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  • TheBull50
    TheBull50 Posts: 220
    so being sore is good then ! So I am doing it right then :smile: Basically, suck it up , work through the soreness and BRING it is the idea?
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    so being sore is good then ! So I am doing it right then :smile: Basically, suck it up , work through the soreness and BRING it is the idea?

    If you're sore, that means your muscles are repairing and strengthening. :bigsmile: So, yep... it's a good thing. There's a quote that says that pain is just weakness leaving the body... :wink:
  • l_mahloy
    l_mahloy Posts: 118
    Hi I would like to join just received my dvds. I have a trainer three days a week how should I incorporate tne routines with him as well? And not injure myself?
    :smile:
  • kittynurse
    kittynurse Posts: 57
    Hello all! My DVDs are slated to arrive on Friday and I'm crawling out of my skin to get started! I've radically bumped up my workout intensity in hopes of reducing the paralyzing soreness I expect will accompany P90X, and I'm so sore that I can't even take the steps today! Can anyone tell me what Phase 1 of the nutrition plan entails so I can get started even before my DVDs arrive? I'll be infinitely grateful for any information you can provide. Thanks so much! :happy:
  • purple120
    purple120 Posts: 244 Member
    Ok, I did plyo yesterday after work. I liked the workout, had to pause it about three times to catch my breath, and felt a little akward doing some of the moves, but I guess that will come with practice. I'm just a little sore in my hip area from doing the squat jumps. I'm not complaining I wish I was more sore. I've been eating clean, looking forward to shoulders and arms. I really want to change the way I look. I'm a fine example of why you should eat clean to make the complete package. Before P90X I would workout 6 times a week (cardio and weights) but didn't take care of my eating habits. That's way I'm considered obsese with a 30% body fat, but can run 8 miles, lift weights and do other cardio. So the toughest thing for me is the clean eating.
  • cquick
    cquick Posts: 220
    starting off with doubles today! i'll be doing turbo jam on days where i have lifting, and walking on days that i have p90x cardio.

    this time i won't go so crazy with core synergistics (threw out my back and was out for two weeks the first time around back in december! i NEVER want to go thru that again!!!) but i'll still bring it and modify what ever i need to in order to keep my body healthy and strong.

    since i'm doing doubles, i don't want to do everything high impact just so my joints can catch up with me and not be super stiff.

    i'm eating my exercise calories this time (no starvation!) and i'll be eating clean as a whistle! (so many veggies, i'm excited!)

    I'm 177 right now, i really want to see 162 by april 22 (i'm going to las vegas!)...i think i can do it! 15 pounds isn't too much to ask for in two months, right? :embarassed:

    i'm getting ready to go do turbo right now! WISH ME LUCK! PRAYERS WELCOME!

    Bless you all, and good luck!
    :heart: :heart: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :heart: :heart:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Hi I would like to join just received my dvds. I have a trainer three days a week how should I incorporate tne routines with him as well? And not injure myself?
    :smile:

    What type of routines are you doing with the trainer? If you are doing mainly cardio, then do a weight training DVD from P90X. Then do the opposite (do a cardio DVD) if you are doing weight training... and especially do Ab Ripper X!! :bigsmile:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    starting off with doubles today! i'll be doing turbo jam on days where i have lifting, and walking on days that i have p90x cardio.

    this time i won't go so crazy with core synergistics (threw out my back and was out for two weeks the first time around back in december! i NEVER want to go thru that again!!!) but i'll still bring it and modify what ever i need to in order to keep my body healthy and strong.

    since i'm doing doubles, i don't want to do everything high impact just so my joints can catch up with me and not be super stiff.

    i'm eating my exercise calories this time (no starvation!) and i'll be eating clean as a whistle! (so many veggies, i'm excited!)

    I'm 177 right now, i really want to see 162 by april 22 (i'm going to las vegas!)...i think i can do it! 15 pounds isn't too much to ask for in two months, right? :embarassed:

    i'm getting ready to go do turbo right now! WISH ME LUCK! PRAYERS WELCOME!

    Bless you all, and good luck!
    :heart: :heart: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :heart: :heart:

    You sound super motivated!! Just be careful of burn-out with doubles! I'm sure you can hit that goal! Definitely don't starve yourself, especially doing doubles! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! :bigsmile:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Hello all! My DVDs are slated to arrive on Friday and I'm crawling out of my skin to get started! I've radically bumped up my workout intensity in hopes of reducing the paralyzing soreness I expect will accompany P90X, and I'm so sore that I can't even take the steps today! Can anyone tell me what Phase 1 of the nutrition plan entails so I can get started even before my DVDs arrive? I'll be infinitely grateful for any information you can provide. Thanks so much! :happy:

    Oh good! The first phase of the diet is a lower-carb Fat Shredder phase. Send me a message and I'll see how I can help get ya started! :wink:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Ok, I did plyo yesterday after work. I liked the workout, had to pause it about three times to catch my breath, and felt a little akward doing some of the moves, but I guess that will come with practice. I'm just a little sore in my hip area from doing the squat jumps. I'm not complaining I wish I was more sore. I've been eating clean, looking forward to shoulders and arms. I really want to change the way I look. I'm a fine example of why you should eat clean to make the complete package. Before P90X I would workout 6 times a week (cardio and weights) but didn't take care of my eating habits. That's way I'm considered obsese with a 30% body fat, but can run 8 miles, lift weights and do other cardio. So the toughest thing for me is the clean eating.

    Plyo is a tough one! Yes, clean eating is the toughest part. Join in on the Clean eating thread I post on in the food & nutrition section if you want! I was the same way... I could run for miles but was never seeing a change in my body. It wasn't until I started weight training and getting serious about eating clean that I saw the changes I wanted! :bigsmile:
  • annhjk
    annhjk Posts: 794 Member
    Hello all! My DVDs are slated to arrive on Friday and I'm crawling out of my skin to get started! I've radically bumped up my workout intensity in hopes of reducing the paralyzing soreness I expect will accompany P90X, and I'm so sore that I can't even take the steps today! Can anyone tell me what Phase 1 of the nutrition plan entails so I can get started even before my DVDs arrive? I'll be infinitely grateful for any information you can provide. Thanks so much! :happy:

    Just curious, when did you order it? We ordered ours on Sunday night and were told 5-7 business days so best case is that we'll get them on Fri/Sat. We can't wait to start. WE're down to 93 days until we leave for mexico
  • msplatts
    msplatts Posts: 43
    So I just started the Classic version last night with Chest & Back. Wow! That is a lot of pushups. So I did them on my knees and was wondering if I should shoot for less pushups on my feet than more on my knees. After I was seeing that I was doing like 30 I started thinking I should just do 10 on my feet. Also, there is no way I can do those dive pushups on my feet. That is so hard! I am sore today, but I feel great. I'm doing plyo tonight & I am super nervous about it.
  • MissResa
    MissResa Posts: 1,147 Member
    I just did Plyometrics for the first time last night, and I loved it!!! I have V.B. tonight, and didn't have time to do plyo this morning, so I got it out of the way yesterday... It totally kicked my butt!!! I received my HRM yesterday, so I tried it out with Plyo... And I burned 762 calories!!!:bigsmile: Plyo keeps you moving so much that by the time it's over with, you don't even realize it's been an hour. It is now one of my most favorite workouts!!!
  • kmonismi
    kmonismi Posts: 3
    Hi everyone,

    The P90X nutrition plan wants us to eat 50% protien, 30% Carbs and 20% fat in phase one.
    Here lies the challenge. I'm a 6'4" 220lb. man. That means that (according to beachbody) I'm supposed to eat 3400 calories/day; that breaks down to 425grams/protein, 255grams/carbs and 76grams/fat
    Carbs and Fat are not the issue, ITS THE PROTEIN. It seems absolutely impossible.
    Any suggestions.

    P.S. emdede is a friend of mine and she and I both have the same challenge w/ nutrition.
  • kittynurse
    kittynurse Posts: 57
    Hello all! My DVDs are slated to arrive on Friday and I'm crawling out of my skin to get started! I've radically bumped up my workout intensity in hopes of reducing the paralyzing soreness I expect will accompany P90X, and I'm so sore that I can't even take the steps today! Can anyone tell me what Phase 1 of the nutrition plan entails so I can get started even before my DVDs arrive? I'll be infinitely grateful for any information you can provide. Thanks so much! :happy:

    Just curious, when did you order it? We ordered ours on Sunday night and were told 5-7 business days so best case is that we'll get them on Fri/Sat. We can't wait to start. WE're down to 93 days until we leave for mexico

    I ordered mine on Friday of last week and was told to expect it this Friday (which is not nearly soon enough!)
  • annhjk
    annhjk Posts: 794 Member
    Hello all! My DVDs are slated to arrive on Friday and I'm crawling out of my skin to get started! I've radically bumped up my workout intensity in hopes of reducing the paralyzing soreness I expect will accompany P90X, and I'm so sore that I can't even take the steps today! Can anyone tell me what Phase 1 of the nutrition plan entails so I can get started even before my DVDs arrive? I'll be infinitely grateful for any information you can provide. Thanks so much! :happy:

    Just curious, when did you order it? We ordered ours on Sunday night and were told 5-7 business days so best case is that we'll get them on Fri/Sat. We can't wait to start. WE're down to 93 days until we leave for mexico

    I ordered mine on Friday of last week and was told to expect it this Friday (which is not nearly soon enough!)

    I know what you mean. I really hope ours comes by monday so we can start the new week with it.
  • TheBull50
    TheBull50 Posts: 220
    Would it be ok to do a double session just today? or should i hold off until the morning to move onto the next dvd ?
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Would it be ok to do a double session just today? or should i hold off until the morning to move onto the next dvd ?

    I would be careful doubling up to start with. I have done my own version of doubles, running in the AM and lifting in the PM. I would not do 2 weight training DVD's on the same day. You want to let your muscles recover.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Hi everyone,

    The P90X nutrition plan wants us to eat 50% protien, 30% Carbs and 20% fat in phase one.
    Here lies the challenge. I'm a 6'4" 220lb. man. That means that (according to beachbody) I'm supposed to eat 3400 calories/day; that breaks down to 425grams/protein, 255grams/carbs and 76grams/fat
    Carbs and Fat are not the issue, ITS THE PROTEIN. It seems absolutely impossible.
    Any suggestions.

    P.S. emdede is a friend of mine and she and I both have the same challenge w/ nutrition.

    Hi there! Just so you know, the P90X guidelines do NOT put in a deficit if you are trying to *lose* weight. So I would watch the goals here at MFP. (FWIW, I was NOT using MFP when I was using P90X but wish I had known about it then!) As for protein, I think it's hard to hit that amount unless you are doing a lot of protein shakes. For me, I don't think I ever hit that ratio. 1 cup of cottage cheese is 26g of protein, most protein powders have at least 20g, 4oz of chicken has over 20g, 2 servings of tuna has 26g. Eat smaller meals, every 2-3 hours. Hope that helps some!
  • TheBull50
    TheBull50 Posts: 220
    today i did Plyometrics ...still hold off on doing it twice?
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    today i did Plyometrics ...still hold off on doing it twice?

    I wouldn't recommend Plyo twice in one day... not on your first week anyway. :laugh: Don't burn yourself out too quickly. Remember that your body needs time to recover.
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    I would hesitate to do it twice in one week! It is a very high impact workout. Do something a little less stressful. Take a walk...yoga or stretch would be a good alternative also.
  • emdede
    emdede Posts: 4
    Quote: "Hi there! Just so you know, the P90X guidelines do NOT put in a deficit if you are trying to *lose* weight. So I would watch the goals here at MFP. " (Sorry- don't know how to do the quote officially) :blushing:

    Just want to clarify that if one follows the nutrition guide that is laid out in P90X, one would only maintain & not lose weight? OMG, soooo glad that was pointed out! So, if I'm wanting to drop 35 I should used the P90X exercise program but follow the calorie recommendations here at MFP. Is this correct?

    BTW, did my first workout today. Modified & modified & oh yes, modified some more- but feel fantastic! The tips about taking it slow at my own pace and watching my back really are a great help!
  • TheBull50
    TheBull50 Posts: 220
    OK i will hold off. I guess I was just feeling a little down because I had a bagel from Free bagel day at work and wanted to work it all off. Maybe I will play Wii Fit and do some Yoga or the free run.
  • salp02
    salp02 Posts: 24 Member
    I actually considered purchasing the P90X, but it is a whole lot more expensive than your average workout video. I have to do all of my exercising outside or around the house, and I think this will help.
    Have you guys seen a huge improvement?
  • littleluvbug
    littleluvbug Posts: 137 Member
    Got mine and we're starting today....here we go! I'm ready to see changes!
  • kittynurse
    kittynurse Posts: 57
    YAY!!! WHOO HOO!!!! My program AND my Iron Gym arrived today! I'm so happy I went home to let the dog out! Okay, world... Are you ready to handle the hottness? I don't think so. :laugh: Well, I guess I'm starting tonight even though I did a killer back/biceps workout this morning and my legs are so sore from training yesterday that I had to take the elevator today. Hey, no one said it would be easy to be super fit. Did I mention how excited I am? :happy: :heart: :laugh: :heart: :laugh:
  • TheBull50
    TheBull50 Posts: 220
    so tonight is the night I allow myself as " rest from the gym" evening. I will go see my gf for a bit then home. any suggestions on exercise to do when I get home ? Maybe Wii fit ... no P90X i know that now :-)
  • fjtcjt
    fjtcjt Posts: 199
    so tonight is the night I allow myself as " rest from the gym" evening. I will go see my gf for a bit then home. any suggestions on exercise to do when I get home ? Maybe Wii fit ... no P90X i know that now :-)

    If you feel like you have to do something, you could try the CardioX. It is a sample of some Yoga, Plyo's and Kenpo. It would give you a good idea of what the other DVD's have on them and Cardio is pretty mild as far as P90X goes.
  • fjtcjt
    fjtcjt Posts: 199
    today i did Plyometrics ...still hold off on doing it twice?

    So what did you think of the Plyos. Were you able to do all of the reps? Definately the most difficult of all the DVD's as far as getting your heart rate elevated.
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