Upset stomach during P90X

[jennabourland]

I started P90X yesterday and have been having an upset stomach last night and this morning. Any advice? Has this happened to any of you?

I followed the nutrition guide yesterday and had all of my correct portions. I also drank about 8or 9 glasses of water. Should I be drinking more? Could my stomach issues just be from dehydration?

Thanks!

[Dave]

Jenna - I wouldn't say it is necessarily common to have stomach issues; however, when you eat a lot of protein it can give you gas. That might be what's going on. It takes a little while, but your body will process it more efficiently and it will get better.

Dave

[bigg]

I had the same experience! It's gotten better as time has gone on - I'm in week 4 now. I think the body just needs to acclimate to the new physical demands and the new diet.

[jennabourland]

Thanks, guys. Bigg, how long did it take for your stomach to adjust? I'm hoping this wont last much longer. I didn't used to eat much protein--mostly carbs & sugar (terrible, I know), so I'm sure my body is confused.

[arizonafitclub]

No more than a couple weeks but you made a great suggestion yourself of drinking more water!

:)
Monica

[bigg]

I don't think it even lasted two weeks, it was certainly no more than that.

[jennabourland]

I'm on Day 5 and my stomach is feelings tons better. I think it just needed time to adjust, plus I increased my water intake each day. Thanks for the support, everyone!

[Dave]

Excellent! Glad you are feeling better.

[arizonafitclub]

Jenna Also, keep an eye out for your shakeology. You'll be getting it this week. I think I am going to throw in a recovery formula for you as well. ;)
Keep crushing it
Monica