How Chandler Broke The All Or Nothing Cycle And Lost 25 Pounds

Chandler had lost weight before. Four or five times over the years. Each time it came back within a few months. One bad day at work turned into a bad week off track. Then the scale crept back up.

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Chandler works in political and addiction policy. He was about to move from Illinois to Indianapolis for a new job. He wanted to leave his old habits behind before he got there.

For years his pattern looked the same. He would cut out foods completely and push hard for a few weeks. Then one slip turned into a full week of full indulgence. He went through that cycle four or five times. None of it stuck for long.

Chandler swung between two modes. Weeks of strict eating. Then weeks of no structure at all.

Inside the Call To Rise program, Chandler and Coach Brian Parana worked on what Brian calls the middle gear mentality. Chandler learned to make small corrections in the moment instead of going all in or all out. A co-worker brought cookies to the office one day. Instead of refusing one and then eating a whole box later, Chandler had one and adjusted the rest of his day. He'd get a few extra steps in. He'd watch dinner a little closer.

The results in 100 days: 25 pounds down. But Chandler points to more than the number on the scale. He noticed his energy first. Walks that used to wear him out after 15 minutes stopped bothering him. At an EDM festival, Chandler had more energy than his friends. They looked fit on paper. But they weren't the ones getting their steps in every day.

His spring was not easy. Illinois had its most tornadoes on record that year. Chandler went almost a full week without power. Family members had health issues that meant constant travel back and forth. Through all of it, Chandler leaned on one new skill: cooking. He had rarely cooked for himself before. During the program he learned to cook simple meals with his dad. Chicken and rice. Eggs. Food he could make again without overthinking it.

That skill traveled with him. When Chandler moved to Indianapolis near the end of his 100 days, he did not have to start over. He already knew how to feed himself. He knew how to walk off a rough day. Most important, he knew how to catch a bad week before it became a bad month.

For Chandler, admitting he needed help was harder than any food rule or workout. Trusting that the help he found was real took work too. He messaged a few other coaches before Brian. Some tried to upsell him on things he did not need. What made the difference was a coach who was upfront from the start. Brian built the plan around how Chandler wanted to check in. A few messages a week. A call every other week. No rigid daily system that would not fit his real life.

His advice for a guy sitting where he sat six months ago: stop waiting to feel fully ready. Most people do not walk in doing everything right on day one. The habits and the feelings that go with them build with practice and time.

The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss challenge for driven men ready to take their body back. It combines strength training, personalized nutrition, and real accountability. Most men drop 20 to 30 pounds and rebuild the confidence that comes with it.

This program also works if you are dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or Type 2 diabetes. Many men see those numbers move in the right direction alongside their weight loss.

Inside the program you also join a Brotherhood of men doing the same work. You build a body you're proud of and start leading like the man you already are at work.

This is your wake-up call to rise. Learn more and apply at www.thecalltorise.com.

Common Questions From This Episode

How do you break the all or nothing dieting cycle?

Chandler broke his by making small corrections instead of restarting from zero. A co-worker brought cookies to the office one day. He had one and adjusted the rest of his day instead of eating the whole box and quitting for the week.

Can you lose weight during a stressful move or a hard season of life?

Chandler lost 25 pounds in 100 days while Illinois had its worst tornado season on record. He went almost a week without power and moved across state lines for a new job. The habits he built carried him through all of it.

How long does it take to lose 25 pounds?

Chandler lost 25 pounds in 100 days inside the Call To Rise program. He paired strength training with simple repeatable meals and real accountability.

What should a beginner cook if they never cook for themselves?

Chandler started with chicken and rice and eggs. He learned these simple meals with his dad and could make them again without overthinking every choice.