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What does it take to maintain your health without sacrificing precious family time? In this energizing conversation with Brian Parana, we uncover the delicate balance between personal wellness and family priorities that so many parents struggle with daily.
Brian, a father of four and veteran fitness professional with over 20 years in the industry, shares his journey from owning two gyms to developing his specialized approach helping busy professionals reclaim their health. His perspective is refreshingly honest: "Living life with family first, finding some sense of balance while still trying to prioritize your own health is so important because you want to be a good leader, role model... You need the energy to keep up, because if you don't, then you're falling asleep on the couch and you just aren't connected."
We dive deep into how sustainable health practices create a powerful legacy for children, the importance of meaningful family conversations around responsibility, and why quick-fix solutions consistently fail compared to fundamental wellness habits. Brian explains why movement becomes increasingly crucial as we age, and why community support transforms difficult health journeys into achievable ones.
Perhaps most valuable is Brian's perspective on transformation timelines: "If you have 40 pounds to lose... that's 20 to 40 weeks of time to get to the goal. You might as well think, 'I'm going to spend 8 to 12 months this next year dialing in my health to never have to think about it again.' And if you keep it off the rest of your life... 12 months in the course of an average human existence of 76 years, that's a blip on the radar."
Ready to discover a sustainable approach to health that enhances rather than competes with your family life? Listen now and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

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Thank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.
Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day!
In Health,

Shelly