Question 1

Why enter 'Target Weight' instead of current weight?

Accepted Answer

This is to prevent metabolic compensation. If you calculate fat loss macros using a 100kg current weight, you'll lose weight initially, but your intake will eventually become your new maintenance, leading to a plateau. Using your 'next stage target weight (e.g., 95kg)' tells your body to adapt to a 95kg metabolic structure.

Question 2

How does body type (Ecto/Meso/Endo) affect the formula?

Accepted Answer

It determines your weekly base carbs and fats:
• Ectomorph: Fast metabolism, allows high carbs (3g/kg), moderate fat (1g/kg).
• Mesomorph: Golden balance, carbs (2.5g/kg), fat (0.9g/kg).
• Endomorph: Lower insulin sensitivity, requires strict carbs (2g/kg) and fat (0.8g/kg).

Question 3

Why is fat intake lowest on High Carb days?

Accepted Answer

When consuming high carbs, the body secretes significant insulin (a storage hormone). Consuming high fat alongside high carbs makes it very easy for the body to store that fat. On High Carb days, we suppress fat (to 15% of weekly allocation) to ensure energy is used for glycogen replenishment rather than fat gain.

Question 4

Must I strictly follow the Monday-Sunday schedule?

Accepted Answer

No, but follow the core principle: place High Carb days on your hardest training days (usually legs or back), and Low Carb days on rest days. Mid Carb days correspond to regular training or cardio sessions.

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