It’s no secret that P90X is helping thousands of people lose weight every day. P90X is a complete program designed to help beginners new to exercise, as well as athletes that already know their way around an exercise program.
P90X is a 90 day program that outlines an easy-to-follow diet of nutrient rich foods that provide the energy you need during your weight journey, but more importantly P90X incorporates a full workout program for burning fat and building muscle. If you stick to P90X for 90 days and do not look a lot better, then you are doing something wrong!
If you are overweight or even obese, you may be wondering if P90X will work for you. The answer of course, is yes, but let’s look at why.
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How Much Weight Can I Lose on P90X?
Being slightly overweight and being obese are two different things. You can measure how overweight or obese you are by using a Body Mass Index calculator. While BMI is not 100% accurate, it is a good general indicator of how much weight you need to lose to become “healthy.”
It is always difficult to estimate how much weight someone can lose on a weight loss and diet program such as P90X. A man’s body is different from a woman’s, and there are different body types that people fall into. Depending on your sex and body type, two people can weigh the same exact amount but one can be healthy and the other can be overweight. For example, a 6’2″ muscular man can weigh 220 lbs and be considered healthy, while a 5’1″ woman weighing 220 pounds can be considered overweight.
So what if you are 50, 100, or even 200 pounds over your “healthy weight?” Is it possible to use a weight loss program like P90X to see results?
As a matter of fact, we think P90X is one of the best programs available for losing a lot of weight fast when you are overweight or obese.
Why?
Because jumping head first into weight loss works much better than the “slow and steady” approach.
If you are someone that has struggled with weight throughout your whole life, you may have learned that doing things “easy” does not work with weight loss. Maybe you try eating less every day, or going for a walk, but over time you do not see the results you want.
If you want to completely “shock” your body into weight loss, then you need a program like P90X. P90X is broken down into three main parts, each consisting of 30 day sections. The first 30 days are to introduce you to proper diet and exercise, and each successive 30 days gets a little more difficult.
You will start seeing results with P90X almost immediately. The tough part is sticking to the program. Overweight and obese people may experience shortness of breath, or difficulty when starting out on P90X.
But that is OK. If you truly want to transform your body into something healthy, then you need to fight through the pains of starting P90X. When you se the pounds fall off of the scale, then you will want to blast through the remaining 90 days.
It is possible to lose 50 pounds or more in just one cycle of P90X, depending on your current weight. If you are severely obese, you maybe have to do P90X once or twice more to keep your weight loss going throughout the year. That said, it’s not uncommon for people who are already in shape to do P90X multiple times per year. You can only lose so much weight in 90 days.
Consult Your Doctor
Before jumping into P90X, you must consult your physician first. While we love the “No pain, no gain” approach at BetterBodyJournal, being severely overweight or obese leads to health complications that only your doctor can talk to you about.
June 7th, 2010 at 10:06 am
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October 19th, 2010 at 8:44 am
If it is really works I will recommend it to my friend. Her weight is about 180 lbs. in one month how much weight will she lose?
November 5th, 2010 at 2:31 am
This P90X sounds interesting to me. I’m about 200lds now and I’m looking for an effective weight lose program. I think I will try this P90x for sure.
November 30th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
My father is 50 lbs overweight. He doesn’t have any heart disease or anything, but he is 58 years old. Would this product be suitable for him?
December 9th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
You should consult with a doctor first, no matter what, because of his age and weight.
Also he can try the P90X Fit test and if he passes he should be good to go
http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/p90x/p90x-fit-test
December 11th, 2010 at 6:13 am
I think this is 100% safe… My mother was using this. She looks so nice now, and healthy…
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I started the P90X program at 5’7″, 190lbs. I could pass the fitness test, except the pull up because I have never done one in my entire life. I am not in good shape, I am a college student and I have a desk job. I followed the diet loosely, I eliminated sugars and pop for sure, but I skimped on the protein and hydration and really regretted it. In the first month I lost 12lbs, enough that my doctor was thrilled and wanted to know what I was doing. I struggled the first week, got better the second week and by the third week my arms were getting noticeably firmer and my thighs were like bricks! Because I was not hydrating myself properly, I passed out more than once during the workouts. Don’t be scared though, I drink less than 2 glasses of fluid a day… I just hate drinking stuff. Week four I was doing Yoga X and I injured my hip flexor muscle. This injury put me out for two months. I am just starting again and I am definitely going to stick with the protein and water. The key here is not to over exert yourself. You want to do the whole workout and all the reps that Tony is doing, but you will injure yourself. Know your limits!
December 31st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
So, I first finished my first week of p90x. I love it. I’m so sore all over, but I’m proud. My workout buddy actually told me my stomach already looks smaller. I didn’t even notice til a few hours ago that my stretch marks from weight gain are lightening up! I really can’t wait to see my results at the end of p90x. But I know, I’m going for the p90x+ !!
January 7th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
I am doing the P90X work out in my weight lifting class at school, I’m a female but i am also overweight. I have a bone disorder that doesn’t allow me to do many things, so therefore since i can’t do some of the things that Tony does on the video i don’t get credit. Now, our teacher didn’t tell us to consult with our physicians before he told us to start this program, so what should i tell my teacher the next time he says i can’t get my credit for that day?
January 7th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Plus this is only to prove a point to him that not everyone can be an athlete(He coaches the football team). So in theory i wouldn’t have to do this work out at all if i didn’t want to because its my choice right?
January 13th, 2011 at 3:26 am
My sister, who is a nurse, was an overweight. This harmed her in her work … and also for her self-esteem. She followed and tried full of schemes, methods or tricks to lose weight; without success. So, I first finished my first week of p90x. I love it. I’m so sore all over, but I’m proud. My workout buddy actually told me my stomach already looks smaller. I didn’t even notice til a few hours ago that my stretch marks from weight gain are lightening up! I really can’t wait to see my results at the end of p90x. But I know, I’m going for the p90x+ !!
January 15th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
I passed out more than once during the workouts. Don’t be scared though, I drink less than 2 glasses of fluid a day
January 16th, 2011 at 3:24 am
I’m a 20 year old college student and i’m on day 9 of P90X, and wow its amazing!!! i started at 209 lbs and i’m already down 8lbs!! Don’t get me wrong this workout is really hard! I have always been overweight but i was a cheerleader throughout high school so i am useto really working hard. You have to be committed and just try your best!! this workout is exciting and you do a different workout everyday which makes it not boring!! even though i’m only on day 9 i recommend this!! i also do the nutrition plan