While effective for fat loss and muscle gain in some individuals, the diet has notable risks:

Force the body into a fat-burning metabolic state (ketosis).

Shock the body and drive nutrients directly into muscle cells after the week's depletion. Macros: Roughly 60% carbs , 25% protein, and only 15% fat. Nutritional Breakdown

Typically occurring on weekends, this phase allows for a massive surge in carb intake to replenish muscle glycogen.

Training the body to burn fat efficiently even during intense exercise.

The diet operates on a "nutritional cycling" schedule, alternating between low-carb and high-carb days to optimize hormonal responses like insulin and growth hormone.

The , developed by Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale, is a specialized carbohydrate cycling program designed to help athletes—primarily bodybuilders—gain muscle mass while simultaneously losing body fat. Unlike standard balanced diets, it shifts the body's primary fuel source from carbohydrates to dietary fats through strategic metabolic manipulation. Core Principles and Phases

Red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, and healthy fats like fish oil or flax.