That old “Eat less, move more” to lose weight was all a GP would say to my mom who had painful arthritis and an under active thyroid. She spent a lot on Weight Watchers ready meals, hurt herself as she struggled to exercise and barely lost weight. GP would tell her to lower her calories further. Her thyroid worsened and put her on a cocktail of more medications over the years. 2 years ago, I got her on keto and she lost enough weight to get her off blood pressure, aspirin and cholesterol pills. Thank you Dr Berry for all your information.

Couldn’t agree more. For 35 years I ran/walked to lose the weight. Got so big I couldn’t run anymore. Changed my diet December 19. Lost 100 lbs. Now I run/walk because I WANT to not because I NEED to.

I lost 60 pounds with no exercise. Now I do mild excercise.

I cannot like this video hard enough!! I’ve lost 95lbs in 9 months with ABSOLUTELY NO EXERCISE!!!! It’s all about how you fuel your body!! If you feed it right (keto and intermittent fasting, for me anyway) your body will take care of everything else!! Doc, you saved my life!! I simply can’t thank you enough!! Still got a ways to go, but I know I’ll get there in time!! ❤️❤️❤️

I was using a walker b/c I had two very bad hips; I dropped " SUGAR " and easily lost 30 pounds in 2 months. cheers

In 2019 I lost 55 of my 85 pounds living in a recliner for 18 weeks recovering from shoulder surgery. I did nothing but focus on living keto which my doctor suggested I do to avoid diabetes. Yes, my forward thinking doc suggested it, I reversed pre diabetes and lost weight doing absolutely zero exercise. I still live keto, both shoulders are fix so I weight train plus I walk 3 miles a few days a week with a weighted vest. I’m 54 and feeling better than ever. Thanks Dr Ken for helping us stay informed.

Found your channel 2 weeks ago. Went Carnivore, eggs, a little cheese. Ive lost 15lbs in 2 weeks. Started at 235...im 220 today

I lost the majority of my weight loss without ANY additional movement. And when I felt it was time I joined a gym. Now I exercise for my mind and not my weight loss.

I;m 59 years old and disabled. I've lost 40 lbs. so far in 3 months on a keto diet with zero exercise. Also came off my high blood pressure medicine too.

I have kept a monthly fitness/nutrition log since 1984. Written at the top of every page: "Lose weight in the Kitchen, get fit in the Gym". Thank you Dr. Berry, for emphasizing this important fact.

Lost 43 pounds on keto only and now I’m in the gym 3 days a week lifting weights and doing yoga. My body is transforming and getting toned!

I know a lot of people who over stress their bodies by working out too much.

Spot on Dr. Berry! I'm 68 and slimmer than I've ever been with no flab. I can only do mild walking due to back problems. Many people told me I was crazy for following the proper human diet, but I've never been healthier. This video was wonderful!

I don't exercise at all. A year ago I was a wreck. Now 35 pounds lighter and WAY more active than I was last year. Thanks Doc! I don't exercise because I go non stop from 0530 to about 2000 hours and then I sleep like a rock. Lovin life again!

Two phrases that hold true: "You cannot out-run a bad diet" & "6-pack abs are built in the kitchen not the gym"....

Dr Berry I was morbidly obese.. I felt I was too large to exercise without getting injuries. I did keto and lost 45 lb in the first 90 days I then felt like I wanted to exercise all the time. Lost another 40 lb exercising and doing one meal a day. So sit around and watch TV and play video games to lose the first 45. then go mountain biking, go to the water park, go snorkeling, have a meal at the end of the day.. to lose another 40. Now I weigh what I did when I was 19 years old.

Been Carnivore for 2 months now and lost 23 lbs with no planned exercise, just living life. So glad I found your channel. Thanks for all you do to improve health and awareness.

You’re a great dr & we all love you! Not many people apologize for a mistake but you have integrity and that’s why we trust you!👍🏽

On zero exercise, I lost 37 pounds in 3 months- and as soon as I quit eating properly, it started coming back. Nothing else changed. Getting back on that horse and will workout only because I want to- for my outdoorsman activity needs. P.S.- it's ok to be wrong, and it's hugely commendable an honorable to admit so. I find myself wrong often, and welcome that revelation- I'm never offended at it being pointed out!

This is true. I went to boot camp in 1979 at 198 lb. We ran and exercise and ran and exercised for 8 weeks I was at 198 lb. Week 9 through 13 they cut carbohydrates out of our diet pretty much. No breads no snacks no cakes. The running an exercise stayed consistent until week 13 I went from 198 lbs to 175 lbs in 5 weeks because of cutting carbs. Likewise, everyone in our platoon lost weight. We all were wondering why our clothes didn't fit anymore. Moral of the story, you can exercise your life away but if you don't cut your carbs you will maintain the fat.

I lost about 60lbs on keto and then carnivore. I do exercise a little, but it is mostly walks and hikes. Oddly enough, I look more muscular on carnivore than I did when I was lifting weights even though I rarely lift now.

Dr. Berry: "I was Wrong about EXERCISE for WEIGHT LOSS" Me: "AH, CRAP." *Dr. Berry explains exercise is even LESS impactful for weight loss than what he has been talking about* Me: O_O ...HAHAHAHA Yay! I can exercise for fun and continue my mindset of not using it for weight loss.

I lost 125 lbs. Started low carb, found keto and now ketovore. The only excercise I do is house cleaning and walking my dog. And I'm 51 yrs old.

Exercise is necessary for building strength, not about losing weight.

I love posting In these comment sections to help motivate others looking to make the leap, I am currently 262lbs coming from 400+lbs in 16 months. Mostly from diet change. I was too big to exercise and always injured myself trying to get in shape. It wasn't until I lost about 100+lbs when I was mobile enough to do anything. I exercise now to keep the blood flowing and for sport, everything in life is so much more enjoyable

So cool to see people having the humility to admit that they were wrong when they find new information! ☺️👍 Like it's so worth it, and people honestly respect so much more when people are honest like that

For me personally Fasting, Carnivore, and a little exercise help me to lose weight. Fasting is the most important factor in my weight loss followed closely by a carnivore way of eating. I am down 55lbs since Dec.2020. Thank you to Doc and Dr. Jason Fung!

I have lost over 50 lbs with no exercise other than tasks around the house and gardening in the spring/summer.

I have lost 40 pounds over a period of 3 months without doing exercise at all. I completely agree with this video, and losing weight does NOT mean giving your body a hard time.

We love because you are so honest Dr Barry!! ♥️

You forgot to mention those of us with chronic fatigue. There's only so much energy that we have to expend on a daily basis. If we blow it all on exercise, we have nothing left in the bucket to spend on things like household chores, cooking healthy meals (hello, fast food!), shopping, playing with kids/grandkids, etc.. I've always said that weight loss is 90-95% what goes in your mouth, and only 5-10% exercise, with exercise only helping to build muscle and keep your heart strong. It's more for overall health than it is weight loss. People think they can have that Burger King Whopper and just work out to burn it off. They don't realize that in order to "burn" enough calories to offset it, they'd have to do the equivalent of the Boston Marathon!

I love exercising. I am keto and a dancer. 48 doing senior ballet classes with 16 year olds (I am a teacher too). I look fitter and younger than the 30yo mums

I'm 66, started Keto OMAD in October and have lost 35 lbs. since then returning to my weight of 165 I weighed in 1980. The whole system has been corrupted from the top down. If I had any advice it would be to not watch ANY TV, especially the main networks. Thanks Doc, you're the best!

You can't outrun a bad diet! I've started excercising recently just because I have so much energy to burn. ❤️

For myself personally, I've found it easier to focus on losing pounds first before developing an excersize routine. First because even weighing 20 lb less will help my joints tolerate the work out. Secondly because I want a healthy mental relationship with excersize. I dont want a vicious circle of "oh I can eat this and run it off!". Then, I look at at what is best for my body introducing excersize steadily to build a routine.

I control my weight with a keto/very low carb diet. I exercise for fitness, not weight control. This combination has worked well for me at age 73 and down 60 pounds.

Saw Dr Berry's One two three Keto video Dec 1st 2019. Been Keto ever since. Full time wheelchair user for almost 30 years. It's been life changing in the pain and inflammation department! The shrinking belly is the icing on the cake.

One thing I like about your videos is your communication style. Down to earth and to the point. Would be great if more medical professionals placed an emphasis on their verbal delivery.

I exercise to gain strength, flexibility and muscle. I'm sure I'll lose some weight, but I've already found out that good sleep and clean(er) diet with some IF a few days out of the month helps the most.

💯% Agree. I have worked out steadily for over 35 years and despite my best efforts I slowly got heavier and prediabetic. I was ultimately losing my battle to stay under 200 lbs and A1c got as high as 5.9. After discovering yours and Dr. Sren Ekberg's content I gently transitioned to low carb (currently keeping total carbs to under 80g / day), higher good fats, more whole foods, two meal a day IF and the results have been well beyond my expectations. At age 55, I'm back to where I was physique and weight wise 30 years ago. Lost over 40 pounds in 8 months, A1c down to 5.4, BMI back to normal first time in nearly 20 years and body fat down from 24 to 13%! Still stunned at the results. Better yet, I can train more effectively (joint pain reduced significantly) and am actually regaining strength in some excercises! Thank YOU Dr. Berry for spreading the word and keep up the great work!

I started walking around 10,000 steps when I was obese. It was difficult for me to walk around so I broke up my walking into 30 mintues into 4 times a day. I also started strict ketogenic diet and saw amazing results. Lost 25lbs just walking, when I went to keto I lost another 40lbs then did keto/carnivore diet and OMAD. I lost another 15lbs. I have kept my weight off for years now. Also I had Samsung health and cronometer to keep my diet and exercise in check.

Cortisol possibly has an impact on body fat so managing stress is key as well

i GET where you're going but I will honestly say that when I work out, I do better. period

Most of the advice for exercise for the obese and morbid obese is judgement and the exercise is considered punitive punishment. It’s so refreshing to hear the truth. Thanks for this admission and great information.

This is so true! Both are important features of a healthy person, but the exercise is really a whole different thing than weight loss. The food and drink are the drivers for weight loss and weight gain, exercise is for building muscle and cardiovascular stuff. It's all about what your goal is at the time. Fasting and diet are #1 for weight loss (and walking imo)

I learned this truth the hard way. Diet is everything.

I lost 60 with no exercise then forgot to stay on Keto wanting to modify my diet w light carbs now I am back plus sixty and face a lifetime of keto living from now on. Butter Bob was great and practical and perfect for whose who cant afford those expensive diet bars or supplements many seem to push. I got the salt and love it. You are the closest thing to Butter Bob and do not go overboard w products. You are a blessing to us 65+ crowd who hate store bought poisons.

This is TRUE....... I was Morbidly Grossly obese. I thought I had to exercise for years, I would diet and exercise. But long story shortened, I heard while on Keto I didn’t have to exercise and I lost weight without exercise. But I Find I need exercise for SO MUCH MORE than my weight loss. But when you are morbidly grossly obese THIS IS SO IMPORTANT TO KNOW!

Thanks Dr Berry! You have helped us so much the last 2 years! Education!

When I First start watching Dr berry I lost alot of weight , after that I tried to have some carbs thinking I would shake it of with excercise,however I still gained weight, to reap the full benefit of exercise we must always try to avoid carbage .

Thanks, Doc! I lost 70 lbs. at 58 by cutting the carbs and sugar without an exercise program. Now, I'm back to walking at the park regularly. I'm living proof! You are correct! Thanks for all you do!🥰

What I found is, that I automatically eat WAY better when I have a sporty lifestyle. I crave fats and protein instead of sugars. I don’t drink Softdrinks or alcohol anymore. I eat what my body tells me to eat to build that strength and cardio... So for me, sport is VERY important for a healthy lifestyle and weightloss. Im my own, personal opinion it also has to do with a picture of yourself. If you see yourself as an sporty person, why on earth should you feed yourself with trash? So by doing sports, you (or I) trick yourself into better thinking without efforts - wich leads to a better diet. So for me it really is the diet and the sport

I want to be walking when I'm elderly, so I make sure that I walk now.

I feel that losing fat weight by eating the proper human diet, allows us to exercise more. Not the other way around like we were always told. Thanks Doc! 💪🥩

Easiest way to exercise for life-long health (IMHO) - toss as many appliances as you can and do your housework, gardening, lawn care, etc., manually. Park the car, dance to your favourite songs, skate, swim, all of them playtime. 😁

Did 30 days of strict carnivore as an allergy elimination diet, NOT to lose weight. I did NO exercise. I lost so much weight that by the end I was TOO skinny, had to (carefully) put a few pounds back on.

Early last summer, months pre-keto, I exercised to lose weight while practicing a "good" SAD and I did lose weight, almost 20 pounds, then it stopped so I increased my exercise and saw my weight start to go up. So as the old definition of insanity being doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result goes, I decided to give keto a shot. I continued to exercise, only more casually and less intense and not for weight loss. Well on keto I lost 40 pounds in about a month and a half along with my abdominal fat and 6 months later the weight is still gone and I've still been living the keto lifestyle, not for weight loss but for better health.

Knew where this was gonna go but had to watch anyway. Always love me some Dr Ken. He's a good ol' Tennessee boy. BTW, I lost from 208 to 153 going Keto.

I lost weight effectively by just fixing my diet and now thriving on a carnivore diet

Lost 80 pounds in 10 months (Carnivore) . Exercise = 0. Now that I’m no longer obese I am doing more physical activities. All thanks to Dr. Berry.

I exercise and I use that term loosely as walking is my primary exercise. I do resistance training also. My primary motivation for these workouts are stress reduction. The more stressful the day, the harder/longer I work out. It seems to work for me. Also, it demonstrates that my carnivore lifestyle has actually increased my energy/activity levels. I try to hit 11K steps/day and most days 90%+ I hit 15K. I also use resistance training 4+ days a week. I must admit, that I also look at maintaining a caloric deficit. I'm battling loose skin. So I'm supplementing collagen, 0mad (20hours), and attempting to tighten it up with a combo or autophagy and muscular hypertrophy, It appears to be working but requires dedication and patience.

I have been doing Keto for the last 6 weeks and so far I have lost 30 pounds. I walk 2 miles about 4 to 5 times a week. I walk to get out of the house to enjoy nature and working back towards doing more backpacking again. I feel better when I go out for my walks, I feel it's more for mental health and to unplug from this digital age and not for losing weight.

Yes!!! This belief is firmly ingrained in our minds as fact - through advertisements, friends, family, school, so it at first it seems ridiculous to question the notion. I was a competitive runner who fell apart due to eating the wrong things. At the end of high school, my parents started buying low fat/fat free everything (thinking it would keep me from gaining weight after puberty) and my diet switched to more sugar. I quickly gained thirty pounds and tortured myself eating less and moving more, which was futile. I was hungry all the time, and exhausted - also having thyroid/hormonal problems. Only when I did what felt like the opposite - eating keto, lots of fats and proteins that my body craved, and not worrying about exercising for a while - did I lose all that weight and feel energetic enough to exercise again and not have it be torture. I have told my parents about my experiences and insights with diet and exercise, but it doesn't make sense to them. At least I know how to take care of myself now and have recovered my health.

This is so true. People would tell me "as active as you are I don't see why you're not petite by now". It's not the exercise that does the trick but it's a healthy diet 👏🏽👏🏽

I managed to lose 40lbs completely sedentary. Still have another 35lbs to go and it's been hard trying to continue losing as fast as I did, but I think being more active will help now that it'll be easier to be active. :)

That’s ok. We’ve all done the bad advice thing.

Rush Limbaugh gave this same speech years ago, almost word for word!

Good info. I fell into that trap many times over the years but following your videos now for a couple years I am a much more educated consumer. I’ve Ketovore since October 2020 and I’ve lost 40lbs which is my halfway point. I am just now feeling that I could do some exercising. Love you and Neisha’s videos please keep up the good work you’re a blessing

Finally found an exercise program I LOVE and now its a healthy part of my day. I'm also fully fat adapted with my eating under control so I'm not spending a lot of my motivation on thinking about food. I have never added exercise into my daily life but now it just feels right, find the right thing at the right time and its the mood boost and general health improvement that makes you feel good

I lost over 100 pounds with no exercise. Now I am thin enough to exercise when I want to. BTW you need to get that coin out of the dryer, Doc.

I have lost 13 dress sizes in my first year of ketovore and the only exercise I did was at work... the Proper Human Diet did ALL the weight loss and I'm truly thankful to you Dr Berry!

You are 100% correct! I’ve been eating Keto for 4 months and I lost 30 pounds without lifting a finger. I’ve been telling everyone and it’s nice to see a doctor mention it.

As one gets older muscle mass is lost and strength training helps to slow the process. Also, Being stronger improves your ability to participate in many activities. Most insurance companies will reimburse you for a gym membership.

I lost 180 pounds and exercise absolutely played a significant role. The one size fits all theories don’t always work, just as the previous theory about gluttony and sloth.

Lift weights, resistance bands that are low impact (like a cheap bow flex, mine was $50 in yard sale). Go for walks. Yoga. But keep it all low impact. I’m 51 and I everything I do now (eating, drinking, exercise, money) is with an eye for long term health. I want to be very healthy in my 100’s.

Thank you for being honest. I starting having weight issues after my son was born and I hurt my left knee. I don't drink any soda products on a regular basis (rare use) but I do stress eat. I did the strength training with a professional trainer and monitored my weight it worked and even my trainer said your capable of doing this without paying me as you are self motivated but you get bored with the workouts and stop. He was write I also have arthritis in both knees so can no longer do the hour long workouts but I know movement is necessary to help with arthritis. I took up Tai Chi for a year (costly classes) this helped and no more knee pain but stress eating didn't help with weight loss. I agree exercise helps but diet is more important.

As someone immobilised by statins damage, this video is good to hear that I can continue keto without exercise and still lose weight. Sometimes I do look back to 1950s when farm workers etc ate a lot of carbs, dairy and meat - but we weren’t overweight and most of us were pretty lean until we a couple of pregnancies later. We did walk everywhere.

Dr Berry, all due respect you were right the first time. When I was 21 I weighed 255. I got sick of it and started walking then running working up to running 5 miles a day, while doing bleachers twice a week . I never changed eating my crap diet. I lost 70 lbs in 3 months because I was using up every calorie plus that I ate.

Great message Ken. Here's a twist. Where people wrongly assume "Exercise leads to weight loss" (a false assumption you correct), I argue that the reverse is true "Weight loss leads to exercise.". When someone loses weight, their power to weight ratio improves, movement becomes easier. Joint inflammation and pain typically subside. Physical embarrassment declines. Confidence to move improves. Energy pathways improve. They have more energy for physical activity. This also applies to overweight children and teens. We hear statements like "They need to go play sport." Well the truth is that metabolically deranged young people are hungry all the time, lack the energy pathways, and simply don't feel inclined to going outside to play sport. They may have even tried it. If you want overweight kids to exercise, help them lose weight first.

So glad you made a nice 10 minute video!!! I have been skipping or skimming your 30 minute to an hour vids.

You've got to move, not exercise heavily. I do leg lifts, 20 a day and arm lifts everyday. Just move it. It makes your joints feel better. Walk when you can. Not to lose weight, but to feel better. xx

Exercise should be for building muscle Weight loss should diet focused (what you eat, not how much you eat)

I lost 110lbs in 10 months in 2018 which no exercise at all. All I did was eat whole foods. Nothing processed. I did eat carbs but only brown rice, brown rice pasta, rice cakes and some berries and veggies. Once I started going only off calorie counting and eating things I craved and added processed foods I couldn’t NOT lose weight! So I added in at least 90 mins of exercise every day for nearly 12 months! I only rested 15 days in the entire 12 months! I was exhausted! Then I realized it’s NOT cal in vs cal out! At least not for me! I’m just now starting to eat keto and cut out all the things that caused my NAFLD. I haven’t gained any of the weight I lost but I can’t lose anymore beyond what I’ve lost. I’m super happy and fortunate I’ve kept it off this long but I desire to be healthy and lose more. Thank you for sharing 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I saw your video on intermittent fasting about a year ago Dr. I normally do at least 18 hours daily, less if going out. I follow a Keto/Carnivore centered diet. At almost 69, I workout 2/3 times daily using weights and videos, even kickboxing. I am in the best shape I've been in almost 40 years. Folks, it can be done. I never get on a scale either. My motto is watch what goes in your mouth. 💪🥰

As always, thank you Dr Berry.

I’m 60, been doing keto for 3 years now. I only weigh 5 pounds heavier than I did in high school. I’ve lost 42 pounds. My wife thinks I’m going to keel over from all the eggs I eat

I've been on a ketogenic lifestyle with the guidance of Virta. I'd heard of Keto before but was unsure of what it was before Virta. But I started the change in my eating habits for the last 2 plus years. I dropped 141 lbs and could not break from my 299-300 lbs wall. But this stall had to do with the pandemic as well. But I did the exact thing you just talked about, lost weight eating correctly with no exercise whats so ever for 2 and a half years eating right. Just this past August 2020 I purchased a Peloton and now ride outside as well. The last time I rode a bike I was around 13 years old. I have now dropped down to 292 lbs. Went to being 435 lbs with sciatica to riding a bike 10 plus miles every other day and feeling amazing. Thanks for sharing this kind of information.

Hi from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 great advice Dr.

I use exercise for muscle building and endurance. I control my diet for weight loss. Hand in hand, it works great.

Thank You Dr. Berry

Keto now for 8 weeks, 21 pounds lost, started exercising 1 hour HIIT and weights minimum 2 weeks ago, zero impact on weight loss, I have tested this for 2 weeks now. I'm fully focused on what I eat, OMAD and intermittent fasting, 20 hours now. I can't believe the amount of energy I have all day long, all the way to 11pm where I try to force myself to sleep, never felt so good........I do like the exercise though, feel much stronger. I've learnt a lot from this channel......I'm on my way to my goal, finally! This video is fantastic reminder to keep your eyes on what goes in

Thank you Dr. Berry for your comments on exercise. I'm a 78 year old male who has been on Atkins for 25 years now. I have lost more than 90 pounds and kept it off. I do a lot of cycling and know from personal experience that I have never lost a pound from exercise. My belief is this: if you are able to lose weight through exercise you would probably qualify to enter the Olympics! My cycling buddy has used exercise to lose weight for the last 30 years. He wasn't willing to go low carb. He exercises so much that I gave up riding with him as a "lost cause"! He was up to 525 miles each week plus walking, weights and swimming. I knew that exercise did absolutely nothing for him. I guess it just increased his appetite. I had a major eating disorder and low carb is the only thing that has given me control over my eating. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for this video because I started to feel guilty for not going to the gym for 2 weeks💪🏽 I’ll focus on my diet CARNIVORE 🥩 Lamb for dinner today! Is it to early to be thinking about dinner lol well for me it is, it’s 5:40am In Cali🤦🏻‍♀️

The take home message: 7:30 🕢

Hi Dr. Berry. Please do a video on weight loss and menopause. I'm 54, been keto for 5 years, now I eat mainly carnivore and I can't lose weight. I've been stuck between 184 and 189. Please help😭 Ps.....thanks for all of your other videos.

I lost 40lbs by eating fatty meats and low carbs..I never exercise and my blood pressure dropped dramatically, but in a good way..Thank you Dr.Berry..👍

This makes so much sense to me!!

Great as always doc🙌

What a great video update. As new information becomes available, it's people like Dr. Berry that will set the record straight. Thanks for being a great source of inspiration and truth. And...your story about digging to China is precious...I can just see a little Ken Berry digging a hole in the backyard.

Where I am the gyms are still in pandemic lock down, so I started walking for free more since my Liver Dr put me on a low carb diet. I never thought exercise was for loosing weight, I thought it was for helping with eliminating shortness of breath & improving balance. In 4 months I’ve lost about 50 lbs (which I attribute to low low carb eating, limiting the hours of eating to an 8 hour window, & not eating when not hungry - sometimes skipping the last meal of day), loosing about 2 lbs a week, which my Dr reassured me was right. I’ve never been a runner & don’t plan on starting now. Walking is doing what I want for now. Thx for your videos. So glad I stopped drinking soda pop ten years ago, or this would’ve been too hard to keep going.