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  • I use Muscle Milk products and think they are great due to the high protein amount and low sugar. I thinkit would be perfect for your purposes, i.e. mixing with OJ and a banana. Bon Appetit!
    in muscle milk Comment by Pir8dave September 2010
  • Great advice and thoughts on nutrition. You are right on superdave about the importance of a HRM and the nutrition plan. I lost less than 10 pounds on Round 1, due to not following the nutrition plan and possibly eating too much protein. It is one of the frustrating things about the program. I do think that P-90X is…
    in Anybody new to P90X? Comment by Pir8dave September 2010
  • I've been using the MyFitnessPal app on my Droid X. (Android.) It is great and makes tracking food sooooo easy. The database is extensive and accurate and it is simply indespensible for me. I use the food diary and monitor my calories and exercise on it daily. I record my foods after each meal It's in the Android Market…
    in My iPhone helped me to lose 9lbs! Comment by Pir8dave September 2010
  • There's a great P-90X Thread we have going here on MFP. Lots of good info from fellow P-90x folks: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/111145-p90x-starting-a-new-thread?page=9
    in Protein??? Carbs??? Comment by Pir8dave August 2010
  • I'm with Fullboost. You are doing a great job. I have had several "plateaus" as I have lost weight. Try to get to a 40-50% carb and protein ratio. I use protein powders (Good ones with low sugar, no soy, only whey protein) from people like Cyposport/Muscle Milk, EAS and others that have 25-26g of protein per serving. I…
    in Protein??? Carbs??? Comment by Pir8dave August 2010
  • A final thought. A heart rate monitor is very important so that you can monitor your target heart rate accurately. The only problem with the strapless monitors is you have to take the readings with your fingers every few minutes. The watch also has other functions such as calorie tracking, resting heart rate, timer, etc.
    in Accurate Heart Rate Monitor? Comment by Pir8dave August 2010
  • I have used several major brands, including Polar and Mio. I use the Mio Motiva as the chest strap thing is a real hassle and inaccurate when it slips off or moves from the Zyphoid process during workouts. The Mio compares well with the Polar as far as accuracy, provided you do not wear it too low on the wrist (wrist…
    in Accurate Heart Rate Monitor? Comment by Pir8dave August 2010
  • I agree with Steeder! Nutrition and food are important, integral parts of the P-90x program. P-90X is awesome, but it is not primarily a weight loss program. I am near completing the program for the first time (4 days left) I have built lots of muscle, firmed, toned, and lost lots of inches, but only lost around 10 pounds.…
    in P90X Comment by Pir8dave August 2010
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