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Are you a true vegetarian? For example, no chicken, turkey or fish?
I'm doing the p09x w/ the FI but I don't eat red meat or pork so I just substitute those days for fish and grilled chicken. I can't stand the look of the protein shakes my FI bought (sorry, but I think it looks like a cup of sperm!)
Yes a true vegetarian. I eat dairy and eggs, but no meat. I take iron supplements occasionally if I'm feeling tired but mostly I get by without it. They do suggest a bunch of meat-free protein options but a lot of them are high in carbs as well so it's a matter of balance and reading the labels (boo, how boring).
I don't know about P90X (still working on Couch 2 5k/the Shred), but there are professional football players and triathletes who are vegetarians (vegan, even), so I'm sure it's possible to get the nutrition you need. You might check out the Engine 2 Diet for ideas. It was started by a firefighter/athlete who wanted to help his fellow firefighters lower their cholesterol, so the recipes are really hearty and filling: : http://engine2diet.com
Here are some examples of what I usually eat, and it keeps me pretty satisfied (I usually work out in the morning though):
Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with peanut butter; oatmeal with raisins
Morning snack: Banana; apple; pear; strawberries
Lunch: Whole wheat pita with hummus, lettuce, tomato, sprouts; sandwich with tofu or chickpea "egg/tuna" salad (I don't eat eggs/dairy), example recipe here: http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2010/04/tofu-salad-sandwiches-recipe-for-vegan.html; big bowl of veg chili or curried lentil soup with whole wheat couscous
Afternoon snack: More fruit or baby carrots w/hummus; baby carrots; cucumber slices; air-popped popcorn; raw almonds and raisins
Before-I-leave-work snack: Usually something leftover from lunch, or more fruit
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta with veggies and marinara (sometimes soy "meatballs" from Trader Joes); veggie sandwich; bean and veg burritos/tacos with salsa and guacamole
In case you can't tell, I love to eat! I've been doing some research as I've looked into changing my diet (just went mostly vegan a few weeks ago), and it seems that the whole "getting enough protein" thing is sort of a myth. Here's some more info on that: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm
I tried to respond earlier but I guess the Internet ate it...anyway, there triathletes and NFL players who are vegetarian (vegan, even), so it's definitely possible to eat lots of hearty food sans meat and be healthy. You should look into the Engine 2 Diet. It's by a firefighter/athlete who started cooking for his fellow firefighters and lowered their cholesterol a bunch.
I'm not into P90X, but I do avoid eating animal products, and I LOVE eating (and am trying to learn to love exercising), and what works for me is a menu something like this (these are examples; I don't eat all of these together!):
Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with peanut butter; oatmeal with raisins
Morning snack: Fruit
Lunch: Whole wheat pita with hummus, sprouts, lettuce and tomato; sandwich with tofu or chickpea "tuna" salad; big bowl of veg chili with plenty of beans
Afternoon snack: Air-popped popcorn with spices; carrots and hummus; fruit
Before-I-leave-work snack: Fruit; almonds and raisins
Dinner: Bean tacos with guacamole; whole wheat pasta with veggies and sometimes Trader Joes soy meatballs; curried lentil soup with whole wheat couscous or quinoa
For me, the key is having lots of beans/legumes combined with carbs, and lots of snacks so I don't ever get too hungry.
Beans are a great source for protein, as well as Greek Yogurt. You can even make protein shakes with greek yogurt and protein powder.
I've done P90x with Tony's plan and i'm a vegetarian...I think the vegetarian options are okay....and if you don't like them, alot of times i'll substitute the meat for mock meats...like if it says chicken sandwich, just substutute it for mock chicken...you can modify anything to fit what you want to do...but his plan should give you enough options to make up your own plan.
i can't comment on the dietary portion [as i'm a voracious meat eater] but i personally wouldn't combine p90x with an established gym routine, only because it is a big time commitment. most of the workouts are almost and hour long and would you be willing to either wake up early to fit it in or come home after the gym to do more work? it seems that you have a good routine that works for you so i would concentrate on that.
i did p90x for a couple of months before ultimately dropping it in favor of jogging [less of a time commitment] and for a while i was just doing the ab ripper x [quite possibly my favorite] to supplement my jogs but even that dropped, which is a shame because it's only 16 minutes long.
whatever you choose to do, good luck!
Thanks for the thoughts girls! I am fine with the vegetarian thing usually, just needed to hear that people have done the p90x plan without meat successfully so that's good to know! I have a long weekend to do some more reading and decide about the combining with the gym routine somehow (without cutting into my precious sleep!).
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Hi everyone, DH is set to start p90x next week. But I have two complicating factors which I'd love some thoughts on.
First, I already have a good gym routine that I'm happy with, for a few reasons. Monday I do a 1 hour step class after work; Tues a 1 hour spin class after work; Wed a 1 hour attack class after work (very athletic, cardio based but also some strength training). Thurs I do yoga/pilates before work and Fri I go for a swim before work. Saturday I try to do some weights followed by a dance class (it's not a particularly tough workout but I love dancing). Sunday is rest day although we'll normally take the dogs for a long walk. Has anyone just added the p90x to their existing routine, or combined the two somehow? How did it go? My worry is I already need a fair bit of food to do the amount of exercise I'm doing and I'd need even more for the p90x. (Then there's the time factor too of course.) Can I do the p90x nutrition plan without the exercises (I might join DH occasionally) or does that defeat the whole purpose do you think?
Second, I'm a vegetarian. I'm not a fan of cooking 2 separate meals. DH uses protein shakes etc already to keep his intake up. Have any other vegetarians tried p90x nutrition plan? Did it work ok? I've read that Tony is a vegetarian himself, I wish they'd give you a vegetarian plan instead of making you figure it out! Just looking for some ideas here, particularly how to get enough protein during the day - I'm not sure how a salad for lunch is supposed to get me through an afternoon at work and an hour at the gym before dinner!
Any advice gratefully received!!