Diet adjustment for P90X/Insanity Hybrid routine

I’ve decided to increase my calories a bit by including an extra protein shake. I am still within my target ratios of 40% carbs, 30% fats, and 30% proteins, (+ or – 5%).

This is Friday’s, (Day 13), diet.

	ITEMS	CAL	FAT	CARB	PROTEIN
BREAKFAST	HAM OMELET	286.75	12.75	4.5	38.5
	YOGURT	163	3	21	13
POST W.O.
SHAKE	PROT. W/JUICE	254	2	31	28
SNACK 1	ALMONDS	183	15	5	7
LUNCH	SALAD W/2 BREAD	509	25	59	12
SNACK 2	APPLE	88	0	22	0
DINNER	CHICKEN STIR FRY	372.4	10.8	23.3	45.5
SNACK 3	ORANGE	88	0	20	2
	PROT. W/MILK	218	2	16	34
TOTALS		2162.15	70.55	201.8	180
			29.37%	37.33%	33.30%

I am increasing my caloric intake to around 2200 for the remaining two weeks of this program. The increase in calories should give me enough energy to be able to push through the final week of Insanity Max workouts and leave me with plenty to bring it during the recovery week. My diet thus far has been really good and I can feel the remaining fat melting off my body. I feel lean, fast, and explosive. I can’t wait to see what the final results are. I had an initial goal of losing 4% body fat during this 28 day cycle. I will post final results along with before and after pictures on July 10, which will be the beginning of yet another 28 day cycle.

As always,

Keep Pushing Play, Dig Deeper, and Bring It!

Nutritional supplements for P90X/Insanity hybrid routines

When I'm planning out a new hybrid routine I'm certain to include my nutritional needs for the upcoming cycle. I try to calculate my caloric needs, figure out the ratios that will help me to get the results I want, and then plan out a diet, shopping list, and some recipes that I can easily prepare. Planning out my diet this way helps me to stay on track without stressing out over what foods I'm allowed and having to decide what I'm eating on any particular day.

Another aspect of nutrition in supplements. I use a good protein powder for 1 or 2 protein shakes a day. I also use P90X Results and Recovery formula after a workout. Results and Recovery formula is a great tasting orange flavored drink that contains the optimal ratio of carbohydrates to proteins for post-workout replenishment.

Another supplement I use is the P90X Peak Health Vitamin Packs. P90X Peak Health vitamins are multivitamins that are loaded with all the vitamins, minerals, and amino-acids that your body will need to repair and rebuild the body tissue that is stressed during these intense workouts.

I know that when I skimp on my nutrition, especially supplements, my performance and my results suffer.

Keep Pushing Play, Dig Deeper, and Bring It!

I can't wait for this to come out.

P90X/Insanity Max hybrid - Day 11-12

DAY 11 – YOGA X

Just for the record, I hate P90X Yoga. It’s 90 minutes long and even though I’ve seen improvement with in my flexibility and endurance, I still struggle with some of it. So why do I still do it? Because I know it’s so good for me. Yoga X stretches the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that have been being pounded on by the Insanity Max workouts. Don’t think for one second that you’ll be sitting with your legs crossed saying “oooooooooommmmmm” for 90 minutes. Nope, not with P90X Yoga X.

Yoga X begins with a quick warm up of 3 ashtanga sun salutations. These movement combinations get the blood flowing quickly. What follows is about 45 minutes of moving Yoga poses, that is, doing an ashtanga then going into a pose that is held for approximately 5 deep breaths. This is harder than it sounds. You repeat the ashtangas and move right into a different pose. The poses get increasingly more difficult as you progress through the workout until finally you are standing bent over at a right angle to the floor, balanced on one leg with the other leg extended behind you and your arms extended out in front of you.

This series of moving ashtangas is followed by 45 more minutes of balance postures, deep stretching, and of course, ab work. Like a lot of you, I rolled my eyes when I found out that Yoga was part of the P90X program, but after doing Yoga X I realize that nothing in this program should be taken lightly. Yoga X makes me sweat, makes me sore, and makes me want to quit sometimes. I hate it, but I love it.

DAY 12 – INSANE ABS – CARDIO POWER & RESISTANCE

I did Insane Abs first today. I completed all reps without taking a break until the very last move, plank balances. My entire mid-section felt taut all day long after this workout. Insane Abs is quickly becoming one of my favorite workouts

Cardio Power & Resistance was better today as well. I only took a few breaks of a couple seconds, and I really pushed throughout the entire workout. I really like the way this workout makes me feel when I’m finished.

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Jun-12	Jun-13	Jun-14	Jun-15	Jun-16	Jun-17	Jun-18
Killer Abs				Insane Abs
X Back & Biceps	I Max Interval Plyo	I Max Intrv Spts Tr.	X Yoga X	I Cardio Pwr & Resist	I Max Card Cond.	Rest
Jun-19	Jun-20	Jun-21	Jun-22	Jun-23	Jun-24	Jun-25
Killer Abs				Insane Abs
X Back & Biceps	I Max Interval Plyo	I Max Intrvl Circ	X Yoga X	I Cardio Pwr & Resist	I Max Card Cond.	Rest
Jun-26	Jun-27	Jun-28	Jun-29	Jun-30	Jul-01	Jul-02
Killer Abs				Insane Abs
X Back & Biceps	I Max Interval Plyo	I Max Intrvl Circ	X Yoga X	I Cardio Pwr & Resist	I Max Card Cond.	Rest
Jul-03	Jul-04	Jul-05	Jul-06	Jul-07	Jul-08	Jul-09
O Med Ball Core Card.	O Fountain of Youth	I Core Cardio & Blnce.	X Yoga X	O Med Ball Core Card.	O Patience Yoga	Rest