WD> I had wondered about this. It seemed to me that
WD> Akerfeldt was "pushing" his two-week window to the
WD> limit. What if a particular individual's metabolism
WD> actually start adjusting in only 10 days? Then the
WD> whole scheme would resemble nothing more than a
WD> "yo-yo" diet syndrome.

That certainly is part of the problem, Wally.  The dramatic calorie
reduction for two weeks is enough to prime the body for a nice bit of fat
STORAGE during the next two weeks when you OVEREAT.

WD> Sounds like a scenario alternating the "all meat" (or
WD> mostly meat) diet and Amadeus' mostly Vegan diet.
WD> Would you try to keep the proteing level somewhat
WD> constant?

The protein intake CAN stay constant for the most part through both cycles.
Usually, the protein intake DECREASES a bit during the bulking phase and
INCREASES during the cutting phase.  (This is because you are taking in more
food during the bulking phase and not as much protein is needed.)

Some folks are even cycling their protein intake throughout the whole
process.  That seems to reap some benefits with a lot of people as it keeps
the protein intake a bit unstable so that the body doesn't get too used to
one particular level.

WD> Is this a "high volume" weight workout? Or do you
WD> increase aerobics for this workout?

I've had everyone of my clients on a low volume, high intensity weight
resistance programme....no aerobics.  This way, there's less chance of
muscle catabolism.  The key to the high intensity weight resistance is to
make sure that the time under tension is sufficient.  I do this by taking a
metronome into the gym and watch my clients perform their reps in cadence
with the metronome.  (Of course, I NEVER let them get their hands on the
metronome.  They curse the thing and would love to get it away from me. <G>)

Francesco