Fat Loss for Busy Men (EP 95)
Brian Parana and I sat down to talk about something I'm living right now—being over 40 and watching your health slip away while life keeps piling on. Brian runs The Call to Rise, a fat loss program for busy dads and husbands who've spent years putting themselves dead last. Full disclosure: I am exactly who he's talking about.
What I liked about Brian is he's not out here selling some magic diet or begging you to join CrossFit. He's talking about real systems that fit into your actual chaotic life. One of his clients lost 38 pounds in 100 days by walking 10,000 steps a day. That's it. No vegetables. No meal prep Sundays. Just walked and managed his calories. Another guy dropped 13 pounds, got his confidence back, went job hunting, and landed the same position at a different company for 65 grand more a year.
What I liked about Brian is he's not out here selling some magic diet or begging you to join CrossFit. He's talking about real systems that fit into your actual chaotic life. One of his clients lost 38 pounds in 100 days by walking 10,000 steps a day. That's it. No vegetables. No meal prep Sundays. Just walked and managed his calories. Another guy dropped 13 pounds, got his confidence back, went job hunting, and landed the same position at a different company for 65 grand more a year.
Chapters:
- 00:28 Introduction to Health Struggles
- 02:45 The Journey Begins
- 04:14 Athletic Background Uncovered
- 06:47 Life in Midlife
- 15:38 Common Health Challenges
- 16:32 The Importance of Focus
- 18:05 Core Four for Health
- 20:46 Mistakes We Make
- 25:34 The Reality of Timelines
- 29:22 Strategies for Sustainable Health
- 35:27 Customizing the Approach
- 39:12 Executive Challenges
- 42:05 The Shift to Online Coaching
- 46:40 Personal Struggles Shared
- 50:49 Balancing Family and Health
- 54:43 Brotherhood in Wellness
- 59:08 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
- 1:10:43 Closing and Call to Action
Guest: Brian Parana
- Website: brianparana.com
- Website: thecalltorise.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrianparana/
- Driven for Health Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/73931a4f-888a-41bb-9df9-720b582d0e1f
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachBrianParana
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