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!

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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!

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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