Kazinorian wrote:

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Ok, so I am 15 years old, 5,8 1/2 and I weigh 167 lbs. I can do 6 or 7 underhand pullups and 2 or 3 overhand. The only problem is I want to have a skinnier stomach so I don't look like the Pilsberry Doughboy when I take my shirt off, do you think that P90X is right for me, and if so any ideas on how much calories I need.

well i just started the p90x yesturday and i already feel terrible and im only 15 too. and along with your stomach problem so do i so dont feel bad there are alot of teenagers dealing with the same issues. I talked it over with my parents and they said that you should get at least 2000 caleries a day considering that you also run almost 2 miles every day. i hop you can transform your body the way you want it . GOOD LUCK

hello my name is jacob i started p90x and p90 4days ago, i'm 5'11 and 215-220lbs give or take. i cant really go by there diet plan cuz my mom and dad buys complete junk food for dinner. this is what i do i quit drinking soda pop, only drink water now i dont eat any junk food. and alot of other stuff. i sprint and jogg i do p90 and p90x i want to know if i am doing this right, and when will i see some changes, and sould i fix my diet, and i'm 15 also. Thanks

Westpointchick and Jacob,

Welcome to both of you!! You're to be admired for taking control of your weight at a young age. A couple of suggestions:

First, be sure your physician knows that you're doing the program. He or she will likely be delighted to see you working out, and will want to work with you to ensure your success. These are extreme programs, but very successful programs. You'll need to push hard, even if you're in good shape, to accomplish your goals. Having the assurance that you're healthy enough to do the work will help you guarantee your success.

Second, everybody here struggles with diet. What to eat, when to eat, what not to eat, etc. You may not be able to get an absolutely clean diet and stick to it 100%, so do your best and forget the rest!! As time goes by, you'll find yourself making better meal choices and not eating certain things because you know better. Water is the best stuff around...better than pop, tea, coffee, and everything else. If you can't drink plain old water (like my wife) you can find flavored waters out there. Suggest that mom and dad buy that instead of the pop! Don't forget that you do need calories and carbohydrates are essential to your success. To bonk means to fail!

Lastly, most of us don't notice much change at 4 weeks. At 8 weeks it starts to show, and by the end of 3 months you'll notice major gains. I believe that's just about the time school starts, right? Your classmates won't recognize you! Also, remember that this is a lifestyle change...I've been doing something along the P90X line for nearly a year now and can't imagine doing anything else. It helps in my martial arts classes, and we work some P90X into the class time. Black belts LOVE Ab Ripper-X!!

Keep us posted on your progress!

Kevin

Thanks alot man, i been trying to eat good i think i'm doing alright so far, and yes that is when the new school years starts back up i hope to have a 6pak showing by then i'm going to work hard. Thanks alot again

how ironic. im also fifteen and registered on this site just to ask the same questions. i mostly am just a weakling with an unattractive body similar to a piece of cow lard on a popsicle stick.

im 5'7 and weigh 130lbs. so its not so much about weight, and more about appearance.

i am just wondering if there should be any changes to the program because of my (and our, i suppose) age. thank you.

i'm also wondering what scheduele i should be using (i.e. lean, normal) if i want to stay skinny, and have a nice body. im assuming its lean. i dont want to look like a power lifter by the time i get in shape. (not that theres anything wrong with that )

thank you for your patience.

Hi everyone,can I do P90X if I am 11 years old? Maybe it will give more harm ,than benefit ? I started this week,monday ,feeling normal ,but I think my dumbells is too heavy for me (5kg , dont laugh ) .Which weight you can recomendate for me?

Thanks in advance for aswers

P.S Sorry for my bad english
P.P.S I am going to basketball trainings ,3 times per week .

If you're careful not to push harder than your body is able to do then there's no reason it'll harm you. Just make sure you get enough food to support your growth.

The only modifications I'd recommend is, don't worry about keeping up with the number and intensity of reps in the videos. Use the weights you're able to and only do as many reps as you're able to in the time they give. Make sure you push yourself though every workout. When you're able to do more reps, increase the weight a little bit. Over time you'll build up strength and endurance and you'll eventually be able to match or even exceed the weight and reps they're doing (except in pull-ups, they're just insane there).

Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions.

yeah its good more and more people wanna get in on p90x! starting young cant hurt! just dont lift more than you can handle....id say maybe start out with resistance bands rather than dumbbells, your muscles/body hasn't fully developed the strength in your arms/joints to support all that stress and might lead to injuries in the long run.

I'm 18, and i just started this week! BRING IT PPL

Corp_T wrote:

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If you're careful not to push harder than your body is able to do then there's no reason it'll harm you. Just make sure you get enough food to support your growth.

The only modifications I'd recommend is, don't worry about keeping up with the number and intensity of reps in the videos. Use the weights you're able to and only do as many reps as you're able to in the time they give. Make sure you push yourself though every workout. When you're able to do more reps, increase the weight a little bit. Over time you'll build up strength and endurance and you'll eventually be able to match or even exceed the weight and reps they're doing (except in pull-ups, they're just insane there).

Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions.

Thanks for answer ,it was really informative.I want to ask another question,it is not about p90x but i dont want to start new topic.
Where i can find Food & fitness planners like this http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner ? I want to use this one but you need to be at least 18 .

Wow, I never saw that one before. I've been intermittently using the one at about.com.
http://caloriecount.about.com/

I am currently 14 years old 5' 9" and 120 lbs. I just started P90X this week and am wondering about the nutrition guide. I was just wondering if I really have to strictly follow the diet because I am slightly underweight. I eat very healthy and never eat any junk food. Any comments are appreciated! A usual day for me is...

Breakfast- 1 cup Oatmeal or eggs and a whole wheat english muffin and fruit.
Snack- Protein bar
Lunch- 2 slices whole wheat bread, a few slices of turkey and and apple
Snack- handfull of almonds or a yogurt
Dinner- Lean meat some carbs and a vegetable.

if you want to gain weight if you think your underweight inncrease your protein intake by a mile because your eating plan is too light for 120 lbs and trying to gain weight. But good job on eating healthy...

I had a question i am 16 years old i have a pretty toned up body is p90x right for me and do i have to follow the nutrition plan too?

Hello everyone ,
Maybe somebody can suggest me p90x schedule for 3/4 days in a week? I can't do normal schedule ,because i don't have time(going to school/trainings).
Thanks in advance .

Im 16 years old, 5'5 170 lbs

My entire life i have always been pretty built, as it comes from my dad. Ive always been short, and stalky. I have really broad shoulders, and naturaly pretty strong uper body, but I recently quit playing competitive hockey to focus more on school, and in the past couple of years, ive started to notice my belly getting larger and larger, and since i stopped playing hockey, it started to grow faster, and i decided to put an end to this.

I am in week two of the Classic version of P90X... i have no time for making my lunch in the morning, so im doing my best just to eat as best as i can at school. (only water, no fries brugers etc. Just salads, wraps, and Subway. lol


Does anyone have any suggestions for me to help me better my diet regimen?

All help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm 18 and starting p90x in a few weeks-Need to finish some exams the a big night out before I cut off out the alcohol for 3 months!
I doubt I'll have trouble with the diet (I live by myself so, make my own food) however, the only problem is that I'm worried about excess noise- I live on the 2nd floor of student halls just now.

Jonnyf156 wrote:

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I'm 18 and starting p90x in a few weeks-Need to finish some exams the a big night out before I cut off out the alcohol for 3 months!
I doubt I'll have trouble with the diet (I live by myself so, make my own food) however, the only problem is that I'm worried about excess noise- I live on the 2nd floor of student halls just now.

Yeah you will make a fair bit of noise in Plyometrics. All the others should be okay tho. Good luck with it and keep us posted.

ok im 15 and im not fat im 6ft i weigh 132lbs and i kinda have abbs and i just bought the px90 and i havent used it yet, so i want to know will this hel;p me gain muscle and have an athletic body rather than a twig body and based on the diet plan im confused wiht the whole serving amount like it shows how many servings of protier and fruit and fat and etc. your aloud to have so can anyone tell me what i should eat based on the diet plan

I'm 17 and i'm loving this workout!
the diet i admit was a little not going my way, and it took me a while to get used to it, cause of all the junk i used to eat, but for sure, i am trying my hardest, i eat lot's of meats, and healthy foods!

and i have showed lots of progress in the past couple months!
i'm 6ft, and my weight before i started P90x was around 155, and it is about a little above 174 now! and i'm loving it :]]

Yeah, P90x is good for everyone, but the workout isn't the most important thing to get more toned or bigger, eating right is like half important, so yeah, you should follow the nutrition plan.