P90x

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Originally Posted by 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.

What I put in bold is without question, 100% the most important part of all this. You have GOT to stop that. All those processed foods, high fat, all the sugar, plus with the fast food I'm assuming you're drinking plenty of soda as well... It's a recipe for disaster. Hypertension at 27 is no bueno my friend. If you clean up your diet you will immediately feel better, and it will make P90X a lot easier to tackle.

If you fill your fridge with good food and try to make a habit of packing a lunch and cooking dinner, you'll save money too. All the eating out gets pricey.

A few tips based on what you said-

-If you feel like you need the candy at work, eat dark chocolate and do it in moderation.
-If you feel caffeine withdrawals from the lack of soda, drink green tea. It's got plenty of kick and is really healthy. Also, black coffee is good for you too. Lots of antioxidants. A few months ago I gave up all soda and energy drinks. Coffee and green tea are how I get my pick-me-up.
-Try fresh fruit for sugar cravings. I had the munchies the other night () and I scarfed down a few clementines. It totally did the trick.
-If you're gonna drink, stick to light beer and red wine, and try to keep it moderate.

I'm not trying to preach. I'm no guru, but I do have a lot of experience with diet and exercise. I've never been fat, but I've definitely had unhealthy habits that I've modified over the years. Despite being a gym rat, I've had many phases where I was drinking too much alcohol and soda, eating a lot of high sodium high fat junk, etc etc. I've got everything tweaked now to the point where at 31 years old, I'm definitely in the best condition of my life.

Good luck man!! Use this thread a resource. I'm pulling for you!