He Ate Ice Cream Every Day and Lost 23 Pounds at 45 - 137
Nate ate ice cream every single day for five months. He also turned down Ozempic on purpose. By the end he had lost 23 pounds and brought his blood sugar back under control.
(Do you think losing weight means giving up the food you love? See how Nate did it without cutting out dessert at www.thecalltorise.com)
Nate works in tech and used to be a mathematician. He travels internationally for work and calls himself a serious foodie. In this episode he sits down with Coach Brian to talk about the five months that took him from 198 pounds to 175, back to his high school weight at 45.
By the end you will know exactly how Nate built a plan that let him keep eating dessert while he lost weight and improved his blood work.
Main topics in this episode:
- How Nate lost 23 pounds in five months without giving up ice cream
- Why he turned down Ozempic and lost the weight through food and training instead
- The plan that removed his fear of eating carbs and fruit
- Why eating bigger meals kept him from feeling like he was on a diet
- How walking 10,000 steps a day helped him lose fat and protect his joints
- What he eats before a workout and before a heavy day of thinking
- How he kept losing weight on work trips to Japan and Florida
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Common questions from this episode:
- Can you eat ice cream every day and still lose weight?
Nate ate homemade ice cream every day for five months and lost 23 pounds. He made it at home with a Ninja Creami, using Fairlife milk and a sugar substitute. Each pint held about 150 calories and 20 grams of protein.
- Does eating fruit spike blood sugar?
For years Nate avoided fruit because he thought it would spike his blood sugar. In the program he added real portions back alongside protein and fat, and his blood sugar came under control over the next five months.
- How many steps a day should you walk to lose weight?
Nate walked 10,000 steps a day, which he and Coach Brian both call a cheat code. He skipped running to protect his joints and fit the steps in through short walks and walking meetings at work.
- Can you lose weight without taking Ozempic?
Nate lost 23 pounds and got his blood sugar under control without Ozempic. He wanted to avoid the potential side effects and chose to do the work through food and training instead.
- How do you avoid gaining weight while traveling for work?
Work travel took Nate to Japan and Florida during the program, and he still lost weight on both trips. He ate lighter during the day so he could enjoy a real dinner, which let him try local food without gaining weight.
Want help applying this to your own health, weight, energy, or lab numbers?
Coach Brian Parana offers Health Hot Seat coaching segments for men who want a clear next step with nutrition, fitness, weight loss, blood pressure, cholesterol, A1C, or daily consistency.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and coaching support only. It is not medical advice. Always work with your physician before changing medication, treatment, or medical care.
