The P90X Nutrition Plan
Following the P90X Nutrition Plan is just as vital to your overall success as any of the extreme workouts in this program. Specifically designed to work in tandem with the P90X routines, this 3-phase eating plan provides the perfect combination of foods to satisfy your body’s energy needs every step of the way.P90X is not about quick fixes or miracle diets. It’s about selecting the healthy foods that you WANT to eat, and determining the portion amounts that will provide your body with the right amount of fuel to excel during exercise.
Identifying what, when, and how much to eat so you can lose fat and still get into incredible shape is the goal of this nutrition plan.
The fact is, you are capable of achieving awesome results if you follow this eating plan as designed. For many, this may be the toughest exercise—but it is absolutely essential to succeed in this program. Once you incorporate the principles of the P90X nutrition plan into your life, you will quickly begin to feel better, look better, and without a doubt perform better. You’ll also soon discover that your cravings for unhealthy foods will be greatly reduced.
Your commitment to getting in the best shape of your life depends on your willingness to adhere to the guidelines of this 3-phase eating approach. The fundamentals are simple and easy to follow. All you have to do is make the commitment to stick to the plan and give your body the high-octane fuel it needs to get to the finish line.
The Three Phases:
- Phase 1: Fat Shredder
- A high-protein-based diet designed to help you strengthen muscle while simultaneously and rapidly shedding fat from your body.
- Phase 2: Energy Booster
- A balanced mix of carbohydrates and protein with a lower amount of fat to achieve additional energy for performance.
- Phase 3: Endurance Maximizer
- An athletic diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and lower fat with the emphasis on more carbohydrates. You’ll need this combination of foods as fuel to get the most out of your final few weeks and truly be in the best shape of your life!
Why Diet Matters
A large body of scientific evidence shows that diet and exercise work hand-in-hand to promote fitness and physical performance. One reason for this symbiotic relationship is the energy equation. When you expend more calories than you consume, you burn body fat (aka “stored energy”) and build lean body mass—but because you need energy to exercise, every calorie you eat must be of the highest quality to get you over the hump.
hi i purchased P90X and i am kind of confused do for example chest and back for a whole week and then go to plyometrics the next week what is the routine for the 90 days
read before your pop in the dvd’s. Don’t skip anything
Hi Bryant,
You either follow the guide book and do the workout that is given for each day or you log into Million Dollar Body, log into WOWY and then put in your start date. WOWY will then tell you what workouts to do on which days.
If you have anymore questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Richard Dafter
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Team BeachBody Coach Howtobefit
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Not sure if you read the book that came with the dvds very carefully.
You have the choice between 3 different options: classic, lean, doubles.
If you follow classic, the first 3 weeks of phase 1 will be like:
day 1: chest & back + ab ripper
day 2: plyo
day 3: arms & shoulders + ab ripper
day 4: yoga
day 5: back & legs + ab ripper
day 6: kenpo
As you can see, the routines are rotating. You have a recovery week (with different routines, to work on cardio, core, yoga) between the phases.
Every thing is well explained in the book.
Good luck on your journey!
Matt
I’m having a hard time with the nutrition plan. I bought the dvd’s and love them but I need more support to get through the nutrition plan. I’d like to use the webste. Can I get more information about using the website for nutrtion support?
Jesse, you can go to my site – http://www.howtobefit.com and sign up as a Team Beachbody member and you will get all of the nutrition support that you will need to support your body’s needs while doing P90X.
I have some questions about the nutrition plan too…I am following the portion option and was wondering if 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter (no sugar) could be counted as a protein serving…I also thought that since I purchased P90x, I would be given a password to log on to a support site where I could get help with some of these questions….can you help me?
One tablespoon of peanut butter is 3.5 grams of protein.
You can become a guest member of the Team Beachbody Club for free and get access to many of the tools available to guest members. Go to http://www.milliondollarbody.com/howtobefit and click on Play the Game.
You can also go to the Beachbody Message Boards, where you will find a wealth of information about P90X – http://forums.teambeachbody.com/eve/ubb.x?cdra=Y&s=528299664
hey i purchased the power 90 workout, but when my friends came over to help with my move, the proram guide and nutrition plan wer lost. any way i can get them, i already looked on ebay and there is none… help!!
Im going on Day 19 of Power90X and let me tell u im already felling greater then i ever have in ah while and would like to think Tony Horotn him self and the members of the beachbody community for this awsome Workout Plan and for though whom are just starting day 1 trust me it might seem hard tough or like nothing now but keep doing it contiue to push play and like they say BRING IT u will mae it.!!!!:)
Derek, you are absolutely right. It is tough in the beginning if you are not used to working out. But like you said, just stick with it and you will feel the best that you have felt in a long time. Everyone who does P90X is glad that they did!
During a move from my old home, i miss placed my nutrition guide and program schedule. Is there anyway for me to retrieve this information?
Nick, your best chance would be to call Customer Service at 800 470-7870 and tell them what happened and they may be able to provide a replacement for you.
I just started phase 3. I find that with more carbs and less protein I am starving all the time and feel like I have no energy. Is that normal? Will my body adjust, or is it me? Suggestions?
Thanks
Janna, I don’t know enough about you – height, weight, age, body type, goals, etc. – to be specific, but if you are starving all of the time and it is physiological hunger and not psychological hunger, then intuitively, you need to eat more to fuel your workouts, your activity level and your body’s functions (heart, lungs, organs, etc.).
are there any groups that are just starting p90x that want to do it together in person? have you heared anything like that? PHX Arizona here
i bought the p90x workout on ebay didn’t get the guide book. Could someone please give me directions or feedback on how to start the workouts or a way to bue the workout guide. Thanks much i appreciate any help
Tim the way to do the workouts in the right order is to join the Team Beachbody Community for free and then log into WOWY
What would the lean and doubles phases be like as far as the workouts go?.. I’m still waiting for my guides,I got the dvd’s through someone who didn’t have it included. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi.. I’m starting p90x today, but I had a question.
Do the Peak Performance bars, which clearly have carbs and protein, count as carbs and protein servings? (I’m on the PHase 1 Level 3 Portion plan)
I don’t think I’m supposed to count it as a carbs serving because all the recommended servings for carbs are breads and grains, and say nothing about the performance bar, but for protein I’m not so sure.
If anyone could fill me in as to whether or not I count them as a snack or 1 carbs/protein serving that’d be great.
Kristi, log into WOWY and put in P90X as your workout program, it will allow you to chose Lean, Classic or Doubles. That is the best thing to do if you don’t have your guides
Stephen, the protein counts and I would add it into your total.
For more great advice on P90X and the P90X nutrition plan, go to the P90X community message boards – http://forums.teambeachbody.com/groupee/forums/a/frm/f/5082996357
I am vegetarian. Can I adapt the nutrition program to replace the meat products with plant sources of protein.
Absolutely, Tony, in fact if you go to the P90X message boards – http://forums.teambeachbody.com/groupee/forums/a/frm/f/5082996357 – you will find other vegetarians doing P90X and read about what they are doing.
Hi I just started PX90 and I love it. But I dont have any of the books, nutrition plan, etc. Is there anywhere I can get this valuable information?
Hi, I have a question. I got the p90x dvd set but it didn’t include the books what do I do? And also when I start i don’t want to get big or bulky in any way but I would like my abs to pop out more. So out of the three phases which phase do you think would do best for me?
P.S. THANK YOU very much for the information.
i was wondering about some of the things on the nutrition guide first where it says oatmeal in the morning can i use quaker oatmeal like peaches and cream or maple and brown sugar and second what the heck is a chicken scramble lol thank you
I just bought P90x through another website thinking i was getting the whole product and now all i have are the dvds and no diet plan or guide. can i get these separately somewhere else and how?
Eric, get your money back. P90X is a complete system and you need the guide and diet plan.
Rich
Does anyone have a PDF copy of the guide book and nutrition guide? It seems like a few of us are in the same boat and our systems didnt come with them because we bought them used.
I just wanted to tell you guys how great it feels do be working out again and feeling that burn in each and everyone of those vidoes but i was wonder which of the move(s) in the Ab Ripper X video is desiged to really target you lower abs because iv tried many other moves and they havent helped much.
– Thanks So Much
Johnny
Brandon, for the workout schedule, just read my post about how to schedule workouts.
hi, i just got the p90x a week or so ago, i have no trouble understanding the workout parts. i have trouble with the nutrition guide. i want to do the portion plan as it is more conveniant for me. i am phase 1 level 3. ok, so in the guide it says that a level 3 needs 9 proteins. is this per day?it seems a lot for one day. if so, how do i fit 9 proteins into my 3 main portions(and snacks)? does it matter which portion i put the protein in as long as i eat the required amount for that day? any help you could give would be great.thanks.
I am a 27year old female and am very much interested in the p90x. I am although concerned with losing my curves(some of the after pics I saw of people looked as if they had no bodyfat at all) I am about 5′0 foot and fluctuate between 110-115lbs. I workout about five days a week a mix of cardio and strength training. Want to still look like a women..keep the butt and chest area but am looking to up my routine ne advice???
I too have missed placed my nutrition plan. please help
I am interested in ordering the P90X. Working out (weights, cardio, sports) was always a big part of my life. I still work out regularly but I am limited to some degree due to injuries from a car accident. Since then I haven’t been able to get into pre-accident condition. Does the P90X program offer alternative exercises for those that may impact my injuries?
Linda
Without knowing what your limitations are from the accident, I can’t really give you a good answer
I just got my P90X program and started the diet phase while I am waiting for the pull up bar to come in the mail. My question is in regards to the serving sizes. I am starting Phase I Level I. The meal sizes seem to be rather large. If I a cooking grilled chicken should the food be measured prior to cooking or after it has been cooked. 6oz of meat seemed like a lot to me.
The p90x commercials talk alot about pushing and pulling during workouts. I have a torn labrum and rotator cuff along with a tender elbow. Will I be able to complete the work outs.
Lou, with a torn labrum and rotator cuff along with a tender elbow, I wouldn’t imagine that you would be able to do any upper body workouts
I am just starting the P90X program tomorrow. I’ve been reading through the information. The fitness guide tells you to have a recovery shake within 1 hr after your work out; yet in the nutrition plan, Phase 1 Level 1 it suggests the recovery shake for your morning snack?? If I’m doing the workouts at 7 p.m. nightly is it too late to have the recovery shake post work out 8 – 8:30 p.m.??
Linda, you absolutely should have a recovery drink after your workout because it will enhance your body’s ability to recover for your next workout.
I recently had a trainer tell me that if I’m not already in “some kind of good shape” that I will not be able to do it. Is that true? I’m excited about this as I just received it the other day. I know it may be hard at first, but I’m willing to put in the effort.
Pasha, I was a personal trainer for many years and that is a stupid comment. Does he want people to lose weight before they start losing weight? I did P90X the first time when I was 57 and just a runner, meaning I was in awesome cardiovascular shape. I just started doing it and got really strong and really flexible and really fit and really in shape. Use P90X to get in the best shape of your life!
I received the p 90 x system for Christmas. It was purchased on ebay. It didn’t come with an instructional book.I read throught he postings and have found the classic/first 3 weeks of phase 1. Can anyone else tell me what to do the rest of the 90 days?
Also, I was alittle concerned about how hard the workout would be to do. I have degenerative disk, have had 2 back surguries and have had a “dead foot” for about a year and a half do to nerve issues. From these back issues, I am in about the worst shape of my life.
In doing the program for less a week, I have noticed a gain in strength and mobility that I haven’t had in quite a while. This system is as much like the combo areobics and weight training I fell in love with at “jana’s body shop” in the late 80’s.
IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Deb, just follow the instructions in this post – http://xtremefitness.wordpress.com/2008/09/11/how-to-schedule-your-p90x-workouts-if-you-dont-have-the-guide/ – and make sure that you use common sense with your health issues. You sound like you are doing just that because you are already seeing results which you should be proud of!
how much is 28 grams of cheese?
i have no time for breakfast and lunch what can i do instead? without the use of the products and stay natural
28 grams of cheese is an ounce. There are 16 ounces in a pound. The most important meal of the day is breakfast, the second most important is lunch and the least important is dinner. That’s like filling up your gas tank when you get to your destination and driving on empty the whole way there. Don’t have time for breakfast – get up earlier. Don’t have time for lunch – make time.
I was wondering in the nutritional plan book how many servings is in one recipe. Some of these recipes seems like it is a lot. Thanks for your time.
Jared, give me an example and I will find out.
I thought that I was a tough guy! I’m a tree trimmer in the Mid-West and do daily phyical labor, but P90X will put the burn in you! It ROCKS!! I’m lovin it!
John, yes it does. If it hasn’t already, it will make your work day and, in fact, every part of your day easier with your newly developed strength and flexibility. It will also put a smile on your face knowing how fit you are!
Hi, I sent and got p90x through the internet. I thought I was ordering the whole kit. All I received was the CDs. I was wondering how to get the guide book to read and the food guide.
Tracy, like I said to Jason, if you didn’t get the guidebooks, you bought a bootleg copy and that isn’t fair to anyone. They are not available separately. If you want to know the order of the workouts, go to my blog on how to schedule them. If you want to get the most out of the program, join the Team Beachbody Club with me – http://www.milliondollarbody.com/signup/?type=premium2&MDB_SKU=MDCLUB1&username=howtobefit – it’s awesome and you will love it!
Hey Rich,
here is an example of a recipe from the p90x nutrition plan book that seems
to be a large serving for one person.
shrimp stir-fry-level 1
If it is more than one serving how many servings is it?
thanks
Jared, that’s only a third of a pound of shrimp and the vegetables, although they add a lot of volume to the meal, don’t add a lot of calories. The recipe is one serving.
6 ounces Shrimp, peeled
1/4 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced in wedges
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1-1/4 cups snow peas, trimmed
1-1/2 cups mushrooms, halved
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, cubed
1/4 cup canned water chestnuts, drained
Hi, I’m a vegetarian and I find a lot of these programs don’t cater to vegetarian diets. I really want to start on the program but don’t want get bogged down with thinking about substitutions and whether I’m getting the correct ratios.
How does this program work for people like myself. As well, I’m getting married in 5 months, I’m female and I don’t want to look like a steroid monkey, I want to maintain femininity but be strong and lean at the same time. Is that possible on this program. I’ve done the Body for Life program many times throughout the years and I’m bored, I need change. But not sure if this is the right change for me.
Vasudha, just follow the diet that you are on now. The only what that you will look like you are on steroids is if you take them or life like you are on them. P90X is an awesome combination of strength, flexibility and power so that you will have total overall fitness. There is no way in the world that you can get bored because there are too many unique aspects to the program.
i got p90x from a friend that had lost the nutritional plan. i can see that several people have the same problem. i would purchase the plan if they had it available. i dont see how it is unfair if people are willing to better themselves using there products.
Hi, I ordered the P90X last year and have since lost the nutritional guide. Is there a way I could purchase one seperately?
what is phase 2 of the classic workout. can someone post it on here please?
Hi, I’m thinking of purchasing P90X and was wondering what happens after the 90 days? Do you just go back to the beginning and start all over again on the program? How does this program turn into a long-term fitness routine?
I was watching the p90x commericial on t.v. this morning. I’ve seen it once before and I just kind of shrugged it off. Now, my ex boyfriend was telling me about it and he has already lost 25 pounds. I was doing L.A. Weightloss and lost about 61 pounds, but now I have put some of that back on. I hit a plateau and I’m stuck. I go to the gym a few times a week and I go walking every other day.
I’m not exactly fit, but I could be a lot worse off. What is expected when you pop in the dvd for the first time? I can’t do pull ups, push ups, or real sit ups. Anything at all would be great.
I just finished 90 days and followed the program to the T …. including nutrition,, I started at 209 lbs. and I am now 186 lbs. I gotta tell you eventhough Im in great shape I am definately nowhere near as ripped as all claim they are after 90 days…as far as the infromercial goes… Im gonna keep at it but I honestly think unless your already very skinny your not going to be shredded up after 90 days,, more like 6 months..Just my take on it,,, Peace
I am a pretty lean girl already, only 21 about 5′3-5′4 and fluxuate between 110-115. I eat relatively healthy. I am on week two, and Im not really seeing much difference, should I start doing the nutrition plan? I lose wieght very easily if I diet, so I am worried about getting to a too low of a wieght with dieting and exercising.
Hey, I bought P90X from a third party and am now in week 5. but buying from third party, my nutrition plan came on a disc as an adobe file and the file is broken and wont open so i can’t even see the nutrition plan. does anyone know where i can buy the nutrition booklet? i tried beachbody.com but they only let you get it with the whole P90X package. please help!
Im a month into P90X and i haven’t seen any weight lose, i have gain muscle, but i want to lose some weight. I calculated my calorie intake and its level 1 between 1800-2300. I have been eating good but i haven’t been eating the amount im suppose to only about 1300-1600 is that why im not losing weight im eating to little? Its hard for me to eat more. Im on Phase 2 now should i eat what i have calculated? Please help!!!
Just ordered P90X but dont get it till 2/26/09. I want to start my grocery list today an have a couple days worth of meals prepared by the time i start. where do i go to achieve this? or can some one help with some easy B/L/D igred. & recipes?
Hi, I literally just started my p90x today. I find that I’m pretty confused about the diet though. I understand that the first phase is 50/30/20 but I feel like the portion approach definitely doesn’t get me to the 1800 calories I need. I don’t like the meal plan it gives you, since I don’t like a lot of the foods on there (like strawberries, grapefruit, tuna, cottage cheese, cantaloupe, etc). So I decided to just create my own, but in doing so just broke down the 1800 cals into 225g protein, 135g carbs, and 40g fat per day. How on earth do I fit all that in using the portion approach? Plus I feel like certain things should be counted towards protein I guess calorie-wise, but they’re not on the list of proteins that count towards one of the 5 servings (like milk, or cheese). I don’t like doing this myself, which is why I liked the meal plan approach, but I feel like once I start tweaking it then it doesn’t look at all the same as when I started and it doesn’t seem as accurate. Help!
I was given the workout DVDs by someone who bought them but didn’t use them all they gave me was the DVD’s where can I go to get the plan the nutrition I need help!!
Hi I just started the p90x program and after 2 days I am very sore on my arms and abs, the next day is lifting weights and ab ripper again. If I am too sore tomorrow can I skip a day and resume the next day? I don’t think it is good to train sore muscles.
i started working out on my own and lost 24 lbs, i needed something to get me tone. i seen this p90x infomercial and now i needed to have it. so i mentioned it to my boyfriend turns out his brother in law had been givin the set. he then gave it to me. im so excited to use it, but the thing is he only got the dvds and im lost i feel like i need the nutriton plan as well as this book everyone keeps talking bout. i cant seem to get either without buying the whole kit. how do i get started? what dvds do i watch first, how many days do i do each dvd? i went on line but it wasnt much help. i need to know how i can get started! someone please help me.
I just started the P90X program last night and I was wondering where the rep sheet is or is that something we have to make ourselves. You know to keep up with how many reps you do with each workout and see how it increases over time.
what is the difference between p90x and the lean version and all the other varieties? i want to buy it but i cant find a for sure answer as to which one is right for me?
I just left the Arnold classic and it motivated me to get my p90x out and get started,however Iwas kinda wondering why beach body didnt have a booth where people could meet Tony and some of the others on the series,and if I produce some good results I would love to represent for p90x next year.
does no one answer these posts????
okay it says to have a bar instead of a meal. but the bar is listed along with all your other proteins and fat etc through out the day. so does this mean to have 2 bars a day- one in place of a meal, and one for the allowed portion- or just have one bar in place of a meal? does that makes sense?
I am very interested in starting the P90X program, but I’m not sure how to make it fit into my work schedule. I’m a flight attendant and away from home atleast 3 days a week. Am I able to vary the workouts so that I can do the ones that don’t require any major equipment while away in my hotel room or would I need to follow a specific workout schedule?
I WEIGH 300LBS AND I’M THINKING OF BUYING
P90X.I KNOW I’LL SEE A DIFFERENCE IN 90 DAYS.MY QUESTION IS,HAS ANYONE STARTED
AT THIS WEIGHT,AND HOW DID IT WORK.
I just received my P90X and I intend to start the nutrition guide and workout routine on Monday the 23rd. I’m a bit confused by the nutrition guide though. From the guide it looks as though I’ll be in Phase 1, level 1 for one week, then switch to phase 1, level 2 the next, followed by phase 1, level 3 and so on. If this were the case with only 3 phases, that only covers 63 days of the 90 day program. I’m sure I’m missing something I just don’t know what. Is there anywhere that tells how long I’m supposed to be in each phase or level? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Josh
It says you may replace a meal with a bar in your daily diet. So, what does the bar count as? One protein and one carb?
I’m looking to start using P90X shortly, but rather than trying to lose weight I’m actually trying to gain muscle mass. I’m currently about 5′10″ and 145lbs, right around 10% body fat – so I’m pretty slim to start with… Should I stick with just using a mass building protien or is there something else you’d suggest in terms of eating habits? Thanks!
Hey I bought p90x and started it and the meal portions seem to be way to big for one person and it seems like i am eating way too much. I have the pdf files of the Nutrition Guide and i am not sure that it is right because of the size of the meals. Someone please advise me on the meal sizes and if they are correct please.
Thanks
My husband and I purchased p90X on ebay and downloaded the nutriton plan. We are now on week 3 and love the results we have seen so far. However, I am very interested in the recipes and was wondering where i could get them. Can the cookbook be purchased seperately?
Okay people, so, you were looking for a deal and bought P90X on ebay? Or from some sketchy person online?
Firstly, I don’t believe any of that. Duh, its way faster to just buy it from beachbody.com and they are sure to send it to you in 5-7 days, WITH a 100% moneyback guarantee. JUST BUY IT!!
Secondly, this is your future body, and you don’t think $120 is worth the way you’ll look for the rest of your life? I bet many of you have spent more than that on tatoos. You can afford to buy it legitimately. Just do it right.
If you DID in actually buy it off the internet, either the person who sold it to you copied all the discs and kept the nutrition guide, so you just helped them pay for their program. Buy your own. For the guide and plan alone, its worth it.
Hey everybody! I see there are a lot of people who have the p90x disc, but do not have the nutrition, exercise guides, or anything else that came with it. I have them on my computer, and for $3.99 I will send them to you via email. You have my personal guarantee that these are all complete, exactly like they are in the book, and make this program soooo much easier. You can send me the $3.99 via paypal to Eric72086@hotmail.com or if you’d prefer, you can send me a money order for this priceless information. Email me at Eric72086@hotmail.com and I will tell you where to send it, if you’d rather send a money order instead of paypal, but with paypal you get it within minutes! Thanks for looking everyone! Here’s to your success!
Eric
I would like to purchase this system. I have 3 co-workers that tired it and their ripped,toned,bods are amazing. Theri all guys I would like to see what it will do for me.I’am like 35 pounds over my normal weight and I want results. Not health problems down the line.
I’m kind of confused with the nutrition plan…I chose the portion diet plan..but they give me some portions…I wish they could’ve gave me a specific diet..I heard diet is real important..Please help
I am in the p90x and this is my day 2 tomorrow I will be on day 3. I enjoy this workout plan because i get more sore in an hour than going to the gym and spending 2 hours.
Hi need help with the servings on diet plan.example steak agulua serves 4 with 8 ounce of steak sirloin now is that 8 ounces each or 8 ounce between 4 many thanks
In the nutrition guide, Phase 1 Level 1 the book shows two yellow boxes for fats, but does not have the number 2. Is this a possible typo?
Is the correct number 0 or two for Level 1 Phase 1 fats?
Hello. I am a regular healthy eater/exerciser and have been somewhat successful at keeping in moderately good shape but this looks like it could be an improvement. Question: Assuming that this works as well as it claims, what is available for AFTER the 90 days are over? Why is it p90x and not pFOREVERx?
I have always thought about doing the P90X workout and have decided to go pick it up next week to start it. My question is what type of equipment am I going to need for this workout? So I can pick it up when I buy the program.
If you dont eat a consistent healthy diet dont even bother working out or doing P90X for that matter. if you are unable to do pushups, pull ups or real situps dont worry, its about making progress over time, you might only be able to do 1 or 2 pushups for the first week, just keep at it and youll be doing 3 or 4 by the 2nd or 3rd week, whenever you do pull ups you can use a chair to assist you and with the situps P90X has a ab ripper x program which is not just sit ups, its a complilation of all different kinds of ab and core working excersises, all it takes is time and dedication, the question is how bad do you want it??? ive currently been doing the doubles routine and i like to mix in at least 6 miles of running every week whether its on a track or more of a cross country setting. one of the most important things about P90X is following the schedule, DO NOT SKIP WORKOUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! the yoga and X-Stretch are important parts of the program with muscle confusion and helping you get flexible, it doesnt matter if you dont have a models body in 90 days, its about making progress and getting better than before, i can promise if you eat right and stick to the workout schedule you WILL lose fat
I just got P90X and I’m scratching my head with the nutritional guide. For that past 5 weeks I’ve been on a 2100 calorie a day diet with the break down 50% carbs, 25% protein, and 25% fat. I started at 355 and now I’m down to 333 in 5 weeks. Following the P90X guide, at 333 pounds, I should be consuming 4596 calories a day. Am I reading this right? I know I definately need to adjust my carb, protein, and fat ratio, but I can’t imagine consuming more than twice what I am now and still lose weight. Can any one help me with this?
I PURCHASED THE P90X PROGRAM AND I DID NOT RECIEVED THE NUTRIENT GUIDE HOW CAN I PURCHASE IT. ALSO IM 43 DAYS INTO P90X AND IM SEEING RESULTS SO I KNOW WITH THE GUIDE I WILL SEE MORE AND FASTER RESULTS
I am just starting the P90X and have questions.
Question 1 – Working Out Late At Night
First, I am best able to do this program late at night (have 2 young kids and am working during the day). I trained for a half marathon this way so I am used to exercising at night (starting work-out around 9:30 PM).
Is this problematic for the P90X?
Is a post-workout recovery shake still recommended at this late hour (workout finishing around 10:30 or 11 PM)? I usually go to bed an hour following my workout.
Would a post-workout shake provide too many carbs at this late hour (i.e., right before bed)? Would it keep me up (I’m a difficult sleeper)?
Question 2 – Nutrition Plan, Level 1
I like to cook and am wondering about alteratives to pre-manufactured recovery bars. I have seen some recipes on-line (for example,
http://mike.race.googlepages.com/mike’schockyrecoverybar
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09064/953200-34.stm ) – are these OK? Would appreciate some guidance here (even if it’s in general terms, in terms of ounces of sugar, protein, etc. [I am aware of the 4:1 ratio])
Question 3 – Nutrition Plan, Single Serving Snacks, Level 1
In terms of single serving snacks, I see that 1 ounce of dried fruit is listed as a snack (100 calories). Can fresh fruit be used as a substitute without cutting into the daily fruit allotment (for example, 1 medium apple, 100 calories instead of 1 oz. dried fruit)? I am much more receptive to fresh foods than dried foods. I am reasoning that if 1 oz. of dried fruit qualifies as a snack (100 calories)and does not count against the daily fruit allotment, then can 100 calories of fresh fruit qualify as a snack (without counting against the daily fruit allotment)?
Another Question Regarding the P90X Nutrition Plan
I am just starting the P90X.
I love the recipe for the chilled cucumber soup (level 1) though I have not tried it yet.
I see that 1 cup of the soup counts as 1/2 vegetable. Why are there no points for dairy under this recipe?
I was reasoning that the yogurt would count towards dairy.
I am a lean 35 year old female (high metabolism, always ate what I wanted without much concern for weight-gain but in recent years have focused on choosing VERY healthy, clean foods and staying away from dairy and gluten [due to personal congestion issues – though yogurt is OK for me).
I am 5′5.5″, 114 pounds. I am looking to add strength and muscle and flatten my abs (the only area where I’d like to lose an inch or so as this is where I tend to gain weight; also have 2 kids so my abs are not washboard but not horrendous. 26.5 inch waist – would like to use an inch or so or just tighten/flatten this region).
Anyway, I do not go out of my way to consume dairy because of issues I have with congestion (though yogurt works for me).
So the chilled cucumber soup appealed to me as a way to earn dairy points. But it is not listed with points towards dairy. Does it really not count as dairy? Please explain.
Thank you.
hello!! 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 !!
If I do not eat all the calories on the P90X plan will the system still work
Rich, the p90x website says to start with Power 90 if you can not pass the fitness test. Do you recommend the same? I am 36, and have not worked out in 10 years. I am not overweight, most people would say I need to gain weight.
Joel, when I got P90X in March 2007, I was 56 and didn’t even know that there was a Fit Test. Even if you are out of shape, you can do part of every workout until you can complete each routine. It is worth having the patience to start with and then you won’t have to buy P90X later.
A friend of mine gave me the CD’s, but I don’t have the nutrition guide. I am getting married in 4 months, and I NeED to loose weight. I was wondering if anyone knows if I can buy just the nutrition plan??
Penney, the best thing to do would be to join the Team Beachbody Club for just $2.99 a week and you will get all of the nutrition you need to effectively do P90X and achieve your weight management goals. Go to – http://www.howtobefit.com/join-team-beachbody.htm – to join.