P90x Nutrition Outline

[TheNike4523]

Ay Matt my question thru your transformation did tu use shakeology @ all

[leostyle7771]

this may be a dumb question but im confused on this issue.. what does it mean grams per pound body im not sure how much i have to take.. im 214lbs.. how do i calculate this..???

[chajaboi]

@leostyle7771 214 x 1.5 = 321 grams of protien per day.

[ma5dd1en2]

where do you get purdue chicken?

[ChrisLMusic]

CHOCOLATE MILK FTW

[rider3969]

Hey man Great work!!! Where you doing the 8-12 reps for size or the 12-15 thanks

[SiThG0D]

are those people seeing side effects taking a shit load to much or something?

[SiThG0D]

also about creatine, this is something i read about side effects. Among serious side effects creatine causes kidney and gastrointestinal disorders. Users have also reported increased anxiety, acne, male breast formation (Gynecomastia), and a reduction in penis size and hair loss. Gastrointestinal complications have been commonly reported among users of creatine supplements.

[SiThG0D]

for the whey protein, you said it has 82 servings, i went to the gnc site and the only one that is close to 29 bucks is for 22 bucks before shipping and handling, but is only 2 lbs of product, so how many pounds is that in the one you have?? thanks in advance.

[mykey316]

@SiThG0D looks likes a 5lb container of protien powder to me

[ruddycul]

any1 looking to bulk up without supplements eat tuna as a snack between all meals and after work out . 25 grams per can and like o.5 grams fat per can, full of omega 3 ans potassium. stay away from red meat most of the time eat only chicken, turkey or fish for main meals. You dont need supplements. Whey protien and such have an abosbtion rating of like 55% so keep that in mind. So half the cash you pay for it is wasted. wholefoods like tuna have a 80-95% absobtion rate. just saying is all :P

[forgotmyoldSN]

1 gram of arginine isn't enough to do shit. and L-arginine has not been shown to increase vascularity (no2) you should be taking arginine-akg.

[ungaboo]

@forgotmyoldSN hey man, i just got some ak arginine, whats the difference?

[forgotmyoldSN]

@ungaboo you could google it to double check but from what I heard ak is better absorption and actually converts to NO in the blood. Where L-arginine doesn't. Where did you get it?

[ungaboo]

@forgotmyoldSN oh thanks. and i got it off of amazon, it really does work my arms are really growing in size but not to big at the same time

[g0d0fwAr09]

is it okay if you work out in the morning and the next day like at night?

[Wolvve]

Yo dude, hows life after the p90x transformation? What you doing now to stay in shape?

[jetsfanx777x]

the problem with whey protein these days are the massive mounts of concentrated MSG which are proven to kill brain cells along with other side effects

i go with all natural whey protein

[xcross20]

just wanted to say thanks , i bought the tonalin cla pills , and for the past 3 weeks i been losing 5 lbs each week , before taking cla i was losing betewen 2 and 4 lbs a week , so there working thanks for the tip.

[c4rt3rmiller]

what was it that he said helps builid mussle faster ? towards the end of the video around 8:00

[hoptop77]

would a chicken pasta or chicken salad wrap be good for lunch? cus thats the only healthy thing i can find

[xcross20]

great vid , im on my 7th week of p90x , but i dont think im losing enought weight and then i saw your vid and wanted to ask you about those pills ? the ones for weight loss do they make you nervous? or any side effects? and also im taking whey protein but no creatin , do i need creatin and what is it for ? thanks man ...

[iliketopetdolphins]

takes the water out of ur organs and puts the water into ur muscles so u can work out longer and do more reps. if u dont drink enough water to replace that lost water ull get kidney stones.

[xcross20]

great vid , im on my 7th week of p90x , but i dont think im losing enought weight and then i saw your vid and wanted to ask you about those pills ? the ones for weight loss do they make you nervous? or any side effects? and also im taking whey protein but no creatin , do i need creatin and what is it for ? thanks man ...

[P90XBringItAllYear]

how long did you take Tonalin CLA? Is there an age requirement?

[DJ80s]

And does it have epehdrine in it?

[lampuiho]

CLA is just some fatty acid found in grass fed beef

there is no age requirement

[spenn0806]

overall nice vid....as far a the whey protein they are better brands then the generic GNC brand Optimum Nutrion 100 % is better...and as far as the creatine...your not only taking one serving a day the amount creatine you take depends on many variables...do your research

[CARDINALfootball]

very helpful... i was a bit confused on breakfast, now i know! and do you think those fat loss pills really help? thinkin about buying some.

[P90XBringItAllYear]

i been researching Tonalin CLA and it seems to be good ...it helps burn body fat. I'm probably going to get it too

[shamboxa]

For the love of god buy fresh chicken breast.

I cant imagine what that packaged crap is like.

[dusneed]

What is your food budget like?

[BigNateHoov]

Thanks

[viper3636dr]

if only i had enough money to buy all that and the food, good video by the way!

[mieddie]

Im just trying to get started. This video is very helpful. I dont know what everyone else is talking about. If this helps you then listen if it dont then shut it off. Thanks for the info. bro keep them coming.

[valcan99]

i laughed so much at that

[stevielicious3]

man i aint getting into a back and foward with some1 who is basing their entire arguement on what they read in the "how to bring it" video..........

i know you use weights, i know what rep ranges to use to build muscle. i've been in the industry a while... i am just saying its not an ideal strength or mass workout. doing excersises with little rest trains your for more endurance and is ideal for cutting fat caus it gets the HR up, lifting for strenght suffers caus your physically taxed.nuff said

[dustinst22]

How to bring it video? lol? First, you've never done the program so your opinion is pretty worthless. I've done 2 rounds of P90X. This program isn't for getting bodybuilding mass, no. And the only way to get that kind of mass anyway is to devote a huge amount of your life to it. With this program, you can put on mass if you so desire -- just depends on how many reps you do on resistance days.

[EHS16]

lol im not dissing you or saying ur wrong but im almost positive you dont READ the how to bring it VIDEO... just saying

[stevielicious3]

thanks for pointing out a grammatical error i made 4 months ago mate...cheers, i'd be lost without you

[stevielicious3]

yeah but even the resistance days are set up as a cardio workout. (i've watched through the dvd's) yeah your lifting weight but its not the ideal training for muscle mass

[dustinst22]

Eh, no. There isn't much rest in between exercises, but that is a good thing.

They even specifically state if you want mass to use enough weight that you can only do 6-8 reps. More reps if you aren't looking to bulk. This is the same principle with any kind of lifting.

[rodman98]

Also, don't waste your money on supplements!!! Just take multivitamins. I cut my vitamin in half, and take half in the morning and half in the evening. That's all you need. Don't take creatine, NO Xplode, or any of those vascularity bullshit. It doesn't work. I've spent so much money on that stuff.

[stevielicious3]

actually there is endless research that proves creatine works...and a lot of people take pre-workout stuff so they can focus for a workout...but its more for weights then p90 which is more cordio ish. creatine helped me really dial in my heavy workouts. u shouldnt just slam this stuff...u should tell people that it can help, BUT not necessary and results vary

[dustinst22]

"but its more for weights then p90 which is more cordio ish"

You obviously have never done P90X. It includes 3 strength (resistance) days a week. The other 3 days are cardio focused.

[rodman98]

Fuck this DIET ! Sorry no offense, but my diet is way simpler and it works. I pretty much eat a bowl of kashi cereal with milk for breakfast, a cup of green tea in the morning, then for lunch i eat a lean cusine combined with some turkey and whole wheat tortillas, later i snack a kashi cereal bar with a glass of milk, and for dinner i eat about 5-600 calories of whatever is on the fridge. Pretty much just try to eat healthy, like healthy fats and whole grain. Also do cardio and weight lifting.

[dustinst22]

Hey why don't you post your pics then? This guy obviously got incredible results with his nutrition in a very short amount of time. Let's see your 3 month transformation.

[cuahnahuac]

all im lookin for is a nutrition plan similar to p90x, but not as hard to make. Just simple foods which any retard can cook and not burn, and no complicated sauces and shit.

[niggabartlebee]

the word nutrition is upsetting me..... Why not just say. the way he eats

[dustinst22]

Because nutrition is what you eat. Why would a word upset you? That's pretty bizarre.

[niggabartlebee]

Because i dont liek the way it sounds, like people use it like its some kind of special

secret. Just eat good amount of brocooli, complex carbs, and a good amount of lean meat, don't over eat, do cardio, and weight training, or cardio and plyometrics and you'll be fine.... The end

[TTorance1]

You want him to title it: P90x, what i eat? lol

[Jilf]

you're terrible.

[onemind777]

First i would like to say thanks for the great vids and want to congratulate you on your successful results. A couple of things

in this vid that i thought you can improve on is number one its better to get orgainic chicken and prepare your own marinade. The perdue is def. second best and faster but they still put garbage in there to perserve it. Second the after workout drink should contain some carbs and also SUGER. you need some "fast carbs"to refuel your glycogen storages.

[willman6700]

can you give a specific order on how and when you took your supplements each day, and if you would recommend it for a 16 year old

[Traxtitan]

You should look into a Calcium/Magnesium/D vitamin. IT doesn't sound like you are getting enough from the food you and will help your bone structure in the long run. These workouts will catch up to you eventually.

Other then that, seems like you cut out pretty much everything bad except Sodium. Your diet is loaded with Sodium.

I would also suggest looking into an all-natural Multi-vitamin. Most typical brands and full of synthetic crap.

[airsoftlonnie]

Hey I was wondering with the nutrition guide does it just educate you on what to and what not to eat, or does it say you eat this, this and that at this time? P.S. nice work.

[MrLFitzpatrick]

hey man i need to know more if you could help me out reply to me back and we will tlk thanks alot

[bhavinpalan]

gud work...like to c more detailed stuff from u..starting my diet frm today!

thanks!@

[ryan2921]

Did you do any cardio on top of the p90x workouts?

[whittmj1128]

I ran 3 to 5 miles instead of the kenpo workout

[soccersavages77]

@whittmj1128 Did you ever double up, like run in the morning then a video in the afternoon?

[WizeMen924]

That L'arginine..is also great for sex,, viagra sub

[pavaqlco]

hey man, how much grams of protein are you eating?? grams = pounds body weight ? or lesS?

[whittmj1128]

shoot for 1.5 grams per each pound of your bodyweight

[loopba]

Great job...my suggestions: ditch the flax seed oil for fish oil.....flax is all arachidonic acid which only a small percentage is converted to DHA and EPA, which is what you really want.

Also ditch the CLA...the evidence is weak for fat loss and they are documented adverse effects such as increased cardiovascular disease and inflammation

[chicano1904]

is all those supplements and creotine safe to use????

[duschhead]

@chicano1904 the protein is safe but the creotine is know to have long term effects so i just stick to the protein suppliments and if you are trying to bulk up without the fat i suggest you use EAS which is a protein that has very little fat in it so you can gain muscle without gaining fat

[whiteyonwelfare]

So basically, don't eat anything that has any kind of taste or taste good.

I couldn't see myself doing the bland diet for more than a week or two lol

[sircraigery]

Once you start seeing results, it'll get easier for you to happily eat diet food haha.

[Sylar000000]

Man your diet is so strict. How do you motivate yourself to stay on it. Do you cheat?

[Sylar000000]

What kind of bean is that? Where can I find that?

[fromnytopr]

Very helpful....the nutrition plan is the hardest for me. This all sounds simple and sensible....and of course judging from you results it works.

[ErikEstrada25]

wat is creatine for

[ncn8ochaser]

google it man, creatine is some really good shit if you know how to use it right. if youre thinking about using it, make sure you study up on it first

[phukkyeah]

thanks for posting

[tddcmptn]

Did you start taking all those supplements the first day that you began P90x, or did you find out about them after you had been working out with the program a while?

[CharlieChuno]

Goya FTW

[Joshiroth89]

A suggestion for everyone for a great snack is to take a whole wheat tortilla, spread some peanut butter on the whole thing then take a whole banana and wrap the banana in the tortilla, it tastes awesome and you can make it in under a minute.

[MarineSnipe]

wud cashews be too fatty?

[TriGurHaPpY]

Yea cashews are one of the worst nuts.

[nystagmus]

damn, i eat a lot of those. but thats good to know. i'll still to almonds

[findreligion]

For anything concerning fat. Divide the total calories, from the calories from fat. And you would want it to be 10% or less. (i.e lets say the total cal. is 120, and the cal. from fat is 12. the percentage of fat in the products is 10%.) There are many videos on ho to read teh labels of food. It not really that hard, once youve learned.

[xwhiskeybentx]

thanx for the great info i have been eating pretty much the food you have for 49 days now and i just got some good advice that will help me more. i am interestand in the p90x program because for the past month and a half i have been wourking out on my bowflex mon.wed.fri, and jogging tue.thur. and i have lost 34lbs. i want to know if i can work out my muscles everyday if i take the whey protien and creatine?

[austntexan]

Did you track your weight week x week through the first 90 days? Just wondering where you started and what the progression is like. I'm finishing up week 2, I actually gained a pound but I can see everything starting to tighten in my abs/midsection. I think I'll give your supplement regime a try. I'm eating the meal plan and it is a LOT of food man. Your meals seems more 'normal'. I work out in the AM though, so well see I guess. Thanks for the vids, well done!

[spsmotocross247]

i like to use natural peanut butter and some protein powder mixed in to the oatmeal..type in: p90x power breakfast - in the search bar

[alphadogg1074]

Good info man....I wish people paid more attention to what they eat. The diet you described is like high octane fuel in a car...just runs better!

Have you tried Butter buds for flavoring?  I like it alot.

I havent done p 90x, but had great success with Body for Life.

Basic rules:

4-6 meals a day...1 part carb,, 1 part protien

Lots of water

aerobic alternated with weights 6 days a week

[brandonlaner]

did you do any additional cardio, or just stuck to the routine alone?

[carthwolf]

also want to know this answer

[bl0gmOnKeY78]

Do you eat the same stuff everyday?

[InspireImages]

Matt, this video was extremely helpful. I have been eating good but not nearly as critical as you, Been doing the Beach body drink$, I think it's time for a trip to GNC. Can you post a shopping list for us? :-)

[koosa188]

blade that supplement is called an "amino acid" hch helps you build muscle mass faster, hs rand is called l-argin' or something like that

[milopezI]

good video Matt, Watching others succeed keeps me motivated. thanks

[saintgo]

If im not fat should I worry about what I eat.

[nissanSean]

yes, you can still get diabetes and a lot of other diseases from eating poorly. maybe you won't have the weight stressing on your heart but you can still have cholesterol in your arteries. definitley watch what you eat.

[blade83336]

sorry i ment to say what is on 7:50

[blade83336]

2:50 what was that called?

[rcook1980]

Very informative, thanks for making this video possible. All your hard work really paid off. Thanks for the inspiration!

[talkingducksrgreat]

i think you worry too much about fat. especially like in your milk. dairy fat has benefits for you.

[SupermanExtreme1]

I just drink 2% in ym cereal. its great

[talkingducksrgreat]

it was nice of you to take the time to do this. i watched it again because there were a couple of suggestions i wanted to go back and try, the goya beans for sure, and tonelin-c im going to try. you just boil the beans (for how long?) and then toss them in a salad? any other quick but good ways to eat them?

[murdamellz]

awesome review and great results. Way to show the commitment

[sergeant0844]

Did you buy the "recovery drink"?? If not, what did you use?

[vistabarnett]

Whittmj-

Can you please tell me if your calorie intake change from phase 1 to phase 2 and from phase 2 to phase 3. Could you please tell me what your specific calories were during all phases. thank vistabarnett

[castle1781]

awsome man i was really wondering about the suppliments,thanks alot for this

[cashmone23]

thank you for this, i am starting P90x this week, any advice?

[KnightBoi84]

same here... good luck cashmone23

[KnightBoi84]

Do you put the Kratine in the Whey Powder?

[45esewey45]

Hey matt where Did you buy your supplements and vitamins at?thanks

[BuckeyeSparky]

just to let everyone know whey protein and creatine are absolutely fine however you want to make sure you take in plenty of water so your body can process it

[aishokry]

No multivitamin ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GetMotivatedP90X]

lol you don't know P90X, it's all the cardio you will ever need!

[kritter03]

Hey Matt, how do you take the whey protein and creatine. Is it right after the work out mixed or what? Thanks

[rspunk]

hi thanks for the advise. but did the creatine give you bloating and/or alot of waterweight? also is it good to go to wild rice instead of brown rice? thanks

[chinh101]

too much static noise, can barely hear you.

[trurowaterboy]

I've been working out for about 6 months, every 2 days on average. I also take GNC products, and I have got good results, but not great. My weakness is my diet. I eat a bad meal two or three times a week. I am about to start p90x, I am hopeful for results, but I was wondering if you ever go off the diet for a night or two and if so how often?

[Martytheonemanparty]

I am not Matt, but if you read the abs diet book from the editor and cheif of Men's Health Magazine it provides the best diet anywhere. The author, David Zinczenko hates that it is even a diet because they have been given a bad rap over the years. He also encourages you to take one day off of the diet every week and eat whatever you want for one meal. So pizza and beer are in atleast once a week, if you must shy from the diet at all. Definately look into the book, you won't regret it.

[AnalogX64]

Great video at least shows the average working guy can do this. The only thing I dont feel comfortable with is taking those Supplements especially the Fat Reducing one. Could you not to the P90X without it?

[jsmcfly]

man you thought of everything. and even based it around your job! way to go man. great results

[GooNGooN420]

Thanks a lot man, appreciate the tips

[Cr3581]

thats a great diet there,plain n simple,clean,prolly wanna thro some hemp protein with alot of fiber in there for breakfest,good stuff,but yeh i wanna get on what your doin too,more or less

[noahpictures]

thanks for the vid. I am shocked how many different supplements you take. I know that won't be sustainable for me. I am about start my p90x today and plan to take whey protein and a multi-vitamin, I hope that would be enough.

[auudar]

thanks for this vid, im about to start my p90x in about 3 days now, and i was really worried about how crazy this diet was going to be, but you made it really simple thanks.

[4806577005]

im taking the gold standard optinum (24 gram of protein) and wen im doen working out i use da other 1 call 28 grams protein isolate. is dat good to kinda mix ur protein drink? cuz i think u will need more protein after a work out. reply if can.

[whittmj1128]

that is fine..i just took 2 scoops with skim milk after my workouts

[acrb01]

CE2 is a great creatine supplement because you don't have to cycle off and it has a reduced water retention effect

[AarmOZ]

I eat tuna and flax seeds for the oil. I might try those vitamins though... I am on the p90x and I have the love handles and about 17.5% body fat (guy), so I might try that. Thanks for the tips. My diet is very close to what you are eating... so that is a relief. Oh, and I love GNC stuff. It does what it says it will and when you first open the conatiner, the bottle is ACTUALLY FILLED TO THE TOP.

[P90XMAVRICK]

hey man, just to let you know, im about to start my second cycle, hybrid p90x/p90x+ and i got the same whey protein, and also gnc tonalin cla (i hope it does the same as the stuff you got) and i like i said i got the same pro performance whey (chocolate with 81 servings) and the same creatine aswell. (200 servings) one question. how much protein does your whey vanilla give you? mine is gving me only 17 grams. i wanted to check with you.

[P90XMAVRICK]

the performance stuff

[xmrritex]

good vid! curious about the creatine, though. did you take it for muscle repair? i've heard that creatine can lead to excessive water weight gain. was this your experience? or did other suppliments counter that? thanks

[AarmOZ]

Get creatine that specifically states that it does not cause water retension. Otherwise, yes, most creatine products cause water rentension or bloating.

[Reytakang]

Awesome video man, I'm just a week into P90x and their nutrition program makes my head spin. But I can live with what you're doing.

I'm looking to reduce body fat around my stomach and chest area. Does that Tonalin CLA stuff really work?

[traxxasmaster16]

I was just wondering why you take the creatine and protein after the workout?

[yogikanna]

Awesome , thanks man. BTW where do you get that six bean packet, i need to buy that

[wnk4]

Hi,great video,I picked up all the supplements on the vid you take,do you take the creatine with grape juice or any type of carb drink.Also do you eat right before your workout. Thanks

[justinedwardgibbs]

hey man. what exactly do you need for the p90x workout. like i know pull up bar and a good set of dumbells. but other than that i dont know of anything. also, in football in high school i learned creatine was bad....like that it made you retain water. and after a year or so of use your muscle turns to fat bc your body adapts to the creatine.....just wondering your take on it? thanks man. your an inspiration!

[mk32992]

how many grams of fat were you eating a day?

[snowlife23]

Bro, do you have a Perdue Tattoo on your back too. Cut out the overly process chicken products, and grill them up your self-Check the sodium on all that chicken. Your extirior is good, time to take care of whats inside.- Whole foods!

[baseball522]

i drink my 100% whey with water get at me i dont need MILK. even though i have soy occasionally. i eat usually for breakfast either oatmeal or a mushroom and egg omelet.. granola bar for snak. then for lunch usually a small sandwhich on rye witha piece of fruit(apple etc.) then once im home from school maybe some peanuts.. then dinner a piece of fish with wild rice or grilled chicken.. im in highshcool so its hard to sneak a snack... god dam rules. but yea im liking the workout. week 2 now

[seanyyg]

this really helped me alot. I totally new to this and am going to begin the videos in a few days (when i get them :D)

Thanks for the help man.

[ThePotatoes]

when do you usually take your multivitamin and the tonalin CLA?

[Golem890]

what store sells the whey protien complexe?? im starting the p90x soon when it gets delivered to my house were can i buy this whey protein complexe,creatine,tonalin CLA and Flaxseed oil and I live in canada ontario??

[whittmj1128]

I bought mine from GNC so im not sure if they are in Canada. You can basically get all the supplements from a decent vitamin shop.

[Leathal752]

Thanks alot man.

[vcdean66]

Hey with your diet...did you find yourself waking up durning the night wanting to eat? If you what do you do for those nights?

[whittmj1128]

Not really because i made sure i was full around 9 pm so i didnt go hungry. Try drinking a protein shake with fat free milk about an hour before you go to bed.

[neurofryk]

It's really best to eat your last meal of the day 3 hours or so before bed. Your body will burn fat while you sleep very effeciently if you have empty stomach.

[counterstryke]

I have no idea why you clowns are voting neurofryk down, what he said is correct.

[xentarknight]

why was this voted down? lol

[guyblack]

hey matt just caught your clips and are impressed with your results. can you tell me where this all started and what exactly is p90x as im new to your site. p.s. is it available in the UK. cheers

[predator020304]

so the nutrition plan is needed even if your pretty thin and skinny

[thesomkid]

great video man. where can i get the CLA stuff? GNC?

[whittmj1128]

You can get it from there of The Vitamin Shoppe not sure if that is around you..most vitamin stores will have it

[Cr3581]

yeh i been lookin up that CLA and i hear its really great stuff for ya when your in a excerise program

[mrj06]

hey i started my third week yesterday on p90x and im having a problem getting my protein cause i dont eat meat. were did u purchase those beans u were talkn about?

that cla stuff is great i have been taking it too. ive alredy lost 10 lbs

[whittmj1128]

you can get them right from the grocery store usually in the beans aisle or where all the goya products are

[P90Xperiment]

Great video. Do you mix the creatine in with your recovery drink, or take it separately? Thanks for introducing me to tonalin CLA.

[whittmj1128]

i dont use the p90x recovery drink..i make my protien shake with skim milk and add some chocolate milk syrup in it(look up chocolate milk recovery drink) it works great..i take the creatine post workout with a little water

[DarkOni]

Thanks for the advice!!!I was wondering if you ever tried the p90x recovery drink? Is the creatine+whey+ arginine supposed to serve as your recovery formula? Thanks again

[whittmj1128]

the whey with chocolate mike syrup is my recovery..see the reply above...whey also is for muscle building...l-arginine is a great muscle mass builder for men as is creatine