P90x HELP???

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kelseyessex
kelseyessex Posts: 122
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Hey people,

I just want to hear your opinions on the P90x workouts and diet? and could you give me a list of the rules for the diet and exercise routines please?

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  • kateroot
    kateroot Posts: 435
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    I love, love, love P90x. I'm not a beachbody coach and have no ties to beachbody at all, but P90x absolutely rocks.

    There aren't really any "rules," per se. In the original P90x, you work out 6 days a week, an hour to hour and a half a day. The diet varies depending on your goals, but there is a book that comes along with the program that explains the diet. It's basically a high-protein, low carb, and relatively low fat diet that adds carbs and fats in as you progress throughout the program.

    P90x2 has a very similar diet, but the workouts are completely different. They focus a lot on core strength, balance, mobility and stabilization - important for functional fitness for athletes as well as everyday activities.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,411 MFP Moderator
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    I love, love, love P90x. I'm not a beachbody coach and have no ties to beachbody at all, but P90x absolutely rocks.

    There aren't really any "rules," per se. In the original P90x, you work out 6 days a week, an hour to hour and a half a day. The diet varies depending on your goals, but there is a book that comes along with the program that explains the diet. It's basically a high-protein, low carb, and relatively low fat diet that adds carbs and fats in as you progress throughout the program.

    P90x2 has a very similar diet, but the workouts are completely different. They focus a lot on core strength, balance, mobility and stabilization - important for functional fitness for athletes as well as everyday activities.

    I love p90x but I think X2 is better. Also, if you do these workouts, you gotta eat up on those calories. It's the only way you will consistently lose inches and burn fat.
  • Neize
    Neize Posts: 301 Member
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    I was thinking about getting p90x thanks for this post. :happy:
  • kelseyessex
    kelseyessex Posts: 122
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    do you have list of foods you eat on the diet plan? to lose fat?
  • kateroot
    kateroot Posts: 435
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    do you have list of foods you eat on the diet plan? to lose fat?

    Not really, there are tons of foods you can eat on the program, and only a few that you can't (or shouldn't). It's basically lots of lean protein, veggies, and a little fruit and dairy. Some tiers of the program have whole-grain carbs as well. It recommends that you avoid caffeine, alcohol, saturated fats, added sugars and simple carbs other than fruit.
  • FitqueenT
    FitqueenT Posts: 120 Member
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    I absolutely love p90x. I did my first round in March-June of last year with awesome results. I just started my second round this Monday and I'm loving it...even though I'm sore (ouch) lol. I didn't follow the nutrition guide my last round but I ate clean. This time around I'm thinking about getting the shakeology shake and the p90x recovery drink.
    I'm doing p90x classic again this time.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
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    Its not that big over here in the UK so I thought it was just a case of buying one DVD., until I saw the price

    Is it an at-home workout?
  • Amyknits2
    Amyknits2 Posts: 8
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    I am a member of the beachbody site and get lots of suppor there too. I do love their Shakeology shakes! Lots of protein, vitamins etc. I'm not a "coach" but the shake is really full of great nutrition...although expensive.
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
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    You can google P90x nutrition plan and print it out, if you need it :smile:
  • dgoradia
    dgoradia Posts: 109 Member
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    P90X is a great workout routine. I mix it with bicycling which I do 3 times a week.

    I would stay clear of their eating plan (diet). It's awful and at times quite unrealistic.

    In short, do the workout, its amazing! Forget their diet. Look for a more sensible eating plan.
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
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    love the workout, also like version 2.

    Don't use their eating plan, or eat all clean.

    Just make good food choices, and I eat higher protein, staying in my cal goal - but don't go to low.
  • Boingo1
    Boingo1 Posts: 205 Member
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    I started P90X this week too! I like it alot so far. I'm not following the eating plan. Nice to hear about eating clean and boosting up the protein intake, that's what I've been doing!
  • kelseyessex
    kelseyessex Posts: 122
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    Thanks for all your feedback.

    What do you normally put on your shopping list when eating clean?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,411 MFP Moderator
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    Its not that big over here in the UK so I thought it was just a case of buying one DVD., until I saw the price

    Is it an at-home workout?
    Its a set of 12 workouts.

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