[mlmpetert]

I just ordered p90x last Friday. I also went to Costco and bought tons of healthy high protein foods to go along with it. Ive always been a decently skinny guy but im about the fattest ive ever been for the last 6 months, I think my metabolism is finally slowing down. I eat pretty unhealthy, a lot of fast food, seven eleven, custom combos from multiple fast food places. If I cant microwave it or toast it I pick it up. I think I hit a low when I did the Taco Bell Taste Off thread. I also eat candy and chocolate pretty much all day long while at work (just gave up candy for Lent). I also drink fairly heavily. I was diagnosed with hypertension about a year or so ago.

I was running a mile or 2 a few times a week about 2 summers ago, and Ive been doing perfect pushups off and on for about 2 years now. Besides that I havent exercised in over 10 years (im 27). I was pretty athletic as a kid and played a year of high school bball and football then turned 16 and started working so I could have a car.

So basically I decided about a month to get back in shape, after a 10 year hiatus. Part of it is I want to see if I can complete the p90x just as a personal challenge, since people make it out to be so hard. Ive been doing tons of pushups and bought dumbbells for prep (powerblocks are badass). I plan on starting March 1st. I also have tried running a couple times and knocked out a mile right off the bat. My muscles feel okay, but my lungs are completely shot. Im signed up to run the Monument 10k in about a month, that’s gonna be real tough for me lung condition wise.

I will let you how it goes for me. Obviously with my history its gonna be tough, but fortunately I think im still young enough that I can take it on.

Here is the best review ive seen out there by a normal guy. He has his diet info on page 4 or so. (also I don’t play video games, just came across this forum by searching p90x stuff).

My P90X Transformation -- with pictures and full review - MLG Forums