Ozempic, Peptides & GLP’s are like an egg… What I build is like a hen 🐔

 

Hello Everyone, Happy Monday You can’t reach your NXT LVL if you don’t understand what you’re really after. If you think it’s just “losing weight” or “moving the scale”, you’re missing the point. Here’s the difference: The Egg: GLP-1s, Peoptides, Ozempic & Quick Fixes People spend around $1,000/month chasing the shot that gives fast weight loss. But that scale movement? It’s temporary. Stop the payment, and the effect often drops off. Why would it continue? You have not changed your habits.   In effect you buy the egg. It hatches. The deal ends when the egg is gone. The Hen: Muscle & Strength: The Asset That Keeps Paying What we’re really building is the hen. Your muscle, your strength, your metabolic engine, the thing that keeps producing. EXERCISE....here is where people need a reality check Studies have shown that higher VO2 max levels are associated with a significantly reduced risk of mortality. Here are some key points: Reduced Risk of Death: Research indicates that improving VO2 max can reduce the risk of death from all causes by approximately 15-30%. The exact percentage can vary depending on the study and the population being studied. Muscle-strengthening activities were associated with a 10–17% lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), total cancer, diabetes and lung cancer.   According to a growing body of evidence, having greater muscle mass and muscular strength is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality. A 2020 CDC analysis of 11 cohort studies found that adults who participated in muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) had a 23% lower risk of all-cause mortality.   Muscle helps regulate blood sugar, boosts metabolism, protects against falls, supports bones, protects your brain, and extends your healthspan.    “If you have the aspiration of kicking ass when you’re 85, you can’t afford to be average when you’re 50.” Let’s Quantify It: Egg vs Hen If the egg (GLP-1 shot) is $1,000/month, what is the hen worth? If I show you the math, would it change your mind?   Real answer...NO Why Most People Don’t See This Because the market discounts delayed rewards. We want “now” results. The shot gives fast gratification.  The gym/changing your body via strength takes time. But what feels fast isn’t necessarily what lasts.   I not criticizing anyone, or saying you should not...I'm just sharing the facts, then you do what you think is best.   But there is ABSOLUTELY zero impact on Strength without Strength Training, ABSOLUTELY zero impact on Cardiovascular Endurance without Cardiovascular Endurance Training... And both of those can save your life Important Program Update Starting November 1 On November 1, we’re changing how our program is structured for anyone starting or restarting...not for anyone already with us   Why? Because we’re committing fully to the hen. To muscle. To compounding strength. If you’re only interested in the egg, fast weight drop, scale move, no long-haul investment, this might not be your path. If you are ready to build the hen, we want you with us. Enrollment under the current structure remains open until October 31.   After that, new pricing & structure will apply, fewer spots, higher commitment.   THE HEN IS WORTH MORE THAN THE EGG Here’s What It Means For You When you choose this path: You’re not just “losing weight” you are looking for a Transformation You’re investing in your future self. You’re buying power (metabolic, physical, resilience) not just a short-term fix. You’re shifting from “what can I lose” → “what can I build and protect”. And over time, you’ll thank the version of you that didn’t settle for the egg. For anyone looking to get started or restarted, this is the week to do it and lock in   And for anyone, already locked in on improving their health, getting stronger and want to have quality of life throve improving their fitness .. CHEERS to YOU     Wish you all a GREAT Week, I really hope this insight helps...and for those of you that like to look up your own stuff. I encourage you to see if I am telling you the truth...do a little reading and research ;-)   Coach Rafael   PS...Lais has a new episode out                                                             -

 

The Only Thing Holding You Back Are the Steps You're Not Taking - New Book by Rafael Moret Launches to Empower Those Ready to Level Up

 

When life knocked him flat - literally - and left him unable to move, Rafael Moret found himself staring at a ceiling instead of standing on his feet. Diagnosed with Guillain‐Barré Syndrome (GBS) and later Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Moret faced the impossible: rebuild body, mind and purpose from the ground up.

His new book, The Only Thing Holding You Back Are the Steps You're Not Taking, unveils the exact mindset shift and standard-raising framework he uses with high-performers, entrepreneurs and individuals determined to break out of "should"-mode into "must"-mode.

Moret argues that most people don't fail for lack of ideas-they fail because their internal standard is too low. He breaks down four levels of standards: Poor → Good → Excellent → Outstanding, and shows how "outstanding" is simply the decision to jump the extra fraction when everyone else stops. (It's the difference between being good and being unforgettable.)

In this book you'll discover:

How to turn your "I should" into "I must" and stop waiting for permission.

The invisible beliefs that sabotage your next level and how to rewrite them.

Why the world no longer rewards "good" or even "excellent"-only "outstanding".

Practical steps (yes, actionable) you can implement today to raise your standard and see different results.

"Your next level doesn't require perfection," Moret says. "It just requires a step that you're afraid to take - but choose to. That's when your standard rises, your muscle grows, and your results follow."

Call-to-Action:
The book is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWYLP7TQ

About the Author:
Rafael Moret is a coach, author and survivor whose life was recast by his battle with GBS and CIDP. He now helps professionals, entrepreneurs and high-achievers recalibrate their standards, break invisible limits and step into the next level of performance, relationship and purpose.

The Only Thing Holding You Back…

 

Hello Everyone, Happy Monday "The Only Thing Holding You Back Are the Steps You’re Not Taking." That’s not just the title of my new book, it’s the truth I had to live through. When Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and later Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) left me completely paralyzed, I learned something powerful: The hardest step you’ll ever take… is the next one. But here’s the good news, it’s also the one that changes everything. My book is now available on Amazon It’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, scared, or one decision away from turning it all around. Reset or Rise? Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They fail because they keep living in the land of shoulds: I should work out more. I should eat better. I should spend more time with my kids. I should make more calls, save more money, rest more… You should yourself into exhaustion and nothing changes. The shift happens when you turn your shoulds into musts. When “I should” becomes “I don’t go to sleep until it’s done.” The Four Levels of Standard There are four standards we live by: Poor – You do the bare minimum and expect the world to wait. Good – You meet expectations but never exceed them. Excellent – You work hard, but still blend in with everyone else doing the same. Outstanding – You give that extra ounce when everyone else is done. Outstanding isn’t luck. It’s when you push past “I can’t” and whisper back, “watch me.” That’s the NXT LVL. It’s not perfection — it’s that last rep, that extra call, that meal logged when no one’s watching. It’s the difference between being remembered and being replaced. Intelligence isn’t just about what you know. It’s the ability to stop being your own bottleneck. If you lack the skill, be willing to look foolish while you learn it. If you lack the network, be bold enough to build it. If you lack certainty, be courageous enough to move anyway. Because many people can, but talk themselves out of trying. So today, take inventory. Declutter your mind. Let go of the thoughts and actions that don’t serve the version of you you’re becoming. And if you need help stepping into that next level, that’s what we do. Join us. Reset with us. Rise with us. → Start Your Coaching Journey → Read the Book on Amazon Your NXT LVL is waiting. But it won’t meet you halfway.   Rafael Coach. Rebuilder. Author.                                                             -

 

A Fat Loss Secret Weapon (and how I explained it to Jr)

 

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! The Science of Post-Meal Walks for Fat Loss By the logic of mitochondrial uncoupling and the body's general metabolic response, a 10-minute walk after every meal is an excellent strategy to compound the effects of strength training for fat loss.   Here's the reasoning, explained simply but deeply: Strength Training Sets the Stage: Your full strength training workout is the primary driver of the "top 0.01% knowledge." It's the high-intensity stress that triggers the deep metabolic adaptations. This is what fundamentally increases the expression of uncoupling proteins in your mitochondria, turning them into little heat-generating furnaces. It's the primary signal for muscle-fat dialogue (myokine/adipokine axis) and metabolic hysteresis mitigation.   Post-Meal Walk as a "Maintenance Burn": The 10-minute walk after each meal acts as a consistent, low-level stimulus that reinforces the metabolic changes initiated by your strength training. It's not about the calories you burn during the walk itself, but about the timing and effect of that movement.   Glucose Uptake and Insulin Sensitivity: A primary benefit of a post-meal walk is that it helps your muscles take up glucose from the bloodstream. By doing this, you prevent a large spike in blood sugar. This is crucial because high blood sugar leads to a high insulin response, and insulin is a storage hormone that tells your body to put away fat. By blunting this insulin spike, you create a more favorable environment for fat burning.   Reinforcing the "Heat" Signal: Think of your strength training as starting a fire. The post-meal walks are like adding small pieces of kindling throughout the day. They keep the metabolic fire—the one generating heat via mitochondrial uncoupling—from dying down. The repeated, low-intensity movement sends a consistent signal to your body to remain in a "spend" rather than "store" mode.   Sustaining the Hysteresis Mitigation: The walk also helps combat metabolic slowdown. By consistently using energy and keeping blood sugar stable, you're sending a message to your body that energy is plentiful and there's no need to conserve. This reinforces the message sent by your strength training, further preventing the body from "remembering" a state of calorie restriction and slowing down your metabolism.   In essence, strength training is the engine that you fire up, and the post-meal walks are the consistent, minor adjustments that keep it running efficiently all day long.  The two work in synergy, with the walks amplifying and sustaining the profound metabolic effects of the strength training.  It's a polymathic approach: using a simple, psychologically easy habit (the walk) to reinforce complex, deep-level physiological changes (from the workout).   A Simpler Explanation for Junior Why walking after you eat helps you get stronger!   You know how when you do a big workout, like lifting weights or Brazilian Jiujitsu , you feel really strong and tired afterward?  That's your body getting ready to build muscle.   Think of it like this: Your Big Workout is the Main Event: The hard part of your workout is like the most important step. It tells your body's tiny energy factories (called mitochondria) to start working harder and burn more fuel, like little heat engines.  Short Walks are Your Secret Weapon: A little 10-minute walk after you eat is like a secret bonus. It's not about the walk itself making you super tired. Instead, it helps your muscles "soak up" the sugar from the food you just ate.  What This Does: When your muscles soak up that sugar, it keeps your body from making too much of a storage hormone called insulin. Insulin is like a key that locks away fat, so if you keep it from getting too high, your body can burn more fat instead of storing it.  Keeps the Fire Going: Imagine your big workout started a fire in your body's engines. A short walk after a meal is like adding a small stick to the fire, it keeps the flame burning strong all day. This helps your body stay in "go mode" and not "save mode."   So, your big workout makes your body a fat-burning machine, and the short walks after each meal keep that machine running perfectly all day long.  It's a simple trick that works with the hard work you already did.   I hope that help   – Coach Rafael Team NXT LVL | Where Science Meets Sweat   PS...1stPhorm Just released this NEW FLAVOR, you can order here<<<                                                                 -

 

What would A better version of you do in this situation?

 

Happy Saturday Everyone Today is a great day to start your transformation. But not because it’s Saturday or Monday, or a new month, or a “fresh start.” It’s because you’re finally aware that the version of you reading this… isn’t the same one that started the last plan.   A better version of you doesn’t settle for less. A better version of you does everything better. That includes patience. Consistency. Self-respect.   Most people confuse doing more than ever before with doing everything they need to do. They pile on habits, workouts, supplements, and challenges… but forget that transformation is built on clarity, not chaos.   The structural integrity needed for an exceptional life requires crystal clarity. What do you really want? Who are you becoming? Have you updated your life’s mission statement lately? Because the version of you who wrote the first one has probably been upgraded. And that’s the point. Transformation isn’t about a finish line. It’s about alignment.   The universe has a funny way of removing what doesn’t match your rhythm, people, habits, even versions of you. It’s not loss; it’s calibration.   So, before you chase another goal, pause. Ask yourself: Am I becoming the kind of person who can hold the result I’m asking for? Take one step today. Because you can’t be one day closer if you don’t show up today. Your path is waiting. Let’s rebuild it, one clear, aligned, intentional step at a time. →if you want to get going, get started, get restarted or know someone who does...reply to this email, or send it to them. Let's get on a call and get you started.   In the mean time Lais dropped another episode of her vlog, and this one include quick recipes any of you can use, it has some cool tips and even us trying to decide what gym will be the one that fits this NXT LVL and Transformation we are looking for, even if the gym is an hour drive away click below:                                                                 -

 

Contest Prep Coach | WBFF Prep, Transformation Coaching & Photo Shoot Readiness

 

Introducing ContestPrepCoach.com: Your Complete Guide to Transformation and Contest Prep

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to step on stage, get photo-shoot ready, or simply transform your body to the next level, there’s finally one place built for you: ContestPrepCoach.com.

After nearly three decades of coaching transformations, photo-shoot clients, and WBFF competitors, we’ve launched this new website to become the go-to resource for anyone serious about contest prep and physique transformation.

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Why Contest Prep Coaching Matters

Whether you’re preparing for a WBFF show, thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or simply want to look like you could compete, the truth is this:

• Generic plans don’t work. What gets results for one person may stall another.

• Stage-ready physiques require strategy. Contest prep isn’t just about calories and cardio — it’s about timing, posing, and presentation.

• Accountability is the difference-maker. Even the most disciplined athletes benefit from real-time coaching and adjustments.

That’s why ContestPrepCoach.com exists: to give competitors and lifestyle clients access to proven systems, personalized guidance, and high-level strategies.

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What You’ll Find Inside

The site is more than just a brochure. It’s a knowledge hub + coaching portal designed to support athletes, lifestyle clients, and anyone chasing their best transformation. Here’s what you’ll find:

🎯 Coaching Programs

• Contest Prep Coaching — 16-week prep programs built around your division, goals, and timeline.

• Transformation Coaching — structured nutrition + training plans for lifestyle clients who want a stage-ready look without competing.

• Concierge Nutrition Coaching — high-touch, daily communication for those who want white-glove accountability.

📸 Photo-Shoot Experiences

Transformation isn’t just about numbers on a scale. Our photo-shoot weekends are designed to capture your best look, complete with hair, makeup, community, and professional photography.

🏆 WBFF Expertise

With years of experience coaching WBFF athletes (including Pro competitors), posing instruction, and behind-the-scenes involvement with the federation, this is one of the only coaching teams that knows the WBFF process from every angle.

📚 Free Resources

Blog posts, transformation guides, and insights into topics like:

• “How long does WBFF prep take?”

• “What’s the difference between NPC and WBFF?”

• “How do I know if I’m ready for a contest prep coach?”

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Who We Serve

ContestPrepCoach.com is for:

• First-time competitors who want a step-by-step roadmap.

• Experienced athletes who want to take their physique and presentation to the next level.

• Lifestyle clients who want the transformation look without ever stepping on stage.

If you’ve ever looked at a competitor or transformation photo and thought, “Could that be me?” — the answer is yes. With the right system and coaching, it’s not only possible, it’s predictable.

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Why Now

We launched this site because too many people are still guessing their way through contest prep and transformation journeys. With the wrong guidance, the process can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and unsustainable.

Our mission is simple: to bring clarity, structure, and elite-level coaching to anyone ready to transform.

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If you’re serious about your next transformation, competition, or photo shoot, visit ContestPrepCoach.com.

This is more than coaching.
This is your roadmap to becoming stage-ready — in body, in mindset, and in confidence.