Fellas: today we start Mission 1. This is the foundation of performance medicine. If your insulin is out of control, you can’t burn fat, you can’t build muscle, your energy tanks, and your testosterone signaling collapses. Most doctors never teach this. I love to. For the next 7 days, we’re resetting the metabolic pathway that controls hunger, energy, fat loss, and testosterone. THE RULES (they are all labeled #1 as they are all equally important) 1. Walk 10 minutes after your biggest meal. This activates GLUT4 in your muscles — they pull glucose out of the blood without insulin. Less insulin → better testosterone → better performance. 1. Build your meals in this exact order: Protein → Veggies → Fats → Carbs (last) Why? Eating protein and fiber first slows gastric emptying and flattens the glucose spike. Flatter spike → lower insulin → better hormonal signaling. Example: Chicken → broccoli → avocado → rice. Same calories. Completely different physiology. **1. No snacking. Eat 2–3 structured meals only. Minimum 12-hour overnight fast.** Every snack = another insulin spike. Constant spikes = suppressed GnRH → suppressed LH → lower testosterone. A simple structure that works: - Last meal at 7–8pm - First meal 12 hours later (or longer if it fits your training) Keep insulin low between meals so your body can burn fat and restore hormonal rhythm. 1. Sleep 7+ hours. Low sleep raises cortisol, and cortisol shuts down GnRH — the signal to make testosterone. This is a non-negotiable. **1. Check in here daily with: “Day __ done.” Accountability is the engine of this Brotherhood. Every man here is taking ownership of his biology. WHY THIS MISSION MATTERS Most guys think “low testosterone” is the root problem. It’s not. For most men over 30: Insulin resistance is the silent force killing their hormones. Fix insulin → testosterone rises naturally. Fix insulin → energy stabilizes. Fix insulin → fat loss becomes automatic. If you want the mechanism, head over to the classroom tab and deep dive into the Insulin lectures. #Insulin

In today’s lesson, I break down how different peptides stimulate growth hormone and why they aren’t all the same. You’ll learn: - The two different receptors on the pituitary that control GH release GHRH receptor (Sermorelin, Tesamorelin) GHRP / Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) (Ipamorelin, Hexarelin) - Why GHRH peptides are like the offensive coordinator (calling the play) - Why GHRP peptides are like the quarterback taking a direct snap (fast GH dump) - How Hexarelin is different: it has human data showing improved cardiac function (↑ ejection fraction) through ghrelin receptors on heart muscle - Why business, not science, kept some of these from becoming approved therapies My goal with this lesson: ▶ Help you understand where each peptide works in the pathway ▶ Help you make logical decisions about GH/IGF optimization ▶ Eliminate the confusion and bro-science around peptides If you understand this pathway, you’ll never be sold “random peptide stacks” again: you’ll know exactly what lever you’re pulling and why.

HCG NP Thyroid DHEA Tadalafil pre gym Melatonin for sleep Fellas, what’s your current stack to optimize your life?

In today’s lesson, we break down the real biology of Growth Hormone (GH) and IGF-1. If you’ve never heard about IGF-1, today’s lesson will show you how you need to know him. What you’ll learn: GH (Growth Hormone) - Triggers lipolysis (releases stored fat as fuel) - Signals the liver to produce IGF-1 IGF-1 (the execution hormone) - Muscle: increases protein synthesis (mTOR activation) - Bone: stimulates osteoblast + osteoclast activity (bone remodeling + density) - Cartilage/Tendons: increases chondrocyte proliferation (joint + connective tissue repair) GH frees the fuel. IGF-1 builds and repairs the body. Most men only focus on testosterone. Nobody talks about GH/IGF-1: yet this system determines fat loss, recovery, collagen, joints, tendons, dense muscle, and ultimately performance 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 have you ever gotten an IGF-1 level checked?

Today I introduced the GH → IGF-1 pathway. Here’s what GH and IGF-1 actually do in your body: Growth Hormone (GH): - Released in pulses (mostly during deep sleep) - Mobilizes stored fat for fuel - Signals the liver to release IGF-1 IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1): - Increases protein synthesis (muscle growth) - Improves recovery and tissue repair - Supports cognitive function and drive Simple takeaway: GH sends the signal. IGF-1 does the work. And to keep you from overproducing GH, IGF-1 sends a negative feedback message back to the brain to temporarily stop production. If you’re not building muscle, not recovering, and your sleep sucks: it’s not just testosterone. GH/IGF-1 might be the missing link.