P90X - Scared

She probably picked everyone who filled the form. That's what coaches do, they say I have 2 spaces left, I need two people, but the reality is they get everyone that reach out to the coach.

With that said, don't feel bad. First, because you're not the only one who has done this. Second, because you're not the only one terrified of P90X. Third, because as hard as it might be, it will get you out and beyond of your comfort zone and that's what causes changes. I'm not saying other form of exercises don't cause changes in our bodies, but many times we just don't push harder because we have a mental limit that won't allow us to to see how much more we can do.

Now, about 3000 calories, I personally believe that is WAY too much. I've done P90X in the past (two and half times), I've done P90X+ and P90X2, and even when I was using it to bulk up a little, my highest calorie intake was around to 2,800 calories. A factor to take into consideration, I am a man. I was burning fat and gaining muscle mass. So even though the P90X calculator was suggesting me to eat around 3000, 2800 was what worked for me.

The coach I was talking to at that time would always say that you would need to eat just a little bit less than what the calculator suggested. I learned that you would need to check every week or two how your body was being affected and start making adjustments based on that.

1700 calories would probably be too little, but 3000 calories is way too much. BeachBody coaches are just regular people who have done P90X with some level of success, and they just use that to make some money with other people, whether they really care that others get healthier or not. They are NOT nutritionists and they are not certified personal trainers. They just tell you what have worked for them and have been told by their coaches.

P90X works, but you need to pay a lot of attention to your meals/calories.

And about not being fit enough, just to as much as you can. Tony Horton says it, don't get disappointed if you can't finish a workout, just do your best and forget the rest. Next week look at what you need the previous week and try to do a little bit more. That's how it works.

I started P90X on Monday too! (I read the original post but not all the comments, so I hope you are doing it)

I feel like my arms are going to fall off at any moment...

I am not counting calories yet. It is hard for me, since I have food allergies and make 90% of what I eat from scratch.

Looking for a buddy, to help keep me encouraged! Hope your plyo workout today was good. My quads just started hurting, but it is bed time, so tylenol and I are going to be good friends the next few weeks.

I wouldn't worry about not managing the whole disk in one go! - you can get better week by week! I still pause it a few of times while doing it and have a rest! I figure if i do the whole thing then who cares if I'm taking 3 5min breaks to get through it! Just keep at it!

Keep hitting play, you will be surprised by how soon it gets easier. I did P90x classic 3 times, p90x2 once, half of Insanity (it injured me), and now I do a combo of Body Beast and T25. The first time I hit play I couldn't even keep up. I am now in better shape than I was in high school and I am 59. You will succeed, just keep going.