SBD + P90X

[apachemd]

I really like P90X and have gotten good results from it in the past, but now I find myself about 20lbs overweight. And SBD has proven to be the fastest (and healthiest I think) way for a carb and insulin sensitive guy like me to lose fat in the past, so I have started it again. On day 3 of Phase 1 as I write this.

Trouble is, I did a P90X legs & back workout this AM on an empty stomach (how I always do my workouts) and I was totally drained -- I couldn't even finish it. I think Phase 2 should be ok since I can add a bit of healthy carbs at times -- I'm thinking maybe some skim milk right before I go to bed, and then a post-workout shake with maybe 30 grams of juice in it. But what about now/Phase 1? Should I scale back the workouts? Or should I go ahead and add some carbs?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

[Kimboroni]

You can have milk in p1-- in fact, it's encouraged to get your daily 2 cups. And you can have "carbs," from the aforementioned dairy, as well as in veggies, including beans/legumes, which are a more carb dense veggie. But I don't know if that would be enough to get you through P90X. You may want to wait until p2 to do P90X, or just do what you can. If you need p1 to get rid of cravings, it's important to stick to it.

I'm wondering why you don't just stay on SB all the time, though, as it was intended, rather than jumping on and off of it when you want to lose weight. That's especially important when you're carb and insulin sensitive. At some point, it may not be enough-- I know 2 people who were just recently diagnosed with diabetes, and that can usually be headed off by just staying on p2/p3 all the time.

[apachemd]

You can have milk in p1-- in fact, it's encouraged to get your daily 2 cups. And you can have "carbs," from the aforementioned dairy, as well as in veggies, including beans/legumes, which are a more carb dense veggie. But I don't know if that would be enough to get you through P90X. You may want to wait until p2 to do P90X, or just do what you can. If you need p1 to get rid of cravings, it's important to stick to it.

I'm wondering why you don't just stay on SB all the time, though, as it was intended, rather than jumping on and off of it when you want to lose weight. That's especially important when you're carb and insulin sensitive. At some point, it may not be enough-- I know 2 people who were just recently diagnosed with diabetes, and that can usually be headed off by just staying on p2/p3 all the time.

Really, milk on P1? Is that an update to the original plan? I don't remember that from when I first read the book about 10 years ago... If so that is great, I think two cups of milk will help me through P1 a lot -- skim, 2%, or whole?

Veggies yes that is true. Beans though -- are you sure those are authorized for P1? Those have quite a few carbs in them, I would understand beans in limited doses in P2 but P1??

You are probably right I should probably just stay on SBD all the time I mean P3 is really not a diet at all it's just smart eating of healthy carbs in moderation. I don't know I guess I just slip into complacence after a while. Your point about the import of sticking to P1 as strictly as possible is well taken though, my body needs the "carb detox" that only P1 can accomplish. Will prioritize that over P90X for now. Great input, thank you

[Kimboroni]

They added milk (skim or 1%) to the plan in 2004. They started encouraging the beans/legumes around the same time-- about a half cup serving with lunch and dinner. Even p1 isn't supposed to be low carb. But it's just enough lower carb to break that cycle of craving the bad stuff.

[apachemd]

They added milk (skim or 1%) to the plan in 2004. They started encouraging the beans/legumes around the same time-- about a half cup serving with lunch and dinner. Even p1 isn't supposed to be low carb. But it's just enough lower carb to break that cycle of craving the bad stuff.

Ahhh I see... an update in 2004. Great that will definitely make my life a bit easier for the next couple weeks .

Thank you Kim !

[SBMike]

Apache, take a look at the FAQs for P1 in that forum header.

http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=26395

There is a link to P1 food lists - permitted as well as avoided. You may find a few changes since you last did this -- I was in the same situation when I arrived here, since the old SBD book I had did not contain the updates. The FAQ food lists here are up to date.

Good luck!