Comments on: P90X Exercise Program Tips – How to Find the Time to Workout

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:36:31 +0000

Those that say the nutrition program was difficult, really never took the time to look into it. My b/f and I are in week 5 of the program and have been following the nutrition program to a T since day one. We have quit smoking and quit drinking! When we first looked at the nutritional program, it was very overwhelming at first. I hated all the example meals they provided in the book and felt really discouraged. But then, I just looked at what the meal guidelines were and went from there.

For example, we are in phase 2 where we take in nor more then 2400 calories daily with each meal being no more then 600 calories with 12 gr of fat. It should consist of 6 proteins, 2 dairies, one fruit, 3 veggies, 1 fat, 3 cards, 1.5 condiments and your single and double snack.

The easiest way to do the nutrition is to creat meals you like and stay within the guidelines. Just make them under 600 calories and under 12 g of fat. create a daily chart where you write down what you eat to ensure you do not go OVER any of the allowances.

For example, todays meals/snacks for us are as follows:

Breakfast: 1 whole wheat english muffin w/turkey sausage, 1 slice fat free cheese and 1/2 cup plain cheerios.

Snack: 6oz cup fat free yogurt

Lunch: Turkey meat and lettuce on whole wheat bread, 1 serving carrots, 1 Sargento reduced fat cheese stick

Snack: Banana

Dinner: Lean Pork Chops in crock pot w/sauce (has soy, brown sugar, garlic…) grilled asparagus and brown rice

Get creative, search websites for low fat/low calorie meals. IT CAN BE DONE.

The first week is the hardest. It’s is VERY hard to go without common ever day foods (burgers, pizza, hotdogs, chips…)

Commit to this program and it will work. At the end of week 4 I have lost 10lbs and my bf about 14lbs.

By: Natalie NC

Natalie NC — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:32:39 +0000

I am on Day 2 of p90x and so far it is great. I am doing it with a neighbor and we are getting ready for bathing suit season. We both have 2 yr old children, and need to lose the baby weight. Not much weight, but we need to tone up the jigglies…..

This workout should definately work, and we will be ready in 13 weeks. Just in time for spring.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:17:39 +0000

My partner and I started this, and on my side, it’s kicking my butt. I love that its really challenging… and the best part is that you can actually feel everything getting worked. Even though i have a hard time with some of the work outs, I still hang in there, even if i have to pause and take a breather, i get it done no matter what. so. i like it. When I’m done, it leaves me feeling really confident, with a sense of accomplishment for the day. i love it

By: Candice Burgess

Candice Burgess — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:15:10 +0000

I bought p90x about a year ago and have done it off and on over the year. My problem is I work a physically hard job cleaning houses (2 a day). So when I get home I am beat. Plus I find when I do stick to p90x for an extended period of time I stay exhausted and sore so it makes it very difficult to do my everyday job. Any suggestions?

By: Danae

Danae — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:59:58 +0000

I really enjoyed this blog because it is SO true. I just started P90X and I have found it incredibly difficult to find the time to workout on top of being a full-time student with an internship. Cutting back on TV time is something I really learned. It’s a little tough considering my internship involves me to watch TV, but I try to minimize it to just that and catch up on TV online when I have the free time to do it. Becoming a morning person is something I haven’t quite learned yet but I definitely need to start doing that because I find myself having to do the workouts around 10 or 11 at night! Thanks for the advice!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:12:55 +0000

I think everyone should read this article. Seriously, cut out all excuses!

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:03:51 +0000

Hi everyone! Glad to hear about the great results! I’m a soon to be 43 year old single mom. I’ve been athletic all my life and have muscle, but I’ve never been ‘cut’ – something I’ve always wanted to be. I have been watching the infomercials about the p90x over and over and want to do it, but a couple of things are holding me back. While I love to lift and walk/run or do the eliptical, I’ve never been a fan of yoga or kick boxing or things like that. Is it hard to do and for those of you who weren’t into that kind of workout either, did you eventually come to like it? Secondly, how much home equipment do you need? I can get the pull up bar (but prefer the gravitron that is at the gym!), but I went and priced the free weights at our local sporting goods store and OUCH! Expensive! Aside from buying the program, how much more equipment do you need to invest in? Congrats to all — motivate me to get this already!!! LOL!

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:31:27 +0000

I am finishing up week three and I am seeing some results. As far as the weight gain, I initially gained a few pounds and am staying there, or have lost a pound of it I think. Initially I have lost 170 lbs over the last few years so at the moment I am 137 lbs-was 135 when I started. i mainly have loose skin to tighten and muscles to develop. I am hoping to lose the ab fat and saggy belly…we shall see. The earlier posts are right. I doubt that 600 calories are burned in most of these workouts. I usually just eat if I am hungry but I keep each eating time around 200-300 calories. Whey protein shakes help with the energy and off-set the carbs I have been craving. I am guessing that I am losing weight at the same time building muscle so that would explain the hold on actual weight loss from the scales. My clothes are fitting better too so that is a plus. Just keep it up as I will too.

By: taiga

taiga — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:10:09 +0000

Polly, I think the P90X Nutrition guide overestimates how many calories are burned with each workout. I doubt any of the workouts burn close to 600 calories, aside from the plyo workout, so if you’ve been adding an allowance for an extra 600 calories to your diet (as the nutrition guide tells you to do), that might account for your extra weight gain.

I’m currently on week 9 of the program and I’ve seen good results. I was about 153 lbs and wearing size 10/12 when I started and now I’m about 145 lbs (despite gaining muscle mass) and I can wear size 8/10.

However, I chose not to follow the P90X Nutrition program. It seemed too resistrictive and difficult to follow, and to me, it seemed like there was too much protein in the diet and not enough fruits and vegetables.

By: joe

joe — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:01:16 +0000

If you are concidering buying this then just do it……works better then anything on the market. i am about to finish day 75(woohoo) and i am in better shape then i hoped to be in at day 90. 15 more days!!!!

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:44:51 +0000

I am really looking into buying this. Ive seen some of the workouts on youtube and they look very effective. ill give it a shot.

By: polly

polly — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:43:04 +0000

my husband and I are doing P90X and are in our 5th week, phase II – he has lost weight and is looking great. On the other hand, I have gained weight (which everyone says is muscle – but tell me why have I busted out of the clothes I was wearing when I started? I had to buy new because literally, I can’t even button them?) and my abdomen is bloated and I have an overall sense of bloating. I feel great because the workouts and diet are great – but I am just puzzled at my results. I am not extremely overweight – only 25-30lbs and I am eating according to the diet plan. No sodas, no alcohol, no cream/sugar in my coffee!! What does a girl gotta do to lose some weight!?!

By: AtomicFireball

AtomicFireball — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:28:42 +0000

I found that working out with someone helps tremendously! My husband and I are on our 1st phase 4th week of P90X and we love it!

By: Pierre

Pierre — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:53:27 +0000

I totally agree that working out in the morning is the best. Several reasons why.
- It’s great to have it done in the morning. In the evening you tend to be tired and it’s easy to find an excuse.
- If you go up early you need to go to bed early and that means that you sleep during the best hours of the night.
- Working out in the morning boosts my confidence, I’m working out when others sleep.

Workout in the morning. When you get the hang of it you will love it.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:50:32 +0000

Consistently finding time to fit my workouts in is one thing I’ve always struggled with. I like your suggestion of becoming a morning person (although easier said than done, right? ). I’m going to try doing my workouts first thing in the morning, we’ll see how it goes!

Thanks for the tips…