New guy with a few P90x questions

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Sonofanump
Apr 5, 2012 10:51am
ernest_t_bass;1137406 wrote:Is "Stretch X" a good supplement for Yoga X?
Yes for the stretching part of the yoga, not the balance and strength.
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Apr 5, 2012 11:47am
Sonofanump;1137457 wrote:Yes for the stretching part of the yoga, not the balance and strength.
Then it looks like I'll be going the route of your 25 minute yoga suggestion.
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Apr 5, 2012 12:17pm
Sonofanump;1131613 wrote:I think I found the one I do at Target. I'm sure they have them at Meijer and Walmart.

http://www.gaiam.com/product/yoga+core+cross+train+dvd.do

http://www.gaiam.com/product/fit+body+yoga+dvd.do

Is the lower body one (pictured) the one that you do? Going to order on Amazon today.
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Apr 5, 2012 12:24pm
Biggest loser is a beginner yoga program. Can find it on Amazon for 6 bucks I think.
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Sonofanump
Apr 5, 2012 4:30pm
ernest_t_bass;1137540 wrote:Is the lower body one (pictured) the one that you do? Going to order on Amazon today.
Yeah, I have tight leg muscles and it works me good. 25 minutes long. Good luck.
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Apr 16, 2012 3:04pm
Core synergetics for the first time tomorrow. So how much of a bitch is core synergetics?
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Sonofanump
Apr 16, 2012 3:19pm
ernest_t_bass;1145314 wrote:Core synergetics for the first time tomorrow. So how much of a bitch is core synergetics?
Core is a bitch, and by bitch I mean Drea, and by Drea I mean fucking Drea Rolls. Good luck young man.
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Apr 16, 2012 3:24pm
Sonofanump;1145326 wrote:Core is a bitch, and by bitch I mean Drea, and by Drea I mean fucking Drea Rolls. Good luck young man.
And here I thought this week was going to be somewhat "easier" than the first three!
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Apr 16, 2012 3:26pm
ernest_t_bass;1145327 wrote:And here I thought this week was going to be somewhat "easier" than the first three!
it is if you stop wearing your skirt.
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Apr 16, 2012 3:59pm
Squated 315x4, Deadlifted 340x3, and benched 175x4 last week. Fourteen weeks later I've seen my back squat increase 90lbs, deadlift increased 105lbs, and bench press has jumped 55lbs.
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Apr 16, 2012 5:19pm
I just did my first day of p90X.

I am doing a week of CardioX (4 days) then starting the basic program next week (been sedentary for a while). My shins didn't like CardioX, but otherwise I got through it fine. Can't wait to start everything else.
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Apr 16, 2012 7:31pm
LJ;1145391 wrote:I just did my first day of p90X.

I am doing a week of CardioX (4 days) then starting the basic program next week (been sedentary for a while). My shins didn't like CardioX, but otherwise I got through it fine. Can't wait to start everything else.

I think my mindset has changed more than anything else. Haven't lost much weight, but have lost inches.
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Apr 16, 2012 7:33pm
ernest_t_bass;1145474 wrote:I think my mindset has changed more than anything else. Haven't lost much weight, but have lost inches.
How does your wife feel about the loss of inches?
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BR1986FB
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Apr 16, 2012 7:35pm
ernest_t_bass;1145474 wrote:I think my mindset has changed more than anything else. Haven't lost much weight, but have lost inches.
Adding muscle, losing fat...
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Apr 16, 2012 7:39pm
BR1986FB;1145478 wrote:Adding muscle, losing fat...

Yes, I'm not retarded.
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Apr 16, 2012 7:39pm
hoops23;1145476 wrote:How does your wife feel about the loss of inches?

HAY-O!
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Apr 16, 2012 7:41pm
How tough is core on the knees/ankles? Refereed 16 games this weekend, and the knees and ankles are still pretty stiff. Yoga was a blessing today.
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Apr 17, 2012 8:21am
Wasn't too bad. The workout itself was a bitch, but the exercises were all pretty manageable.
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Sonofanump
Apr 17, 2012 9:00am
ernest_t_bass;1145485 wrote:Yoga was a blessing today.
What Yoga did you settle on?
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Apr 17, 2012 9:22am
Sonofanump;1145773 wrote:What Yoga did you settle on?
25 minute Gaiam (sp?), lower body for beginners.
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Apr 19, 2012 8:41am
I think Kenpo X is my favorite Cardio type circuit.

Also, I am not sure I am eating enough. I only netted 552 calories on Monday. Yesterday I netted 1200, so I think that is where I want to be. Daily my carbs are under 70 and my protein is above 150.
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Apr 19, 2012 8:43am
LJ;1147762 wrote:I think Kenpo X is my favorite Cardio type circuit.

Also, I am not sure I am eating enough. I only netted 552 calories on Monday. Yesterday I netted 1200, so I think that is where I want to be. Daily my carbs are under 70 and my protein is above 150.
That's really low - unless you're a girl. Up them to around 2k, especially with the lifting you're doing in p90x
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Apr 19, 2012 8:43am
LJ;1147762 wrote:I think Kenpo X is my favorite Cardio type circuit.

Also, I am not sure I am eating enough. I only netted 552 calories on Monday. Yesterday I netted 1200, so I think that is where I want to be. Daily my carbs are under 70 and my protein is above 150.
You'll outgrow Kenpo, quickly.

How much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking? 552 calories, not good. Body will start eating it's own muscle leaving you with hanging fat.
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Apr 19, 2012 8:47am
BR1986FB;1147767 wrote:You'll outgrow Kenpo, quickly.

How much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking? 552 calories, not good. Body will start eating it's own muscle leaving you with hanging fat.
196 On Monday.

I'm also trying to find something with a decent amount of good carbs to eat pre-workout. I was eating a cup of fruit (along with a hardboiled egg) but I think that is too much sugar.
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BR1986FB
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Apr 19, 2012 9:10am
LJ;1147775 wrote:196 On Monday.

I'm also trying to find something with a decent amount of good carbs to eat pre-workout. I was eating a cup of fruit (along with a hardboiled egg) but I think that is too much sugar.
I have no idea how tall you are or your age buy for a 28 year old, 5'10" male to maintain 196 lb bodyweight you'd need to be taking in 2521 calories. Obviously to lose it would be less but it's a lot more than 552. You will "bonk/crash" soon if you don't up your calories.

If you have to, get a good protein powder for added calories. I'd recommend a casein over a whey in that casein releases slower and sticks with you.