P90X Classic Day 27 to 52 Diet Update

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Day 27 – August 15, 2009

  • egg, spinach and onion scrambler
  • wheat pizza (wheat pita bread, skim cheese, spinach, turkey pepperoni)
  • egg, spinach and onion scrambler, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • muscle milk shake
  • grapes, banana
  • grilled chicken, mixed vegetables, egg rolls, turkey chili, beef stew

Day 28 – August 16, 2009

  • grilled chicken, two pieces of whole wheat toast
  • celery, Ritz wheat crackers
  • grilled chicken, brown rice, Ritz wheat crackers, water
  • Ritz wheat crackers, watermelon
  • grilled chicken breast, brown rice, water, banana
  • muscle milk
  • sautéed spinach

Day 29 – August 17, 2009

  • egg, spinach and onion scrambler, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, banana
  • celery, watermelon, banana, whole carrots
  • grilled chicken breast, brown rice
  • watermelon, whole carrots, celery
  • brown rice, 3 pieces of whole wheat toast, egg, spinach and onion scrambler
  • coffee, muscle milk

Day 30 – August 18, 2009

  • muscle milk, banana, coffee, apple, whole carrots, celery, watermelon
  • brown rice, grilled chicken
  • oatmeal bar from Quaker Oats (200 calories)
  • coffee, muscle milk

Day 31 (weighed in at 171.6 lbs!) – August 19, 2009

  • brown rice, grilled chicken breast, sautéed spinach,  Folgers coffee
  • apple, watermelon, celery, whole carrots, banana
  • grilled chicken breast, brown rice
  • grilled chicken pasta (wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken)
  • muscle milk

Day 32 – August 20, 2009

  • grilled chicken pasta (wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken)
  • Folgers coffee, banana
  • Watermelon, apple, whole carrots
  • grilled chicken pasta (wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken)
  • brown rice, grilled chicken breast, sautéed spinach and carrots, tofu
  • muscle milk
  • turkey burger, whole wheat bun, baked potato fries, ketchup, fat free ranch and blue cheese, 2% cheese slice

Day 33 – August 21, 2009

  • egg, spinach, potato, chicken scrambler, grapes, water, coffee, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • turkey burger, whole wheat bun, baked sweet potato fries
  • egg, spinach, potato, chicken scrambler
  • banana, apple
  • whole wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, egg plant, turkey burger

Day 34 – August 22, 2009

  • whole wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, spinach
  • spinach, egg scrambler, grapes, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • baked potato, whole carrots
  • grilled chicken breast, whole wheat bun, banana, water
  • grilled chicken breast, sautéed spinach
  • whole wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, grilled chicken, spinach, onion

Day 35 – August 23, 2009

  • egg, spinach, onion, potato scrambler, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, water
  • apple, whole carrots, banana, oatmeal
  • brown rice, grilled chicken, watermelon, banana
  • sweet potato fries
  • whole wheat noodles, spinach, grilled chicken, organic pasta sauce
  • coffee, muscle milk, celery, watermelon

Day 36 (weighed in at 170 lbs!) – August 24, 2009

  • spinach, onion, potato, egg scrambler, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • coffee, water, apple, banana, watermelon, grapes, carrots, celery
  • whole wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken
  • whole wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken
  • baked sweet potato fries, muscle milk

Day 37 – August 25, 2009

  • spinach, egg, potato, scrambler, whole wheat bun, baked sweet potato fries
  • water, coffee, apple, grapes, banana
  • whole carrots, celery
  • grilled chicken, whole wheat pasta, spinach, organic pasta sauce
  • whole wheat toast, grapes, muscle milk

Day 38 (weighed in at 169.7 lbs!) – August 26, 2009

  • grapes, watermelon, coffee, banana, muscle milk
  • 2 whole wheat buns
  • Grapes, banana, watermelon, celery
  • Brown rice, grilled chicken
  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, grilled chicken, water, watermelon
  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, egg, spinach and onion scrambler, baked sweet potato fries

Day 39 (day of bachelor party) – August 27, 2009

  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, egg, onion, spinach scrambler, baked sweet potato fries
  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, grilled chicken
  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, egg, onion, spinach scrambler, baked sweet potato fries
  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, grilled chicken
  • 6 inch tuna sub on wheat from Subway, no cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, salt, pepper
  • Sugar free monster energy drink
  • 6 inch tuna sub on wheat from Subway, no cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, salt, pepper
  • Black bean burger on white bread
  • Alcoholic Beverages: 2 bud lights, 6 Heinekens, 3 shots of tequila

Day 40 (day after bachelor party zzzz…….) – August 29, 2009

  • Double Whopper and onion rings from Burger King
  • KFC Snacker, KFC Chicken Wrap, potato wedges, 1 taco, Thai noodles, diet coke
  • Fried chicken, sausage omelet

Day 41 – August30, 2009

  • Baked sweet potato fries, watermelon, egg, onion, potato and spinach scrambler
  • KFC grilled chicken, potato wedges, water, banana, green beans
  • Muscle milk, banana, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • 6 inch tuna sub from Subway, no cheese, all veggies
  • Thai noodles, fried calamari, green tea, water, sticky rice cake, fried banana

Day 42 – August 31, 2009

  • Banana, Thai noodles with lightly fried chicken, broccoli, cucumber, watermelon
  • Folgers coffee, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, grilled chicken breast, water
  • Watermelon, whole carrots, celery
  • Brown rice, grilled chicken breast
  • Muscle milk, banana

Day 43 – September 01, 2009

  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, egg, spinach, onion, potato scrambler, grapes, water, coffee
  • Strawberries, grapes, banana
  • Grilled chicken breast, sweet potato fries, watermelon, water
  • “Energy” Power Bar (240 calories), Cliff Bar (260 calories), Lo Carb Monster Energy Drink, Kashi Crunch Bar (150 calories)
  • Baked sweet potato fries, egg, spinach, onion, potato scrambler
  • Coke zero, muscle milk

Day 44 – September 02, 2009

  • Egg, spinach, onion, potato scrambler, water, coffee, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • Strawberries, apple, grapes, watermelon
  • Grilled chicken breast, brown rice
  • Banana, apple, coffee
  • Muscle milk

Day 45 – September 03, 2009

  • Grilled chicken breast, brown rice, water, banana
  • Apple, oatmeal bar, banana, watermelon, grapes
  • Wheat pasta, organic pasta sauce, grilled chicken, spinach, celery, whole carrots
  • Oatmeal bar from Quaker (220 calories)
  • Grilled chicken breast, whole wheat pasta, baked sweet potato fries
  • Alcoholic Beverages: 4 shots of Jack Daniels, 3 Coronas

Day 46 – September 04, 2009

  • Grilled chicken, organic pasta sauce, whole wheat pasta, muscle milk, coffee
  • 2 apples, oatmeal, Vietnamese pho noodles, 4 fried egg rolls, original flavor Sun Chips
  • Muscle milk
  • Fried fish, muscles, ceviche, noodles, calamari, yucca, yam, onions from Machupichu (Peruvian Restaurant)
  • Alcoholic Beverages: 10 Jack Daniels and Cokes, 2 shots of Cuervo Tequila

Day 47 – September 05, 2009

  • Country fried steak, biscuit, has brown, coffee, scrambled eggs, gravy and water from Cracker Barrel
  • Grapes, baked sweet potato fries
  • Muscle milk, watermelon
  • Brown rice, scrambled eggs and spinach
  • Diet coke, turkey tacos, Asian noodles, whole wheat lasagna, banana chips, pork chops, Texas Toast, hamburger helper, beef jerky

Day 48 – September 06, 2009

  • Brown rice, scrambled eggs and spinach, apple
  • Eggs and sautéed spinach, 4 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • Eggs and sautéed spinach, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast
  • Muscle Milk, celery
  • Whole wheat lasagna, beef jerky, Cheetoes, brisket, diet coke, watermelon

Day 49 – September 07, 2009

  • Chicken fried steak and eggs, has browns, coffee, water, fruit from IHOP
  • Taco Salad from Taco Bueno (lettuce, chicken, guacamole, taco shell) water
  • Left over chicken fried steak from breakfast, coke zero
  • Tofu, cod, sweet and sour fish, crispy noodles, wonton soup, pork chops, water, tea, fat noodles and beef from First Chinese BBQ

Day 50 – September 08, 2009

  • Banana, brown rice, baked chicken breast, apple
  • Celery, whole carrots, grapes
  • Grilled chicken, whole wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, water
  • Oatmeal
  • Muscle milk, banana, coke zero

Day 51 – September 09, 2009

  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, spinach and egg scrambler, banana, water, coffee
  • Apple, black coffee from Dun Brothers, grapes
  • Whole wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken, water
  • Whole carrots, celery, banana, green tea
  • Grilled chicken breast, brown rice, water, coffee
  • Muscle milk
  • Grapes, spinach and egg scrambler, coke zero

Day 52 – September 10, 2009

  • 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, spinach and egg scrambler, banana
  • Water, coffee, banana
  • Apple, whole carrots, celery
  • Canyon Wrap (Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato) Lo Carb Monster Energy Drink
  • Water, whole wheat pasta noodles, organic pasta sauce, spinach, grilled chicken
  • Brown rice, grilled chicken breast, water
  • Muscle milk


My name is Julian Placino and I am a Team Beachbody Coach. I've completed several Beachbody workout programs including P90X, Insanity and Insanity Asylum. Currently, I'm working through P90X2! You can follow me on twitter @p90xsuccess. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Team Beachbody Member.

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  • Julian Placino

    Haha. Thanks for your comment. Yes, everyone responds different to diet and nutrition. A lot of it does have to do with your genes as well. No one in my family line has ever had a super ripped physique before. However, with P90X, you can control what you can control. And that’s the diet and exercise. For me, I found out that I actually lost muscle mass when I deprived myself of carbohydrates. I was trying to get super lean but by eating lots of protein and taking out the carbs. This backfired on me. I was able to lose weight but I was actually losing muscle mass. Your body needs carbohydrates to recover. After you perform strenuous exercise you deplete your muscles of glycogen and you need carbohydrates to replenish. That was my mistake.

    Regarding what I think is the best overall diet, I would have to go with the Energy Booster. It’s the most well rounded and balanced. The fat shredder has low carbs and high protein (good for loosing fat right at the beginning). The endurance maximizer has more carbs than protein (good for endurance athletes perhaps training for an event). The Energy Booster is the most well rounded for every day eating. Hope this helps!

  • Native_filipino

    Hi Julian this isa great diet plan you have here. My question is, why haven’t you gained so much muscle with this plan that contains mostly protein? I saw ur after picture and i was thinking that u were still skinny and not ripped as i expected?

  • Julian Placino

    Peter,

    This has got to be my favorite comment of all time! The Asian references…love it! Being Filipino, I know what it’s like to be surrounded by delicious high carb / hight fat cuisine. And don’t even get me started on PHO…

    I have dinner with my family every Saturday and its always a struggle!

    Regarding your question: “would I still be ok as long as what ever I ate throughout the rest of the day fits within my calorie intake ratio?”

    My answer is yes. You lose body fat by creating caloric deficit. As long as you are burning more calories than you take in, naturally you will loose fat. Sounds like you maintain a stable diet of lean protein, fruits and veggies. I even went to the extreme of writing down everything I ate. There are lots of free apps you can download to track your calories. Sure they may not always be 100 percent accurate, but its a good practice to track and measure results.

    I hope we can stay in touch. I’d be interested to see your final results.

    Let me know if you have any other questions. Take care!

    - Julian

  • Peter Yang

    I’m impressed by your diet. I’m on my 4th week of phase one, classic. I am about 5’7″, 28 yrs old, and weighed in at 157lb when I started. Now I’m down to 153lb. I’m Asian as well, and what shocked me is that you seem to maintain a great physique even though you’re grubbing out on fried egg rolls, pork chops, noodles, and my favorite, PHO! On top of that you seem to drink as much as I do. Anyhow, I think I’m doing well with the program, but every once in a while I cheat with some alcohol on some weekends (2-3 drinks) and have had PHO on one occasion, and of course some sweet pork just last Saturday at a family gathering. My question is, if I did cheat, and had PHO, for example… would I still be ok as long as what ever I ate throughout the rest of the day fits within my calorie intake ratio? Just wondering because it’s sometimes hard to resist the delicious fatty Asian entrees. Besides the very low cheat sessions, I’m on a strictly Top Round Beef Steak and Chicken Breast diet with tons of fruits and vegetables through out the 6 out of 7 days a week.