The P90X nutrition plan is definitely set up for the weight loss client. If I were an athlete and my goal was to increase athletic performance, I would stick to the third phase (Endurance Maximizer) of the nutrition guide.

Well guess what?!... I am still alive, I made it through week one, and I can't believe I am here to report it to you guys! That my friends... is a huge accomplishment! I don't know how, but I am! Week one was a blast! First off, let me clarify "a blast": The workouts... so fun, thoroughly enjoyed pushing myself and I feel great! The diet, yah not so much!

The Diet
Let's see what else, oh! The diet! I must be honest, I had a mid week "crisis", changing my diet has been terrible terrible terrible! Doesn't bother me sticking to the diet, but oh my I was draggin! So tired! I was so moody because I was tired, I was hungry and I hate to admit it but I guess I was extremely addicted to carbs. And not even bad stuff, I am not a junk food person. But Level One, Phase One of the Diet lets you have one "carb" item a day. Which was my oatmeal for breakfast and that was all! If I ate the oatmeal for breakfast I was unable to have any whole wheat bread, or whole wheat or wild rice or anything like that the rest of the day! So what I did, was I switched to a Peanut Butter Power Bar for breakfast because I am addicted to them anyways then I could have rice with my dinner! I didn't realize that my body was so addicted to that stuff, that not having it I would actually have withdrawals and be tired and moody. And that is where my "crisis" came into play! I got so mad at myself for letting the simplest things such as carbs take over my life and let me become addicted to them! I couldn't believe it! I felt as if I let myself down. Wednesday and Thursday I think were the worst, and then life got easier and easier after that! (Thank You God!)

Body Fat Analysis
Wednesday I had another Body Fat Percent test done. And only because we wanted to get a more accurate reading for the Pre P90X measurements! I had the Caliper test done, and that indicated my body fat percentage was 32%. I had another reading done and it said 25%. We were so unsure and like I said, we wanted an accurate reading for this challenge so I had a Dexa Scan done. It was pretty interesting stuff. I went to the gym and laid down on a bed and it actually scanned my whole body... good news is; its 100% accurate. They calibrate it before every use. Bad news is.... it said my body fat was 37%. The lady that conducted the test could not believe that, thats what my percent was. And to be honest with you I was floored. So upset, didn't help my already cranky mood! But thanks to my support system I got through!

I really feel like this will be an excellent program for me! And I only WISH I could fast forward through the 90 days... not to cheat out of the workouts because I am actually in love with them! But to see my results!!! I am sure they will be good!

So far... P90X gets 2 thumbs up from me!!! Can't wait for the rest!!! BRING IT!

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1. 
   Clint May 27, 2010 at 4:42 pm

   HEY ! Thanks for trying this out for me. Are you going to post monthly progress pics?!?!
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   Tim Crytser May 28, 2010 at 7:25 am

   Kim doesn't know this yet, but yes she is!
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   Brandon Williams June 02, 2010 at 7:15 am

   The first phase is designed to kick start your metabolism and I agree, probably not adequate for an MX athlete- at least during the season. Funny thing is, I actually have seen the most results since switching to the Phase 3 diet at day 61. Now on Day 123.
   
   Keep Bringing it Kim!!! It's gonna change your life!!!!