Go Shopping For the P90X Portion Approach!

j04331591You 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.

Tomorrow we will look at shopping for the Meal Plan Approach.

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The 3 Levels of the P90X Nutrition Plan

j0438718In 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.

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The 3 Phases of the P90X Nutrition Plan

1059132_august_vegetables__2Just like P90X has 3 phases in the fitness program, the nutrition plan also has 3 phases. These phases, however, don’t have to be followed or progressed in sync with the 3 phases of the fitness plan. You can change nutritional phases based on your nutritional needs at the time.

 

When you first open your P90X Nutrition Plan you will see the 3 phases laid out before you. They include a Fat Shredder Phase, an Energy Booster Phase and the third phase which is an Endurance Maximizer. Each phase has specific goals and is directed at a specific diet need. You choose where to enter the program to sustain the results you want.

 

The Fat Shredder Phase is designed to do just that: burn fat. This is the highest protein phase of the P90X nutrition plan. This particular phase is easier to sustain if you have a lot of fat to lose. Because your energy levels may drop with this phase, it is important to monitor how you feel on it and react accordingly. If you have less body fat to lose you may want to spend less time in the Fat Shredder Phase.

 

The second phase, the Energy Booster Phase will get your energy back to high levels. This stage is a more maintainable one and one that should be quite easy to sustain. The protein levels are slightly lower here and there is a balanced level of carbs and protein along with lower fat.

 

The final phase is the Endurance Maximizer and this is the athlete’s diet. As the plan says, this phase “must be earned”. You will get more carbs here in the anticipation that they will be burned off by your newly developing defined body. When your body is ready for this stage you will notice an increase in energy making it easier to push even more on the P90X program.

 

These stages can be followed with the 3 stages of the P90X fitness program, but they are flexible. As you continue this plan you will become more aware of your body and its signals, allowing you to make good choices on when it is time to move onto another stage or when it is good to hold out a little longer.

Tomorrow we will discuss the 3 Nutritional Levels in the P90X Nutrition Plan.

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P90X Nutrition Plan: 3 Approaches to Success

967769_food_melon_bread_oregano_cherry_tomatos1The P90X nutrition plan was designed to accompany the P90X program, helping to get you ripped by burning fat and creating muscle. While the program itself could get you good results, by using the nutrition plan you multiply and speed your results, guaranteeing you get maximum results in the healthiest manner possible.

 

There does seem to be confusion regarding exactly how the P90X nutrition plan works. It’s quite simple actually. The first step is choosing which plan works for you. The P90X nutrition plan has three approaches, tailored to meet the participators needs. We want you to succeed and the three approaches make certain that everyone has a program tailored to their needs.

 

Of the three approaches, you choose from the Portion approach, the Meal Plan approach, and the Quick Option Approach. Each one is designed to be appropriate for difference dieters needs.

The Portion approach is perfect for people who don’t have a ton of time on their hands. This one is for people who enjoy cooking very little or don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. The meals in this program usually involve only 1 or 2 steps in preparation.

 

The second option is the Meal Plan approach. This program is for people that enjoy cooking and want to prepare their meals. The P90X nutrition guide offers many tasty recipes and plans for this approach that might work better for people with a little more time on their hands.

 

Finally, the Quick Option approach is for people with no time or to be used on days when time is of the essence. Just because you selected the meal plan approach doesn’t mean you can’t choose a meal from the quick option group on busier days.

 

Once you have selected the approach that will best fit your needs, the P90X nutrition guide will walk you through the meals and options you have.

Stay tuned for tomorrow when we talk about the different phases in the P90X nutrition plan.

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