Where are my fellow P90xers?
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I do not follow the nutrition guide. I think it is meant to put on muscle, so gain mass. I just set my mfp to lose a lb a week and upped my protien to 30% of my diet. I am having success this way.
Round two begins tomorrow for me!!!! I went out and purchased the hardest tension band in my whole city (I checked every store) so that I can try to hit that dream goal of doing a pull-up!!! Also I just did not feel that I was getting enough in the first round from the band I had. This time I am more ready and comfortable with lifting to failure and have a much better idea of how much I can lift. I anticipate huge things!!! :smokin:0 -
I do not follow the nutrition guide. I think it is meant to put on muscle, so gain mass. I just set my mfp to lose a lb a week and upped my protien to 30% of my diet. I am having success this way.
Round two begins tomorrow for me!!!! I went out and purchased the hardest tension band in my whole city (I checked every store) so that I can try to hit that dream goal of doing a pull-up!!! Also I just did not feel that I was getting enough in the first round from the band I had. This time I am more ready and comfortable with lifting to failure and have a much better idea of how much I can lift. I anticipate huge things!!! :smokin:
Great work! I can't wait to hear how you are progressing! I am going to alternate between negative pullups and bands this phase and hope I can to actual pullups in Phase 3. Good luck!0 -
OK P90Xers help me out here by telling me what you do. I have finished week 1, round 1 of lean. I started without looking through the nutrition guide. I know its important but I just needed to get started on something while the motivation was there. At the same time I joined MFP and made the mistake of entering a seditary lifestyle which would be true if I hadn't started P90X. This made my cal goal 1200 given that I want to lose 12 pounds. I have eaten anywhere between 1100 - 1500 each day. So today I finally worked out what I should be eating according to the X guide - 2400. OMG! That's double what I've been eating! I totally get it. I understand why I need to and what could happen if I don't but still super nervous that I'll put in the time and effort and not see the results ending in disappointment/frustration and quitting. I am eating really well - fruit, veg, chicken, tuna, whole wheat etc. The only thing I'm struggling with is keeping my sugar within MFP goal (mostly from fruit).
Anyway here's what I'm wondering, has anyone had to alter the suggested intake much? Are you following the meal plans in the guide or just doing your own thing in terms of eating healthy? Am I setting myself up for disappointment by not following the guide?
I calculated my calories using the method in the nutrition guide and I am in level 1 so I eat 1800 calories, and sometimes I go up to 2000 if I feel I need it. I am right around my goal weight though so I need to have a small deficit so I can lose the last couple of pounds of fat. I am following the ratios they recommend in the nutrition guide as best I can, but not one day did I make it to 50% protein, more in the 35-40% range which I will continue to aim for until phase 3 when I will up my carbs. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to my sugar frequently goes over, but I am not worried about that.0 -
Day 1 of Phase II (Day 29 over all), right back into it! But seriously, Tony, one handed pushups and plyo pushups...? I guess I will add those to the list of things I want to be able to do my the end of the program (along with crane and unassisted pullups). BUT I managed to get through all of the fifer scissors for the first time! Yay!0
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Day 1 of Phase II (Day 29 over all), right back into it! But seriously, Tony, one handed pushups and plyo pushups...? I guess I will add those to the list of things I want to be able to do my the end of the program (along with crane and unassisted pullups). BUT I managed to get through all of the fifer scissors for the first time! Yay!
Those damn fifer scissors, I'm holding onto my mat by the end praying for the end of them. Phase two pushups are ridiculous, back to my knees. HA!0 -
Wow, I'm reading about some great results/milestones here. Congratulations to everyone. Glad you are seeing the results you want and doing crane! All is good here, I just finished chest & Back/Ab X starting my second week. I am already noticing a difference in my body but, I didn't take any official measurements, so I can't report. I'm still excited and, I have really been enjoying seeing everyone's positive progress here!
Keep it up folks, great work!0 -
Fifer scissors....Scissor!... get it!? Haha! I really hate fifer scissors, but man they really work your core! Way to go on finishing your 1st week! You will start to see results soon, just keep up the great work!0
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I dont use the nutrition guide myself. I just followed the proper caloric intake as well as the percentages. I stick to 1600-1800 calories a day and hit 50% protein, 30 % carbs and 20 % fat and that has worked great for me! But everyone will be different, im focused on fat shredding, so that works!0
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I did not have a good beginning to the second phase of the program. It broke me. This happened once before during a Body Revolution workout that I was doing for the first time. I try so hard, give everything I have and the pain gets to be so much that I end up on the floor in tears- it is pretty embarassing. This chest, shoulders, tricep workout is the hardest thing I have ever done. This time I went heavy as I could on all my weights so that I was only able to do 12-15 reps. I did as many push-ups as I could on my feet, but ended up on my knees a lot. I could not do a one arm push-up. I kept falling on my face. So I just did normal push-ups after trying 5 unsuccessfully.
It felt as though I had never done the first month at all. Everything was so much harder. I felt like I had regressed. Then came the good ole ab ripper x....everything hurt so much again. I had finally got to where I could do everything for 25 reps except crunchy frog...but I can't do 25 phifer scissors again. It's okay I will work it back up to 25 of everything.
This workout burned more calories than any other p90x workout to date. Oh, and I did not run first so that was not it.
I am scared of tomorrow and DOMS!0 -
Completed Plyo X this morning and felt great!
One question, does the weight tracker on this site automatically update based on the your calorie deficit or do you have to weigh in to tell it if you lost weight?0 -
I did not have a good beginning to the second phase of the program. It broke me. This happened once before during a Body Revolution workout that I was doing for the first time. I try so hard, give everything I have and the pain gets to be so much that I end up on the floor in tears- it is pretty embarassing. This chest, shoulders, tricep workout is the hardest thing I have ever done. This time I went heavy as I could on all my weights so that I was only able to do 12-15 reps. I did as many push-ups as I could on my feet, but ended up on my knees a lot. I could not do a one arm push-up. I kept falling on my face. So I just did normal push-ups after trying 5 unsuccessfully.
It felt as though I had never done the first month at all. Everything was so much harder. I felt like I had regressed. Then came the good ole ab ripper x....everything hurt so much again. I had finally got to where I could do everything for 25 reps except crunchy frog...but I can't do 25 phifer scissors again. It's okay I will work it back up to 25 of everything.
This workout burned more calories than any other p90x workout to date. Oh, and I did not run first so that was not it.
I am scared of tomorrow and DOMS!
It's OK, that just means that its working! That is the whole premise behind 'muscle confusion'. Sounds to me like you are doing awesome, because you are giving 110%.0 -
Completed Plyo X this morning and felt great!
One question, does the weight tracker on this site automatically update based on the your calorie deficit or do you have to weigh in to tell it if you lost weight?
You have to weigh in to tell it you lost weight...0 -
I did not have a good beginning to the second phase of the program. It broke me. This happened once before during a Body Revolution workout that I was doing for the first time. I try so hard, give everything I have and the pain gets to be so much that I end up on the floor in tears- it is pretty embarassing. This chest, shoulders, tricep workout is the hardest thing I have ever done. This time I went heavy as I could on all my weights so that I was only able to do 12-15 reps. I did as many push-ups as I could on my feet, but ended up on my knees a lot. I could not do a one arm push-up. I kept falling on my face. So I just did normal push-ups after trying 5 unsuccessfully.
It felt as though I had never done the first month at all. Everything was so much harder. I felt like I had regressed. Then came the good ole ab ripper x....everything hurt so much again. I had finally got to where I could do everything for 25 reps except crunchy frog...but I can't do 25 phifer scissors again. It's okay I will work it back up to 25 of everything.
This workout burned more calories than any other p90x workout to date. Oh, and I did not run first so that was not it.
I am scared of tomorrow and DOMS!
EAT SOME SPINACH! I told you ARX got harder in the second round, that one week in recovery and it's like you've never done ARX before.
I did Chest, Tri and Shoulders today as well, it is very hard, Back and Biceps is as well, I told my friend if Back and Biceps was in the first phase I would have quit.0 -
Day 10 in the books! Knocked out Arms & Shoulders/Ab X today. I didn't go quite as intense because this is my first time doing Arms & Shoulders because I had to skip the first week due to extreme soreness. I went fairly light because doing these workouts for the first time in a long time sometimes puts my body in a state where I have to lay off that muscle group for almost 5 days. So did mostly just around 25 lbs on curls, etc...I look forward to upping the weight next time I hit this workout when I'm a little more confident my body can handle it. Not the kind of intensity I wanted but, I'm in this for the long haul and don't want to get hurt early trying to do too much. I'm really trying to assess where I'm at.
Anyways, I hope everyone else is on track! Keep pushing play folks!0 -
Great work rob! It's going to be like that for the first little bit. If your body isnt used to this, you WILL be sore. I definitely was! But great work, sounds like your on a good roll! It feels good once you start to up your weight.
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Much thanks! How's your journey going?Great work rob! It's going to be like that for the first little bit. If your body isnt used to this, you WILL be sore. I definitely was! But great work, sounds like your on a good roll! It feels good once you start to up your weight.
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As Tony would say, "keep pressing play. Do your best and forget the rest!" Don't let it get you Moran. Think of where you will be in another few weeeks, you'll be glad you fought your way through. I'm only on day 10 and have to keep telling myself that when I start to feel frustrated or don't feel like pressing play.0
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Day 10 in the books! Knocked out Arms & Shoulders/Ab X today. I didn't go quite as intense because this is my first time doing Arms & Shoulders because I had to skip the first week due to extreme soreness. I went fairly light because doing these workouts for the first time in a long time sometimes puts my body in a state where I have to lay off that muscle group for almost 5 days. So did mostly just around 25 lbs on curls, etc...I look forward to upping the weight next time I hit this workout when I'm a little more confident my body can handle it. Not the kind of intensity I wanted but, I'm in this for the long haul and don't want to get hurt early trying to do too much. I'm really trying to assess where I'm at.
Anyways, I hope everyone else is on track! Keep pushing play folks!0 -
Wow 25 lbs - that's awesome. I used 10 and found it a little much for shoulder flies and upright row. Powered through though and increased each exercise by 1 rep from last week. My goal for next week is to move from 13 reps to 15. Did much better on side tri-rise this time. Keep up the great work!0
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Day 65 - Shoulders & Arms / Ab Ripper X - Upped all my weights today....nailed it!0
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Just finished Plyo. Still hate this workout. HAHA!
I cannot believe i'm almost in another recovery week. WOW! Time flies when you are killing it with Tony!0 -
This week was the start of Phase 3 for me, so I figured I would up the weights. I am hurting like crazy from Chest & back. I did notice though 20 pushes are becoming a breeze.
Took pictures and doing measurements tomorrow, hoping to see some good results.0 -
Day 65 - Shoulders & Arms / Ab Ripper X - Upped all my weights today....nailed it!
Nice, the extra weight definitely bring back the struggle with reps.0 -
Okay so, the two new workouts in phase two totally kicked my butt. Today went better than Monday. I held it together and got through everything without any pauses (well except to pause to see what the movement was so I could choose a weight). The new tension band is a killer
love it!! I am way closer to the door now, can only do like 15 reps, and can move back a fair amount as I improve. Again my calories are higher than any other p90x workout- even beat Monday by 10!
I actually lifted to failure every time tonight just like Monday. WOW, do I feel that!! Three times I had to put the weights down and get a lighter weight. Ab ripper x felt familiar again and went better.
I missed plyo last night because I was working out of town, had a 14 hour day, and only managed 2 hours sleep the night before. I am going to tack it on to yoga tomorrow or kenpo on Saturday.
I can see why back and biceps would make you want to quit, but there will be no quitting!!0 -
Okay so, the two new workouts in phase two totally kicked my butt. Today went better than Monday. I held it together and got through everything without any pauses (well except to pause to see what the movement was so I could choose a weight). The new tension band is a killer love it!! I am way closer to the door now, can only do like 15 reps, and can move back a fair amount as I improve. Again my calories are higher than any other p90x workout- even beat Monday by 10!
I actually lifted to failure every time tonight just like Monday. WOW, do I feel that!! Three times I had to put the weights down and get a lighter weight. Ab ripper x felt familiar again and went better.
I missed plyo last night because I was working out of town, had a 14 hour day, and only managed 2 hours sleep the night before. I am going to tack it on to yoga tomorrow or kenpo on Saturday.
I can see why back and biceps would make you want to quit, but there will be no quitting!!
RIIGGGHHHHTTTT??? Back and Biceps is definitely brutal, I can't imagine ever being able to do it in Phase 1. HA! I had it this morning and it was brutal. Next week is recovery week again. WOOHOO!0 -
Ya'll are killing it! Way to go people!0
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This week was the start of Phase 3 for me, so I figured I would up the weights. I am hurting like crazy from Chest & back. I did notice though 20 pushes are becoming a breeze.
Took pictures and doing measurements tomorrow, hoping to see some good results.
Looks like we started at the same time!
Day 66 here. KempoX as I don't have enough time on the weekdays for YogaX. Will do that Sat.
Question - I have to go out of town for 5 days on my 87th day. I can stay active, but I can't do P90X. Can I just resume when I get back or will I have "flunked"?0 -
This week was the start of Phase 3 for me, so I figured I would up the weights. I am hurting like crazy from Chest & back. I did notice though 20 pushes are becoming a breeze.
Took pictures and doing measurements tomorrow, hoping to see some good results.
Looks like we started at the same time!
Day 66 here. KempoX as I don't have enough time on the weekdays for YogaX. Will do that Sat.
Question - I have to go out of town for 5 days on my 87th day. I can stay active, but I can't do P90X. Can I just resume when I get back or will I have "flunked"?
Just stay active while you are gone and do the last few workouts when you get back. That is what I would do. Or double up on the weekends to get a few workouts ahead so you finish on day 87.0 -
Okay so, the two new workouts in phase two totally kicked my butt. Today went better than Monday. I held it together and got through everything without any pauses (well except to pause to see what the movement was so I could choose a weight). The new tension band is a killer love it!! I am way closer to the door now, can only do like 15 reps, and can move back a fair amount as I improve. Again my calories are higher than any other p90x workout- even beat Monday by 10!
I actually lifted to failure every time tonight just like Monday. WOW, do I feel that!! Three times I had to put the weights down and get a lighter weight. Ab ripper x felt familiar again and went better.
I missed plyo last night because I was working out of town, had a 14 hour day, and only managed 2 hours sleep the night before. I am going to tack it on to yoga tomorrow or kenpo on Saturday.
I can see why back and biceps would make you want to quit, but there will be no quitting!!
Moran, can I just tell you that I am so stinkin' PROUD of you! I was just catching up on how everyone has been doing this week and I read your post from Monday, then I got to read this post. You have done amazingly so far, and I am so impressed that despite feeling broken after Monday you not only kept at it, but you pushed yourself EVEN HARDER in Back & Biceps. You are my hero!0 -
Okay so, the two new workouts in phase two totally kicked my butt. Today went better than Monday. I held it together and got through everything without any pauses (well except to pause to see what the movement was so I could choose a weight). The new tension band is a killer love it!! I am way closer to the door now, can only do like 15 reps, and can move back a fair amount as I improve. Again my calories are higher than any other p90x workout- even beat Monday by 10!
I actually lifted to failure every time tonight just like Monday. WOW, do I feel that!! Three times I had to put the weights down and get a lighter weight. Ab ripper x felt familiar again and went better.
I missed plyo last night because I was working out of town, had a 14 hour day, and only managed 2 hours sleep the night before. I am going to tack it on to yoga tomorrow or kenpo on Saturday.
I can see why back and biceps would make you want to quit, but there will be no quitting!!
RIIGGGHHHHTTTT??? Back and Biceps is definitely brutal, I can't imagine ever being able to do it in Phase 1. HA! I had it this morning and it was brutal. Next week is recovery week again. WOOHOO!
You are so close to being finished! I feel like my life is no longer based on a regular calendar, it is based on where I am in this program. Do you know what you are going to when you finish?0
