In this episode of Driven For Health, I sit down with Lucas, a financial analyst who found himself stuck in a sedentary job, living in a new city, and slowly gaining weight without realizing how far he had slipped from a healthy lifestyle and body.

At 25 years old, Lucas hit 236 pounds, his highest weight. He also found out his cholesterol was high. That got his attention. He knew he needed a real plan, not another short burst of motivation.

Lucas joined The Call To Rise and over 100 days he dropped to 205.7 pounds. That is over 30 pounds lost.

This talk is not only about weight loss. It is about the habits and identity shifts that changed his life.

We cover:

• How a sedentary job and a big move can quietly wreck your routine

• Why structure beats willpower

• What Lucas tried before, like keto, carnivore, fasting, and cutting bread

• The simple habits that helped him get results, including steps, calories, and better food choices

• How sleep improved when he stopped scrolling before bed

• How changing his social habits made staying on track easier

• Why confidence improves when you keep promises to yourself

• Why most men stay stuck trying to do it alone

Lucas also shares something big. He is now planning to run a marathon in 2026. A few months ago, he would have laughed at that idea.

If you feel stuck and you know your health is sliding, this episode will hit home.

If Lucas’s story connects with you, visit www.thecalltorise.com and let’s talk.

Your Most Common Questions on Fat Loss, Food Noise, Creatine, and Training Phases

If you have lost weight and regained it, struggle with strong cravings in the evening, feel unsure about creatine, or feel confused about whether you should focus on fat loss, maintenance, or building muscle, this episode will help you sort it out.

In this Q&A session, Coach Brian addresses real questions that men in their forties and fifties ask every week. You will hear practical explanations, clear direction, and simple strategies that fit into a busy life.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why weight loss often returns and how to prevent it
• How to begin a new fat loss phase with structure
• Why food noise happens and how to manage it
• How creatine works and what science shows about its benefits
• The purpose of fat loss, maintenance, and building phases
• Why most men should begin with fat loss before shifting to anything else
• How habits and routines influence long term results

This conversation gives you useful tools that you can apply immediately.

Fellas, if you’re in your 40s or 50s and you’ve been carrying extra weight for years, you already know the truth:

you don’t need more motivation… you need a plan that actually fits your life.

That’s why I built 30 Tips in 30 Days — 30 straight days of simple, proven habits that help you drop fat, control cravings, boost energy, and finally get consistent.

No calorie math or starving yourself and let’s the gym marathon sessions too.

Just the exact daily habits I use with men who lose 20–30 pounds and keep it off.

If you’re tired of watching the scale creep up, tired of feeling slow, tired of promising yourself “Monday”…

get on this list. One tip a day. One win a day. This is how your comeback starts.

Go.brianparana.com/30days

In this episode, you’ll hear the real story of Doug and Barb, a retired couple who decided they were done settling for low energy, creeping weight gain, and feeling older than they actually were.

Doug hadn’t been under 200 pounds in more than 30 years. Barb felt tired, achy, and uncomfortable in her clothes. They traveled often, loved being active, and wanted to enjoy retirement without feeling limited by their health.

Twelve weeks later, everything changed.

You’ll hear how they each dropped 15–20 pounds, built consistent habits, learned to eat in a way that fits real life, and finally broke through patterns that held them back for decades.

Their mindset shift, their honesty about what wasn’t working, and the way they supported each other will give you a roadmap for your own comeback.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why their old approaches — keto, cutting carbs, intermittent fasting — never delivered long-term results
• Doug finally breaking the 200-pound barrier after three decades
• How Barb rebuilt her energy, confidence, and strength before a family wedding
• The simple nutrition strategy that helped them stop guessing and start progressing
• How they learned to eat out, travel, and stay social without derailing results
• What changed in their mindset once they invested in real coaching and accountability
• The habits they now rely on to stay consistent in their 60s and beyond

If you’re a man over 40 who keeps telling yourself you “know what to do” but still can’t get results that last, this story will push you to rethink everything.

Doug and Barb are proof that your best years can still be ahead of you when you commit to getting your health back.

Ready to Drop 20+ Pounds in the Next 100 Days?

If Doug and Barb’s story lit a fire under you and you’re tired of trying to figure this out on your own, it’s time to step into The Call To Rise — my 100-Day Fat Loss Program designed for busy men who want clear direction, proven systems, and real accountability.

You’ll get a personalized plan, daily support, and the exact framework that has helped men drop 20–30 pounds while improving energy, confidence, and long-term health.

Start your rise here: www.thecalltorise.com