2016: Average to ELITE

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Hey !

I originally bought P90x when I was about 20 years old. I started off great and got 60 days into the program and then ended up breaking my hand(unrelated to the program lol) and stopped short of the finish. Since then I have tried P90x a bunch more times but always ended up stopping part way through. Eventually I turned to CrossFit to keep me in shape. I love CrossFit, it's a great workout but I've always wanted to come back and finish a full round of P90x. I'm actually in pretty good shape except my body isn't very lean, which is due to the horrible diet I have had over the past few years.

Today is my first day of the program & I'm encouraging anyone trying to get back in shape to join me!

Current Stats

Height: 5'10
Age: 27
Weight: 190.6 lbs
Arms: 14"
Legs:
Chest:
Waist:

Goals

- Complete the P90x Program (est. March, 30/16)
- Follow a modified diet plan
- Build lean muscle
- Lower BF % as much as possible

Equipment

So, I have a gym membership but for the purpose of the program I'm only going to use the weights I have at home.

- Dumbbells: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40lb (sub for push up stands)
- Pull Up Bar
- Weighted Vest ** (Work up to using with leg workouts, pull ups & push ups)
- Resistance Bands

Nutrition

I'm modifying the p90x diet a little bit. It's something I have been working on for a while and works very well for me. It's more "High Carb" but it's more of a long term diet & is very effective. Overall, the food I buy/eat is basically from the top 3 tiers of Michi's Ladder.

Nutrition was always something I struggled with. I have learned the hard way that without proper nutrition you will never see the results you want and eventually you burn yourself out due to poor eating habits.

I find that counting macros works best for me. I enjoy cooking and over the last couple months have gotten into the habit of meal prepping for my entire work week.

Macro Ratio - Month 1 - Tracked using MyFitnessPal

Carb: 270g (45%)
Protein: 180g (30%)
Fat: 67g (25%)

Calories: 2400

Workouts

I'm following the classic version but instead of doing Kenpo I will do plyo twice per week.
Flexibility is my weakest area which makes Yoga X a bit grueling but this is an area I really want to improve and focus on! emoticon

If anyone is frustrated with the results, or lack of, don't worry! Believe me, I've tried and failed so many times, you are not alone!


Feel free to join me!