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Power 90 is the pre-cursor to P90X. Both are a "workout at home" series of dvd's that combine cardio, flexibility and some strength training to help you shed fat, tone and build your fitness level. Both have the ability to design it to your current level and progress from there.

I wouldn't suggest Insanity for any beginner, it is quite intense. There are a number of programs that would work though. 10 minute Trainer, Turbo Jam and Power 90 are some that you can grow into. Even P90X is ok if you modify the workouts(which you can and Tony preaches it and shows you how to modify). You can preview the…

If you're using the P90 program you need to eat at a certain level to keep up your energy and for proper development. You can adjust the MFP site to accomodate your needs and use it to chart what you have done as opposed to trying to follow what it says to do. In other words, you tell the site what you want to do, the…

Welcome. I know you'll find this site awesome. It can really help with the nutrition aspect of P90. Also there are a lot of people on here that have great ideas and help keep everyone motivated. A lot are Beachbody coaches, like myself, that are available for specific answers for some of the things that happen in the…

Beachbody has a variety of programs you can use at home. I am using P90X right now. It is a 90 program. Awesome! If you want to preview some of them you can go to http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/jimmalone/products

Have you tried Power 90 or P90X- both are built around building lean muscle mass. you can look at them by clicking on my link below

There are time when something like this happens due to the types of food we eat. When we go out to eat or don't watch "what" we eat, those extra calories are coming from food that is high is things we don't want. Such as sodium. It can force the body to retian water, hence what seems like a hugh weight gain in a short…

Just found this post. I am in a second round of P90X and couldn't be happier. I have dropped about 8% body fat and gained a ton of definition. At 53 I am in better shape than when I was in my late 20's. I was working out in the gym for 2-3 hours a day but am seeing better results with P90X while only working out about an…

Remember to drink plenty of water, it helps with the digestion of protein and disposing of what isn't needed.

The body is an amazing power plant. If you give it extra or if you take something away it adjusts over a short period of time. If you stave yourself, it will go into "starvation mode" and your metabolism will slow down, saving what you do eat as stores for later use. If you don't drink enough water it will store water from…

I know this sounds opposite, but make sure you are drinking enough water. If the body thinks it is being restricted, it will try and retain it. Also, if your diet is salty, it will retain fluids as well. Nutrition is sooo important when you are looking at weight loss, not just the caloric intake but what kinds of calories…

There are 12 different workouts, used at different times but all in a certain sequence that creates the muscle confusion that is the basis of the entire program. It is the confusion that keeps your progress from plateauing. As Tony says, it is like a puzzle that completes when all of the pieces (workouts) are put together…

Nutrition is definitely a part of the program. I am on a second round of it and can honestly say that it works if you do it right. If you're under the calories, it may be ok if it isn't too far. Good luck with it and keep pushing play. There are a lot of great people on this site that are in various stages of the X. Feel…

Sounds like you are doing ok. Are you charting the Protein/Carb ratio? Is the 3300 counting your calorie need after excercise? At your size and weight and doing the X, the 4lbs is pretty good and fairly safe. Make sure you drink enough water. Not only does it help flush out toxins, it also promotes good digestion, helping…

As Tony puts it: The Bad sore is like a trapeze artist missing the net, the good sore is the burn from the workout. Post workout soreness is just a little lactic acid build up in the muscle. It means you did good. It only lasts for a day or so. For a large part that will go away as you get stronger.

If you follow the program, including the nutrition, you will see amazing changes. There are some little helpful tips to do some of the workouts. I'll be glad to help if you are going to do it.

absolutely love it. you will too. I am on my second round of it. It has changed me tremendously.

The machines are used as an average for most people, size and weight and such. The HRM is much more accurate because it is soley based on your actual heart rate, not an average.

You're doing awesome! Don't give up on yourself because of a bad weekend. You don't lose it in a weekend nor will you gain it then either. But remember, what you're doing (the wieght loss) is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't let e bad mile or so ruin the entire process. Get your second wind and you'll do great. And have a…

It sounds like your mind is in the correct place. And that is 90% of the battle. Now just tell your body that it has to match your mind and not let it down. If you need a workout "conscience", just hollar. It helps both sides out when someone else holds you accountable as well as your own mind.

we all go through peaks and valleys. It is common to plateau now and then. Remember it is a marathon when it comes to changing ourselves, not a sprint. Since you are doing upper body and cardio, your body will need to catch up now and then. Don't rely on the scale so much as how your clothes fit. Not that it isn't…

It seems that you are heading in the right direction. First thing is, due to differences in make up, women won't bulk up the same way that men will. As you have already noted, your legs have toned because they are being worked out with the walking. While it is extremely difficult to "spot reduce", you can tone areas with…

did you use a HR monitor? You will have to manually enter the caloric usage and name it the first time. You can always just use a heavy cardio workout for the length of time you actually did go.

Do what you can, even if you have to pause the dvd in order to finish a set. You will see in a matter of a few short weeks the improvements and you will absolutely be amazed, I know I was. I am in Round 2 and absolutely love it. If it's motivation you need, there is plenty of it here with the people on this board that can…

Attitude and movement are the most important things. We're with you.

Release the past. I'm 52 and I'll tell you that right now I am in the best shape since I was 25. You can lament about the past but can't change anything there. But the future is where it is at. Be totally optomistic. Let go of what was and believe that when you look into the future, it is a pictuer of how you want it to…

you can mix it with plain yogurt, will have s very similar consistancy to mayo, with out the mayo

Stacy- have you tried the P90X stuff- you can get it through any of the coaches. Mine is at beachbodycoach.com/jimmalone

Tony's 10 minute Trainers would sound like they would fit your request. Here's a link- https://extranet.securefreedom.com/MillionDollarBody/csShopping/ShoppingCart_Detail.asp?PriceID=38452&Cat=VIDEO|TONY HORTON&Qty=1

Ok- how did you do yesterday? Are you keeping a food diary? The best fruits are the ones that are lowere on the Glycemic Index. Grapes, apples, blueberries, oranges and strawberries are some of the best. Broccoli, beans and asparagus are great for veggies also. Lean beef, pork or ham slices and most fish. You will get full…