P90X... starting a new thread...
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Plyos was AWESOME ! I def did all the reps and I think I will give Cardio X a rip tonight. I will let you know tomorrow0
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Plyos was AWESOME ! I def did all the reps and I think I will give Cardio X a rip tonight. I will let you know tomorrow
Yeah, CardioX is not as intense as Plyo for sure! If you *must* do a workout, that would be good choice. (if you do go to the gym, you could do the elliptical or bike but don't go all *out*)0 -
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:
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YEAH! I'm glad that it got there! :bigsmile: Nothin' wrong with excitement!0 -
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?
It is more expensive, but you get TWELVE DVD's. 90 days worth of workouts. (and you can use them way beyond 90 days, I sure have! :bigsmile: ) I'm a stay at home Mom, so I love workouts that I can do at home! And yes, you will see a huge improvement!0 -
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!
Just hit the quote button at the bottom right. Be careful not to go *too* low in cals, but yes. Remember that you need a deficit to lose weight. If you have a HRM, that is a great way to know how many cals you are burning. And you can set the guidelines here at MFP manually. It is great that you can modify the workouts and work up the intensity as you get stronger! :bigsmile:0 -
If anyone else is interested I would like to compare my results to others.
Yesterday I did Arm/Shoulders with 8lb wts. Not to hard a workout but I had already taught spin class that morning so it was kind of a double.
I got 210 cal (and I didn't do the "bonus round" so it was about 30 minutes)
AB X 54 cals
Today I did Kenpo. (I really like that one) and watched my HR more carefully.
I did the whole hour.
364 cals
In my HR zone for 40 minutes.
I guess I was out during the warm up/cool down which was 15 min total so it works.0 -
Don't know if you saw my earlier post, but with Plyo I burned 762 calories, and was in my "hard' zone for 39 minutes... Which definitely sounds right!!!0
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Does anyone know if you can change the macronutritional ratio settings on your food plan on this site? I can't imagine that it's not possible, but before I waste more of my work day screwing with it, I thought I'd ask the pros.
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Hello All. This is my very first post, but I lurk a lot.
I've done two complete rounds of P90X (1 lean, 1 classic), and am currently on week 9 of my third round (also classic). It's a tough program, and yes, it really does work! In fact, my husband who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is scared to do it with me!
I just wanted to add my two cents and remind everyone not to get discouraged about results -- especially early on. It's P90X, not P14X. It's a 90-day program, and I promise if you are committed and follow the nutrition guide, you will see results at 90 days.
Also, it just takes longer for women to get the same results as men.
Good luck on your journey everyone!
ITA. People want to see results in 30 days. They will... but you gotta give it the whole 90 days to see the *whole* picture! Tony Horton himself says that it is more of a P120X for women to see results than men (not fair! :grumble: ). My hubby lost weight a lot faster than I did too. Just keep at it! If you are struggling with something, it will get easier. Keep doing your pushups, pick up heavier weights (I'm a big fan of the 8-10 reps of heavy weights instead of the 12-15 reps of lighter weights), and do as many pullups (even assisted) as you can. :bigsmile:
I know! It's totally not fair. My husband is 40, is quite lean, and doesn't work half as hard as I do. And I really have to work hard! I still struggle with pull-ups, and he just floats on the pull-up bar.
Ladies, we have to work twice as hard, but that's also what makes us stronger! 0 -
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!
Just hit the quote button at the bottom right. Be careful not to go *too* low in cals, but yes. Remember that you need a deficit to lose weight. If you have a HRM, that is a great way to know how many cals you are burning. And you can set the guidelines here at MFP manually. It is great that you can modify the workouts and work up the intensity as you get stronger! :bigsmile:
Also if you are trying to create a deficit, make sure that when you figure out your nutrition level on page 5 of the Nutrition Plan, use your goal weight and not your current weight. And, as Jess said, never go too low. Your body will go into starvation mode, and you will not see the changes you desire -- nor will you have the energy to BRING IT.0 -
Jess,
Question for you. When you did your doubles with running, how much did you bump up your calories? I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm keeping myself at a deficit. I don't find myself bonking during workouts, but I don't want to make my body think it's starving. I do eat every 3 hours with a lean protein at every meal and all that jazz , but I was just wondering if you made any adjustments to your calories.
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Jess,
Another question for you . . .
Have you used P90X+? I have the DVDs and am planning on starting as soon as I'm done with this round of P90X (my 3rd). If you have used it, how do the workouts compare?
Thanks for all of your advice!
Sandy0 -
Just completed day one! I was so afraid I wasn't going to be able to make it, but I really surprised myself! I was so embarrassed when we did measurements, I am bigger than my hubby in my thighs and hips! :blushing: But that WILL change. Here we go, day one was today!0
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:drinker: :drinker::drinker: Awesome start!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
You took that first step, and pressed play! My hubby is going to try it, but we can't do it together because our schedules conflict. Yesterday when I did Plyometrics for the first time, I locked myself in the garage and told him he couldn't come in until I was finished, because I didn't want him to walk in and see me crawling across the floor:laugh:. Not that he'd laugh at me or anything. Well, maybe just a little bit...0 -
Hey everyone. So I haven't done day three just yet. I woke up this morning and was still a little sore from day number 1 & 2 but I have set the goal to do Shoulders and Tri's when I get hoe from TKD.
Jess,
I just wanted to know about my diet. I am not going by the diet in the program but rather sticking to the diet that I has helped me get to the point that I am at now. That should be ok , right? The diet won't affect getting results on the program will it?0 -
Jess,
Another question for you . . .
Have you used P90X+? I have the DVDs and am planning on starting as soon as I'm done with this round of P90X (my 3rd). If you have used it, how do the workouts compare?
Thanks for all of your advice!
Sandy
Yep, I sure have! That's exactly what I did, I think it was round 3 for me? They are different from the regular X, not going for a set number of reps, but timed reps (a minute of bicep curls instead of just going for 8-10, etc). Lots of great varieties of pullups (L-pullups, 7 point pullups), different pushups (spiderman pushups). And if you like Plyo, you'll love Interval+ and there is a Kenpo+ that is a LOT more intense than the original Kenpo. Also an Abs/ Core Plus that uses the bar for some standing/ hanging abs. Anyway... I highly recommend them to someone that has already gone through P90X!! I have some hybrid workouts I can send you if you want! :bigsmile:0 -
Hey everyone. So I haven't done day three just yet. I woke up this morning and was still a little sore from day number 1 & 2 but I have set the goal to do Shoulders and Tri's when I get hoe from TKD.
Jess,
I just wanted to know about my diet. I am not going by the diet in the program but rather sticking to the diet that I has helped me get to the point that I am at now. That should be ok , right? The diet won't affect getting results on the program will it?
I don't think you have to follow the diet in the program exactly to get results, but you do need to keep the diet clean and try to follow the guidelines. (ie, lower the carbs for the first phase, more protein) But yes, the diet WILL affect your results if you're eating junk! :laugh:0 -
Just completed day one! I was so afraid I wasn't going to be able to make it, but I really surprised myself! I was so embarrassed when we did measurements, I am bigger than my hubby in my thighs and hips! :blushing: But that WILL change. Here we go, day one was today!
YEAH! Great job! That's another thing that is great about P90X... it makes you push yourself harder than you thought possible! And that's a great feeling of accomplishment! :bigsmile: And just wait til those measurements start to shrink! :drinker:0 -
def not eating junk at all. I am getting the protien I need and I eat 5 smaller meals throughout the day.0
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Jess,
Question for you. When you did your doubles with running, how much did you bump up your calories? I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm keeping myself at a deficit. I don't find myself bonking during workouts, but I don't want to make my body think it's starving. I do eat every 3 hours with a lean protein at every meal and all that jazz , but I was just wondering if you made any adjustments to your calories.
M
Hey girl! I was not strictly counting my calories at that time, but what I'm doing now (running and doing ChaLean Extreme) is that I eat more on my longer run days and make sure I'm fueled. I eat less on my shorter workout days and just try to follow my body's hunger cues. Some days I feel starving and I know as long as I'm reaching for something healthy then my body needs the fuel! I've lost about 7# now in the last couple months so it's working for me! 0 -
def not eating junk at all. I am getting the protien I need and I eat 5 smaller meals throughout the day.
Good for you then! I get a lot of questions about eating and people seem to think they can eat what they want as long as they are doing the workouts. :huh: You *can* but it does make a difference on your results!
I also do the smaller meals, it's a great way to keep your metabolism up! :drinker:0 -
Also if you are trying to create a deficit, make sure that when you figure out your nutrition level on page 5 of the Nutrition Plan, use your goal weight and not your current weight. And, as Jess said, never go too low. Your body will go into starvation mode, and you will not see the changes you desire -- nor will you have the energy to BRING IT.
Yep, good suggestion. You will not have energy and you want to be building muscle so you can burn more fat. Not burning your precious muscle! :noway:0 -
Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
112 17 57 1,520 33
That's pretty much what the day looks like. Is it terrible?0 -
Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
112 17 57 1,520 33
That's pretty much what the day looks like. Is it terrible?
Protein looks low. What was the total calorie intake? And did you end up doing CardioX last night??0 -
I am assuming that is grams of each. So your total calories looks pretty low. I don't have all of the details, but you have lost a lot of weight, now that you are thinner you weight loss will be much slower. Also, you will want to have less of a caloric deficit than you previously had to make sure you don't lose muscle. I would shoot for around a 200 for your daily caloric deficit. This would be about 1 pound every two weeks (pounds of fat). You may actually gain some weight if you are adding muscle.Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
112 17 57 1,520 33
That's pretty much what the day looks like. Is it terrible?
So, just a little caution...what worked for you in the past may not be the best for you in your current condition.
You have had wonderful success and I hope you continue to your goal. If you want it to be as healthy as possible, make sure your caloric deficit isn't too much. Also, you may want to add more protein now to help with muscle growth. A healthy amount is .7 to .9 grams per pound of body weight.
This, of course is just my opinion.
Cheers!0 -
Just completed day one! I was so afraid I wasn't going to be able to make it, but I really surprised myself! I was so embarrassed when we did measurements, I am bigger than my hubby in my thighs and hips! :blushing: But that WILL change. Here we go, day one was today!
That was day one for me too! Good for us:drinker:0 -
taking in about 1100 calories daily and with running and P90X , estimated I burn about 800 between both. I actually got home late last night so didn't have a chance to do Cardio X. Tonight I am doing Shoulders, Triceips and AbX ( The 3rd DVD in the set) so I am pretty siked about that0
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Also if you are trying to create a deficit, make sure that when you figure out your nutrition level on page 5 of the Nutrition Plan, use your goal weight and not your current weight. And, as Jess said, never go too low. Your body will go into starvation mode, and you will not see the changes you desire -- nor will you have the energy to BRING IT.
Great suggestion! I always seem to work best when I have a concrete number to use as a standard. With that said, I've learned to use caloric intake as a guide but don't get fanatical with it. If I'm hungry I eat something healthy. Thanks!0 -
Just completed day one! I was so afraid I wasn't going to be able to make it, but I really surprised myself! I was so embarrassed when we did measurements, I am bigger than my hubby in my thighs and hips! :blushing: But that WILL change. Here we go, day one was today!
That was day one for me too! Good for us:drinker:
Congrats!!!! What program are you doing? Classic, Lean or Doubles? We're doing Classic. We just got done doing Plyo this morning and it is so nice to have someone to laugh with at yourself!! But I made it! Ready for day 3, I think!!!0 -
I just wanted to know about my diet. I am not going by the diet in the program but rather sticking to the diet that I has helped me get to the point that I am at now. That should be ok , right? The diet won't affect getting results on the program will it?
Your diet has obviously worked great for you, but it may be time to re-evaluate your diet in an attempt to reach your goal. P90X will eventually break down your body if you are not taking in enough calories. Be careful with a large caloric deficit with only a few pounds left to go. Your body will burn whatever it can burn the easiest. At some point that becomes your muscles if you are not taking in enough food for the energy.
I am not trying to be Mr. Negative, I am trying to help you reach your goal in the healthiest way possible. If you continue down your current path you may reach your goal weight, but you will be skinny and very soft. Not necessarily a good thing.0
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