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ANGEL SERRRATA - ONLINE FITNESS COACH

"YOUR ONLY LIMIT IS YOU. PUSH YOURSELF BEYOND YOUR BOUNDARIES!"

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ANGEL SERRRATA

Welcome to Uplift, where we believe in empowering individuals through personalized fitness coaching. Our mission is to support you in overcoming challenges, building sustainable habits, build muscle, and achieving your health goals. With tailored programs designed for busy professionals, beginners, and weight loss seekers, we provide an inclusive environment for everyone, including the LGBTQ community. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

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"Thanks to Angel's guidance, I've lost 30 pounds and gained confidence!"

SAM

April 5, 2023

"I never thought I could run a 5K, but with Uplift, I did it!"

Jason

May 15, 2023

"I crossed the finish line on my first marathon"

MIKE

June 20, 2023

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Helping busy gay men lose fat, build muscle, and feel confident in their own body🔥
The community @upliftfitnesshq
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Big win for my client Joe this week! 🔥

Dude started out walking 2 miles and today we locked in a total of 6.38 miles!! 💪

Joe’s getting stronger and building up his endurance as we continue getting him ready for his 30-mile hike, but today we added a little twist and brought in the weighted vest 👏

This is what our new 1:1 in-person coaching experience is all about meeting you where you’re at, understanding YOUR goal, and creating a plan to help you keep moving forward 😎

Our online coaching and community aren’t going anywhere we’re simply creating another way to experience Uplift for those who want to work together in person here in Dallas

Super proud of you Joe, let’s keep it going!! 🥾🔥

1:1 In-Person Coaching coming soon to Uplift Fitness 👀

Want to build bigger arms? Start doing THIS 💪

Save this one for later and share with a friend who’s wanting bigger arms 😎

Have you ever felt like your body wasn’t enough?

Growing up, I never really felt comfortable in my body.

At 13, I had to start buying clothes in the adult section because kids’ clothing no longer fit me, and oversized hoodies became the only thing I felt comfortable wearing.

After middle school, I started running, eating less, and practically starving myself. I ended up losing the weight, but by my senior year of high school, I still didn’t feel comfortable in my body.

That’s when I started lifting weights and doing more cardio because I wanted to build what I thought was my “dream body.” I wanted to feel strong, have clothes fit right, and actually like what I saw in the mirror.

As I got older and came into the gay community, I also started feeling more of the pressure to look a certain way.

Between the gym, social media, dating apps, and even our own community, it can be really easy to compare yourself and feel like you always need to look better.

For a long time, I thought if I could just get leaner, build more muscle, or change the parts of my body I didn’t like, I would finally feel confident and happy with myself.

And yes, that drive helped me reach a lot of my physical goals, but every time I reached one, I found something else I wanted to change

At some point I had to ask myself, “when will my body finally feel like enough?”

I realized there was nothing wrong with wanting more for myself. I can still want to build muscle, get stronger, improve my physique, and continue becoming the best version of myself while also appreciating how far I’ve already come.

I think that’s something a lot of us as gay men need to remind ourselves of too.

Your worth isn’t determined by how lean you are, how much muscle you have, or whether someone else finds you attractive.

So build the body you want, challenge yourself and keep working toward your goals, but don’t spend so much time chasing the next version of yourself that you forget to appreciate the person you’ve already become ❤️‍🔥

Joe’s goal is officially SET 🔥

He’s getting ready to take on a 30-mile hike, so right now we’re focused on building up his endurance, improving his nutrition, and creating better habits that are going to help him feel prepared for the challenge 🥾

This week we got some miles in and even hit the grocery store together to go over what foods he can start adding into his routine and how to make choices that support his goal

That’s what I want this 1:1 experience to be about meeting you where you’re at, figuring out what you need help with, and giving you the guidance to actually put it into action

You don’t have to have everything figured out or completely change your life overnight, sometimes you just need a goal, a plan, and someone in your corner helping you stay on track

We’ve got 30 miles ahead of us and we’re just getting started. Lets go Joe!! 💪

Disco Cowboy 🤠🪩

Glad I found a pink hat with some spark on it! We got YeeHAWing this Saturday morning with our @dtxthecircle fam! ✨

If you haven’t made it for one of our walks come joins us on Saturday at 8am we walk on the Katy Trail. Stay on the look out for our next theme 👀

I don’t overcomplicate my chicken and neither should you 🍗

2 ingredients carrying every meal prep right now:

🧂 Kinder’s Lemon Butter Garlic
🧄 Minced garlic

Season it, throw it in the pan, done. No 10-step marinade, no extra sauces just a combo that actually makes chicken breast taste good.

Directions:
1). Cut chicken breast in half
2) Heat pan on medium
3) Add oil or spray the pan
4) Mix chicken with minced garlic and Kinder’s Lemon Butter 5) Garlic seasoning
6) Cook each side until light brown

If you’re tired of dry, bland chicken killing your motivation to meal prep, try this one. Save it for your next cook 🔖

This Texas HEAT is no joke ☀️  Nothing like getting outside, clocking in some miles, and breaking a good sweat 🔥
#staymovin #cardio #summer #fitness #3mile

Something NEW is coming to Uplift Fitness🔥

Meet Joe one of the first to take on our new 1-on-1 experience as he prepares to transform, level up, and get ready for his big event.

This goes beyond just workouts.

It’s fitness, nutrition, mindset, spiritual growth, accountability, & guidance.

Whatever the goal looks like, sometimes you just need someone in your corner to help you create the plan and follow through.

Joe’s journey starts now and you’ll get to follow along as we document the process.

And soon, you’ll have the opportunity to start yours.

1-on-1 with Uplift Fitness. Coming soon 👀

Official launch date dropping next 💪

Protein Cold Brew (26g, zero extra prep) 🔥

1) Ordered a cold brew ☕️

2) Added a scoop of nothing just cracked open a Fairlife 26g protein shake and poured it right in🥛

That’s it. No blender or no shaker needed 😎

Why this matters 👀

Most people hit their calorie or macro goals during meals, then completely blank on protein the rest of the day.

Coffee is already a daily habit stacking protein onto something you’re drinking anyway means you’re not relying on willpower to remember it.

What’s actually holding people back
- Drinking black coffee (or loaded with sugar/creamer) and calling it “healthy” zero protein, doesn’t support muscle retention while cutting
- Sipping on cold brew for hours as an appetite suppressant, then under-eating protein for the day, which just eats into muscle instead of fat
- Relying on “I’ll get protein at dinner” spreading protein through the day builds/preserves muscle far better than one big dose late
- Adding flavored syrups for a treat instead of something that actually contributes to the goal

Swap the cream for a protein shake. Same ritual, same coffee, but now it’s working for your goal instead of just being a habit.

Save this for your next coffee run ☕️

P.s IGNORE the noise in the back ground it wasn’t the right time to film but I needed to share this one with you 🤣

BUILD YOUR BACK

Pull-ups — 3 x 8
Modification: Assisted pull-ups or lat pulldown if you can’t complete full reps

Seated cable row — 3 x 8–10
Modification: Resistance band row or machine row if a cable setup isn’t available

Lat pulldown — 3 x 10–12
Modification: Assisted pull-ups or banded pulldowns

Single-arm chest-supported row — 3 x 12 each side
Modification: Single-arm dumbbell row (bench-supported) if no machine is available

Reverse cable fly — 3 x 15
Modification: Dumbbell reverse fly or band pull-aparts

Focus on controlling each rep, getting a full stretch, and squeezing through the back instead of just moving the weight.

Save this workout for your next back day.

Sucking in fitness isn’t forever 🔥

-scared of being embarrassed
-get better by doing and learning
-deserve to go after what you want

When I push I feel good #weekdump

Lately been putting a few more things on my plate that I didn’t think I could handle. But what keeps me pushing is the people and the community I’m surrounded by. For that, I’m grateful for a week like this that reminds that something doing more of the right things makes you feel good ✨

Why does it feel so hard to feel hot as a gay man?

It’s hard not to compare yourself when there are thousands of people posting online about their body, goals, and what they’ve accomplished.

What seems like something you should feel proud of begins to feel like you’ll never get to a place where you feel good enough.

That’s how I felt for the first 7 years of my fitness journey, constantly chasing a look because I thought it would make me feel good enough.

What actually did was looking back at where I started, because after being on my fitness journey for 12 years… it never stops. I could spend the rest of my life never feeling proud of my hard work, or instead recognize my effort.

So here’s what actually helped:

1. Give yourself credit for where you are now, not just where you’re trying to go. Progress isn’t just the end result it’s every rep, every meal, every day you showed up.

2. Compare yourself to you, not to a stranger’s highlight reel. Look back 6 months, a year, 5 years. That’s the only comparison that means anything.

3. Invest in learning, not just training. The more you understand your body and what actually works for you, the less you need someone else’s routine to feel like you’re doing it right.

4. Find people you can be yourself around. Not a water down version of who you are. It’s easy to dim our own light, but when you hype each other you’re reminded that other people see your confidence.

If you’re not where you want to be yet give yourself grace.

Then keep going, because you want to make yourself proud, not anyone else.

And when you’re feeling down, remind yourself you’re hard af, like wtf. Keep your main character energy 🔥

Fuck being modest 🔥

The hardest part about working on your body is that it’s easy to slip into old habits, make excuses, and let yourself go.

The confidence you had starts to fade away, and then you dim your own light.

I’ve fallen off track at the beginning of the year, but knew I wanted to get back to a place that made me feel proud, so I did.

Nowadays it’s easy to compare yourself when you’re not feeling good about your body.

The truth is that we’re human. Not every season will feel and look 100% 💪

Be proud of the effort you’re putting into yourself!

I wish someone would’ve told me that, it’s okay to fail.

That if you don’t give up on yourself and try again, it will only be an opportunity to get better each time you get back up.

In a world where we’re only shown the highlight reel, you don’t need to be perfect, just need to willing to make mistakes along the way and learn from them.

This is a reminder to keep going and don’t give on what to ye already started 🔥

Preworkout Car Yaps

-Becoming your 2.0
-Letting others write your story
-Embracing your own super power
-How does coaching works

Staying sober as a gay man is no easy battle...

For myself I’ve learned it’s not just about the milestones it’s about protecting the version of yourself you’ve been working so hard to become 🫶

@upliftfitnesshq @dtxthecircle @iice.fitness Cheers to 700 days! I couldn’t have done it without your support and those following my journey along the way. I’m grateful to share this win with you 🙏

If you’re on a similar journey, know that you’re not alone, and you should be so proud of choosing what feels good to your mind, body, & soul ✨

Late night cravings used to end my progress. Now they don’t. 🍫

@ryse Cosmic Brownie protein cereal 27g protein, tastes like dessert, takes 2 minutes:

🥄 2-3 rice cakes (the “cereal”)
🥤 1 scoop Cosmic Brownie protein
🥛 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Crush the rice cakes using those muscle, shake the protein + almond milk, pour it over the rice cakes like milk over cereal.

That’s it 😜

If you’re the type who needs something sweet before bed, this is how you keep the craving AND the progress.

Save this for your next late night snack attack 🔖

When life feels tough, stressful, and overwhelming, it’s easy to let that consume us.

But even taking a moment to be reminded that you can create positive energy within yourself helps.

It gives you strength to face the challenges you might be experiencing in life.

As a gay fitness coach leading my clients and a LGBTQ+ sober wellness community, it’s my passion to pour into others and remind them of the power we hold, because there are moments where I didn’t have that for myself.

Now I’m here to share it and uplift others along the way 🫶

Believe in yourself so deeply that even the detours feel like moments of growth and realignment ✨

May this week bring you closer to what fuels your heart and soul. May you make space for what feels good, trust where you’re being guided, and give yourself grace along the way.

Wishing you a beautiful week ahead 🤍

So many inspiring, beautiful souls this morning ☀️

Wow, super grateful to be part of this community. What started off as a walk back in September 2025 has become a family a place where our community can feel supported through their sobriety journey, build platonic friendships, and recharge after a stressful week.

Now hitting 23 months alcohol and cocaine free, I couldn’t be more grateful to have had the vision to create a place that started from a place of feeling lonely.

The special thing about us is that the circle isn’t just one person every single member is what makes our Saturday walks possible. Showing up every Saturday for us has been an act of selflessness.

From conversations to meeting new people, sharing similar experiences, and connecting in a way that feels authentic.

Our mission is to continue fostering a space where the LGBTQ+ community feels welcomed. Uplifting one member at a time is how we extend that energy to the space around us. Let’s create the ripple effect.

Big thank you to our circle @therealjamesb01 @profe_mercedes @_rozank_ @joshuadaagoat @thecalimexican 🫶

Most people think a bigger back comes from doing more pull-ups and rows.

But if you’re skipping your rear delts, you’re leaving one of the biggest pieces of an aesthetic physique behind.

Strong rear delts help create:
• A tuller upper back
• Rounder, 3D shoulders
• Better shoulder balance
• A more complete V-taper

Next time you train back, don’t stop at lats.

Give your rear delts the attention they deserve.

3 Set 12-15 reps

Save this for your next back workout 🔥

Imagine being at your lightest with no high blood pressure 🔥

That’s what my client has accomplished these last 20 weeks!

I share this to inspire other gay men out there that change is possible.

Becoming dependent on prescription meds doesn’t need to be your story.

You can reverse it and take control of your health and fitness. This world has a way of demanding more of us, while we put ourselves on the back burner.

I hear it all the time: “I’m too busy.”

But being too busy also has consequences. Finding the solution for your fitness level and lifestyle can be the real game changer, just like my client Demi here!

The dude has gone from 241lbs to now breaking under 220.

If you’re feeling called to make a change in your life, DM or comment “START” and I’ll reach out to see if I can help 💪

Failure doesn’t mean you suck, it only means you’re willing to give yourself a chance to try something you’re not good at yet.

The only way get better is to get back up.

Over the last 5 years it sure hasn’t been a walk in the park. But I couldn’t be more grateful for the challenges placed in my life, because they have pushed me to become who I am today 🫶

Steal this 30 min workout if need something quick 💪

I put together this week. After taking 5 days off from lifting and taking 11 cycle classes 1 yoga sculpt class (barely survived) in back from traveling I still wasn’t feeling 100% for a full workout.

My typical training is around 45-60min. But this week I needed to listen to my body to prevent injury or getting burnt out!

Full workout breakdown:

Flat bench dumbbell press 3x10-12
Lat pulldown 3x10-12
Lateral raise 3x10-12
Seated row machine 3x10-12

Rest time between sets: 90 sec
Save this and give it a try! Let’s build that muscle 🔥

What’s the chapter you’ve been trying so hard to rush out of?

It’s easy to lose sight of where you are right now, when you get so focused on where you’re trying to be.

That’s what 30 has been teaching me. That not every season will be full of highs, but it’s learning to embrace each season, because it has its purpose for the next one.

Cheers to soaking up the good and the bad. Thank you to all the amazing people I met at the @fullemotionretreats ✨

Nothing like a view en el Pueblo Mágico ⛰️✨

They said “take the yoga class it’ll be fun” I knew it was game over after the first 5 mins 😂

Shoutout to anyone who takes these classes on the weekly it ain’t no joke

Day 1 Recap @fullemotionretreats 🔥

Came to this retreat to finally disconnect and give myself permission to recharge. I’ve been holding onto so much, and I’m ready to let it go.

My intention was to honor my grandma, who passed away this past March. She’s a big part of why I’m here.

Here’s to renewal, to letting go, and to carrying the people we love with us, always 🦋

Estando en México, no me puede faltar una chela 🍺

Cutting out alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy yourself.

There was a time when I believed I needed a drink to start having fun or to feel like myself.

Then one drink would turn into five, and five drinks would turn into looking for a bag…

The next morning, I’d struggle just to get out of bed and wouldn’t start my day until noon.

I don’t drink because I’ve already tried everything in the book. Sobriety, for me, is about never letting my guard down.

There were times when I stopped drinking and told myself, “Okay, I’ll just have one drink.” But it never turned out that way.

So I started creating a life that supports my sobriety.

I quit my bartending job in Dec 2020 to become an online fitness coach for gay men in Jan 2021. That’s when I built my coaching business called @upliftfitnesshq

I lived in Austin for five years, where partying had taken over my life. I decided to pack up my things and move to Dallas, where I’ve now lived for the past three years.

I built new friendships with people who are also sober, have similar interests, and whose connections aren’t centered around drinking or partying.

And lastly, I created a sober wellness community called @dtxthecircle , where we come together every Saturday morning to start the weekend intentionally.

I used to be the person who never thought I’d quit drinking. But now that I’m here, I want to share my story in hopes that it inspires someone else.

My journey hasn’t been perfect. I’ve made mistakes, but each one has taught me how to show up better.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: never trade what you’ve worked so hard to build just to fit in, because of the lie that “I deserve it,” or because you’re trying to escape.

It’s never worth it.

Keep choosing yourself ❤️

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ANGEL SERRRATA

YOUR FITNESS COACH

123 Fitness Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Tel: 987-654-3210
Email: contact@upliftfitness.com

LET'S UPLIFT YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY

ABOUT UPLIFT

EXPLORE OUR ONLINE FITNESS Programs

NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE

HABIT BUILDING

PERSONALIZED WORKOUTS

ONLINE TRAINING

ACCOUNTABILITY & SUPPORT