It is day 30 of our fourhourbodyversusbeachbod<\/span>y challenge. And it is truly exciting to see how in just 30 days you really can transform your body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pat (P90X) Day 1 vs. 30<\/td>\n	Jennifer (P90X) Day 1 vs. 30<\/td>\n	Stephen (4HB) Day 1 vs. 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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See Data Table<\/td>\n	See Data Table<\/td>\n	See Data Table<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n To be honest I am blown away by the results of the P90X program. But I am not surprised. If you are not familiar with P90X then you may not be aware of just how intense the program actually is.<\/p>\n But trust me it is intense. Six days a week one hour per day and that is just the part where you are actually working out. With set up and prep time this requires a certain amount of dedication that goes far beyond 4 hours.<\/p>\n The diet plan is similar to what we see with most of the \u201chot\u201d fitness products right now. Cutting the carbs, focusing on lean protein and increasing fiber rich foods\/vegetables. But with P90X as many of you may know there is a strong emphasis on exercise along with the diet portion of the program.<\/p>\n It is interesting to see how each of our body types has responded to the specific programs. I am actually at week 3 of Occam\u2019s Protocol and have had a 1% decrease in my body fat percentage and a small increase in my total inches. I am not sure what I was expecting, but I was happy with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Stephen (4HB) Month 1:<\/td>\n Stephen (4HB) Month 2:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fat %: 15.2%<\/td>\n Fat %: 14.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n BMI: 25.75<\/td>\n BMI: 25.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n BMR: 1716 kCal<\/td>\n BMR: 1720 kCal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Total Inches: 140<\/td>\n Total Inches: 141.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Lean Body Mass: 137<\/td>\n Lean Body Mass: 138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n I have learned a lot in just 3 weeks while implementing the principles of the 4 Hour Body. Occam\u2019s Protocol has been a wonderful adjustment to my routine. Mostly because I have only been to the gym 2 times per week for 15-20 minutes and have actually made real gains.<\/p>\n If you are beginning the Protocol I would suggest this<\/span>:<\/p>\n \n Make sure you keep a spreadsheet of some sort to record your progress. I will share mine soon once I have it finalized. I think it will help.<\/li>\n Bring a copy of the cheat sheet<\/strong><\/a> with you so you can remember your workouts and scribble down notes while at the gym.<\/li>\n If you are tired skip the day and try to do it the next day, if you can\u2019t do it the next day don\u2019t sweat it, do it the day after that. I have had to do this 2 times so far. Just don\u2019t try to work out when you are tired it really won\u2019t help you.<\/li>\n It really is ok do just 3 workouts. Keep it simple! This is the key to life and developing a long term strategy. You need to be looking past 90 days here into developing a workout routine (I believe) for life.<\/li>\n Push until you scream!! I mean this don\u2019t be afraid to scream at the weights, if you are not screaming you probably aren\u2019t pushing to exhaustion. When I get up I can hardly walk because my legs are like spaghetti.<\/li>\n You really don\u2019t need a spotter if you have grit! Push\u2026. I liken it to the birth of our first child!<\/strong><\/li>\n Minimize, Minimize, Minimize\u2026 Do not add more workouts! The simpler the routine the more likely you are to stick with it and the more likely you are to have long-term and sustained results.<\/li>\n If you do not have access to a BOSU Balance Trainer<\/a> at your gym then find one: used, online, at your local retailer it doesn\u2019t matter. But this workout is the best abdominal routine I have ever tried.<\/li>\n I just bought a Kettlebell and began implementing it last week. I really don\u2019t have an opinion yet.<\/li>\n Cross training is still important. I would recommend finding another activity you love as well to supplement this routine: biking, hiking, running, run\/walking, swimming, golfing\u2026 point is it doesn\u2019t matter but would be a good idea and good for you!<\/li>\n Nutrition matters.<\/li>\n I stopped using the Creatine daily. I continue to supplement protein but not daily. I use the L-Glutamine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. The L-Glutamine I use after workouts and the ALA twice a day about 30 minutes before meals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Now stop reading and get out there and do your routine! Check out a full report on our stats and updates at www.fourhourbodyversusbeachbody.com. Drop us a comment or a question, especially if\u00a0 you are using any (or all of) these methods. 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