Luckie,
I am a bigger girl doing P90X. I am on week 9 of the lean program (for maximum weight loss.) I totally recommend it. I love the program.
My experience:
I started the program at 205 lbs and have lost at 24.5 lbs so far. I am down from a size 16 to a baggy 12 already. I do not look 180 lbs. I couldn't do alot of the moves, like push ups and chin-ups when I started, but now I can do 25-30 push-ups. I struggle with the Yoga the most, but supplement with walking 4-6 miles 4 times a week. I don't follow the nutrition plan because it isn't sustainable. I just calorie count and make sure to get enough protien. I plan on doing two rounds at least. I really enjoy it.
To get the max results, follow the program. But if you only do 3, 4 or 5 of the workouts a week, you are still gonna get results. You are still exercising and doing your body good. Don't get jacked up about numbers or perfection. You just do your best, do the moves that challege you but aren't going to injure you, and forget the rest. Obviously you are not going to be able to do 25 chin-ups the first week (I still can't do one), or even when you finish the program. Set realistic goals. Like working your way up to 10 push-ups by the end. It is a great way to get a full body workout. Don't worry about bulking up. Women don't produce enough testosterone to look like body-builders without crazy regimines and supplements.
Know that beachbody doesn't make a ton from the workout dvds themselves. They make money selling crazy equipment, nutritional supplements, recovery drinks, etc. They plug those every dvd. You don't need them. Just have a healthy diet with lean protien and calcium. I take a one-a-day.
Doing a program that includes lots of weight training and core exercises is great for someone with lots to lose. It makes you lean and toned underneath. It makes you look like you weigh 10-20 lbs less than what you do. It helps prevent or minimize saggy skin because you are losing weight quickly, but not so quickly that you skin can't keep up. The skin has something to attach to, muscle, so you don't get the "skinny-fat" thing at the end. Or even in the middle. Also, it helps you prevent injuries, get stronger, ect.
Make accomodations for yourself. I do almost all the push-ups on my knees. I use 12bs weights as "push-up" bars to keep my wrists straight. My wrists are weak and hurt if I do push-ups unassisted.
Don't compete with your husband. Men's metabolisms are different. They lose weight and bulk up much easier. Men crap and lose 3-5 lbs. Focus on you and what you are comfortable with.
This is really too long I am sure, but I totally encourage you to try it. I am not a beachbody coach, but someone that is doing it for myself and like the results. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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