Most men over 40 do not lose their health overnight.They slowly trade it for long workdays, stress, late nights, and a busy family schedule.In this episode of the Driven For Health Podcast, Coach Brian Parana sits down with Cliff Beach to break down what Cliff calls the “Hollywood Shuffle,” the grind lifestyle that feels normal until your body starts pushing back.Cliff shares how a routine doctor visit turned into a wake-up call. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The answer he was given was more medication and no clear plan.Cliff decided that was not going to be his future.You will hear how he lost 50 pounds in five months, built structure around his eating and movement, tracked his nutrition consistently, and made changes that improved his energy, focus, and confidence. He also talks about sobriety, stress coping, and why health is the foundation for performance at work and at home.If you are a man in your 40s or 50s dealing with fatigue, weight gain, poor bloodwork, or a doctor recommending medication, this episode will hit home.In this episode, we cover:	•	What the “Hollywood Shuffle” looks like in real life and why it wrecks health	•	The warning signs most men ignore until labs get worse	•	Why “manage it with pills” leaves men stuck	•	The nutrition and movement changes that supported Cliff’s turnaround	•	How tracking and simple structure create long-term consistency	•	Why more energy and mental clarity change how you show up at work and at home	•	How to stop waffling and start following throughConnect with Cliff Beach:	•	Blog: sidehustleflow.net	•	Books: Side Hustle and Flow, and Shape Up	•	New book: The Daily Grind, releasing in FebruaryIf this episode helped you, leave a five-star review and share it with a man who needs to hear it.

41: Diagnosed With Diabetes After 40: Why He Refused to Just Take the Pills

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