P90x

Ok, so I'm lucky enough to have inherited genetics that haven't (yet) allowed me to gain too much excess weight. However, not overweight isn't the same as being in shape or healthy. This will be my second attempt at P90X, and I'm on day 3 of the "Lean" program. Who out there has had success with this program? What tips do you have for staying motivated and making it through? Thanks all!

I did it 2 years ago. Lost 30 lbs doing it. My advice is the adjust it to your needs. The default routines are not for everyone. Also, after a while, mute the DVD and playing music. I got to the point I wanted to punch Tony Horton in the mouth.

I did it for a few days bit with my work schedule its hard.

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I did it for a few days bit with my work schedule its hard.

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I work 12-14 hour days, so going to the gym just isn't an option unless I want my poor dog to explode!

I think the first time I tried it I pushed too hard and it just hurt too much. I'm trying to pace myself a bit more, at least for the first couple of weeks.

I did insanity for a bit until life took over. Im in decent shape so I found it to be a fun work out got little tired but it was doing some changes that I liked to my stamina. I wanna try to do all the days still but not enough time. I blasted my own music too, I dont get motivated by someone telling me to be motivated.

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I did insanity for a bit until life took over. Im in decent shape so I found it to be a fun work out got little tired but it was doing some changes that I liked to my stamina. I wanna try to do all the days still but not enough time. I blasted my own music too, I dont get motivated by someone telling me to be motivated.

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I have Insanity, but haven't actually tried it. Maybe I'll use it to switch things up if p90x gets annoying. Or, do it when I'm done with this one, if I'm really feeling self-abusive!

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I have Insanity, but haven't actually tried it. Maybe I'll use it to switch things up if p90x gets annoying. Or, do it when I'm done with this one, if I'm really feeling self-abusive!

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I liked the way insanity improved my cardio, I did it right after I quit smoking an it beat me into shape. By the end of the 3rd I did I could breath lots better

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I did it for a while a few years ago.
I just don't have the time for it. :/

I decided that Tai Cheng (harder than you'd think if done correctly) would be my entry to that world. I am doing it twice before I go to P90X. I am on day 149 of 180 and feel pretty good about jumping up a level at 45 years.

There is a hybrid schedule of P90X and Insanity to be found online. fwiw.

I think the trick is to try and fight through the excuses. Some days I just don't want to work out, and I tell myself excuse after excuse why I can't/shouldn't today. Then I fight through and just get it done, and am so glad at the end. I don't always win, and will skip a day or two, but then I make myself restart that week next Monday.

Having a workout partner to help keep you motivated also helps.

I am 6 weeks into my second normal round (first time was about 4 years ago and had great results, but got lazy afterward and didn't maintain). In 6 weeks I am down 23 pounds (from 188 to 165).

Best of luck!

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I think the first time I tried it I pushed too hard and it just hurt too much.

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I thought that was normal?! hehehe :rofl:

Hey, who knows, if I finish it I might even post a pic on the female keepers thread!

Deborah won't share any of the good ones with me!!! :(

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Deborah won't share any of the good ones with me!!! :(

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She's saving them for much better blackmail!

Running and gym for me. It works out good. Also a good diet makes all of this so much easier.

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Running and gym for me. It works out good. Also a good diet makes all of this so much easier.

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Yeah, I lost a good bit through diet changes.

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Yeah, I lost a good bit through diet changes.

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I can't fully commit to a diet because I hate cooking, but the Paleo diet a.k.a. Caveman diet has also helped with random hunger. Basically you take out gluten from your diet, and refined foods. I make pancakes in the morning from Coconut flour and use all natural stuff like 100% pure maple syrup in place of sugar, and 100% honey as well. You drink whole milk because it's less room for them to tamper with. You just have to watch how much red meat you eat because the constant protein can give you kidney stones. I normally eat meat once or twice a week but instead of red meat I get the white pork loin boneless ribs. I also eat fish because it's lean, as well as I make egg salad to last me the week and just stuff like that. I've noticed that I don't get randomly hungry at different times of the day because gluten is a filler, basically when it hits your stomach it expands and that's why you feel full then an hour later you're hungry. With Coconut flour it doesn't fill so you actually get full off the meal and stay full. I recommend everybody trying it and if anybody is interested if you PM me I can give you great links to the recipes that I use. Also from cutting most of the gluten out of my diet, I don't feel as tired after I eat and I feel like I have more energy. I'm not fat by any means, 6'0 185-190.

Haha, no, I don't mean I diet. I just mean I eat less portions and skip the energy drinks and dessert (most of the time). And try to be a little better about the "empty" carbs.

I'm pretty sure Rob did that paleo diet thing too. Idk if it worked out for him. Proportionally speaking, it'd look normal for a male of his size to be riding a wooly mammoth so the caveman diet is perfect for him! Hahaha

Yeah, portion control and quality of meals is very important. Trying to stick strictly to fruits, veggies, chicken and fish has worked wonders for me. Skip the dairy (mayo, ranch, and really dressing altogether - substitute this with mashed avocado).

Basically a normal day for me is:
Oatmeal or fruit smoothie (frozen mix fruit bag from Costco is the best for this)

Fresh fruit or veggie snacks on desk at work.

Chicken, ham, or turkey wrap for lunch.

Chicken or fish dinner with a green and some fruit.


- Nothing I love more than a nice big medium rare steak. A big fat Porterhouse is going to be my p90x cycle finishing splurge, and I might even have a French fry or two before I start over :)

Oh, and I agree. Silent with queues and your own background music is a must. Tony Horton bugs.

Just wanted to give everyone that's stuck with it and dropped weight/gotten into shape a big congrats. That is awesome!

Also wanted to root for all of you who are doing it. Don't give up! You can do it!!

When I see someone out jogging, I always cheer them on. I know a lot of people will shout something demeaning at joggers, but hey! At least they're out there doing something! They deserve encouragement! (Especially if they're out there when it's in the triple digits!)

One thing I wanted to add is to NOT push yourself past your limits. I know someone whose son was doing P90X, and he pushed himself too far and wound up in the hospital. Just know your limits.

Big :gj: to all you guys!! Keep it up!