Against the Grain STL
St. Louis, MO
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Board Certified Health Coach · St. Louis, MO

AGAINST
THE GRAIN.

Sustainable transformation for real people.
No fad diets. No extreme programs. Just results.
Weight loss coaching, precision nutrition, and personal training — tailored to who you are, where you are, and where you want to go. In-person and virtual coaching available.
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What I offer

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Weight Loss Coaching

Sustainable fat loss through holistic, personalized strategies

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Nutrition Coaching
Real food. Real results. No deprivation, no confusion
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Personal Training
Strength, form, and programming built around your life
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New — Men 40+
APEX MAN
The complete men’s optimization protocol — hormones, training, nutrition & more
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10+
Years Transforming Lives
“I lost family members to diseases that were entirely preventable. That’s why I do this work — because I know what’s at stake when we ignore our health.”
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AADP Board
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JAVIER
MARIANO

I became a health coach because I watched people I love die from conditions that were entirely preventable. Obesity. Diabetes. Heart disease. Diseases that don’t care how hard you’ve worked or how much you’ve loved your family.

“Going against the grain means refusing to accept decline as inevitable. It means choosing differently — even when it’s hard.”

With over a decade of experience and a holistic approach that combines nutrition science, culinary arts, and real-world coaching, I help people build the body and health they actually want to live in — sustainably, without gimmicks.

I serve clients of all backgrounds — men, women, all ages — in-person in St. Louis and virtually anywhere. Every program is built around you. Your life. Your goals. Your timeline.

AADP Board Certified
Holistic Health Practitioner
IIN Graduate
Culinary Arts
10+ Years Experience
My Full Story
What I Do

SERVICES FOR
EVERY GOAL

Whether you want to lose weight, build strength, or completely transform your health — there’s a program built for you.

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Weight Loss Coaching
Sustainable, holistic weight loss that actually sticks — built around your body, your lifestyle, and your long-term health.
  • Personalized weight loss strategy
  • Hormonal & metabolic assessment
  • Behavioral & lifestyle coaching
  • In-person & virtual options
  • GLP-1 medication support available
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Nutrition Coaching
Real food, real science, real results. Nutrition plans that fit your life — not the other way around.
  • Custom meal planning & guidance
  • Culinary coaching & food education
  • Hormone-supportive nutrition
  • Anti-inflammatory protocols
  • 2 in-person sessions + unlimited support
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Personal Training
Strength training designed for your body, your goals, and your stage of life — with a coach who actually pays attention.
  • Form, posture & movement coaching
  • Strength & body composition focus
  • Exercise programming & periodization
  • Muscle preservation for 40+ clients
  • In-person sessions available
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For Men 40–65

APEX

MAN.
BUILT
DIFFERENT.

In partnership with Dr. Delene Musielak at ALEA Health & Wellness — a complete men’s optimization protocol combining TRT, ApexRF ultrasound, GLP-1 weight loss, strength training, and precision nutrition.

No program in St. Louis offers this combination. This is the standard.

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Hormone Optimization
TRT/HRT pellet therapy with quarterly lab monitoring

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ApexRF + EvolveX
Advanced body technology — ultrasound, toning & B12

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Strength Training
8–12 sessions per month built around your hormone protocol

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Precision Nutrition
Testosterone-supportive nutrition designed for men 40+

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Sexual Health Optimization
Fully integrated — hormonal, vascular & lifestyle
Why Against the Grain

DIFFERENT
BY DESIGN

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Truly Personalized
No cookie-cutter programs. Every plan is built around you — your body, your history, your life, your goals.

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Science Backed
Board certified credentials meet real-world experience. Everything I recommend has a reason — and a result.

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Coach Driven
I’m in it with you. Accountability, support, and honest guidance — not a plan handed over and forgotten.

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Built to Last
Sustainable results over quick fixes. I teach you how to live differently — so the results stay with you for life.
Client Results

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL RESULTS.

“
Javier didn’t just give me a meal plan — he changed the way I think about food entirely. I’ve lost 40 pounds and kept it off for two years.
Sarah M.
Nutrition & Weight Loss Client
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I’ve worked with trainers before, but Javier is different. He actually listens, adjusts, and holds you accountable in a way that doesn’t feel like pressure.
Marcus T.
Personal Training Client
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At 52, I didn’t think I could feel this way again. The APEX MAN program changed everything — my energy, my body, my confidence.
David R.
APEX MAN Client · St. Louis
How We Start

YOUR FIRST
4 STEPS

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Free Consult
We talk about your goals, history, and what’s worked or hasn’t. No pressure. Just an honest conversation.
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Your Assessment
We assess where you are — body composition, nutrition habits, movement patterns, and lifestyle factors.
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Your Plan
I build a completely personalized program around your goals, schedule, and what will actually work for your life.
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We Execute
We start. I coach, adjust, and hold you accountable every step of the way until results become your new normal.

READY TO
START?

Book a free consultation and let’s talk about what’s possible for you. No obligation. No pressure. Just a real conversation about your health.

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