Complaints about not seeing results is something I hear repeatedly. People frequently say this within the first few weeks of starting any fitness program. Often times the problem is that they are not giving the program a chance to work. You must remember that it can take about 4 weeks to begin to visually see serious results. However, if you feel that you hit a plateau, these tips can help you.

1. Review your calorie intake

In order to lose weight, calories coming in must be less than the calories going out. 1 pound equals 3500 calories so, in order to lose a pound a week; you must be deficient 500 calories per day. This calorie deficiency can be obtained through exercise or eating less food.

2. Don't overestimate or underestimate how much you work out

P90X is an intense program. The booklet it comes with estimates each workout burns about 600 calories. Review your intensity. If you are doing less reps or not keeping up with the video, then chances are that you are not burning quite 600 calories. Keep in mind though that underestimating how much you burn can hurt as well.

Play with your calories. If you are eating 1500 calories per day, try 1200 calories. If still no change, try increasing to 1800. If anything, the confusion you give to your body will help kick start your metabolism.

3. When you weigh matters

Muscle soreness experienced when you first start any fitness program can cause temporary weight gain. Muscles need time to repair themselves. During the repair time they can become inflamed and slightly swollen. This signals that the body is retaining fluid which, in turn, can cause the numbers on the scale to go up.

P90X doesn't suggest you weigh yourself until after the first recovery week. Put the scale away and feel the changes in your body instead. You should begin to see a change in the way your clothes fit and you should feel more energetic.

4. Water, Water, Water

Water regulates the appetite, increases metabolism, and releases toxic waste products among other benefits. Furthermore, not drinking enough water can cause you to retain fluid, resulting in weight gain.

5. Give it Time

As stated above, please give the program time to work. I promise that as you continue to "BRING IT" during that next 90 days, you WILL see drastic results.