P90x

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I just ordered p90x on 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 day 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

Diet is a tough thing to change initially for some people, but once it's a way of life and routine for you, the junk food, fast food, soda and crap won't even appeal to you any more. I have not had McDonalds for nearly 10 years. I rarely drink soda, maybe once a month eating out, but I almost always order water with a lemon in restaurants. I prefer it now, plus its free as an added bonus. Like it or not, to really get to your goals, you'll have to cut out or dramatically cut down on the alcohol. It packs weight and fat on better than anything.

I've always been a hard gainer with an insanely high metabolism. When I worked out, I would use protein powder, with a few spoon fulls of creatine (not steroids, not unsafe if used properly but don't abuse it), some oats made into powder in food processor, milk, some fruit (usually banana or strawberry) and some cinnamon or vanilla for added flavor. Some protein shakes are gross but you can add plenty of healthy things to them and can be a meal or post-workout supplement. I'd try to get mine to be high in calories (about 600+ per shake) but low in sugars and fat. I've basically been the same weight since high school and I'm age 30 now. But in that few months of intense workouts, I packed on 12 pounds of muscle. As someone else said, more meals that are smaller is the way to go, both to lose weight but also help gain muscle. Don't get discouraged (like most women do) when you start looking fatter or gaining weight in the first month or two. You have to build your muscles under the fat to burn the fat, so for a short period of time, you'll look like you're getting the opposite effects that you want, but if you stay on track and don't quit at that point, it will pay off.