Re: P90X PX90 Diet and Meal Ideas
July 8th, 2010 | 
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Hey Ruddsta! Awesome job trying to get your diet setup. Your diet will be key to success but it doesn’t have to be difficult. I understand the nutrition guide can be intimidating but it will start to make more sense as you go. Focus on 5-6 meals a day (3 solid meals and 2-3 snacks). Now I am not a nutritionist so I can’t give you nutrition consultation but I can tell you what i do and what has worked from me. Play with these ideas and modify to your liking. If these don’t fit your tastes let me know – Here are some things I use. Portions: Chicken 1/2 Breast Sliced Ham: 2-3 Clicse Tuna: 1 Can Pork: 1 chop * I don’t eat red meat though on a very rare occasion I’ll treat myself to a nice juicy burger on the grill – I pick the leanest ground beef possible and usually fill a 1/3 cup and then form the patty. Put this on a whole wheat burger bun – Add some Pickles – Ketchup and or mustard – Lett – Tom – Onion. You’ve got yourself a delicious but not really all that bad meal. Just make sure it’s the leanest beef you can find like 97/3 meat/fat or even 98/2. This is a good treat every once in awhile to say thank to yourself. Some Carb portions: Whole Grain Pasta: 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Bread: 1 Slice as a side meal or if your making a sandwich then 2 slices. Rice: 1/2 Cup Cooked Veggies: With anything you want to eat within reason though veggies don’t matter as much – It’s the condiments you add that make it bad. Avoid butter and salt if you can. Sometimes a nice treat would be a …
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your the man dude. this helped alot. I start my p90x journey tomarow, wish me luck.
your the first normal person who eats eggs and stuff,how many pounds did u loose following this diet? i started my p90x today,and I cant afford going to the supermarket and making this dificult meals
Try Christian Bale’s diet pattern in batman. It works.
this diet sounds good, but my question is if you follw this diet and dont workout that much will you still cut? or wud u get fat? surely it sounds better than a regular diet as it is
raw almonds, unsalted, are great for your good cholesterol and very inexpensive. I snack on half a cup a day before and after lunch. Also go to walmart and buy a huge bag of chicken. Grill or bake it all sunday night. Keep it in fridge and take a breast to work or school. Great protein, low fat, put some salsa on it or lemon juice. Oh and switch everything to Smart Balance butter if you have to use butter. hope it helps
You do need a BIT of cholesterol. Your body’s cell membranes need cholesterol to be strong and flexible. Not much, but don’t be too terribly paranoid of cholesterol. You need some to be healthy, Aim for reasonable portions of lean meats and you will get exactly what you need.
I’m not harassing this video. He has good advice. I’m just making a general comment about cholesterol.
thanks dude im gonna try to follow some of your meals like the breakfast
Im 12 and on day 2 of p90x. chest back and shoulders heart like hell!!! Dont know how im gonna do plyometrics!
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@silvermediastudio yo when they say eating whole eggs like do u boil them or just crack and chug all three? like i get the egg whites but whole eggs like wtf? lol
I suggest you look into some sort of power bar or meal replacement shake like Shakeology. Shakeology does cost but if you compare to a $5 subway sub a day shakeology is actually around $4 a serving and filling. Though in college I know money is usually tight. I tend to get protein plus power bars, bring sliced apples tossed in lemon juice, some mixed nuts and berries. Try a cup of yogurt, a bagel, and natural peanut butter. You should always eat a good breakfast before you leave the house!
Egg whites are one of the best clean foods for athletes. Great protein, no fat. Easy to hard boil a batch and keep them in the fridge for a few days, take them pretty much anywhere in a ziplock.
Oh, and coffee isn’t necessarily bad. 4-8oz a day is fine, many athletes and body builders drink coffee, just in low amounts. No sugar of course. And if you put in cream, just a teaspoon (about 20cals). 2% or skim milk would be even better.
@edgar5001 yes please tell us! im having the same problem!!
what do you recommend for a college student who commutes and can’t really sit down and eat a healthy meal? (dont have a refrigerator)
hows this for people trying to lose the extra chub on p90x?
Hahah – Stallone drank loads of coffee when working out for Rambo 2
I drink tons of coffee and you said that coffee is your only downfall. Is coffee bad for being on a nutrition/workout plan? Please reply and explain y? Thx…
Thanx for the advice, i’m gonna give it a shot!
To hell with the low fat! Eat good and do not eat Big macs or Fettucini Alfredo which they call heart attack on a plate!
the diet is good for u as it increase ur metabolism, but i do agree with u it is a hassle controlling ur diet like that
Im sure the nut. plan and i know bill phillips book talks about making some of these meals in bulk that would equal out to 4-6 servings. I made tuna caserole the other day(4 servings). the other 3 went in the freezer. Maybe you need to make more meals in bulk…there are lots of options.
Try thinking “am i using my time most efficiently right now”.
Example: I get up about 2 hours before work each day…If i were going to cook myself chicken and a potato I would have to thaw the chicken out first in the micro. While thats going on im preheating the g forman. When the chicken is cooking on the forman Im cooking the potato in the micro. While this is going on im getting my low-fat sour cream pepper etc. You will get faster at this with time.
Taking things to work with you like an apple and 2 red. fat string cheeses would be one midmeal. A low-fat cottage cheese and fruit combo would be another. I always keep a small bag of natural almonds with me(12-24). Protien bars are another quickie. Protien shakes(buy a shaker throw the powder in add water).
I work 10 hr days 5-6 days a week..I know where you’re coming from! My advice would be to by bill phillips book “eating for life” for more meal ideas. He talks about regular meals and mid-meals with tons of variations. As long as you are getting breaks 2-3 hours throughout the day you should be able to start a similar diet. The hardest thing about it is the preparation. Read the nut. plan or the book and select things you like..go to the market with a list.