Anyone here tried or done it? Know anybody that has? I can see myself being able to do the exercises, it's following the nutrition guide that would be the toughest. (I'm pretty sure beer is NOT in the nutrition guide.)

Lots of listings on ebay for the dvd set and I have plenty of room in the basement and I'm starting to look like the Sta-Puft marshmallow man.:tryingtotalkmyselfintoit:

A buddy of mine just got it for Christmas, he says he hurts in places he didn't know he had :lol:

My DIL does it and hates every minute of it. But apparently it works.

The wife wants to lose the last pounds from the baby and the treadmill alone just isn't doing it right now. I think I'm going to go ahead and pick it up off ebay and start the nutrition guide part of it first then get into the serious stuff. When bob and bg's party rolls around, maybe I'll be all :hot: and stuff.:lmao:

My DIL does it and hates every minute of it. But apparently it works.

Is she sticking to it? And are the exercises modified (reps/sets?) for women? My wife is going to be hesitant to try it because it's out of norm for her. She'd rather use the treadmill and get miniscule results instead of doing something a little more proactive and getting quicker, more profound results.

Maybe if I hit it and get back to eye/arm candy status she'll follow suit.:crackingmyselfup:

Is she sticking to it? And are the exercises modified (reps/sets?) for women?

She's having a hard time sticking to it because she hates it - says it reminds her of bootcamp PT. You apparently can modify the intensity to whatever level you're comfortable with but she says it's not very inspiring or motivating.

Hook her up with Billy Blanks Boot Camp - that's a fun and strenuous workout. Then get her a pilates video to supplement.

Anyone here tried or done it? Know anybody that has? I can see myself being able to do the exercises, it's following the nutrition guide that would be the toughest. (I'm pretty sure beer is NOT in the nutrition guide.)

Lots of listings on ebay for the dvd set and I have plenty of room in the basement and I'm starting to look like the Sta-Puft marshmallow man.:tryingtotalkmyselfintoit:
I like this guy: YouTube - Total Body Sculpt Vol. 2 w/ Gilad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzAKPvgM9Eo&feature=related)

I DVR his shows that come on everyday at 6:30, then do them after my gym time. :yay:

Ok, I pulled the trigger on the program and after 3 days, I can tell that I made the right decision.:yay: I was at my heaviest in Jan of this year and over the past couple of months I've lost 19 lbs.:cartwheel: thanks to diet and doing an hour of cardio a day. I started the diet portion (not verbatim) and I've completely cut fast food, sodas, junk food etc. and I've replaced them with tons of fruits and veggies.

vrai-She's having a hard time sticking to it because she hates it - says it reminds her of bootcamp PT. You apparently can modify the intensity to whatever level you're comfortable with but she says it's not very inspiring or motivating.

The bootcamp aspect of it is what gets me going. I've said for a couple of years now that I would do bootcamp over again if it was all PT and food, I enjoyed it. As far as being motivated or inspired, I draw my motivation from my "before" picture with my 19% body fat :barf:.

I know where I want to be in 90 days, I'm pretty sure I won't look like the success stories you see on the infomercial but you can be damned sure I'll be close! Besides, I only have 9 more pounds to lose to get to my target weight and I've only just begun the program.

Ok, I pulled the trigger on the program and after 3 days, I can tell that I made the right decision.:yay: I was at my heaviest in Jan of this year and over the past couple of months I've lost 19 lbs.:cartwheel: thanks to diet and doing an hour of cardio a day. I started the diet portion (not verbatim) and I've completely cut fast food, sodas, junk food etc. and I've replaced them with tons of fruits and veggies.

vrai

The bootcamp aspect of it is what gets me going. I've said for a couple of years now that I would do bootcamp over again if it was all PT and food, I enjoyed it. As far as being motivated or inspired, I draw my motivation from my "before" picture with my 19% body fat :barf:.

I know where I want to be in 90 days, I'm pretty sure I won't look like the success stories you see on the infomercial but you can be damned sure I'll be close! Besides, I only have 9 more pounds to lose to get to my target weight and I've only just begun the program.

Congrats on your accomplishment...:yay:

It takes a strong constitution to change eating/lifestyle habits and stick to them....:buddies:

I bought the videos sometime ago, but I never really got into them. I will have to break them out and give them another try.

Does anyone who runs use the Nike plus sports pack with their IPOD? If so, we should start a southern maryland challenge....what do you think?

Ok, I pulled the trigger on the program and after 3 days, I can tell that I made the right decision.:yay: I want to start this program sooooo bad! I really don't have the room for workouts at my house - maybe I can watch the television from the deck? :lol:

The biggest challenge for me is eating right. I can drink tons of water and I cut sodas out a long time ago. I love sweets and snacks! Fruits and veggies are delicious, but they're boring. :ohwell:

I want to start this program sooooo bad! I really don't have the room for workouts at my house - maybe I can watch the television from the deck? :lol:

The biggest challenge for me is eating right. I can drink tons of water and I cut sodas out a long time ago. I love sweets and snacks! Fruits and veggies are delicious, but they're boring. :ohwell:

You really don't need a whole lot of room for the program, but the pull up bar may be a challenge. I'm doing it in my basement gym area, which is about 10x10 with a stair climber and treadmill in the way but I'm adapting. (By the way, I have a Les Nessman WKRP in Cincinnati
basement, imaginary walls with lines on the floor.):lol:

The nutrition guide that comes with the program has a lot of recipes and snack ideas etc. Like I said, I'm sorta following the diet, I'm actually taking in less calories than what they call for for the first 3 weeks but it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be.

I bought the videos sometime ago, but I never really got into them. I will have to break them out and give them another try.

Does anyone who runs use the Nike plus sports pack with their IPOD? If so, we should start a southern maryland challenge....what do you think?

I used to use mine alot when I was training for runs...but I stopped running to prevent any weight loss....maybe sometime this winter i'll get in on that.

I'm doing it in my basement gym area, which is about 10x10
I might have enough space now that we got rid of our sectional. If I move the coffee table, it'll definitely work.

I used to go to the gym everyday, then come home and do about 30-40 minutes of cardio with light weights. After 2-3 weeks I could tell the difference and I started toning even more.

:getdown: I had to buy some new jeans and pants today:getdown: My old stuff is too big:cartwheel:

:getdown: I had to buy some new jeans and pants today:getdown: My old stuff is too big:cartwheel:

:clap:

I have it and I am about to start it

:getdown: I had to buy some new jeans and pants today:getdown: My old stuff is too big:cartwheel:

I have it and I am working on finishing off my gym in the basement to start it. Almost done!

Did you cut out alcohol all together? I have to have a drink on the weekend. LOL. :jameo:

I need to get in wedding shape. Someone lend me the dvd.:1bdz:

I might have enough space now that we got rid of our sectional. If I move the coffee table, it'll definitely work.

I used to go to the gym everyday, then come home and do about 30-40 minutes of cardio with light weights. After 2-3 weeks I could tell the difference and I started toning even more.

If your hubby would stay in town we would have the basement done already and have a place. :killingme

Did you cut out alcohol all together? I have to have a drink on the weekend. LOL. :jameo:

Nah, just a drastic reduction. I was drinking a fair amount of beer per week (6-24) I'm now drinking maybe 1 or 2 a week now. It does taste a whole lot better when you ration yourself.

I missed yesterday's workout so I'm getting ready to hit 90 minutes of yoga this morning. I'm actually looking forward to it.:yay:

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I might have enough space now that we got rid of our sectional. If I move the coffee table, it'll definitely work.

I used to go to the gym everyday, then come home and do about 30-40 minutes of cardio with light weights. After 2-3 weeks I could tell the difference and I started toning even more.

If your hubby would stay in town we would have the basement done already and have a place. :killingme

ill give ya a hand if it gives me a place to workout.

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ill give ya a hand if it gives me a place to workout.

Sorry dn. Pretty sure you won't look the same as Chasey & Tyky in spandex working out in my basement. :hot:

I am going to have to start charging. :lmao:

Sorry dn. Pretty sure you won't look the same as Chasey & Tyky in spandex working out in my basement. :hot:

I am going to have to start charging. :lmao:

:killingme

Sorry dn. Pretty sure you won't look the same as Chasey & Tyky in spandex working out in my basement. :hot:


You got them mirrors up yet? :tap: :lol:

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You got them mirrors up yet? :tap: :lol:

The ones over the bed? Being installed next week. :smoochy:

The ones over the bed? Being installed next week. :smoochy:

:killingme

Mid way through my 2nd full week and I'm charting improvements in the amount of reps AND paying close attention to form. After the 1st 30 days I'll give a review of it to that point.

Favorite workouts:
Yoga 90 mins once a week
Plyometrics 52 mins
Kenpo (karate) 59 mins
Ab Ripper X 16 mins (don't laugh, you can't do it for that long either)

Mid way through my 2nd full week and I'm charting improvements in the amount of reps AND paying close attention to form. After the 1st 30 days I'll give a review of it to that point.

Favorite workouts:
Yoga 90 mins once a week
Plyometrics 52 mins
Kenpo (karate) 59 mins
Ab Ripper X 16 mins (don't laugh, you can't do it for that long either)

awesome can't wait to hear

My roomies picked up the P90X stuff... they've had it two weeks, I think they used it once so far. :lol:

It looks effective... don't think I'd ever try it though, I like having my rest between sets. :yay:

My roomies picked up the P90X stuff... they've had it two weeks, I think they used it once so far. :lol:

It looks effective... don't think I'd ever try it though, I like having my rest between sets. :yay:

Tell them they have to use it more than once for it to work.:lmao: I've lost 17lbs since starting P90X which was the 13th of April.:yay: 23 since the beginning of the year.

I burn around 500-700 calories per workout, and your not really lifting heavy, like you're probably used to so the rest between sets isn't that big a deal. (to me at least)

30 days will be up on Wednesday so here's my take on P90X:
WORTH ... EVERY ... PENNY

For best results, follow the Nutrition Guide closely (not word for word) you'll be able to adjust your caloric intake to make sure you don't crash during a work out. Ex. On "Plyo" days I know I need to have a huge boost in the evenings (700 calorie workout) so it's a banana and peanut butter sandwich to get me through the night. I'm eating 5-6 times a day and I'm still losing. BUT I am not as disciplined with the diet as I should be and after 30 days I'm 20 lbs lighter but I could be lower.

QUALITY OVER QUANITY! Do not feel like you need to have a lot of reps to get the results you want. Doing the exercises with the wrong form are only marginally more effective than not doing them at all and it increases the injury potential. Listen to your body, when it's time to stop an exercise then it's time to stop. There are plenty of suggestions for modifications for your experience and abilities.

Lots of positive reinforcements from the video and the website and their forums.

TIME- This program is time intensive 55 - 92 mins per day so if you decide to commit then make sure you allot enough time. Hint: Give yourself an extra 30 mins after for recovery. On the cardio days you definitely do not want to have to cut it short or pause a lot of times, you need to keep the HR up.

Results- I will not post any pics of my results on here, but suffice to say the weight loss is very noticeable and I am seeing improvements in lean muscle. I actually starting seeing results within 10 days, but that may have also been from "warm" muscles after working out every day. Trust me, you will not be sending it back because it's not working for you.

Fave workouts after Phase I:
Core Synergistics (Pilates from hell)
Yoga
Kenpo Karate (Even though some of the punch combos are confusing, I still like it.) Extreme Cardio here. My max heart rate last round 202.
AB Ripper X- You KNOW this one is working for you.

I'll be starting Phase II next Monday (I'm extending this week) and I'm adding an extra cardio session every other day. My goal is to drop another 7-10 lbs over the next 30 days and hopefully get rid of most of my last bad area before I hit the beach.

That's awesome, kom! Congrats on your transformation!

About to hit day 60 kom, cant weight to read your results. Im on day 8 and lovin it. I saw you on the BB message boards to. How do you like that board?

About to hit day 60 kom, cant weight to read your results. Im on day 8 and lovin it. I saw you on the BB message boards to. How do you like that board?

I extended my phase II due to really slacking off over Memorial Day weekend. This will be my last week of Phase II and on to "recovery" week :lol: I'll be on vacation during Phase III Week 1 so I'm going to modify and tailor a week's worth of workouts that won't require weights. That is something I really like about the program is the way it can be modified to fit your needs.

I really like the BB boards, I get a lot of good info and encouragement from the folks in my group over there. The accountability chart we have really keeps you motivated because you don't want to see a blank spot by your name at the end of the day.

Keep bringing it, because you're going to love where this program is going to take you as long as you don't dog it.

About to hit day 60 kom, cant weight to read your results. Im on day 8 and lovin it. I saw you on the BB message boards to. How do you like that board?

BB Message Board? :eyebrow:

BB Message Board? :eyebrow:

Beach Body

I was on the P90X program for about a month, I definitely saw results. It really is a great series of workouts. My personal favorite was Plyometrics. I stopped after phase one. During my cool down week, I did the cardio DVD, and with all the kicks, jacked up my knee. Swelled up like a balloon for about a week/week and a half.
Lost the momentum, and now I need to get back into doing the exercises again. Maybe after I move into my house I'll get back on the horse, we shall see.

P90X on the way. I should be starting up next week (22 June). Any pointers before I take the plunge?

P90X on the way. I should be starting up next week (22 June). Any pointers before I take the plunge?

Work out hard this week so when you start next week you're not all sore.

P90X on the way. I should be starting up next week (22 June). Any pointers before I take the plunge?

Read the books. Determine which program you are doing (Lean vs Classic). Make sure you understand the nutritional guide as much as you can. This is an important part of the program.

Make sure you have the following:

Pull Up Bar
Dumbells or Resistance Bands
A Folding Chair
Push up Stands. (I am a fan of them. :lol:)
Protein Bars
Recovery Drinks
Whey Protein
Yoga Mat
And if you are really flexable get some yoga blocks.

I took a week just to get myself famillair with the videos and what you are supposed to be doing. I guess I kind of cheated because I did not count this as my start week because I felt like I was half assing it a little. The next week I had a better idea of what I needed to do during the excercises.

My other recomendation is joing the beach body boards. It is a good support tool.

My first month I dropped 17 lbs. I have been busy for the last couple weeks and not able to work out as much as I would like but I am still doing as much of it as I can. It looks like this week (since T-Ball is over) I am going to be able to hit it hard again.

I have felt the program is pretty flexable. If my schedule does not allow for me to do a work out session than I don't sweat it and just "Bring It" on the next workout. It is also flexable in the excersices them selves. For example my knees have issues. I cannot do some of the excercises 100% because of that. However if you just do what you can and work through it you will be able to improve. I found myself doing excercises my knees would not allow me to do when I started the program.

That is all the advice I can offer. I know DN just started a few weeks ago. Maybe he can offer some advice.

P90X on the way. I should be starting up next week (22 June). Any pointers before I take the plunge?

Get used to a very low carb diet. The first week I just decided to eat a healthier diet and didn't see much in the way of results. Week 2 I started using the guide and also entering what I eat at The Daily Plate and it gives you a good snapshot of what you have eaten and can eat the rest of the day.

Stock up on high protein foods like chicken breasts, turkey, and I've been eating Greek yogurt. Also forget about the P90X recovery drink unless you have a lot of money to burn, just get no-fat or low-fat chocolate milk (google chocolate milk recovery drink.) (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_en___US213&q=google+chocolate+milk+recovery+drink&aq=f&oq=&aqi=) I've been using 4oz before and 4 oz after of Over the Moon brand. It is no fat and under $3 a 1/2 gallon. A good recovery drink has a 4-1 ratio of carbs to protein.

Stick with it and you can do it. Beachbody message boards are helpful and there are a few groups on Facebook too. I love it.

Get used to a very low carb diet. The first week I just decided to eat a healthier diet and didn't see much in the way of results. Week 2 I started using the guide and also entering what I eat at The Daily Plate and it gives you a good snapshot of what you have eaten and can eat the rest of the day.

Stock up on high protein foods like chicken breasts, turkey, and I've been eating Greek yogurt. Also forget about the P90X recovery drink unless you have a lot of money to burn, just get no-fat or low-fat chocolate milk (google chocolate milk recovery drink.) (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_en___US213&q=google+chocolate+milk+recovery+drink&aq=f&oq=&aqi=) I've been using 4oz before and 4 oz after of Over the Moon brand. It is no fat and under $3 a 1/2 gallon. A good recovery drink has a 4-1 ratio of carbs to protein.

Stick with it and you can do it. Beachbody message boards are helpful and there are a few groups on Facebook too. I love it.

Told you he could give you some good advice. He told me about this but haven't had a chance to research it or try it. I still have a big jar of the recovery drink I bought for $80.00.

Told you he could give you some good advice. He told me about this but haven't had a chance to research it or try it. I still have a big jar of the recovery drink I bought for $80.00.

:faint:

What kind of "recovery" drink? Get something like Xtend or something if you want the BCAA's.

Told you he could give you some good advice. He told me about this but haven't had a chance to research it or try it. I still have a big jar of the recovery drink I bought for $80.00.

:yay:

I was reading an article that a study was done and the athletes who burn the most calories are professional soccer players. They drink chocolate milk as part of they're recovery. I tell you what, that over the moon stuff is great. Expensive for milk but tastes great and no fat.


Chocolate Milk's 'Natural' Muscle Recovery Benefits Match Or May Even Surpass A Specially Designed Carbohydrate Sports Drink (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152240.php)



Lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players - Science Centric | Eureka! Science News (http://esciencenews.com/sources/science.centric/2009/06/01/lowfat.chocolate.milk.effective.post.exercise.recovery.aid.soccer.players)

:yay:

I was reading an article that a study was done and the athletes who burn the most calories are professional soccer players. They drink chocolate milk as part of they're recovery. I tell you what, that over the moon stuff is great. Expensive for milk but tastes great and no fat.


Chocolate Milk's 'Natural' Muscle Recovery Benefits Match Or May Even Surpass A Specially Designed Carbohydrate Sports Drink (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152240.php)

Chocolate Milk's 'Natural' Muscle Recovery Benefits Match or May Even Surpass a Specially Designed Carbohydrate Sports Drink (http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/06-08-2009/0005040168&EDATE=)

Lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players - Science Centric | Eureka! Science News (http://esciencenews.com/sources/science.centric/2009/06/01/lowfat.chocolate.milk.effective.post.exercise.recovery.aid.soccer.players)

I haven't read the articles but I've heard of the whole "chocolate milk" idea. The idea is that milk is slow to digest and with the addition of the sugar in the chocolate syrup, it's quick to replenish some of the carbs/energy into the body while the protein is slowly assimilated... or something like that. :lol:

:faint:

What kind of "recovery" drink? Get something like Xtend or something if you want the BCAA's.

:confused:

:confused:

Branched-Chain Amino Acids :yay: (Helps with muscle recovery)

Branched-Chain Amino Acids :yay: (Helps with muscle recovery)

:yay:

I hate acronyms. But that is a mouth full.

I need some new dumbells if anyone is reading this that has some to loan me or sell.

I need some new dumbells if anyone is reading this that has some to loan me or sell.

I buy mine from Dicks. I have been buying them a little at a time. They are like $.79 a pound. It starts out cheap but when you go to buy the 50lbs and up they start getting pricey. But I want them all to match.

Chest and Back + ARX Monday, Bring it!

I purchased the Power Block set up for the Naval Observatory Gym when I was working for the Navy. I needed to save space similar to a home gym.

I was skeptical at first but tried them out and loved them. They work great.

Powerblock Elite 5-90 Set (http://www.bigfitness.com/poel5set.html)

Those are what I would like, but it's kinda like a piece of pie. I want it but won't let myself get it.

The whole set up is a chunk of change but I would consider it an investment. Cheaper than buying all the dumbbells to match.

I agree with you there. I'm just looking for some 2nd hand weights up to 50 lbs right now. I'm borrowing a friends now and need more weight. It has the plates so I may just but some more. It's a pain to stop and change it but beggars are not choosey and its got me started

Recovery drink for me:

1 scoop GNC Whey Protein
4 TBSP Ovaltine Chocolate milk mix (NOT THE SYRUPS CHECK THE NUTRITION LABEL!)
12 Ozs Skim or 1% milk
1 frozen banana
3 Lg strawberries
Double handful of ice
blend well and enjoy.

The BB recovery drink has the 4:1 AND it has a bit of creatine in it also. It's probably cheaper to get creatine powder or tabs and use those in conjunction with your homemade recovery drink. I'm going to start adding creatine during Phase III after my vacation.

I got my dumbbells from Dick's. They were a 40# kit and I just purchased 4 extra 5# plates. It's a lot cheaper than power blocks and select techs (bowflex).

Phase II recovery this week, I'll post the stats on Thursday. I did legs and back tonight and ended up with 108 pullups with a little less than half being unassisted.

P90X is NOT a weight loss program this is an exercise program that results in weight loss. What do Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and Stuff that Dan Marino hawks all have in common? They are all weight loss programs that give you temporary results.

Read the books. Determine which program you are doing (Lean vs Classic). Make sure you understand the nutritional guide as much as you can. This is an important part of the program.

Make sure you have the following:

Pull Up Bar
Dumbells or Resistance Bands
A Folding Chair
Push up Stands. (I am a fan of them. :lol:)
Protein Bars
Recovery Drinks
Whey Protein
Yoga Mat
And if you are really flexable get some yoga blocks.

I took a week just to get myself famillair with the videos and what you are supposed to be doing. I guess I kind of cheated because I did not count this as my start week because I felt like I was half assing it a little. The next week I had a better idea of what I needed to do during the excercises.

My other recomendation is joing the beach body boards. It is a good support tool.

My first month I dropped 17 lbs. I have been busy for the last couple weeks and not able to work out as much as I would like but I am still doing as much of it as I can. It looks like this week (since T-Ball is over) I am going to be able to hit it hard again.

I have felt the program is pretty flexable. If my schedule does not allow for me to do a work out session than I don't sweat it and just "Bring It" on the next workout. It is also flexable in the excersices them selves. For example my knees have issues. I cannot do some of the excercises 100% because of that. However if you just do what you can and work through it you will be able to improve. I found myself doing excercises my knees would not allow me to do when I started the program.

That is all the advice I can offer. I know DN just started a few weeks ago. Maybe he can offer some advice.

Thank you!

I purchased the Power Block set up for the Naval Observatory Gym when I was working for the Navy. I needed to save space similar to a home gym.

I was skeptical at first but tried them out and loved them. They work great.

Powerblock Elite 5-90 Set (http://www.bigfitness.com/poel5set.html)

Good lord those are expensive. Are they only 45 pounds each or does each one go up to 90 pounds?

quick question...when is the best time to weigh yourself to establish your baseline and to check for progress?

quick question...when is the best time to weigh yourself to establish your baseline and to check for progress?

Every 30 days and in the morning is when I do it.

quick question...when is the best time to weigh yourself to establish your baseline and to check for progress?

They say 30 days but I can't wait that long. :lol:

I am a once a week person and I do it in the morning. Usually Fridays at the same time each time.

They say 30 days but I can't wait that long. :lol:

I am a once a week person and I do it in the morning. Usually Fridays at the same time each time.

well crap, I was doing it like 3-4 times a day. It was very disappointing :lol:

I guess I didn't word my question properly....what time of day would give you the most accurate progress snap shot?

I guess I didn't word my question properly....what time of day would give you the most accurate progress snap shot?

First thing in the morning

I guess I didn't word my question properly....what time of day would give you the most accurate progress snap shot?

P90X is not a weight loss program it is an exercise program. Ive lost body fat but not any weight. Get yourself a body fat caliper and just use that. Or just measure your chest, waist, biceps, hips, thigh, etc.

P90X is not a weight loss program it is an exercise program. Ive lost body fat but not any weight. Get yourself a body fat caliper and just use that. Or just measure your chest, waist, biceps, hips, thigh, etc.

GMTA

Good lord those are expensive. Are they only 45 pounds each or does each one go up to 90 pounds?

Each one goes from 5 - 90 lbs in 5 lb increments.

I guess I didn't word my question properly....what time of day would give you the most accurate progress snap shot?

I've have read in the morning due to the least amount of water weight fluctuation at that time. Truth-be-told, though, any time is fine as long as you consistently weigh yourself at that time- every time.

You can also weigh before and after training sessions to help determine water loss and water replenishment needs.

I've have read in the morning due to the least amount of water weight fluctuation at that time. Truth-be-told, though, any time is fine as long as you consistently weigh yourself at that time- every time.

You can also weigh before and after training sessions to help determine water loss and water replenishment needs.

I would also recommend weighing yourself no more than once per week. Too much variance in daily weigh-ins to see anything worthwhile.

I would also recommend weighing yourself no more than once per week. Too much variance in daily weigh-ins to see anything worthwhile.

Yeeeeeah.... daily weigh-ins drive you nuts, ugh...

I'm on the scale everyday right after the post work out shower which is within 45 minutes of the same time everyday. I don't get hung up on the number I see because I know I can see the differences that the scale cannot read.

I do put the calipers on me every 30 days and the completion of a P90X Phase.

I don't get hung up on the number I see because I know I can see the differences that the scale cannot read.

Then why get on the scale?:confused:

So I had 4oz boiled chicken breast and a 5 egg white omlette with sweet peppers, a spoon of greek yogurt, and muenster cheese (6 grams of fat and the most I've had today.)

I don't know how often you eat boiled chicken War but you can keep that. I need the smoke or bbq flavor. I did add a touch of hot sauce that has nothing to record.

Im still not getting my calorie intake where it needs to be. I don't know how to eat that much and still have high protein, low carb, and extra low fat. I can't eat that much flavorless food.

Then why get on the scale?:confused:

It's become part of my routine.:shrug:

Ok folks, my "gym in a box" arrived last night. I was thumbing through the diet plan book...are you kidding me? Do I have to live by the lean diet plan?

I am already on a lean diet with an intake of roughly 2000 calories a day. I try to eat smart and avoid the junk.

How important is it to stick with the P-90X diet plan? Not only does it not seem like enough, but it doesn't even sound good!

Ok folks, my "gym in a box" arrived last night. I was thumbing through the diet plan book...are you kidding me? Do I have to live by the lean diet plan?

I am already on a lean diet with an intake of roughly 2000 calories a day. I try to eat smart and avoid the junk.

How important is it to stick with the P-90X diet plan? Not only does it not seem like enough, but it doesn't even sound good!

I'm not sure what the P90X diet consists of but it depends on what your goals are. If you're looking to be extremely lean, gotta make the sacrifices.

The wife wants to lose the last pounds from the baby and the treadmill alone just isn't doing it right now. I think I'm going to go ahead and pick it up off ebay and start the nutrition guide part of it first then get into the serious stuff. When bob and bg's party rolls around, maybe I'll be all :hot: and stuff.:lmao:

I read the entire thread and I don't think you mentioned whether or not your wife is doing it also. If so, how are her results? The last few pounds of baby weight are always the toughest (atleast they were for me). By the time I lost it from the first one, I found out I was pregnant with the second one. :lol:

Ok folks, my "gym in a box" arrived last night. I was thumbing through the diet plan book...are you kidding me? Do I have to live by the lean diet plan?

I am already on a lean diet with an intake of roughly 2000 calories a day. I try to eat smart and avoid the junk.

How important is it to stick with the P-90X diet plan? Not only does it not seem like enough, but it doesn't even sound good!

Check out the beach body forums for more information. Maybe people stick with phase 1 for only a week or two and then move to phase two.

I don't have my guide in front of me but I know I have trouble reaching 2800 calories a day.

So I had 4oz boiled chicken breast and a 5 egg white omlette with sweet peppers, a spoon of greek yogurt, and muenster cheese (6 grams of fat and the most I've had today.)

I don't know how often you eat boiled chicken War but you can keep that. I need the smoke or bbq flavor. I did add a touch of hot sauce that has nothing to record.

Im still not getting my calorie intake where it needs to be. I don't know how to eat that much and still have high protein, low carb, and extra low fat. I can't eat that much flavorless food.

It doesn't have to be totally flavorless. There's some marinades at the store that work pretty well that are low carb/sugar/fat. Look at some of the asian mixes... some are actually low in sodium plus they're low in the carb content. I'm about to jump off most of it and use some Mrs. Dash for the next week or so, then it's totally plain for the last 48 hours... that really is tough.

It doesn't have to be totally flavorless. There's some marinades at the store that work pretty well that are low carb/sugar/fat. Look at some of the asian mixes... some are actually low in sodium plus they're low in the carb content. I'm about to jump off most of it and use some Mrs. Dash for the next week or so, then it's totally plain for the last 48 hours... that really is tough.

Thanks I will look into it. I was glad to find the hot sauce was negligible so it makes sense that other things are. I figure you are the expert when it comes to this stuff and its amazing the dedication and self control you must have to eat like that.

Thanks I will look into it. I was glad to find the hot sauce was negligible so it makes sense that other things are. I figure you are the expert when it comes to this stuff and its amazing the dedication and self control you must have to eat like that.

Yeah I am impressed at his dedication as well. When we were at CIP a few weeks ago he ordered an extremely health salad while the rest of us greased it up. That is one of the hard parts for me is eating right when I am out with people. I will say that the hardest is eating on the go for me. I am always on the go because of work. Somedays I am on the road all day and never even see the office. On those busy crazy days I let myself get so hungry that I feel that I have to eat right then so I end up eating crap food.

Thanks I will look into it. I was glad to find the hot sauce was negligible so it makes sense that other things are. I figure you are the expert when it comes to this stuff and its amazing the dedication and self control you must have to eat like that.

Yeah I am impressed at his dedication as well. When we were at CIP a few weeks ago he ordered an extremely health salad while the rest of us greased it up. That is one of the hard parts for me is eating right when I am out with people. I will say that the hardest is eating on the go for me. I am always on the go because of work. Somedays I am on the road all day and never even see the office. On those busy crazy days I let myself get so hungry that I feel that I have to eat right then so I end up eating crap food.

You all obviously missed the 5 margaritas prior to the salad. :killingme

You all obviously missed the 5 margaritas prior to the salad. :killingme

Did you pour those into your holy water bottle to? :lmao:

Did you pour those into your holy water bottle to? :lmao:

Grey Goose... :yay:

Grey Goose... :yay:

So thats the trick. Grey Goose all the time and boiled chicken and salad with no dressing tastes good. :yay:

:smack: Diet Water!!!

Here is a good page that finally explained the math to me so I can figure out if Im doing the 40:40:20 correctly. I was trying to figure out the math with out knowing the values of each and it was driving me nuts.

Diet and Nutrition Guide - Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat | Macro-Nutrients (http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/bodybuilding-supplements-guides/diet-and-nutrition-guide-1.htm)

and here is a calculator Carb, Protein, Fat Calorie Calculator (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm)

Here is a good page that finally explained the math to me so I can figure out if Im doing the 40:40:20 correctly. I was trying to figure out the math with out knowing the values of each and it was driving me nuts.

Diet and Nutrition Guide - Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat | Macro-Nutrients (http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/bodybuilding-supplements-guides/diet-and-nutrition-guide-1.htm)

and here is a calculator Carb, Protein, Fat Calorie Calculator (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm)

I'm around 80% Protein, 10% Carbs, 10% Fat

I'm around 80% Protein, 10% Carbs, 10% Fat

Doesn't that cause some constipation?

Doesn't that cause some constipation?

"Negative, GhostRider"

"Negative, GhostRider"

What else do you eat? Im still too high on the carbs, low on the protein and calories. My fat content is good though. I know about tuna and chicken, but I need some more things I can eat during the day that is high protein and calories and low carb.

What else do you eat? Im still too high on the carbs, low on the protein and calories. My fat content is good though. I know about tuna and chicken, but I need some more things I can eat during the day that is high protein and calories and low carb.

I do a couple protien shakes and a protien bar or two a day.

What else do you eat? Im still too high on the carbs, low on the protein and calories. My fat content is good though. I know about tuna and chicken, but I need some more things I can eat during the day that is high protein and calories and low carb.

Egg Whites (sometimes throw in a yolk if I haven't destroyed the fat intake for the day)
Tofu (it's blah, but it helps out)
Lean Turkey

I will have a protein shake or two, but I keep them to a minimum when possible.

Egg whites and lean turkey I have had but not the tofu. Do you mix that in with something?

Last nights omlette with the yogurt helped a lot. I'll have to read up on tofu. I wish I liked canned tuna fish. I do like ahi tuna, so I will see if I can find some of that.

And glad to read that about the shakes. I try to do only 1 a day unless im really in need of another. I did pick up some Clif Builder's yesterday and they are actually tasty but of course high in carbs.

Egg whites and lean turkey I have had but not the tofu. Do you mix that in with something?

Last nights omlette with the yogurt helped a lot. I'll have to read up on tofu. I wish I liked canned tuna fish. I do like ahi tuna, so I will see if I can find some of that.

Just throw the tofu in with anything your cooking. It (kinda) takes on the flavor... I'm to the point that I eat the same meal about 5-6 times a day (boiled chicken and veggies)

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I had some tofu and chicken tonight and it was good. A bit of hot sauce and a dash of spice and couldn't really tell it wasn't food.

95 % genes,.....the rest, is up to you.

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Last workout before recovery week then onto phase 2. I'm sick of yoga though so I may just alternate plyo and kempo next week.

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I had some tofu and chicken tonight and it was good. A bit of hot sauce and a dash of spice and couldn't really tell it wasn't food.

I'm enjoying my final week of boiled chicken WITH spices... the last 48 hours are boiled chicken with no seasoning or sodium of any kind

warneckutz,

so you are still flavoring the chix? Did I misunderstand Skip, or am I just going a little too far in eating bland ass no seasoning (not even Mrs Dash) boiled chix from today on? I started today cutting out all egg whites, all turkey, basically everything but the boiled chix and sweet potatoes. Need some guidance man. With things like yesterday (a fire that last over three hours) I have nothing left in the tank by 6 pm.... Just to throw it out there, my intake today was....

Wake at 2:25 am and had 1 scoop all the way and 1 serving of oatmeal (prepackaged 17g carbs)

6:45 am had two boiled chix breast and oatmeal (prepackaged 17 grams of carbs)

9:00 am had 1 scoop all the way and an apple

11:00 am had two chix breast boiled and a sweet potato

1:00 pm had two chix breast boiled with a sweet potato

3:00 pm had 1 scoop all the way

6:00 pm had two chix breast boiled

I will have one scoop of all the way before hitting the rack about 9:00 pm

Depends on the type of night (how many runs we have) rather or not I have another in the middle of the night.

All chix was unseasoned, and I didn't even throw splenda on my sweet potato or oatmeal, BLAH!!!!!

I have also taken in about 2.5 gallons of water.

Let me know!!!!

Did my yoga outside today in the shade catching a nice breeze. Sweet.

warneckutz,

so you are still flavoring the chix? Did I misunderstand Skip, or am I just going a little too far in eating bland ass no seasoning (not even Mrs Dash) boiled chix from today on? I started today cutting out all egg whites, all turkey, basically everything but the boiled chix and sweet potatoes. Need some guidance man. With things like yesterday (a fire that last over three hours) I have nothing left in the tank by 6 pm.... Just to throw it out there, my intake today was....

I have also taken in about 2.5 gallons of water.

Let me know!!!!

Here's my diet, pre-contest:

3:30am - Protein Shake (50g) (pre-cardio)
6:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, 1/2 cup of oatmeal (25g)
8:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, sweet potatoe (25g)
10:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
12:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
2:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
6:00pm - Protein Shake (50g) (post-workout)
8:00pm - Boiled chicken (25g), Egg whites (25g), green veggies

Water:

Monday & Tuesday - 2.5-3 gallons
Wednesday & Thursday - 2 gallons
Friday & Saturday - 1 gallon
Sunday - Sip 1/2 gallon or so

Well, I survived my first week of p90x(lean). I hate yoga, I cant bend or balance well, but Ill keep trying. The other workouts are pretty good, but my favroites are kempo and cardio. All though my back kick needs alittle work.:lmao:

Here's my diet, pre-contest:

3:30am - Protein Shake (50g) (pre-cardio)
6:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, 1/2 cup of oatmeal (25g)
8:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, sweet potatoe (25g)
10:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
12:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
2:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
6:00pm - Protein Shake (50g) (post-workout)
8:00pm - Boiled chicken (25g), Egg whites (25g), green veggies

Water:

Monday & Tuesday - 2.5-3 gallons
Wednesday & Thursday - 2 gallons
Friday & Saturday - 1 gallon
Sunday - Sip 1/2 gallon or so


Hey War, why so many carbs before a show?

warneckutz,

so you are still flavoring the chix? Did I misunderstand Skip, or am I just going a little too far in eating bland ass no seasoning (not even Mrs Dash) boiled chix from today on? I started today cutting out all egg whites, all turkey, basically everything but the boiled chix and sweet potatoes. Need some guidance man. With things like yesterday (a fire that last over three hours) I have nothing left in the tank by 6 pm.... Just to throw it out there, my intake today was....

Wake at 2:25 am and had 1 scoop all the way and 1 serving of oatmeal (prepackaged 17g carbs)

6:45 am had two boiled chix breast and oatmeal (prepackaged 17 grams of carbs)

9:00 am had 1 scoop all the way and an apple

11:00 am had two chix breast boiled and a sweet potato

1:00 pm had two chix breast boiled with a sweet potato

3:00 pm had 1 scoop all the way

6:00 pm had two chix breast boiled

I will have one scoop of all the way before hitting the rack about 9:00 pm

Depends on the type of night (how many runs we have) rather or not I have another in the middle of the night.

All chix was unseasoned, and I didn't even throw splenda on my sweet potato or oatmeal, BLAH!!!!!

I have also taken in about 2.5 gallons of water.

Let me know!!!!

Here's my diet, pre-contest:

3:30am - Protein Shake (50g) (pre-cardio)
6:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, 1/2 cup of oatmeal (25g)
8:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies, sweet potatoe (25g)
10:00am - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
12:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
2:00pm - Boiled chicken (50g), green veggies
6:00pm - Protein Shake (50g) (post-workout)
8:00pm - Boiled chicken (25g), Egg whites (25g), green veggies

Water:

Monday & Tuesday - 2.5-3 gallons
Wednesday & Thursday - 2 gallons
Friday & Saturday - 1 gallon
Sunday - Sip 1/2 gallon or so


I'm sick of boiled chicken and I don't even eat it.

How can you eat that same thing over and over again week after week without throwing up?

How can you eat that same thing over and over again week after week without throwing up?

It's called fitting into that cute bikini w/out looking like a pasty blimp.

It's called fitting into that cute bikini w/out looking like a pasty blimp.

War in a bikini? :faint:

War in a bikini? :faint:



only the bottom half!!

It's called fitting into that cute bikini w/out looking like a pasty blimp.

Guess I'll just be the pasty blimp in the red bikini :frown:

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Well recovery week ends Sunday and phase 2 starts Monday. I'm ready for it because I'm really sick of YogaX. Core and kempo are fun, but yoga is to slow and boring.

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Well recovery week ends Sunday and phase 2 starts Monday. I'm ready for it because I'm really sick of YogaX. Core and kempo are fun, but yoga is to slow and boring.

Damn, we are going to have to meet up Sunday :high5:

I just finished my first week of the Classic, and I am pretty shocked with the results. I am a "skinny" guy going for bulk first and tone second. My chest and abs have seen more growth in the past week than in the last few months of lifting. While I don't know if that is P90X or the extra protein intake i've been doing, its pretty encouraging. You know a work out is working when every day you wake up sore as hell. I do need to get heavier free weights, for real.

EDIT: I'm not really following the nutrition plan at all. Just increased my calorie/protein intake.

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Just let me know when and where and Ill be there. I have school tomorrow until noon and that's it.

What a freakin workout that is. Day 1 of phase 2 is a butt kicker!

Weighed in at 196 this morning. My pants are loser, and my gut is starting to slim down. :dance:

Im at 190 and should in the high 180's next week. I had to take a few weeks off because of injury and travel. I still ate clean but only worked out a few days a week. Im fitting into my old jeans now too.

Anyone still going at it?

I just jumped back on last night. Can't wait for tonight.

Anyone still going at it?

I just jumped back on last night. Can't wait for tonight.

Took some time off when the wife went out of town, after we get back from our cruise, gonna start back up, month 2, p90x lean.

Took some time off when the wife went out of town, after we get back from our cruise, gonna start back up, month 2, p90x lean.

Yeah I had to take time off with the kiddo being in baseball and summer activities. Back at it now.

Anyone still going at it?

I just jumped back on last night. Can't wait for tonight.

I finished my 90 days at the end of August and will start again sometime after my life calms back down. I'm down 22-25 dependening on the day.

Anyone still going at it?

I just jumped back on last night. Can't wait for tonight.

I lost it during vacation this summer and haven't gotten back yet. I've been eating dirty and some of the weight has come back but I haven't lost much of the tone that I gained. My basement project should be done by the end of the month so I can get my gym back. In the meantime I've started playing soccer and that has helped a lot for activity. (I'm one of the oldest guys on my team and I have to keep up with a bunch of 20 somethings.)

Here is one of my goals.

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