Starting p90x...again

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I did it years back, pretty happy with the results. Its a lot easier to do at home than getting to a gym. Im wanting to start back working out again..Not really to lose weight, but to tone up a little and add some muscle. Im 6'4 245lbs.

Before when I did it, I'd eat a peanut butter sammich an hour before, and took a gnc multi vitamin then would drink a glass of muscle milk after. I know times have changed and so has the suppliments...

My diet isnt the best, not the worst either but Im guessing i could def. gain from having a shake... What's good and price appropriate for gaining a little muscle growth and for muscle repair?

I saw some powder at costco a year or so ago, kirkland brand, but cant find it online now...
 
I did it years back, pretty happy with the results. Its a lot easier to do at home than getting to a gym. Im wanting to start back working out again..Not really to lose weight, but to tone up a little and add some muscle. Im 6'4 245lbs.

Before when I did it, I'd eat a peanut butter sammich an hour before, and took a gnc multi vitamin then would drink a glass of muscle milk after. I know times have changed and so has the suppliments...

My diet isnt the best, not the worst either but Im guessing i could def. gain from having a shake... What's good and price appropriate for gaining a little muscle growth and for muscle repair?

I saw some powder at costco a year or so ago, kirkland brand, but cant find it online now...

Protein intake. Lotsa meat and leafy green veggies.

P90X is awesome; but it is difficult to sustain. Let us know how you do on it!
 
Heck yeah, I've never tried it, but have heard good things. Keep in mind you can't outwork a bad diet, and you will probably want to incorporate additional ways to be active (for a few reasons, but mainly sustainability, as @Chuckman alluded to.)

I use Optimum Nutrition brand whey and casein protein. It seems to well made. It does NOT contain creatine. It does contain glutamine, an amino acid that is supposed to aid in muscle recovery.

Sources seem to indicate that your body needs around .75-1 gram of protein per pound of body weight when trying to add muscle mass, and shakes can help you get there. They are a supplement, the bulk of the protein should come from whole foods. Timing of protein intake is another topic you could look into.

Whey protein powder and instant black coffee can be a nice pre-workout or snack. It's something I've been trying recently.
 
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