Starting p90x Monday, Who's with me???

jonski1968

Ok...I`ve bitten the bullet and ordered this..I`d better get the cardiac paddles at the ready...I`m tired even thinking about it..

earlyxer

RELAX.........................

Everyone is intimidated when they pop that first disc in. I remember marking the day on my calendar when the time limit would expire for me to request a refund and send it back because I was certain I could not get through it all.

That was 4 years and 8 or 9 rounds ago........

You will get through it

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niqi85

RELAX.........................

Everyone is intimidated when they pop that first disc in. I remember marking the day on my calendar when the time limit would expire for me to request a refund and send it back because I was certain I could not get through it all.

That was 4 years and 8 or 9 rounds ago........

You will get through it

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Wow, excellent job!

xrayk8te

Started the lean routine today! Feeling pretty great so far!

niqi85

does this help you lose weight and do u have to be of a certain fitness level or can anyone do it????

Yes, it does help with weight loss. When I did it a couple years ago. I only did it for about 50 - 60 days and I lost about 30lbs. Well, the instructions does say to consult a doctor before attempting the program because it is very intense. I can imagine that if someone had a heart problem this program could be fatal. So, I would consult a doctor if you are concerned that it could be too rigorous (I didn't htough because I've been working out on and off for years and it's been pretty intense at times). Hope that hellps.

cincymomof3

I finished 1 round of P90X and dropped from 185 to 163. I'm about 65% throught round 2 and am at 156 and am getting leaner by the day (I'm 5'7' so my goal is a strong 150) .. it you follow the program and don't make excuses for yourself it's an amazing tool.

That's awesome! Congrats!

SkinnyGal08

I'm starting it today! I'm excited hopefully this will give me the results I've been wanting for so long, doing the nutrition plan with it too. Add me

volleypc

Several people started P90X last Monday (including me), One person started a group on here for it if anyone wants to join. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4358-p90x-challenge Good luck everyone.

sfootman

make sure you look at your calorie intake...I started the program last year and was trying to eat the 2400 calroies...but lost several inches, a whole clothing size in 4 weeks, but!!!! I didnt lose any weight. When i reaseared it, that many calories is for those who are trying to maintain the weight and get leaner. You will need to atleast eat 1400 and do the P90X. ...just my experience and research.

megfanelli

I am starting the lean program today. I recently started a vegan/raw diet due to a tumor on my spinal cord they cannot biopsy or operate on. Anyway I am trying the diet route. I am wondering how I am going to get all the calories I need. Since starting on this diet (Hallelujah Diet) I have felt so rediculously awesome I just have to work out to get rid of all the energy I have. I am not over weight but I was not close to healthy either. This is my 4th growth, the others 3 were removed with sugery. Anyway I am encouraged by what I read with what you can cure with diet and working out and I want to be here for my 3 small children and wonderful husband! Excited to BRING IT!

mobean11

I am with you@!!!!!! BRING IT!!!

chaniray

i'm starting today.

megfanelli

How do you log these excercises? There are no P90X entries. The individual excercises are not in there either.

earlyxer

I've been doing P90X for years and the consensus from everyone's HR monitor is they are about 650 calories per session. Obviously, X Stretch is not and Plyo is a little more but you get the idea. And I don't eat my calories back either. That is already part of the equation for my daily intake.

moterry

I also started P90X on Monday, 4/2... so, I now have three days behind me. Only 87 more days to go for this round!

ohpiper

I've been doing p90X for awhile now. Now I'm doing a mix of P90X/X2 and Insanity. Absolutely awesome programs. The results have been great for me and I'm still going!

Bobbydigitalx

Im with you! But I'm a little worried that my calorie count is wrong. I'am 26 years old 5"11 , 210 pounds . It has calculated me at 1940 calories a day???? Could this be correct? Just started diet this morning. Im also trying to build mass
Also says

Carbs-267
Fat-65
Protein- 73

Please help!!!

earlyxer

Calories are in the ballpark, maybe a touch low but I don't know your bodyfat percentage. 2100 might be more your target.

The carb/fat/protein ratios recommended by MFP are not very good, you should manually set them at 40/40/20. Really punch up the protein if you want to lose fat - it's the basis of every good fat loss diet.

It's a point of contention these days, but losing fat and gaining muscle mass are usually considered mutually exclusive. Gaining muscle mass requires a calorie surplus, losing fat requires a calorie deficit. So you pick your battles - which is more important to you right now?

Bobbydigitalx

Thanks for the quick response! My body fat percentage is a High 28.9 hoping to get it down to 18. How much protein would you recommend? I've ate 2 meals today and have already hit 70 grams. Seems I could save some money on protein powder

earlyxer

If you're that high, then yes, your target is 1900 calories per day, and you should be losing between 1 and 2 lbs per week. Your target weight is 180 and your targets are 190/190/42 grams of protein/carbs/fat.

Don't overdo the protein powder - there is a lot of stuff in there besides protein! No one really knows what potential side effects there are to taking too much glutamin/arganine, etc, etc - one shake a day is the limit (2 scoops)....

Focus on lean proteins and fibrous carbs - chicken breast, lean beef, eggs, white fish, and fibrous greens - broccoli, beans, spinach, asparagus, etc.

QueenDiva27

What is P92X/Turbo Fire Hybrid... I have never heard of that one

earlyxer

P90X2 is the newest version of P90X, it came out around Christmas. TurboFire is another program from the makers of P90X (Beach Body LLC) - not Tony Horton, I think it's Chalene Johnson. Some people mix the two together.

genevivelim

I just started the P90x today.... core synergistics is awesome... total body workout. hope i'll survive the 90 days challenge.

missjewl

I had planned on starting this past Monday but chickened out! I have read a lot of blogs of people who have tried it and failed, doing it and said it hurts like heck and some that have succeeded and absolutely love it. Some of their stories scare me to death! BUT... this Monday Im gonna give'r a go! I have about 15-20 more lbs to go till im where I want to be and some serious toning to do too... I really hope this works for me! All the motivation any of you P90'ers can offer me would be greatly appreciated.... I'm *freakin out*

earlyxer

Be brave! It's entirely achievable for ANYONE. Believe me, I was a mess when I started! Modify, modify, modify where you need to do so...

picante2

p90x....will have to look into ordering this program!

Kaa2294

I am 6'2" and 170 pounds.I am currently trying to lose some fat and gain some muscle.
I'm trying to reach 2200 cals a day,with 220g protein,220g carbs and 50g fat.What do you guys think about that?Should I lower the cals or get them bigger?

joankpoirier

about 4 weeks in. but not consistent.. But very much Love the program

nbsambucca

Ive just completed week 2. I have done it in the past a few times. started/stopped.... whined...BUT I didnt follow the nutrition plan. I NOW do the portions....and Im not 100% by the book but Im getting closer day by day. I read an awesome article about how after 2 weeks of t his type of intensive program there are often NO results. This is when most people quit (like me, the first few times) I have not seen any results as of yet. I AM GOING TO PUSH ON. and wait for some results. This time I am committed to doing it right and getting thru it all.
Do your best forget the rest.
Modify.
Dont smash your face.....

earlyxer

If you're at 8% as your profile says, I think you're at cross purposes in trying to gain muscle AND shed fat. If you want mass, you're going to have to exceed your TDEE by a good margin, probably 20% as a starting point. Your TDEE is probably around 3000 calories, and you'll need to consume more than that. Do you have Venuto's "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle"?