grapes
Kiwi
Strawberries
Vegetables
Asparagus
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumber
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Peppers
Tomatoes
V-8 Juice
Condiments
BBQ Sauce
Fat-Free Salad Dressing
Mustard
Remember this grocery list does not have to be yours. It’s just to give you an idea of a good variety for one week on the Fat Shredder Phase of the Portion Approach. You have a much more extensive list of available foods in the P90X Nutrition Guide.
Hi,I live in lebanon and I am currently using the p90x program ; its really great!!!!! however, some of the food varieties provided in the portion plan list are not usually found in local markets or even malls here… so,would it be ok to use the same eating plan everyday for each phase while respecting the servings??
Thank u for your support!!
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Hello Karl,
It is absolutely OK to eat the same thing everyday, as long as you can take it. Here is your chance to be creative and come up with your own menu, if you can, keeping your portions in mind. Otherwise, Enjoy your meals.
-RJ
Thanks!! I’m now 27 days into my program and have already seen tremendous results…I lost 12 pounds using the level 1 nutrition level!!! During the fat shredder phase (1 day left of it), I followed the portion approach and was able to come up with my own appropriate menu. I also thought that following the level 1 would be a good idea instead of my original calculated nutrition level (level 2) for a lower calorie intake… Was that bad ? Would I have lost more weight if i had followed my original calculated nutritional level ? And would i get better results and the end of 90 days if I continue with level 1 or should I shift to level 2 for phase 2 and 3 for the ultimate results??
I would really appreciate some help. THANK YOU !!
Staff Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Hello karl,
if you are happy with your weight loss and have the energy to keep going, I would stay right where you are if you want to continue to loose weight. If you are feeling like you are getting hungry more often or loosing energy quickly, then it’s time to move on the the next phase of the nutrition plan.
Keep up the good work!!
-Mike
It is my fourth day in the program and i am following the portion approach level 2. I dont know at what times of the day I have to eat the different servings
Staff Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hello Diego,
that is really up to you. I would try and distribute things evenly over the course of three meals and two snacks to make your life easier.
-Mike
My husband and I want to see if we can stick with the dietary plans before we jump into p90x, but there are a lot of items we dont really like, for example fish and tomatoes and more. What would we do about that.
Staff Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Hello Megg,
you can use substitutions here and there if you need to. Fish can be replaced with boneless skinless chicken and tomatoes can probably just be omitted.
-Mike
Hello,
I am having trouble with the eating plan. It seems that I’m eating alot! I am following the portion approach for P90X and have fit each portion of all the food groups(Protein, carbs, fats, veggies etc) into my diet. It seems that in order to fit in all the foods some of my meals get quite big. I have composed a sample eating plan and was wondering if someone can help me out and take a quick look over it. Thanks soooo much in advance.
Staff Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Hello Palo,
if you would like someone to take a look at your eating plan, you can submit it to customer service and choose “nutrition question.”
Or if you feel comfortable, you can just post it here!
-Mike
Good afternoon. My husband and I are going to embark on the P90X journey mid Feb. We are establishing diet plans (subsituting some of the things we don’t like) and I was wondering if egg beaters are an acceptable substitution for the omelets and if yes, what would the portion be, ie:1/2 cup etc.
Thank you!
Staff Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Hello Lisa,
Egg Beater Whites would be an acceptable substitution. I believe 6 egg whites is one serving, and the box will give tell you how many cups equals how ever many eggs.
-Mike
Hi there! I’m just now starting P90x but am vegan. The diet plans you guys have set forward don’t work for me – do you know of an alternative diet plan for vegans? Thank you!!!
Staff Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Hello Hillary,
I don’t have a specific diet plan for vegans who are doing the P90X. I would just be sure to eat “clean.” Stay away from junk food, really limit sugar, salt and fat. Drink a lot of water and stay away from soda. It is important to be sure that you are properly fueled for these workouts and you will need a good amount of protein and just enough carbs for energy.
Good Luck!
-Mike
Can someone post a sample meal plan for a phase 1 level 3 person.
Meals tend to get quite big and I need to know if I’m doing this Correctly!!!!!! I weigh 213lbs, 5.9″.
Also, Do I really need to consume more protein in the form of shakes beside what I eat? If, what are some good brand to get that don’t have cholesterol?
Hi, I just got the p90x and I’m trying to figure out the nutrtion plan. I’m only 16 years old and I’m a girl. I’m level 2 and I’m doing the portion approach. I am very busy so I want to be able to fix food eassily and fast. I am pretty sure I know when to eat but I don’t know what to eat. Like what are some good snacks and what are some easy meal to bring to school. And what is a shakeology and what is it made of?
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