He Ate Ice Cream Every Day and Lost 23 Pounds at 45 - 137
YouTube 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. You will learn exactly how Nate built a plan that let him keep eating dessert while he lost weight and improved his blood work.
Chapters:
- [00:00] Why Nate turned down Ozempic and chose food and training instead
- [05:30] How homemade ice cream became his daily ritual without sabotaging progress
- [12:00] The carb and fruit rules Nate was wrong about for years
- [24:15] How he lost weight on work trips to Japan and Florida
Key Takeaways:
- You can lose 23 pounds in five months and eat ice cream every day if you build the plan around protein, portion control, and real adherence.
- Ozempic isn't the only path—real food, strength training, and consistent steps move the same numbers without the side effects or cost.
- Travel and fat loss aren't mutually exclusive if you structure your day right and eat lighter earlier so you enjoy dinner without guilt.
Resources Mentioned:
- Ninja Creami for homemade ice cream
- Fairlife milk (high protein, lower sugar)
- The Call To Rise 100-day program
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.
- 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.
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. Together 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
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.
Learn more about The Call To Rise, a 100-day coaching program for driven men over 40 who want to lose weight, improve their health, and rebuild confidence:
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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.
