How Mike Lost 17 Pounds at 59 While Grieving His Mother and Starting Over

Mike is 59. He has known Coach Brian since 2004. Back then he came to Brian's ab class on Monday nights and spin class on Friday nights.

This year hit him hard. His mother died in February after years of decline from dementia. He started a new job that same month, coming out of retirement for the second time.

His daughter's wedding was coming up too. He wanted to walk her down the aisle feeling good in his own body.

So he joined the Call To Rise 100-Day Men's Fat Loss Challenge.

What Mike Changed

Mike lost 15 to 17 pounds. He dropped close to 12% body fat and took about 2 inches off his waist.

He did not go on an extreme diet. He changed four things.

• Portion control
• More protein
• More vegetables
• 100 ounces of water a day

He also cut back on drinks and made better choices at restaurants.

Something else changed too. Mike used to like good Italian bread. Now he does not crave it. He would rather eat a salad.

He rated the 100 days on a scale of 1 to 10 for difficulty. He said it dropped to a 2 or a 3 as he learned to say no to foods that did not serve him.

The Push-Up Challenge

Mike joined a group of men doing the same work. A few weeks before this episode, the group started a push-up challenge.

Coach Brian set the bar high. Mike ended up with a pull-up bar in his own basement.

Mike says the group keeps him honest. Brian does not blow smoke. When something is off, Brian tells him straight.

Mike says he is not alone. Sharing his story with other men helps him, and it might help someone else too.

What This Means For You

Mike is proof that grief and a new job do not have to derail your health.

He built a system that fit his real life. Portion control, more protein and more water did more than any extreme diet ever could.

Grief, a new job or a family milestone do not have to stop you.

Common Questions From This Episode

How much weight did Mike lose in the 100-Day Challenge?

Mike lost 15 to 17 pounds. He also dropped close to 12% body fat and took 2 inches off his waist.

What changed in Mike's diet?

He focused on portion control and protein, plus vegetables and water.

Did Mike have to give up bread?

He did not force it. His craving for bread faded on its own, and now he prefers a salad.

How did the push-up challenge help Mike stay consistent?

It came from group accountability. Coach Brian held Mike to a standard, and Mike ended up with a pull-up bar in his basement.

Why did Mike join the Call To Rise program at this point in his life?

He had just lost his mother, started a new job and had his daughter's wedding ahead of him. He wanted to take control of what he could control, his own body.

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.