Strength & Lifestyle Coaching for Better Metabolic Health
I help clients improve metabolic health through structured strength training, sustainable nutrition, and diabetes‑aware lifestyle coaching. Whether you need remote guidance or high‑touch support, I provide clear structure, accountability, and personalized strategies that fit your life.
My Story
Coached by Someone
Who Lives It
I'm a Type 1 diabetic athlete and coach in Orange County, CA, diagnosed as a young adult over a decade ago. In those years I've gone from sedentary, metabolically illiterate, and depressed, to a thriving athlete with stable biomarkers who feels like his pre-diagnosis self. My coaching isn't theoretical. It's lived. Built from years of navigating blood sugar swings and developing better habits week by week.
I work with clients 1-on-1, catering to their individual needs. From personal training and general nutrition education to habit building and accountability check-ins, I'm with you every step of the way. Everyone's journey to improved health is personal and that is where I meet my clients.
I'm not a physician, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes care and education specialist — my coaching is grounded in lived experience and general fitness/lifestyle education, and it works alongside your medical team, not in place of it.
Daniel
Head Coach · MetaCruxCoaching
Coaching Philosophy
- No one-size-fits-all plans
- Incremental changes for sustainable results
- Movement and nutrition that work for you
Diabetes-Aware Training
Informed by lived experience
Strength Training
Functional Movement & Beyond
Nutrition Education
General guidance & healthy habits
Motivation + Accountability
Facilitating Consistency
Scope of coaching: I'm a strength & lifestyle coach — not a physician, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes care and education specialist. Everything I offer, including nutrition and diabetes-aware programming, is general education and coaching drawn from my own experience as an athlete with Type 1 diabetes. It is not medical advice, medical nutrition therapy, or diabetes management, and it does not replace your healthcare team. Please keep your physician, endocrinologist, or dietitian involved in any decisions about insulin, medication, or your diabetes care plan. I'm also CPR/AED and First Aid certified for added safety during in-person sessions.
Services
What I Provide
Every service is designed to improve metabolic health through positive, incremental change.
Introductory Consult
Your starting point.
A 45‑minute intake session to understand your history, goals, and challenges. We’ll map out your personalized strategy and determine the best coaching tier for your needs.
- Medical + lifestyle history
- Goal setting + expectations
- Diabetes‑aware strategy (if applicable)
- Strength, nutrition, and movement assessment
Core Coaching
Structured online coaching.
Structured remote coaching with personalized programming, weekly check-ins, and diabetes‑aware guidance. Perfect for clients who want expert support without needing high-touch involvement.
- Personalized strength & movement program (Everfit)
- Weekly written check-ins
- Text support (24–48 hr response)
- General nutrition education (habit-based, not individualized meal plans)
- Guidance on how training may affect energy levels (not medical advice)
- Monthly progress review
Concierge Coaching
High-touch lifestyle transformation.
Deep, hands-on coaching for clients who need structure, confidence, and support — especially those newly diagnosed with diabetes or overwhelmed by nutrition and exercise. Always alongside, never in place of, your medical care team.
- Weekly in-person sessions at your home
- Daily text support (same-day response)
- Ongoing nutrition education & healthy-habit coaching
- Grocery store walkthroughs & pantry coaching
- Perspective from my own training-with-diabetes experience (not medical advice)
- Habit coaching + weekly lifestyle planning
- Priority scheduling
Pricing
Transparent & Personalized
Coaching that adapts to your needs. No cookie-cutter packages — just the right level of support for where you are.
Introductory Consult
A personalized intake session to understand your goals, history, and needs.
- 45-minute intake session
- Medical history + goals
- Personalized strategy + expectations
Core Coaching
Remote coaching with structured programming, accountability, and diabetes-aware guidance.
- Personalized strength & movement program (Everfit)
- Weekly written check-ins
- Text support (24–48 hr response)
- General nutrition education (habit-based, not individualized meal plans)
- Guidance on how training may affect energy levels (not medical advice)
- Monthly progress review
Concierge Coaching
High-touch lifestyle transformation tailored to your needs. Pricing varies based on support level, session frequency, and in-home availability. Always alongside your healthcare team, never in place of it.
- Weekly in-person sessions at your home
- Daily text support (same-day response)
- Ongoing nutrition education & healthy-habit coaching
- Grocery store walkthroughs & pantry coaching
- Perspective from my own training-with-diabetes experience (not medical advice)
- Habit coaching + weekly lifestyle planning
- Priority scheduling
Contact
Let's Get to Work
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call — no commitment, no pressure.
Training Details
Location
Orange County, CA (in-person)
Training Environment
Private 1-on-1
Response Time
Within 24 hours
Availability
Currently accepting new clients. Spots are limited.
Accepting new clients
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Your email client should have opened with your inquiry. If it didn't, you can email me directly at metacruxcoaching@gmail.com. I'll be in touch within 24 hours!