P90X Diet Question

kioga86
kioga86 Posts: 126 Member
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey all, I just started P90X yesterday (just did Plyometrics for the first time today ... OUCH!), and had a question about the nutrition they suggest for Phase 1. I am having a hard time envisioning myself going the full 30/20/50 (carbs/fat/protein) breakdown they suggested, though looking at my diary from the past few weeks/months, the 40/20/40 seems reasonable.

Is not doing the EXACT nutrition breakdown they suggest going to severely hinder my results, or if I up my protein intake from approximately 20% to approximately 40%, will that be enough?

Also, feel free to poke around in my diary (open to all) and leave any suggestions you feel will help!

Thanks in advance everyone!

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  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    You'll just have to see if you get the results you want. I'm starting a 3rd round of P90X and now that I've got MFP I'm going to do the %'s they have for each phase. I've only got a few pounds to lose so Fat Shredder for this first month will be fine and then upping my carbs as I go.

    If not doing fat shredder the way they have it works for you then just do that.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    40% protein seems reasonable, like you said. If you want to try for more protein then I would suggest supplementing with a protein shake. Some good shakes out there is Body Fortress by Wal-mart (52 grams from 2 scoops), Jay Robb protein, or BSN protein has a variety of great flavors (Vitamin Shoppe).
  • ElaineDianne70
    ElaineDianne70 Posts: 243 Member
    If you have significant fat loss you want to accomplish, I would really try to hit the 50% protein during the first 4 weeks and then go back to the 40/40/20 plan that you follow for the rest of the program. If you are close to goal on fat loss, you are OK skipping Phase 1 and going to Phase 2. :-)
    Elaine
  • kioga86
    kioga86 Posts: 126 Member
    @Edorice: The 40% protein ration was including protein bars and protein drinks. Most of my meals and snacks are rather low in protein. When I first started I used the Body Fortress protein powder, and I think I'll start using it again.

    @ElaineKatko: According to the formula that came with the P90X set I got, I have a body fat percentage of 19.72%, just a little above the high end of their "desired" range (which is 10-18). So really, I don't think I have THAT much to go. I'm just confused, because I want the results, but the idea of that much protein is honestly making me nauseated, lol.
  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    It's definitely a lot of protein so you have to get creative. The nutritional guide does help a bit with ideas. I'm glad Fat Shredder is only a month long because getting my carbs is much easier haha.
  • ElaineDianne70
    ElaineDianne70 Posts: 243 Member
    Just try it and see how it goes. :-) I supplement with protein shakes as well, so it's not like you have to eat that much meat or fish.
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