So I've had a lot of requests for a breakdown on how Shaun Hadsall's "4 Cycle Solution"
program compares to my "Metabolic Surge - Rapid Fat Loss" program.

And that's all the motivation I need for a good old-fashioned smackdown :).

And let me just start by saying BOTH programs are very effective...you really can't go wrong
with either one.

I have TREMENDOUS respect for Shaun and the job he's done with his program.

There are lot of similarities between the two programs and a lot of differences and it really
comes down to what approach you prefer in a fat-loss program.

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Round 1 - Nutrition

The "4 Cycle Solution" program is EXTREMELY detailed when it comes to nutrition, describing
in great detail exactly what to eat, when to eat it and why.

In fact, when it comes to the nutritional aspect of fat-loss, I've gotta give this round to
Shaun. His detailed knowledge of how nutrients affect the hormonal aspect of fat loss
(critical) and the very detailed breakdown of exactly what to eat and when gives his
program the edge over Metabolic Surge in terms of nutrition.

If you like this type of nutritional management, you're going to LOVE "4 Cycle Solution".
It leaves absolutely nothing to chance and you'll get a serious education on the hormonal
and nutritional aspects of fat loss, especially stubborn fat. It's really good stuff and
I learned a lot from it myself.

That being said, I'll be honest...when I designed Metabolic Surge, I originally designed
it to be the complete OPPOSITE of the "micromanaged" approach. Personally, I don't
want to be that detailed with my nutritional program...I took more of a "sledgehammer"
approach to fat-loss, working with very broad nutritional guidelines to make it easier
on myself to do.

WINNER: 4 Cycle Solution

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Round 2 - Training

Training is a key component of a successful fat-loss program...no arguments there.

And Shaun's "4 Cycle Solution" program gives very sound training recommendations
and advice. The training is right in line with everything that I know works and works
FAST for fat loss. His "Metabolic Bursting" training style is an incredibly useful component
of the program...very effective stuff and you won't go wrong using it.

However...training is where "Metabolic Surge" takes the edge over the "4 Cycle Solution".
The Metabolic Surge program integrates the training you're doing with the specific
nutrients you're eating on a daily basis. The style of training you do is completely based
on what foods you're eating.

This focused attention to training reflects my leanings towards what I do in the gym
over what I do in the kitchen.

WINNER: Metabolic Surge

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Round 3 - Effectiveness

This is where things get interesting...which program would I say is more effective?

And again, I'll be honest with you...it really depends on your fat-loss goals.

If your goal is extremely rapid fat loss with a focus on keeping muscle mass and you're
good with training EXTREMELY hard to do it, Metabolic Surge would be the best choice
for you.

If your goal is more focused on long-term (while still fast) fat-loss, the "4 Cycle Solution"
program will be the better choice for you. It will give you an easier-to-follow template
for working towards long-term fat loss goals.

The Metabolic Surge program is more of a "sprint." I designed it with the goal of "fastest
fat loss possible" in mind (while keeping your muscle). I don't use it year-round and I
don't recommend you do, either.

Shaun's approach to fat-loss, however, is truly reflected in his own physique...the dude
stays RIPPED all year long. And it's his Macro-Patterning approach that allows him to do it.

WINNER: TIE

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So those are the key differences between the "4 Cycle Solution" program and my own
"Metabolic Surge" program. And as I mentioned above, you really can't go wrong with
either one...it really just comes down to which approach you prefer.

Our programs share a lot of similarities and if you've already got the Metabolic Surge
program, this is a GREAT option for you to work with as well.

Plus, his program is actually cheaper than mine right now, because of his half-price launch sale ;)...

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Nick

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