A guy named Dave saw a thirty day workout challenge ad late one night and paid nineteen dollars to join. Two months later he was still being charged ninety seven dollars a month for a program he had forgotten he signed up for. The actor in that ad might not have been a real person. Neither might the set behind him.(Have you ever paid for a program you forgot you joined? Start your own 72-hour reset at thecalltorise.com/lose3lbsin3days)It also covers the newest layer on top of that funnel: AI generated actors, sets, and testimonials that never existed. You will learn exactly what to look for in the video itself, from facial symmetry to how objects move on screen.By the end you will have a short checklist for spotting an ad like this, and a simple starting point that does not involve a subscription you forget about.Main topics in this episode:- Why thirty day workout challenge ads are built as challenge funnels that lead into paid subscriptions- The real 2017 Beachbody settlement and what it shows about hard to find cancel buttons- Current complaints against Beachbody and what they reveal about ongoing billing problems- How to spot an AI generated actor, room, or testimonial in a fitness ad- Why Instagram and Facebook's AI content labels cannot be trusted on their own- The difference between real urgency and manufactured urgency in a sales page- What actually works instead, including a real resistance training study and a simple rucking protocolLose 3 lbs in 3 Days is a free 72-hour reset built for men who need a simple starting point. You eat protein-first meals, drink 100 ounces of water a day, and add 3,000 steps above your normal baseline. No calorie counting, no extra workouts.It's the same nutrition standard every man starts with inside The Call To Rise.Start the 72-hour reset at thecalltorise.com/lose3lbsin3daysCommon questions from this episode:- How can you tell if a fitness ad video is AI generated?Watch the face first. Real faces are never perfectly even and they never hold still. Then keep watching past the first few seconds, because AI video breaks down over time in how a jump rope moves or how fabric settles when someone sits.- Does Instagram label AI generated ads?Instagram and Facebook are supposed to label AI-generated ad content. In practice that label does not always show up, even after the platform's own systems catch it later. A missing label does not mean the ad is real.- What is a challenge funnel in fitness marketing?A challenge funnel prices a workout program low enough that saying no feels dumb. The real business sits behind that cheap front door, in the recurring subscription you get moved into after you join.- Why did Beachbody get fined?In 2017 the city of Santa Monica fined Beachbody 3.6 million dollars. The complaint said Beachbody billed customers for rene

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Ten health questions get typed into Google by men over 40 more than almost any other search this month. One popular answer says skipping sex for a week spikes your testosterone by 45%. That claim traces back to a study that got retracted over twenty years ago. Coach Brian pulled the real search data and checked the real research behind all ten questions.(Have you ever built a health habit around something you saw online, only to find out later the science behind it was wrong? Get the real research and a plan that replaces the guesswork at www.thecalltorise.com)This episode runs through ten of the most searched men's health questions right now: testosterone and TRT, GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss, belly fat, training splits, Zone 2 cardio, fiber, wearables, blood work, and the mental health conversation most guys skip. Coach Brian names the real study behind each answer and gives one action step per topic. The whole episode runs under twenty minutes.By the end you'll know which of these ten questions apply to you, and the one change to make first.In this episode:- Two testosterone myths worth knowing, from the FDA's new move on TRT to the "skip sex for a week" claim that's false- GLP-1 drugs and the muscle loss they don't warn you about- Why your beer belly comes from more than calories- The 3-3-3 gym trend, tested against real research- Why more guys are trading treadmill sprints for Zone 2 cardio- The fiber gap most men have, and the real daily target- What your wearable data means and the blood tests biohackers run that a standard physical skips- Why the mental health part gets skipped, and the one sentence that starts to fix itThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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.comCommon questions this episode answers:- How many days a week should you train each muscle group after 40?The American College of Sports Medicine says train each major muscle group at least twice a week. Aim for about 10 sets per muscle group weekly if you want growth.- Does skipping sex for a week raise your testosterone?No. The 45% claim comes from a small 2003 study that got retracted. No study since has repeated the result.- Do GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause

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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 FloridaThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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.comCommon 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

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Joe stepped on the scale before an eight day trip and read 210.4 pounds. He never weighed himself once while he was away. A couple days after he got home, he stepped back on the scale. It read 210.4 again.(Do you usually gain weight when you travel? See how men inside The Call To Rise stay on track even on the road at www.thecalltorise.com)This episode is a real round table call with men inside The Call To Rise. They report real wins, work through real setbacks and dig into the two reasons that actually drive lasting change. Two men on the call open up about heart scares that pushed them to finally get serious. You also hear a live nutrition label breakdown and real coaching on steps, strength training and travel.By the end, you will know the real reason behind every health goal, how to catch hidden sugar on a label and the exact rule for getting back on track after a trip.Main topics in this episode:- Real client wins, including one man who held his exact weight through an eight day trip- The Motive by Patrick Lencioni and the two real reasons men get healthy- What to do when progress stalls or motivation drops- The rule for weighing in again after time away from home- Balancing daily steps with strength training as you get older- A live label check comparing regular and zero sugar canned beans- Two real heart health scares and what came after them- The daily question that keeps a man moving toward his goalsThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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.comCommon questions from this episode:- When should I weigh myself after a trip?Wait as many days as you were gone before you step on the scale. Travel causes water retention from flying and eating differently, so an early weigh-in will not show your real number.- How many steps a day should I walk to lose weight?Aim for 10,000 steps a day as a baseline. If you already hit that at work, you can spend the extra time on strength training instead of adding more steps.- How much sugar is in canned baked beans?A regular can of baked beans can carry around 11 grams of added sugar per serving. A zero sugar version has none and tastes close to the same.- How often should men o

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Nicky Billou had not spoken to his ex-wife in over a year. Divorce papers had sat unsigned for two years while she refused to close it out. Then Nicky broke down crying in front of other men at a weekend retreat. The second he turned his phone back on for the break, she was already calling.(Have you been carrying something for months or years without telling another man? See what a real brotherhood looks like at www.sovereignman.ca)Brian sits down with Nicky Billou, founder of the Sovereign Man Movement and host of The Sovereign Man Podcast. They talk about why men need other men instead of leaning on family or work alone. Nicky explains why so many men lose their closest friends by their forties. He also shares what changed for two men in his group, one who went from unemployed to six figures in a year and another who left a grocery store job to run a multi million dollar company.By the end you will know why a peer group of friends your own age is not enough and what to look for in a group of men who will push you forward.Main topics in this episode:- Why the average man has no close friends left by his forties- The retreat moment that ended a two year standoff over Nicky's divorce papers- Why a peer group your own age cannot replace older men who already solved your problem- What men crave inside a masculine only space- How one unemployed man went to six figures in a year inside a brotherhood- The phone rule Nicky's group uses at every meeting- Why raising the standards inside a men's group changes who staysNicky runs the Sovereign Man Movement, a brotherhood of men who meet regularly to work through real problems together. Your first meeting is free and happens right on Zoom. Check out Sovereign Man at www.sovereignman.caAbout Nicky Billou:Nicky Billou is a two time New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the Sovereign Man Movement, a brotherhood built to help men take real responsibility for their lives.Nicky has written three international best selling books, including Finish Line Thinking and The Power Of Connecting. He is also a two time New York Times bestselling author.In February 2018 he founded the Sovereign Man Movement. It is a brotherhood where men meet to work on relationships, business, health, and personal growth together.Nicky also hosts The Thought Leader Revolution, a podcast where he has interviewed more than 500 thought leaders. He has appeared as a guest on more than 600 podcasts himself.At 58 Nicky is two years into training for his bodybuilding pro card. He hired a coach in February 2023, lost 58 pounds, and competed in his first bodybuilding show a year later.Find Nicky Billou and the Sovereign Man Movement at www.sovereignman.ca or on The Sovereign Man Podcast.Common questions about this episode:- How many close friends does the average man have?Nicky B

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Marcus looked at a family photo and didn't recognize his own face. He was standing next to his wife and didn't know who that man was. His labs told the real story. His A1C came back at 6.7 and his cholesterol came back at 222.(Have you looked at a photo of yourself and not recognized the man in it? See what real change looks like at www.thecalltorise.com)This episode breaks down what happened in Marcus's coaching. He was a marketing director carrying 35 extra pounds for five years before that photo changed things. Coach Brian walks through the three tools he used with Marcus: negative visualization, frustration tolerance, and a four-question method for shutting down the thought spiral that keeps men quitting. These are the same tools he uses with clients after 23 years of coaching men over 40.By the end you'll have three tools you can use this week, whether you're staring down bad labs or trying to break a pattern of quitting before results show up.Main topics in this episode:- Why successful men struggle to stick with their health goals- The real story behind Marcus losing 28 pounds and improving his labs- What negative visualization is and how it works- How frustration tolerance keeps you in the game after a hard week- A four-question method for shutting down a self-defeating thought- How A1C and cholesterol numbers move when you stay consistent- Why willpower isn't the real problemThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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.comCommon questions about this episode:- Why do successful men struggle to stick to their health goals?Many capable men have low frustration tolerance around health. One hard week feels like proof the plan failed, so they quit instead of continuing.- What is negative visualization?Negative visualization means getting honest about where your current habits lead in three to five years. It uses your real numbers and family history instead of guesswork.- How do you stop self-sabotaging your weight loss?Run the thought that's stopping you through four questions. Is it true? Is it absolutely true? How does it make you feel? What would you do if you didn't believe it?- How do you get back on track after fal

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Jeremie Bacon knows what it feels like to build a career while watching his health move in the wrong direction. When he started working at Goldman Sachs, he was 220 pounds and lean. Three years later, he was 240 pounds, stressed, out of shape, and preparing to start his first software company. His wife finally called him out, and that conversation pushed him to change course. Jeremie eventually dropped more than 60 pounds and became a competitive triathlete while building a company and raising a young family. That experience changed how he viewed stress, health, success, and personal responsibility. Today, Jeremie has built, bought, and sold multiple software companies. He works as a venture capital investor, teaches entrepreneurship and investing at the University of Chicago, and continues to evaluate how driven people allocate their time. His framework centers around four buckets: **Family. Work. Civic. Self.** Each bucket matters, but they will rarely receive equal attention at the same time. The real work comes from making intentional decisions about where your time goes and understanding what you may be sacrificing in the process. Jeremie also shares a conversation with a billionaire who admitted that he chose work and self over family and civic responsibility. By the time he understood the cost, his children were adults with families of their own. That story raises a hard question every driven man needs to answer: **What are you giving up to get what you think you want?** ### Main topics covered * How Jeremie gained weight while working at Goldman Sachs* The challenge from his wife that pushed him to change* Losing more than 60 pounds while building a company* Replacing stress eating with training* Building, buying, and selling software companies* Lessons from angel investing and venture capital* The Four Buckets: family, work, civic, and self* Why perfect balance is unrealistic* How to make intentional decisions with your calendar* The billionaire who admitted he chose poorly* Why wealth does not guarantee peace or happiness* Protecting your family, health, and identity while pursuing success ### The Call To Rise The Call To Rise is a 100-day Fat Loss Challenge designed for driven men over 40 who are ready to get back to a healthy body, boost their energy, and lead as powerful men. This program is also designed for men dealing with chronic health concerns such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or Type 2 Diabetes. Through strength training, personalized nutrition, and radical accountability, you can lose 20 to 30 pounds, rebuild your confidence, and create a healthier lifestyle that works alongside your

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David Denning went in for his yearly checkup. His doctor said his cholesterol was high enough to start a statin. David asked to fix it on his own first. His doctor agreed to check back in three months.(Have you ever gotten a lab result that pushed you to change before your doctor made you? See what worked for David at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian sits down with David Denning, co-founder of Jumpstart Go and host of The Modern Insurance Agent podcast. David breaks down what he changed to bring his cholesterol down, from his morning coffee to his one meal at dinner. He also explains why a real story builds more trust than a polished post, with AI content everywhere now.By the end of this episode you will know how David fixed his cholesterol without a statin, and how telling that story only made people trust him more.Main topics in this episode:- Why David's doctor gave him three months before starting a statin- How one meal a day and a morning walk brought his cholesterol down- Why he keeps coming back to his "default" instead of chasing perfect- Running a business and a marriage with the same person every day- Why real, unpolished content builds more trust in an AI-heavy world- Why David tells clients to pick one social platform and go deepThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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.comAbout David Denning:David Denning is co-founder of Jumpstart Go. He runs it with his wife, Elle. She is also his high school sweetheart. Jumpstart Go teaches insurance agents and agency owners how to grow through organic social media and referral partnerships instead of cold calling.David and Elle host The Modern Insurance Agent podcast. They cover marketing, sales and business strategy for insurance professionals. They also lead a Facebook group called Marketing for Insurance Agents, now past 37,000 members.David went to Georgia Tech and worked in construction before moving into marketing. He met Elle in high school at 16, and they married at 21. They lived in South Africa for two years. They worked out of Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines next. They now live in St. Petersburg, Florida.David and Elle share their home with Lula, a Rhodesian Ridgeback they brough

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A guy in your gym dropped thirty pounds since spring, and your brother-in-law is on it too. You haven't touched a GLP-1 or called your doctor about one, but you're starting to wonder if you're missing out. Underneath that sits a real worry. If it costs you muscle, does that make it even harder to lose weight later?(Wondering if you need a GLP-1 to lose the weight, or if there's another way? See what makes this time different at www.thecalltorise.com)This episode runs seventeen questions back to back, the way they stack up in a man's head over six months. Coach Brian Parana walks through the decision to start. Then he covers what happens once you're taking it. He closes with what happens after you lose the weight, including who benefits most and what happens if you stop.By the end you'll know what to ask your doctor before you fill a script. You'll also know what these drugs do to your appetite and muscle, and what to have ready before you ever open the box.Main Topics:- Whether to try a GLP-1 or lose the weight the old way first- What it means that one in eight adults in this country are now on one- Four questions to ask your doctor before you start- What the first few weeks on a GLP-1 feel like- Why your muscle is at risk on these drugs, and how to protect it- What happens to your weight if you stop, and how to come off it the smart wayThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

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Halfway through this episode, Adam Barney lost power. The lights cut out in the middle of a talk about running out of energy in your body. It felt fitting, since the topic was running on empty.(Do you push through tired days for months before something finally breaks? See what real energy looks like at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian sits down with Adam Barney, an energy coach and the host of the podcast Is Anything Real.Adam spent over 20 years in corporate marketing at Microsoft, Digitas and Akamai Technologies. There he managed more than 100 million dollars in ad spend, then got laid off twice. He now teaches that burnout comes from energy debt. Years of skipped rest, skipped meals and skipped time with family pile up like interest on a loan.They also break down the Ikigai framework and Adam's own Energy OS Alignment Framework. They use it to explain why so many successful people still feel burned out.By the end of this episode you will have a simple way to spot where your energy leaks out. You will also have three questions to ask yourself before bed, so you can see where your energy went today.Main Topics:- What energy debt is, and how it builds up like an unpaid loan- The Ikigai framework and Adam's Energy OS Alignment Framework- Why "I'll take care of myself after this project" keeps pushing your health back- What losing his job twice taught Adam about his own identity- Three questions to ask yourself before bed to see where your energy went- Why success can cost too much if it costs your health or your family- How small daily choices build into real change over timeAbout Adam Barney:Adam W. Barney is an energy coach and transition leadership coach based in Boston.Adam is the author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full: The Path To Empowered Optimism and Autonomy. He built the Energy OS Alignment Framework. It grows out of the Japanese Ikigai concept. The framework helps leaders find where their energy, their skills and their impact line up. He also hosts the podcast Is Anything Real, where he talks with founders and leaders about what works in business and in life.Adam has coached more than 200 leaders through burnout, career transitions and real change. He lives in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston with his wife, two young daughters and two dogs. He calls it a good kind of chaos.You can find Adam on Instagram at @adamwbarney or at adamwbarney.com.His book Make Your Own Glass Half Full is available wherever books are sold.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. It was built for t

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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.(Have you lost the weight before, only to gain it back? See what makes this time different at www.thecalltorise.com)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 termThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

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Most men over 40 can handle a hard day at work without a problem. But ask one what makes a carb different from a protein, and he does not know the answer. That mix-up leads to guessing at every meal. Some days he eats too much protein. Other days he eats too little. He loses the same 10 pounds again and again, but it always comes back.(Tired of guessing what to eat? Learn the way that finally makes sense at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian sat down with Aesha Tahir on her podcast, 9 to 5 Wellness. Together they explain what protein, carbs and fat do inside the body. They show how to build a plate that keeps a man full and steady through the day. They also cover the best time to eat around a workout, so the work you put in at the gym pays off.By the end of this episode you will know exactly what to put on your plate and when to eat it, without needing to track every bite for the rest of your life. That kind of clarity turns nutrition from a guessing game into a real advantage at work and at home.Main Topics:- What macros are: protein, carbs and fat- How calories and macros connect- A simple starting ratio for balanced meals- Why meal timing around a workout matters for recovery- Ways to track macros without obsessing over every bite- Free tools for tracking food, calories and macros- Why consistency matters more than a "perfect" plateAbout Aesha Tahir:Aesha Tahir is a clinical exercise physiologist and the founder of Tone and Strengthen Wellness, a corporate wellness consulting firm. She helps corporate teams and busy professionals with posture, movement and everyday health.She wrote the book Unhunched. It looks at how poor posture affects pain, breathing and stress at a desk job.She also hosts the 9 to 5 Wellness podcast. On the show she talks with leaders from healthcare, finance and other industries about wellness at work. Her podcast reaches listeners in over 100 countries.Aesha has spoken at conferences including Spinning, Toastmasters and Canfitpro. Outside of work she is a distance runner and has finished five marathons.You can find her on Instagram at @tone_and_strengthen for workout tips and wellness advice, or at 9to5wellness.com and aeshatahir.com.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. It was built for those men too. 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 yo

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One listener eats nuts and trail mix as a healthy snack and still can't explain why the scale won't move. A third of a cup runs about 180 calories. Two handfuls can add up to almost a full meal without him noticing.(Ever eat something you call healthy and still can't explain why the scale won't move? See what actually works at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian breaks down simple fixes for better fat loss, stronger workouts, improved energy, steadier blood sugar, lower blood pressure, better cholesterol, and more control around food. He covers what to eat for breakfast, why “clean eating” can still leave you starving, how drinks and snacks stall progress, and how to handle buffets, restaurants, alcohol, vacations, and Sunday night overeating.He also answers common training questions for men in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, including how often to lift, whether heavy weights make you bulky, when cardio helps or hurts, why warmups matter more as you age, and how short walks after meals can help with fat loss and blood sugar.If your blood panel came back worse than expected, this episode gives you a practical starting point. Coach Brian talks through A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, GLP-1 weight regain, and how long it usually takes for labs to move when you start changing your nutrition, training, walking, and daily habits.By the end you will know what to eat and how to train. You will also know where to start on your next blood panel.Main Topics:- What to eat for breakfast to reduce afternoon snacking- Why protein and fiber matter for hunger control- Why nuts and trail mix can push calories higher than you think- How many strength workouts men over 40 need each week- The cardio mistake many men make after 40- How 10-minute walks after meals support blood sugar and fat loss- Where to start when A1C, blood pressure, or cholesterol are high- Coming off GLP-1 medication without regaining weightThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

Ask Me Anything: Fat Loss, Labs, and Training Questions Men Over 40 Keep Asking - 127

Abracadabra means “I create as I speak.”That sounds simple until you look at how often a man talks himself into stress, poor food choices, skipped workouts, low energy, and the same patterns he keeps trying to break.(Do you ever catch yourself saying "I can't" before you even try? See what changes when you catch it at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian sits down with Pat Smith to talk about the words men use, the stories they repeat, and how those words shape health, focus, business performance, and follow-through. This conversation hits the guy carrying a business, a family, a full calendar, and the pressure to keep producing while his own health keeps getting pushed down the list.For men over 40, words matter because stress does not stay in your head. Stress changes your nutrition, sleep, workouts, patience, energy, and the way you lead at home and in business.Pat breaks down how language patterns like “I can’t,” “I’ll try,” “this always happens,” and “I have a problem with this” can keep a man stuck. He also walks through a simple exercise that shows how changing a few words can change your emotional state and help you make better decisions.This conversation connects mindset, nervous system regulation, fat loss, fitness, productivity, work-life balance, online business pressure, and real-life stress management in a practical way. No hype. No magic trick. This is a better way to catch the words that are steering your life.Main Topics:- Why the words you use affect your health decisions- How self-talk changes food choices, workouts, and consistency- How stress impacts energy, focus, productivity, and fat loss- The connection between language, nervous system regulation, and better decisions- Why “I’ll try” often gives men an easy way out- How business pressure and family pressure show up in your health- The role of meditation, breathing, and slowing down- A simple word-swap exercise you can use right awayPat Smith is a men’s high performance coach who has spent the past four years helping driven men become wildly successful professionally without losing themselves in the process. He has coached Fortune 500 executives, professional athletes, celebrity actors, business owners, top sales professionals, and men across various leadership roles.His work draws from his background in corporate sales across multiple Fortune 1000 companies, as well as his continued education under Dr. Joe Dispenza while serving as a corporate trainer for NeuroChangeSolutions. Pat blends mental performance, emotional mastery, and conscious leadership to help men lead, perform, and live with greater clarity, presence, and purpose.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

Your Self-Talk Is Ruining Your Health with Pat Smith - 126

Matt lost 40 pounds while still traveling, going to concerts, eating at restaurants, drinking wine, running businesses, and enjoying his life.(Tired of guessing what to eat? Learn the way that finally makes sense at www.thecalltorise.com)That is why this conversation matters for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men who feel too busy to lose weight. Matt was already disciplined. He tracked numbers in business. He trained. He moved. He had tried keto, fasting, Weight Watchers, macro tracking, and other nutrition plans. The problem was simple. None of those approaches fit his real life.Coach Brian and Matt break down how fat loss finally clicked when the plan became simple, personal, and repeatable. Matt needed a nutrition and fitness system that worked at home, on the road, in restaurants, at concerts, and during busy business seasons.You will hear how he handled restaurants, wine, bread baskets, travel, steps, protein, strength training, accountability, and the daily choices that helped him lose 40 pounds while keeping his life full.By the end you will know how to build a plan that fits real life. You will also know what kept Matt consistent for 100 days.Main Topics:- How Matt lost 40 pounds with a simple plan he could use anywhere- Why discipline alone does not always fix nutrition and fitness- How business owners and entrepreneurs can lose fat without putting life on hold- How to eat out, travel, attend events, and still make progress- Why protein, produce, steps, and strength training gave Matt structure- How accountability helped Matt stay consistent- Why men over 40 need to connect fat loss with energy, focus, productivity, and health- Why a life well lived still needs intentional nutrition, movement, and stress managementThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

Matt Dropped 40 Pounds For A Life Well Lived - 125

Lane Kawaoka crossed one million dollars in net worth back in 2015. He tells Coach Brian what changed once the money stopped being the goal.(Do you know your net worth but not your last blood pressure reading? See what building health looks like at www.thecalltorise.com)In this episode of Driven For Health, Coach Brian sits down with Lane Kawaoka, author of The Wealth Elevator, to talk about health, wealth, freedom, and legacy. Lane shares how busy professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men can start thinking differently about money, passive income, real estate, taxes, and long-term wealth.This conversation connects money and men’s health in a real way. If your business is growing but your energy, fitness, nutrition, stress management, or work-life balance are falling apart, the cost catches up. Better health supports better focus, better productivity, better business performance, and better decisions with money.Brian and Lane also talk about CrossFit, walking, food, sleep, entrepreneurship, online business, financial independence, and what it takes to build wealth without losing yourself in the process.This conversation is for education and perspective only. Talk with your own financial, legal, tax, and medical professionals before making decisions for your health or wealth.Main Topics:- How Lane Kawaoka explains The Wealth Elevator- The connection between men’s health, wealth, and legacy- How fitness, CrossFit, walking, food, and sleep support better performance- Why passive income and real estate can change how men think about money- The difference between working for income and building assets- Why stress management matters when building wealth or running a business- The role of taxes, private investments, and financial strategy for high-income earners- What legacy means when you think about your family, kids, health, and long-term freedomLearn more about Lane herehttps://thewealthelevator.com/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. It was built for those men too. 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

How to Build Wealth and Stay Healthy Enough to Enjoy It with Lane Kawaoka - 124

You started a GLP-1 to lose the gut. The scale moved and your doctor is happy but then your shirt started fitting strange. Your arms look smaller and squat dropped.(Are you losing weight on a GLP-1 but watching your strength go with it? See how to protect your muscle at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian Parana breaks down what these drugs do for fat loss, what they cost you in muscle, and the 2 moves that stop the muscle loss. If you care about fitness, nutrition, energy, and long-term health as much as you care about running your business, this one matters. Muscle keeps you strong and capable for the next decade of work and family.Topics covered in this episode:- How GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide work for fat loss- Why muscle loss happens alongside weight loss on these medications- The link between muscle, strength, and long-term health after 40- Why grip strength and muscle mass predict how long you stay independent- The role of resistance training while using a GLP-1- How much protein you need to protect muscle during weight loss- A simple two-lift-per-week standard for men already on these drugs- Why the scale can hide the real story of what your body is losingResearch referenced in this episode:- A 2025 retrospective study on tirzepatide and semaglutide in a remote weight management program- A 2024 real-world analysis on GLP-1 drugs and their effect on A1C and blood pressure- The SEMALEAN study on semaglutide, fat mass, and lean mass- A review on age-related muscle loss and strength decline after 30- The PURE study on grip strength and all-cause death risk- A 2025 review on muscle health in the era of GLP-1 medications- Research from the International Weight Control Registry on protein intake and lean mass during weight lossThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

Why GLP-1s Are Costing Men Muscle - 123

The framework behind confident speaking and the framework behind lasting fat loss turn out to be the same thing.(Do you psych yourself up before a big moment and still freeze once it counts? See what actually builds lasting confidence at www.thecalltorise.com)Mike Acker has spent over 20 years coaching executives on why they freeze when it's time to perform. His three-part system covers how you see yourself, the clarity of your message, and the skills you have built. Strip the speaking context out of that and you have a precise description of why men over 40 can't get their health to stick.In this episode:- Posture and why it changes the way you breathe, sound, and come across before you say a word- Skill sets that create fast wins and stack confidence over time- A simple messaging framework that removes decision fatigue- How the words you use about yourself shape what you do next- What changes in careers, relationships, and bodies when men see themselves differentlyMike's core lesson is that change starts with how you see yourself right now.About Mike Acker:Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Speak With No Fear. He helps leaders and professionals communicate with confidence, executive presence, and influence. He has worked with organizations including Microsoft, Adobe, and the International Monetary Fund and speaks internationally on leadership and communication from his home base in Austin, Texas.uplevelcommunication.comThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

The Three Things That Build Confidence on Stage and in Your Body with Mike Acker - 122

Neal's got a box sitting on his bathroom counter. His doctor wrote the script 3 days ago. It's still unopened.His buddy at the gym won't stop talking about the one he's on. His wife lost thirty pounds on hers in four months. Neal's labs aren't where he wants them either. Part of him wants this box to be the answer. Part of him doesn't trust it yet.(Have you got a script sitting unopened because you don't trust it yet? See what the real research says at www.thecalltorise.com)If that's you too, this episode is for you.Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. One in eight adults in this country is currently on one of these drugs. Coach Brian breaks down the real research behind them, the actual trial data, not hype and not fear.-The GOOD: the weight loss numbers, the heart protection benefit most people never hear about, and the kidney trial that could change how you think about your own labs.-The BAD: the muscle loss nobody warns you about, the real cost most guys underestimate, and what happens to your body a year after you stop.-The UGLY: the counterfeit drug problem the FDA is actively trying to shut down, the vision risk worth knowing about, and the scare that turned out to be nothing after two years of research.Every claim in this episode is backed by a real study. Full sources and links are in the show notes so you can check the work yourself.This is the full picture. Use it to make the call with your own doctor instead of guessing.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. It was built for those men too. 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.comCoach Brian Parana is not a doctor. Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting or stopping any medication.Fact-check sources:John Eng, Gila monster, exendin-4: VA Research 1992, Byetta approved 2005. | STEP 1 semaglutide: NEJM, 14.9% loss vs 2.4% at 68 weeks. | STEP 1 extension: Wilding 2022, regained two-thirds of lost weight within 1 year of stopping. | SURMOUNT-1 tirzepatide: NEJM, up to 22.5% avg loss, 52 lb at 15 mg.SURMOUNT-5: NEJM 2026, tirzepatide 20.2% loss vs semaglutide 13.7% at 72 weeks. | SELECT: Nature Medicine and Lancet, 20% reduction in MACE in adults with CVD and no diabetes. | FLOW: NEJM 2024, 24% reduction in kidney outcomes, 18

GLP-1s, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - 121

David C. Barnett has sold 36 businesses. He knows what makes a company sellable and what kills a deal before it closes. But the biggest lesson in this episode has nothing to do with a spreadsheet. It came from a sore spot he discovered in the shower during a family trip across Canada.(Have you ignored a health warning sign while you were busy building something else? See what changes when you stop waiting at www.thecalltorise.com)That discovery led to a testicular cancer diagnosis, a climb to 244 pounds, a vitamin D breakthrough, and a hard reset on how David thinks about risk in business and in his body. Coach Brian sits down with David to connect two worlds that rarely get discussed in the same room: exit planning and personal health.In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why 80% of small businesses never successfully transfer to a new owner- The two questions every buyer asks before writing a check- Why waiting until you want to sell is already too late and what to do 10 to 15 years out- How David dropped from 244 pounds to 171 pounds after his cancer diagnosis- The morning walk habit he has maintained since 2022 and why it started because of jet lag- Why a real exit plan protects your health as much as your money- How your body is the most important asset you will ever own and why it needs the same preparation as your businessAbout David Barnett:David C. Barnett is an author, consultant, and international speaker. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs avoid bad deals and achieve successful business exits. His YouTube channel and podcast reach a global audience of small business buyers and sellers. Find him anywhere by searching David Barnett Small Business, or pick up any of his 10 books on buying, selling, and investing in businesses on Amazon.https://www.DavidCBarnett.comLinkedIn http://ca.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmonctonThe 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. It was built for those men too. 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

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