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Originally Posted by dyna mo
there's no program on the planet that can force someone to make lifestyle changes that last for the rest of their life.
to not start a healthy eating plan and solid exercise program because statistically most people resort back to old behavior is a defeatist attitude. why even start, i won't keep to it or i'm going to do this and make some changes in my life based on what i've learned and my results. so the problem you 2 are pointing out is a personal one, not necc. your personal problem, just saying it's due to factors outside of the p90x program or any program- healthy or not.
but the fact is, p90x is based on healthy nutrition choices (no hi-protein/lo carbs gimmicks, etc), effective heart and lung conditioning + resistance training. i've achieved more & learned more from it than from any personal trainer i've worked with for months on end. and more than any diabetic nutritionist i've sat with and designed an eating plan with that was impossible to stick with.
today, in my 2nd month after finishing p90x, my insulin requirement is down, my stamina is way up, i look forward to activity&exercise, my mood is elevated,etc, et al, on& on!
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You are correct in saying that the problem I pointed out is outside the p90x program and is a problem with people in general.
I guess what I was meaning to say is that just about any workout/diet plan will help you lose weight and get in shape if you commit to it, follow through with it and understand that you are making changes that will last a lifetime, not just a few weeks.
I made changes to my diet a few years ago and started walking then I started playing racquetball again ( I hadn't played since high school) and I found myself losing a lot of weight and feeling a lot better. Now I don't work out in a gym, but I try to eat healthy, walk, ride my bike and play racquetball at least once a week and feel better than I have in years.
If the p90x program is helps a person make those changes on a permanent level, great! But I have a feeling there are a lot of people out there that buy the program, do it for 3 months, feel great then slowly over the next 6-9 months fall right back into their old habits and start putting that weight right back on.