This is an example of how it should be taken:
Week1= 1 serving- 8:00a.m
Week2= 2 servings-8:00a.m,12:00p.m
Week3= 3 servings-8:00a.m,12:00p.m,4:00p.m
Week4= OFF
Week5= 2 servings-8:00a.m,12:00p.m
Week6= 3 servings-8:00a.m,12:00p.m,4:00p.m
After that, cycle off for 6 weeks and then you can start this cycle again. And ya, your diet and cardio needs to be in check before you start your diet. I've used this cycling method and found, it works well.