P90X Diet Plan

We have been following the P90X diet plan this week and plan to do so for the rest of the program.  This plan is a total change from what we have ever done before as it calls for large amounts of calories, protein and vegetables as well as some carb, dairy and allows for protein/recovery drinks and protein bars.  I am supposed to eat 2400 calories per day and my husband is supposed to eat 3000. 
The plan is clearly laid out in the nutrition guide that comes with P90X.  There are meal plans, recipes and just lists of foods that qualify in the different categories.  It is very well organized but can be a little hard to understand at first. 

This is what it breaks down to.  There are three stages (Fat Shredder, Energy Booster and Endurance Maximizer).  Within those three stages there are three levels in each stage.  Level 1 is for people who are to take in 1800-2400 calories per day.  Level 2 is for people who are supposed to take in 2400-3000 calories per day, and Level 3 is for people who are supposed to take in over 3000 calories per day. 
There is a formula to determine your targeted calorie level. 

Multiply: your body weight X 10=______RMR(Resting Metabolic Rate)
Multiply:  Your RMR X 20%=__________ Daily Activity Burn
Add: your RMR + Daily Activity Burn + 600 =________

I know, It's shocking, right? 

If your total was 1800-2399 you should be in Level 1
If your total was 2400-2999 you should use Level 2 (That's me!)
If your total was 3000 and above you use Level 3!

Now, look through the book and remember, the meal plans and recipes are already separated into the separate levels, just look at the top right hand corner of the page or for the recipes, in the title of the recipe.  It's not as confusing as it seems initially.  Trust me, we are getting it and doing just fine so I'm sure you can too.