Alvaro's Lab // Recomp Protocol

12-Week Optimization Framework: Drop Fat (24% → 14%) & Preserve Skeletal Muscle Architecture

Core Metrics Targets

Target Duration12 Weeks (90 Days)
Caloric Deficit Ceiling1,800 - 2,000 kcal / day
Daily Protein Floor170g - 190g (Non-negotiable)
OMAD Fasting Window20 Hours Fasted / 4 Hours Fed

Peptide Matrix Dosing

Tirzepatide Dose2.7mg every 4 days
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin AM3 Units (~50mcg each)
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin PM6 Units (~100mcg saturation)
Vial Lifecycle (10mg)6.6 Weeks (Peak Potency Lock)

Weekly Structure Rotation

Monday & TuesdayPeptides OFF // Training OFF (Work Focus)
Wednesday to SundayPeptides ON // Training Active Blocks
Weight Training Frequency3 Days / Week (Full Body Hypertrophy)
Fasted Cardio Schedule2 Days / Week (Morning Sprints)
Phase / Time Target Agent / Brand Exact Dosage Biological Mechanism & Direct Target
06:00 AM CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Blend 3 Units (SubQ) Launches sharp Growth Hormone pulse into baseline empty stomach. Triggers lipolysis without daytime lethargy.
06:30 AM Acetyl L-Carnitine
HMB + Vitamin D3
Urolithin A
1,500mg - 2,000mg
1 Full Serving
Standard Daily Dose
Fasted Morning Fire: ALCAR shuttles liberated lipids into mitochondria; HMB builds an anti-catabolic shield protecting muscle; Urolithin A exploits resting baseline to trigger mitophagy.
06:45 AM Morning Sprints / HIIT
(Thu / Sat Only)
20 Minutes 8-10 rounds of 30-sec all-out output alternated with 60-sec rest. Permanently oxidizes the free fatty acids circulating in blood.
12:30 PM LMNT Raw (Unflavored) 1 Packet Pre-Workout Primer: Dissolved in 16-20oz water. Drives hyper-hydration into muscle spindles to maintain strength while deeply fasted.
01:00 PM Heavy Weight Training
(Wed / Fri / Sun)
45-60 Minutes Full-Body Heavy Compound Movements (5-8 rep range). Maximizes mechanical tension to force muscle mass preservation.
02:00 PM Anabolic Fast-Break Shake
Marine Collagen
Thorne Greens Plus
ON Micronized Creatine
Nutricost Vitamin C
Pure Encapsulations EAAs

15 Grams
1 Scoop
5 Grams (1 scoop)
1,000mg (1 tablet)
1 Serving
Spikes Muscle Protein Synthesis instantly. Vitamin C acts as a mandatory structural cofactor to link collagen directly into the abdominal dermal matrix.
02:30 PM - 05:30 PM OMAD Solid Food Window
Nature Made Fish Oil
Nature Made Triple Flex
Thorne Basic B-Complex
Thorne NiaCel 400
Horbaach CLA

1 Serving
1 Serving
1 Capsule
1 Capsule
1 Serving
Heavy emphasis on whole, lean protein volume. Fatty acids and fat-soluble items absorb natively into food matrix. NiaCel pairs with morning Urolithin A for maximum NAD+ output.
05:45 PM Psyllium Husk (Nutricost) 1 Tablespoon The Gut Defense Lock-In: Swallowed in 12-16oz water 15 minutes before window slams shut. Regulates motility against GLP-1 delays.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Blend 6 Units (SubQ) Full saturation dose deployed 4.5+ hours post-OMAD. Syncs with deep slow-wave sleep cycles to accelerate tissue repair and recovery.
Phase / Time Target Agent / Brand Exact Dosage Biological Mechanism & Direct Target
Morning (Upon Waking) Thorne Daily Greens Plus
Micronized Creatine (ON)
Basic B-Complex (Thorne)
NiaCel 400 (Thorne)
1 Scoop
5 Grams
1 Capsule
1 Capsule
Brain Endurance Block: Peptides are completely offline to clear pituitary receptors. Adaptogens manage heavy work stress; non-stimulant NAD+ elements eliminate morning fast brain-fog.
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM OMAD Solid Food Window
Acetyl L-Carnitine (Nutricost)
HMB + Vitamin D3 (Nutricost)
Urolithin A (Gulpgrove)
Fish Oil & Triple Flex
Nutricost Vitamin C

1,000mg
1 Full Serving
Standard Dose
1 Serving each
1,000mg
Maintains stable body recomposition, muscle shielding, and anti-aging signaling while managing basic daily calorie boundaries. Supplements cross into system alongside meal.
05:45 PM Psyllium Husk (Nutricost) 1 Tablespoon Keeps intestinal motility completely regular and clears out the digestive tract ahead of Wednesday's training cycle.

Localized Abdominal Skin Tightening Matrix Mechanical

Topical Therapy: Apply high-potency 1-2% GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum daily to the abdominal wall to accelerate localized dermal cross-linking.

Mechanical Stimulus: Perform microneedling using a 1.0mm to 1.5mm Titanium Dermaroller precisely once every 3 to 4 weeks. Apply the GHK-Cu serum immediately after rolling to drive copper elements straight into the micro-channels, forcing immediate elastin synthesis.