140, 160, 200 grams of protein a day? Do you think there was that much protein (mostly animal protein) to support that type of protein intake for our ancestors?

1. I’ve watched the P90X videos. It’s some hard core stuff. I do believe if you do everything as prescribed they can go a long way towards achieving your goals.

2. Mark - you mentioned in the post that you do your weight training “to failure.” What’s your feeling about that in contrast to Art’s suggestion not to do so? And unless I’ve missed it, I’d sure like to see details on exactly what you do in the gym. Hard to argue with that photo in the abs post!

3. Totally different subject. It seems it was around 15-17 years ago that I needed to use “gopher” so I bought a book that was labeled as the “internet bible” at that time. Around Chapter 8 or so there was a mention of this up and coming thing known as the World Wide Web. I’m just floored by how you were able to make such an impact on a person that you have never met living half way around the world. Amazing!

I think the hardest part will be to totally cut out refined carbs and sugars for 45 days. But it is not impossible and I am confident of mustering the discipline I need to achieve that goal.

I am also intrigued by the p90x fitness system and am considering trying it out, even though I am generally skeptical of anything promising such magical results in just 90 days. Your stadium steps recommendation is also very do-able and I am going to start on that right away!

I will be in a state of complete flux for the next 3 months since I will be shifting my residence and starting anew on a totally different continent (From South Asia to North America). So that makes it doubly hard to make the push that I need right now. Nonetheless, I promise to share my experience with you guys as and when I implement the suggestions and have observable results.

Thanks once more!
Apurva

Mark’s advise to you is spot on in my experience. Hard strength training using heavy weights and “big” movements - squats, bench press, dead lifts, dips, pullups, two to three times per week with some intense cardio mixed in. Then cut the processed foods - especially the carbs.

Please post again in the future and let us know how you are doing.