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P90X Results?

Has anyone tried the P90X routine? If so, what were you results?

I tried it last summer for 3 months and LOVED IT. I lost 23 pounds of fat and gained 9 pounds of muscle. I had to quit but I am starting back up this week.

Awesome, was it difficult? I am thinking of trying it... but I'm kind of weak...

I am very weak also. I had to use a chair to help me do the pull ups and I had to do the push ups on my knees but even with all that I still got great results. The only thing is you must follow the nutrition strictly. It is very important to eat the way they tell you. I didn't see results the first 30 days but then I started eating the way it told me and I started seeing the results. It is tough because you have to eat A lot of food but it has to be healthy food. I was eating 2200 calories a day. WHEW... very hard to get that much food in.

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Are you male or female?

Male, most females eat about 1800-2000 calories a day on it.

Holy crap. My diet now is 1200 calories. I think 2000 is way too much for me... Although I think this program will take too much time, I just started my third job so my time is very limited now a days.

chi, I'm glad you asked about P90x... I thought I was the only one that was on it.

As you know (or don't know), I'm a 22-year old male, recent college grad... I thought I was in relatively decent shape... I dropped about 30 lbs over the past 6 months after losing a girlfriend (excess weight)

I got on P90X about 2 months ago... and I got to say... it whoops my butt... every... single... day.

unlike path, I thought I'd be the tough guy and follow the routine like they did (straight chin ups without the chair, straight pushups, etc)...

first week, I was wishing for the sweet kiss of death.

However, I've seen tremendous results. I'm a LOT stronger than I used to be (benched 160 before... 2 months later, I'm hitting 185) and I can do roughly 350 crunches a day. It's insane.

It sounds great, perhaps if they had a more time compacted routine, lol. I spend enough energy on work. Where is that MAGIC weight loss pill when you need it?

Haha, if anything, I suggest trying the ab-ripper video... maybe do about 10 - 15 minutes of it.

I promise you, if you do what they do, you'll consider calling the paramedics afterwards.

Lol. Can I buy just that one?

Fraid not... sadly. Got to shell out big moneyyyY!

Oops. Take it back. Go to eBay and type in ab ripper. Quite a selection.

Okay, thanks!

I'm wrapping up my week12 routine this week! The following week is recovery. I haven't exactly been too faithful to the full program, though. I mean, I've done EVERY workout routine weekly without skipping (legs, back, arms, etc.. ), but haven't done the cardio sections... but only because I like to go out for 30 minute runs better ( I do so twice a week in addition to the program - but been slacking on abs). So, I do the body parts routine, but not the kenpo, or stretch or yoga (though I promised myself that I would start incorporating it on the next program (probably my own mix of P90X)). Each workout is 1 hour long, including the warm up and cool down... so it's not exactly completely crazy as I've heard from other sites/comments. It's intensity is that it's sort of done circuit-like... so you get some calorie burn. I would say that to maintain a certain healthy level, you could easily cut each workout in half and do 30 minutes. I think this program is not as extreme as it claims to be. It's hard, no doubt about it, but it's not some crazy navy seal workout, either - where you're climbing ropes and dragging 150lb manequins.. so don't be scared of it. It's fun, trust me... and you'll get some nice results... I can assure you of that. The nice thing I found is that you don't get bored doing 4 or 5 exercises, 4 sets of each. It's all different exercises through 24 sets. I found it's fun. Like any other workout, keep it up and don't give up, because that's what gets results... dedication - at least in my eyes. What I discovered is that the most important part of getting results (probably not just with p90x) is the nutrition. Also, don't get discouraged during your first couple of months, the transformation that occurs in the last 3 weeks are amazing... not sure how that happens but it does. In your last month, you can really take control of how you're developing by adjusting the way you eat. Nutrition is everything. Hope this helps. I will probably post pictures somewhere online when I'm done next week. Not ripped, but I look "fit" for sure. Really fit.

I have not tried this routine in terms of buying this package... but having read through some of the promo stuff... looks to me like a solid cross training program.

As I've said before in threads like this, the more you confuse your body with a good workout, the better the response will be. Your body doesn't want to have that six pack... darwin says a little extra weight is good for lean times... so you have to keep your body guessing.

My wife used to run for fitness. Period. Shed pound out the miles until she cranked it in. but it took so much work.

Then she cut the running down by a third, added pilates and yoga, and then tae bo and weights. The results were great. Honestly, she still doesn't have a six pack... but she has lines and definition that let her wear whatever she wants to wear. She is strong and powerful and confident. She is stronger, tighter, and more fit now at 35+ than ever before.

You MUST cross train to keep your body from adjusting to the routine.

So... I don't know this program intimately... but I do much of what it seems to promote.

Of all the things you've asked about chi-momma, id say run with this one hard until the end and you'll be pleased.

The thing about this is, though, that I just started a third job so finding the time for this is going to be a bit challenging, although it does seem like a great program.

Isneezefunny... are you on the p90x workout boards forum? I belong to the northwoods team with tami and mike french. I also have my own thread just keeping track of my progress UK-Tony

No I did not join the boards, how is it? Is it any good?

Fantastic. You should check them out. Its free and my gosh you meet a lot of great people who will keep you motivated. It great just to see the results people have gotten

Have you started it back up again, and if so, how's your progress going?

I'm doing a slight variation of the p90x as I'm not looking for the body image they're offering. I'm already relatively lean, so I'm just trying to gain mass, which is a bit hard to do the way I've been eating... so starting next week, I'm going to eat a lot more and start to lift more weights. If I feel like I'm getting heavier, I'll go back to the p90x.

Hi! I had great results with P90x. I finished it up back in October, and I'm onto other things like P90X Plus and CrossFit. P90X Plus is also good. CrossFit... the word is still out on that one - it's just a little too crazy sometimes.

I posted pictures of my P90X results on my blog along with some other stats and a personal review of the program. There's a lot of so-so overviews on the web, so I thought something comprehensive and organized might be useful.

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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma

Has anyone tried the P90X routine? If so, what were you results?

It's an excellent program, but it is very intense! In order to see the dramatic results most people are after, you really have to be ultra-dedicated to the workout program and diet plan.

I began using the program last year and have lost over 50 pounds to date. I've shared many of my P90X transformation photos on the blog, feel free to stop by.

If you have specific questions, I would be happy to help. :)

FLB

P90X works. I am currently going through the system myself. I am on Day 11. I lost 13 pounds my first week, and other than a little sore, I feel GREAT. To get the results though you MUST BE dedicated to the program. Stick to the diet. Stick to the workouts, and the weight loss will come! I have actually done a daily video blog about my P90X journey. It is on my blog at silverdoesp90x.wordpress.com:) Please go there to see my daily updates along with weekly progree photo updates. Also, if you go to my blog feel free to post any question, thoughts or comments that you have. Just remember BRING IT!!

My buddy is tracking his results at <a href="http://www.p90xresults.com/">P90 X Results</a>. I've been helping him on the site and we've taken a lot of in reviewing the product and listing detail descriptions of the exercises. Check it out and let me know what you think.

I guess the link didn't work first time around, anyway here's the site again P90x Results.

I tried it, and its just too intense for me. I bought a treadmill and that has been working well for me. I've lost 11 in the past two months. So, that's not too bad.

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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma

I tried it, and its just too intense for me. I bought a treadmill and that has been working well for me. I've lost 11 in the past two months. So, that's not too bad.

AWESOME. Glad to see you found a way to work into your INSANE schedule some cal burning.

You were damn cute as you were. Heaven help up all if you get any cuter.

My schedule isn't that bad anymore. I'm working about 45 hours a week now, sometimes 50. I went on-call with the company I was with, and started at a new place a month ago. Same thing, different place. But they pay $1.00 more an hour, and offer medical, dental and vision. So, I thought I might as well take a new step..

Glad to hear your schedule is more sane.

Still... you have NEVER given yourself enough credit on the cuteness scale.

You make my heartbeat rush. That's all I'm saying. And on top of that you have a great work ethic.

I hope you are also learning to give yourself much deserved credit.

LOL. Well thank you. I've always been taught ((mostly indirectly)) that I have myself to rely on and working hard is the only way to be able to take care of yourself and be what you want to be.

Wow, good thing this post got dragged to the top because my partner wants it for Christmas!
Glad to hear it worked for people.

Yeah, good thing! LOL. Freaking posted this over a year ago.

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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma

Yeah, good thing! LOL. Freaking posted this over a year ago.

Which means you are still determined and finally finding what will work for you. Not trying to sweet talk here, done enough of that above... but its great that a year into it you've kept looking for what will work and found a little more balance.

I love it when I get to restate the obvious/already said and get credit for being a sweetheart.

I know this is an old post, and you might have already met your goal, but I wanted to comment on P90X - I just started 2 weeks ago, and its hitting me pretty hard. I don't really have time to do it, so I cut into my sleep time. Since I started I've trippled my energy levels, determination, and strength. Its really addicting. Lol. I've lost an inch off my waist already too. Starting at (nearly) 200 lbs, I'm at 190 now. Im sure it affects everyone different. But I'm sticking to the ENTIRE routine. High protein low fat.. and a set calorie count.

I lost 11 pounds, and about 2 inches in my waist. You can check out pictures of my results here-

<a href="http://trek2befit.com/p90x-results">P90X Results</a>

Sorry... I couldn't get the link to work. Here is the link again to my results from P90X-

P90X Results

Here is the p90x review that I wrote on my blog, you can also check out the homepage to see all of the daily p90x reviews we did.

ooooooohhhh, I want to try it too!! :o) Still have some excess baby weight-- ouch- my daughter is 14 1/2 months now... I gained 75 lbs during pregnancy--- I'm back down to 132 lbs but still have the pouch-- time is an issue for me as well... but hey.. I'm sitting here typing when I can be doing the P90x... what the... :o)
Desperately waiting to loose about 10-15 more lbs... Im not over weight but I just want to be where I was when I met my husband--- if that's possible LOL