From Army Officer to Bodybuilder | Roberto Portales

20: In today’s episode, I'm joined by Roberto, a Tampa native and fellow Florida man. Roberto’s journey is nothing short of incredible—he's a West Point grad, a former Army Officer, and a leader in counterintelligence. After his time in the military, he dove into the fitness world, even launching his own app to help others get in shape. These days, he works as an IT Services Client Executive for a global tech company (and yes, he’s still in incredible shape, ready to flex at any moment). When he’s not working or hitting the gym, Roberto also dabbles in acting for commercials, TV, and film. Today, we're talking about everything from military life to body-building, and everything in between. Tune in for some great insights and a whole lot of fun! Sponsored By: Scandinavian Biolabs Start today with 20% off the Hair Activation Routine and any other products from ScandinavianBiolabs.com using code MAXEMERSON.. Patreon  Join today and make the internet more colorful Puori  Go to Puori.com/maxemerson and use code maxemerson Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Who the Hell Are You?! 00:06:12 - West Point Experience 00:10:55 - Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell 00:12:06 - West Point vs Naval Academy 00:13:33 - Key Takeaways from Army Life 00:14:44 - Transitioning to Civilian Life 00:18:30 - Command Time vs Staff Time 00:21:03 - Corporate Speak & Military Skills Crossover 00:22:46 - Veteran Hiring Insights 00:23:22 - Struggles Finding Work After the Military 00:26:58 - Getting Into Bodybuilding 00:31:34 - The Role of Performance Enhancers 00:35:41 - Crafting Your Ideal Workout Routine 00:40:57 - Workout Splits & Gym Playlist 00:42:26 - Nutrition, Meal Prep & Staying on Track 00:43:07 - Chest Training & Building Muscle 00:46:58 - Fight Me! Check Out Roberto: Instagram Linktree Check Out Max: Instagram YouTube TikTok Special thank you to the following:  Nate Heffel, Tobin Schiller ,James M, Christopher Neefus, Heskel, Michael Carpentiere, Timothy Cardoso, Shane Ouyang, Brian Joaquin, Carabalda, Brendan Saunders, Jeff Jay, James LEE, Andy, 正 , George Acosta, Michael Rice, Nathan Filip, Linda Johnson, Stephen Weathers, Kean Phan, James Powell, Landy Manderson