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Project Maximus

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A place for fitness, mindset, and momentum for people building their next level. Observe, learn, or jump in. Leave better than you showed up. 🦅🗻🔥✶

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Everyone wants to know about Cortisol 🦅
And for good reason. It touches almost every goal you are working toward inside this community. Cortisol is your body's primary stress hormone. When it stays elevated too long, things start working against you: - Cravings for sugar, salt, and fat - Muscle breakdown and slower recovery - Stubborn midsection fat - Low energy and poor mood The good news is that the habits already built into the Playbook directly support healthy cortisol levels. Sleep, nutrition, training, and recovery are not just about aesthetics. They are how you keep your hormones working for you. The full breakdown is now in the classroom. Check it out here 👇 Cortisol: The Stress Hormone Questions or want to talk through how this applies to your situation? Reach out directly! 🦅🗻🔥✶
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🦅 New in the Classroom: Why Food Matters
Just added a brand new section to the Playbook that I think you're going to find genuinely useful. We cover a lot of the mechanics of nutrition inside Fitness Foundations. This section goes a layer deeper. It breaks down why certain foods work, what they actually do inside your body, and how to apply that knowledge in real life without overthinking it. Here's what's inside: - Why whole foods build a better foundation What protein, carbs, fats, and fiber each do for you - Functional foods and what they support, including blood pressure, inflammation, energy, gut health, and blood sugar - Simple ways to start applying this today Check it out here 👇 Know What You're Eating and Why As always, if you have questions or want to talk through how any of this applies to your specific situation, that's what I'm here for. Drop a comment or reach out directly. 🦅🗻🔥✶
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Did you miss a day!? 😬
If you fall off for a day or two, you’re not back at zero. Zoom out. A month has ~30 days. If you hit 27 out of 30, that’s a huge win. That’s the kind of consistency that still moves the needle in a big way. Don't beat yourself up, and avoid this trap: “I messed up, so I might as well keep messing up...” When this happens, don't spiral! Follow one simple rule: one off day is a speed bump. It’s only a crash if you turn it into an entire weekend. Miss a day? Oh well. Start again immediately the next day. Stick to the basics and keep moving! Question: What usually throws you off, travel, stress, weekends, or random cravings?
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What about be a natural supplement for sleep aids?
0 likes • Apr 2
I love this question. Natural sleep supplements can turn into a rabbit hole fast. For most people, sleep improves more from the basics than from pills. I put my best sleep tips and a simple routine on the Sleep & Recovery page in here, start there. If you want one simple supplement that’s consistently worth trying, I stick with magnesium. I take it nightly and I listed the exact one I use on the Supplements page. If you want to go beyond that, do it carefully: - start with one thing at a time - avoid stacking 3–4 products - if you’re on meds, pregnant, or have any medical condition, check with your doctor first I hope this helps!
Do you check your bank account every day? 💳
For almost a year I dieted without tracking a single macro. I was “eating pretty good” and staying consistent, so I figured I was fine.... unitl I started tracking. Within a week I found the problem. A Lenny & Larry’s Complete Cookie I was eating every day was quietly wrecking my numbers. Even though I didn’t feel like I was doing anything wrong, on paper, I was. I was against macro tracking until my 1st Phorm coach, Tim Jonart, recommended it. I always thought it was for the hardcore. But I love implementing, or at least trying, advice from trusted sources. It was a game changer! Fast forward another year and I learned a second lesson. Being in an aggressive deficit for two years was killing my gains. So I stopped trying to eat less and started fueling my body properly. The result: I’ve made more progress faster than I had in a long time. I wouldn’t have caught any of this without tracking. Tracking what you eat is similar to tracking your spending. Tracking your spending is not only for the wealthy. Tracking what you eat is not only for the hardcore. Answer the poll below 👇
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@Leslie Brewer-Sammons I'm glad you asked! One macaroon has a macro profile of approximately 104 calories consisting of 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fat. Head over to Macros 101 to get the full scoop! 🙂
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I’m Max, owner and operator of Project Maximus. I’m a fitness and nutrition coach with a passion for helping people unlock their full potential🦅🗻🔥✶

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