Originally Posted by
teufelhundenjwa
Sure thing mang. I run my "zig-zag" in 4 day intervals. On days 1 thru 3, I allow myself a low amount of carbs. Seeing as how I'm very carb sensitive, I have only 100g carbs. This is split into 2 meals. My pre/post workout meal.
On the high carb day I allow myself 200-300g carbs, but limit the fat intake.
Low Carb day 1 thru 3 example:
Pre Work-Out: 50g simple carbs, 30g protein
Post Work-out: 50g simple carbs, 30g protein
Meal 3: 35g protein, 14g fat, green veggies
Meal 4: 35g protein, 14g fat, green veggies
Meal 5: 35g protein, 14g fat, green veggies
Meal 6: 35g protein, 14g fat, green veggies
High carb day 4 example:
Pre Work-Out: 50g simple carbs, 30g protein
Post Work-out: 50g simple carbs, 30g protein
Meal 3: 35g protein, 50g complex carbs
Meal 4: 35g protein, 50g complex carbs, green veggies
Meal 5: 35g protein, 50g complex carbs
Meal 6: 35g protein, 50g complex carbs, green veggies
Zig-Zag Rules:
1) 3 days low carb, high protein, moderate fat
2) On high carb days, remove the fat and replace with carbs
3) Repeat
Clear as mud now?