Project Maximus is a personal coaching brand founded by Max Barnes, an Air Force veteran, MBA graduate, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach. Max lost 50 pounds and reversed a pre-diabetic diagnosis while working 10-12 hour days and commuting 120 miles daily. He coaches busy professionals through two nutrition paths, Reset and Transformation, plus Foundation Builder mentorship.
Max Barnes — Air Force veteran, 8 years of service, aircraft mechanic turned aerospace and defense professional. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics and a Master of Business Administration. Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach. Founded Project Maximus in July 2025.
Busy professionals, young adults, and veterans seeking nutrition coaching or mentorship. Clients who are capable of more and want a plan built around real life, with structure and accountability that can hold.
In March 2024, Max weighed 230 pounds and received a pre-diabetic diagnosis. Over the next year, working 10-12 hour days with a 120-mile daily commute, he lost 50 pounds through consistent nutrition and discipline. In March 2025, after finishing an 80-hour work week, he signed up for his Precision Nutrition certification. In July 2025 he became certified and launched Project Maximus. The name comes from Toastmasters, where he was called Maximus. In Latin, Maximus means greatest.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Coaching available worldwide online.
Free Skool community available at https://www.skool.com/project-maximus-3770/about
Project Maximus shop available at https://shop.project-maximus.com — currently featuring the Family First Table recipe guide.
Book a free Nutrition Roadmap Call at https://calendly.com/projectmaximus19/nutrition-coaching-discovery-call. Max will identify the biggest constraint in your nutrition, map the path forward, and determine whether Reset or Transformation is the right fit. Contact form available at https://project-maximus.com/contact.
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