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Unfortunately there really isn't a cut and dry, one size fits all answer. The reality is that everyone's body will respond a little differently to this or any fitness program. Some of the variance is due to metabolism, age, genetics and the like. Other factors are environmental. The biggest of those probably being related to diet.
One piece of information that helped me tremendously was learning that for a lot of people big results do not happen until Phase 3. Knowing this kept me going through the first two phases. It was especially disappointing for me when I was following the nutrition plan to a T, doing every single workout and at the end of Phase 1 I had lost only 3 pounds. Now, I know that the scale is not supposed to be the last word on fitness success but, I wanted that scale to move! I had lost some inches and that's the most important thing but, a lifetime of scale watching had it's hold on my psyche. Also, despite losing a few inches, I really didn't feel any different yet. If I hadn't read that weight loss (and other results) for a lot of people doesn't happen until Phase 3 I might have quit. So, it you're feeling discouraged by meager results early on just keep that in mind.
Weight loss that happens in the first week or two is often water and might come right back. Don't be discouraged if you have an initial drop in pounds only to find some of it coming back despite your continued efforts. At the beginning of P90X
It is typical with weight/resistance training programs not to see any significant changes in your body for 6 to 8 weeks. This means that many people will not see much in the way of results until half way into Phase 2 of P90X
The human body in incredibly adaptable but, it takes time. It will not happen over night. Quick fixes last about as long as it took to achieve them. Have patience. Know that what you're doing is working even if you don't yet see the evidence of it. Just stick with it. Fitness is a lifetime endeavor.
One last note about results... When I finished P90X
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