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July 13, 2026

This Client Broke All Or Nothing Cycle To Lose 25 Pounds - 129

Chandler had already lost weight four or five times before he found The Call To Rise. Each time it came back within a few months. One bad day at the office would turn into a full week off track. Then the scale crept right back up.

In this episode Chandler shares how he lost 25 pounds in 100 days inside the Call To Rise program. He learned to cook simple meals like chicken and rice with his dad. He stayed on track through a full week without power after tornadoes hit Illinois. At a festival with friends who looked fit on paper, he had more energy than any of them. Brian and Chandler talk through the middle gear mentality that finally broke his all or nothing cycle. This happened right before Chandler moved from Illinois to Indianapolis for a new job in political and addiction policy.

By the end you will know how to break the all or nothing cycle for good. You will see what real consistency looks like, even when life gets messy.

Main topics:

  • Breaking the all or nothing dieting cycle
  • Losing 25 pounds in 100 days
  • Staying consistent during a move to a new city
  • Learning to cook simple meals like chicken and rice
  • Handling stress and disruption without falling off track
  • Building real energy and stamina through consistent training
  • Using the middle gear mentality to keep weight off long term

The Call To Rise: 100-Day Fat Loss Experience
The Call To Rise is a 100-day coaching program for men over 40 who are ready to lose 20+ pounds, rebuild their energy, and show up for their family and work. Brian starts with who you decide to become, then builds the training, nutrition, and accountability around that identity.
Start at www.thecalltorise.com.


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A free 3-day plan for busy men who want to restart progress fast. Includes daily nutrition guidance, a clear workout structure, and a plan that fits real life.
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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:

www.thecalltorise.com

To connect with Coach Brian:
brian@brianparana.com

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.