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we dont do cardio for our heart's health but for our mind's health, just came back from an 8 mile run and my brain is super happy

I'm an experienced weightlifter and I've never felt so alive and full of energy after I started training for a local 10km running race only 2 months ago. I actually wake up with energy and keep my energy levels high all day. This is something that I have HAVEN'T experienced from weightlifting. So while it might not be a huge factor for weight loss it's extremely important for overall wellbeing.

I'm 77 and I noticed my muscle mass on my arms disappearing slowly but surely. I started lifting weights after 28 years of absence and Noticed quite a difference in just 10 days. My plan is to lift Mon. Wed Fri. Arms, back and squats for my legs and knee strengthening. Wish me luck!🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍

I run only because I'm addicted to it... if I don't run my depression runs me! Side note: this man needs to be protected... we need more real doctors like him❤

As a practicing physician, I would say that your guest is spot on about everything we are seeing in society when it comes to health and how sugar and processed foods are the problem. Until we start saying no with our wallets to the food industry, this will continue. The only issue I would like to raise is that many doctors I feel have tried to have these conversations with patients but many patients do not want to hear it. And in today’s sensitivity level in society, some patients get very angry that their doctor would dare talk about their weight and what they can do about it. It is a very taxing conversation to have if one chooses to have it no matter what with the patient. I contribute my burnout to this passion I bring to patient care. That is why after 15 years I stepped away from my clinical practice as a senior partner. Everyone wants to blame the doctor, and many are to blame, but the role the patient plays in all of this needs more discussion as well.

I am turning 50 this year and just assumed that the aches and pains of middle age were catching up with me in the past few years. A recent annual check up found that I had 4/5 of the metabolic risks. The latest one was pre diabetes which spurred me towards change. I have spent the past 2 months following an intermittent fasting/whole foods focussing on meat, dairy and veggies. (eliminating all sugar, honey, processed food with a barcode and white carbs) This has reduced 90% of my inflammation and aches. I feel stronger, more alert and as good as i did when I was in my 20's. Dr Ovadia. You are right. I don't want to go back to feeling how I used to feel. Achy, Tired, Headache, brain fog and always hungry with bouts of low mood and high anxiety.

A good balance of weights, cardio and mobility alongside clean eating is the best way to stay healthy for a very long time. I love resistance training, runs or cycling and yoga. I’m almost 50 years old and have visible abs and the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life.

What a fantastic personality Phillip has! Thank you, gentlemen, for such a great conversation!

I have been a nurse in the USA for 39 years and I have to say that this doctor is exceptional! He truly does “GET IT” and I will be recommending his book to every lay person that I know.

It’s very inspiring to hear a medical doctor admit that he doesn’t have the answers and that he might not be able to find it. Thanks, Doc, I appreciate your humility and openness.

I tend to prefer weightlifting, but recently I started forcing myself to do 30min of cardio every other day as an experiment to see I felt different. It was hell at the beginning and the side stitches alone killed me. But now, I *almost* enjoy it and more importantly, I feel amazing, I feel more agile, focussed and energized all day than ever (and its not like I felt bad before, so I already came from a pretty good place). Will surely keep it up...

This is hands down one of the best podcast channel i have seen. Thank you for all of the podcast you share

The best thing I've found for weight loss is Intermittent fasting. Stop eating at 8pm, and fast until 12noon the next day.

Cardio (running) saved my life: it helped me stop smoking, care about what I'm eating, become mentally stronger, more focused at work, I have more energy during the day and I lost a lot of weight. All sports are beneficial for health, some more, some less, but it's definitely not everything about losing weight, that's just one of the positive side effects.

I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic the first week this year. It was a wake up call. I’ve pretty much been following a diet exactly how he describes and I’m weight training (lifting heavy) 3x times a week. A lot more walking to. Lost an inch a week off my waist so far. So 6 inches lost n. Weeks. Feeling much better already. Aiming to reverse my diagnosis.

Such a humbling conversation. My heart broke at the way he described such a devastating conversation with that woman's kids.

Keep in mind he didn’t say cardio is bad! He said it *isn’t as effective* as muscle building for LOSING weight and keeping it off.

I love Dr. Ovadia's book. I read it about a year ago. I changed my diet to whole foods, increased my activity, stopped going for workouts and took up long distance walking instead. I have increased my sleep from 4 hours a night to 7. This isn't optimum but it is much improved. I am 54 and feeling better than I did 5 years ago. I went back to when I felt healthy and it was when I was long-distance walking so it seemed clear to me my body wants to walk. We had stopped after I suffered several broken bones. But now we are training and doing it again. We try to eat 20-30 different varieties of food that come directly from the earth (with the least amount of physical changes) and an increase in protein. Yes, we still eat carbs but we focus on carbs from some thing that looks like a plant. When we do eat grain carbs, I make them. I make pasta, bread, everything myself. We do fast occasionally. I have an app on my phone for that and I like it. I like the feeling. I have lost over 15 kgs so far and on target to lose 20 more. We are planning to do the 7 wonders of the natural world and that includes hiking the Grand Canyon, Mt Everest, and swimming the GB Reef.

This is my favorite podcast channel, and the only one that I watch to be honest. Please never stop!

Fantastic person so hamble and explanations given are easy to understand and rationalized. Thank you it was my first one on this channel, that is the kind of podcast we need

The weight melts right off me when I do fasted cardio. Yes, I can lose weight through diet alone, but I lose it twice as fast if I add cardio as well. I've always been a fan of cardio for weight loss, and this guy isn't going to change my opinion. I know from personal experience that it works and works well.

That's brilliant - a doctor whose goal is to keep people away from doctors. I wish there were more such health specialists, those who care about people's health more than making money for pharmacies.

I really enjoyed this interview. Most, if not all, of what Dr. Philip Ovadia is saying makes complete sense. Thank you.

What an eye-opening episode and kudos that a Dr. is speaking out. Our bodies are amazing vehicles and we need to treat them better. Natural has always worked for me. I agree 100% that health is not only genetic and have seen enough seemingly miraculous healing to know this is true. Epigenetic and neuroplasticity research is shedding light on this. Thank you for this information.

Went from 176.1lb down to 153.3lb in 95 days doing cardio (walk/jog) and intermittent fasting. Worked great for me!

I am 63 years young 😊 3 years ago at 264 lbs I had my 2nd heart attack. My bp was 245/145. My TSH was over 8.0. Stopping sugar, processed foods, seed oils and gradually moving more I've rid my body of 80+ lbs. I eat a Ketogenic diet and feel and look better than I have in years! People like you and Dr. KEN BERRY AND DR ROB CYWES HAVE SAVED MY LIFE. THANK YOU ❤❤❤

If a dr makes the video it’s gold. So many drs doing this and that doesn’t make them an expert.

that doctor just blew my mind in almost everything and his answers were so genuine, I felt such a good soul and personality!

I started following this podcast earlier this year and my entire life has changed. I am a health professional and the insights I’m able to gain from these conversations has been the thing that has set me on a different trajectory in my very very young career. I absolutely am grateful for this opportunity you give us to learn from experts and improve our lives. Thank you. Thank you Thank you Much love from Nigeria ❤❤

1:15:00 as a surgeon myself, in Florida of all places, his answer almost made me cry. I'm so humbled to hear him say that.

This is the video ever on this topic. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish all doctors where like that. Many blessings ❤😊

Cardio is extremely effective for weight loss. One of the main reasons is that it makes you consider your food choices far more carefully after doing it, as you don't want to waste the effort you have just put in.

His main message is an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. He's a good doctor but most of all, he is a great man.

As a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse for 35 years and have worked with many Cardiovascular surgeons, this doctor is very refreshing!!! I have weight trained for over 44 years, muscle is very expensive real estate.

THANK YOU DR. OVADIA for your honesty and knowledge. I am incredibly intrigued and motivated to continue understanding more about my metabolic health😊❤

Thankyou Philip...you are a beautiful soul.

I love how they converse in such respectful way that even when one is done talking, they still give each other some time to make sure that the other person is done with his sentence before they talk or move the conversation on. Too many people are so focused on their responses and statements that they end up interrupting each other. I did not see that here and if there is any instance of interruption here, it is minimal. That is admirable.

I had a full-blown stroke in 2010 it was a wake-up call. I was in my late fifties. The doctors said I may not be able to do the physical work that I was doing anymore so I decided to walk everyday. 3 months time I was back at work. I was able to continue my physically hard job I had.

OMG.... What a powerful interview! Steven, your questions are always thoughtful, reflecting & life changing. Thank you

Dr Philip … what a genuine, honest, open to sharing person. All the very best to you in your life’s mission of helping people and good health and wellness to you personally

Doing cardio is important in your respiratory system .. Im obese 3 years ago and walking 3 blocks away makes my breathing hard & now walking 10k steps feels like nothing .. Cardio is important when your starting your journey to lose weight

Insightful interview. On point. Honest. I am a 53 year old man, I have been an athlete most of my life but I have also had down years. What has helped me the most is exercising, eating twice a day and choosing the foods I eat very carefully. It is possible to be healthier, 99% of the battle is in the mind. And Don’t drink too much alcohol and take sugar out of your diet. I do drink occasionally but if you can avoid alcohol all together then probably best and please drink you coffee black, No Sugar. Live strong! You are worth it. May God bless you even More!

I was 215 lbs i am 76 years old pre type 2 diabetes I followed the weight watchers eating for life plan and started walking 20 k steps a day on days I couldn’t get out I did low aerobic cardio indoor exercises over the year my weigh went down to 138 lbs and by continuing my outdoor walks and indoor cardio I feel in the best physical and mentally I have ever felt in my life so one plan doesn’t suit all it’s finding what works for you ,I am no longer in danger of being diabetic I’m also asthmatic take my prevention inhaler morning and night my blue one is practically not needed ,my blood pressure is now normal as is my cholesterol so I’m afraid I won’t be giving up my cardio , wishing you all the best on whatever path you take ❤️

Doctor Ovadia, Thank you For all Your caring effots and researh . I will spread your Message To Many . Richard Perrotta D.O

Starting the day right. Thank you for these videos. I am currently surrounded by people who are not focussed and worn out with life and it’s really hard for them to stay inspired. These interviews are like my inspiration for me and feel like I am in a community of people that are vibing on a level ❤🎉😊

It never occur to me that I'll be relying on a podcast, entitled, "The Diary of A CEO" , to gain knowledge about health! So far this is the best conversation I watched here. Thank you, Steven!

Excellent Video! Love Listening to Dr. Ovadia. Whole food and movement is crucial for a long life. I listen to health podcasts on days I want to give up for motivation.

podcasts like this should be casted more often and also in places like school... thank you for doing this..

That was a great episode! As an RN I so admire (especially) cardiologists who are being open about what people need to do to improve their health. I love that his focus is on the impact of one's metabolic health on the heart, and the importance of whole foods including animal protein! He was very specific about the importance of triglycerides and HDL instead of the more common focus and obsession about LDL. Notice he never mentioned salt. Also he gave very practical suggestions on how to avoid landing on his operating table. The public often thinks that physicians are only looking for their next payday. It's just not true. Most MDs truly want to see their patients live great lives and have wonderful outcomes. 😎

The sincerity during this interview, just wow. Dr. Ovadia, your message has been received. I've been on a health reset this year, I'm not going to give up.

The quality of this interview is amazing. Thank you.

Thank you so much for the Surgeon and the Author so much help to us. and to me personally, thank you very much. such a good heart you have.

You work damn hard and produce an awful lot of good content for us to enjoy. You deserve every little bit of success that you get. Thank you!

As an exercise and sports physiologist I would like to add some points, that Cardio exercises are not just for weight lose, or brain health or any particular systems of your body but for the wholesome development of your whole body system, because your health primarily depends (specially metabolic health) on the level of oxygen and nutrients your body cells get, and unfortunately that is hugely depends on your Cardiovascular and Cardio respiratory system, to transport the oxygen and other essential nutrients from one end to the other end. And people these days, because of certain misconceptions thinks that cardio is unnecessary if you are onto a body building I.e., strengthening your skeletal muscles, but we must understand that our heart is also made up of muscles (cardiac Mayocyt) and it too needs to get strengthen parallelly to you skeletal muscles. See, eg, you use someone so vigorously to build your house at free but you can't even provide a sufficient and good food to that person, just imagine the results.. And this is the major reason that most of the professional body builders die because of cardiac arrest, hypertension, stroke or CAD diseases. So, if you are looking for the benefits of cardio for just one factor like weight loss, than may be not very effective but for your heart health specially and overall development, Cardio is best tool.

I came across your podcast by accident as I am overweight and suffering from high blood pressure and need to do something about it. I enjoyed this pod and it was very interesting to hear the thoughts of a Heart Surgeon and your questioning of him was very thorough. I have since subscribed and will go though your back catalogue of pods and look forward to your future podcasts. All the Best

Thank you for this amazing podcast. We need more doctors like him. Doctors should be giving more importance to your diet before prescribing medications.

Really made an impact when responding to why people wont make changes, he said, "because people don't believe it's really possible to be healthy anymore. They look around and everyone around them is unhealthy." Great episode! I appreciate the clarity in conversation and easy to recall takeaway points.

I am a pediatrician and I am very much into teaching the parents not to introduce processed food. I salute the very humble doctor by sharing his insights and brilliant answers to the equally brilliant questions asked to him. Prevention is the key and it should start at an early age. I hope the mothers are more receptive to this 🙏

Under the unfortunate circumstances that either myself or a loved one winds up with a need for heart surgery, I can only hope that we can get one like Dr. Phillip. He is a rarity.

What a beautiful Doctor Amazing only if all Doctors were like you. God Bless 🥰🙏💖

Turning 50 next month. Began intermittent fasting and cut out sugar/processed foods in August of 2021. Have done very little cardio, down to a 32 inch waist from 38 inches...This absolutely works.

Loved this. Yesterday I was just telling a friend of mine who has high cholesterol that he should reduce his consumption of sugar, not fat. Now I’m learning from Dr Philip that sleep apnea can also be « treated » with a better diet and less sugar. That same friend also suffers from sleep apnea 😧. I just sent him this video. Thank you for this interview, Steven and team. 🙏🏼

As a recent heart patient myself, its very comforting to hear him talk about the patient as a whole with their overall health, and not just his part with the surgery. I'm currently making several lifestyle changes, and thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

WOW!!! Will save this episode and replay many times!!! I am just listening to this episode and am floored 😲at the information Dr. Ovadia is giving us and how I have never heard this. Sugar damages Blood Vessels...I am Type 2 diabetic and not one doctor has ever told me this. I want to cry 😭

Hey this scared the crap out of me and pushed me even more to continue my life style changes which I was already in the process of doing. And yes I was one who was addicted to sugar. I am now exercising, eliminating sugar, and eating healthier. I'm a health care worker who has seen younger and younger patients come in with diseases only seen in the elderly! I do not want to end up getting heart disease if the process hasn't already started! 😧 Listen to this doctor he's so spot on.

I so much appreciated for this channel. It is a light in the dark tunnel. I love the fact of how many people watching this. It is so hopeful. People must wake up and start understanding that the responsibility of their lives is only in their hands. And people are awaking, slowly but surely the fog will disappear. God bless those who support this process. 🙏🙏🙏

The questions you ask are really on point, exactly what I would have wanted to ask him myself. Very well done.

My new favorite podcast. By far the most intriguing and informative interviews. You provide such variety of topics to approaching life, business, health, and many other areas of our lives with amazing content. Great questions and all relevant. Keep doing what you do.

One of the main reasons that 100 years ago People didn't have as much Heart Disease and as many Heart Attacks is because they WALKED everywhere for miles and miles everyday. The Car is one of the biggest contributors to Heart Disease.

What an episode! Great guest! Dr. Philip Ovadia has saved countless lives. He has been and continues to be literally the last hope of many people, a cardiovascular surgeon, and he has saved so many families by doing this work for decades now. At the top of his field, and with all this experience and impact, he still speaks with humility. “I am not sure I will succeed” - it’s too rare to hear that these days, and also on the show. I love this show, it’s one of my favourites, and I watch it regularly, but there are a lot of people who come on who have all of the answers - so they say, and they seem quite dogmatic at times - as one can easily become when some success has come out of our beliefs- but they don’t have a portion of this guest’s experience and most have certainly not saved peoples’ lives for a living. Thanks for this episode and please continue to invite such successful people who also have humility and vulnerability. How refreshing this was!

As soon as I read the title already in love with this doctor ❤️

Cardio and strength training, plus having a very healthy and active lifestyle, have been the keys to my weight and fat loss. I dont do this for fat loss. I include cardio in my life because i enjoy it, and it's good for my heart health. We all live different lifestyles. What works for others may not work for you. ❤

Here are some benefits of cardio exercise: 1. Increased heart strength: Cardio exercises challenge the heart, which helps it become stronger and better equipped to pump blood throughout your body. 2. Weight loss: Cardio exercises help you burn calories, leading to weight loss over time. 3. Reduced risk of chronic disease: Cardio exercises help to improve your overall health and decrease the chances of getting chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. 4. Improved mood: Cardio exercises cause the body to release endorphins, which reduce stress and increase feelings of happiness and pleasure. 5. Better sleep: Regular cardio workouts can help improve your sleep quality as well as the time it takes to fall asleep. 6. Increased lung capacity: Cardio exercises improve how efficiently your lungs can pump oxygen into your bloodstream, which can prevent shortness of breath during everyday activities. 7. Stronger bones: Some cardio exercises can help improve overall bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and other related issues. 8. Improved circulation: Cardio exercises can improve blood flow throughout your body, leading to improved energy levels, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of circulatory issues. DO NOT STOP YOUR CARDIO

His care for humanity is bigger than his ego. Such a great man!

Thank you for asking the questions I wanted to ask myself:) I love intelligent, meaningful conversations, like you do in your podcasts. I am 63 years old, and I stopped believing that I should be sick from arthritis, HBP, achy back, diabetic etc.. I reversed all this from changing and removing processed foods in my diet. So now, I believe that there is no reason to be sick or weak as I grow older, after all God designed my body and the God that I serve and believe is the God of life , and I can live a life free of sickness until my life is over Dr Ovadia, you have helped me and I am grateful. It is enough that you have educated one person and changed their life. It is too much to ask one man to change the entire world, but to save a few is enough. You are doing well Dr Ovadia. Thank you. Some things are for those who have ears to hear!

Such an important talk! Thank you both. Everybody should listen to this. That’s the issues that brings so much misery to families not just in the USA. It already also does in Europe, India, China, Middle and Southern American countries as well as African countries. It has a lot to do with the food industry, globalization and sheer greed from a few big multinational Cooperations. Thank you Philip Ovadia to have the courage to speak up! I wish you all the best, Sir. Kind regards from Switzerland.

Im impressed by his humility and firmness during delivering his ideas.

Thank god there are still good doctors out there. I think the population got the basics, what we lack is the discipline and possibilities to actually follow a healthy regime.

Cardio gives me energy for the day ahead. Cardio is also good for your heart, and this doctor should make that clear.

Doctor - you're already solving the problem by sharing this info as much as you can! You can't save everyone. But you are helping many by writing your book and speaking about this publicly. Thank you so much. ❤️ Its a lot more than many others are doing.

I’m 53. I just sent this to my 29 year old twin nephews so they can learn what I wish I had at their age. Thanks for this episode and all the others. Your show is ( I had about 30 adjectives come to mind but I’ll sum it up) just the best! ❤

You just gained another subscriber king! Loved every bit of this podcast and of course your guest (Dr Philip Ovadia)… A+

I love Dr. Ovadia's answer to the last question. I truly wish more doctors realized they need to treat the whole patient/body, and not just one small part. Our bodies are a whole system of multiple parts and systems all inter-related. Also, his realization that food is medicine. And pharmaceuticals don't produce healing or sustain overall good health. Thank you, Dr. Ovadia for your work, and for speaking out.

I loved every single point discussed in this ep.. And literally has inspired me to change . As a young (ish) 41 year old with a 12 yr old son, his story and his pain around the lady that passed away struck a chord with me. I am going to change my life and try the lifestyle he spoke about. "Eat the things that come from the earth, and eat the things, that eat the things from the earth" so interesting.. Thank you for this episode. . You may have just turned my life around. 🙌🏾

I love the conversations around health. I'm learning so much, for free. Thank you Steven and team! ❤

Dr. Ovadia always speaks so carefully...he is probably my favorite good-health crusader.

Thank you dr. Ovadia❤, for all the hard work you do sir, and i will allways appreciate you sir for your honesty, and real talk on this podcast, and all the awesome other podcasts i watch over and over. I allways cry sir, becouse some, not all primary doctors, or some, not all cardiologist not thinking about theire patients health😢. They are thinking more about theire profits😢. So sad😢 unfortunatly is so true😢. Thank you sir, all my respect for you sir👍🫶💪🧠🫀. God bless you doctor, and #1 cardiologist in the whole wide world❤🙏🤝🤲

Thumbnail: "Cardio is a waste of time!" 51:30: "Doesn't mean that cardio doesn't have benefits. I'm not telling people to stop doing cardio." I like your podcast, but I'm not feeling the clickbaity titles.

I'm very happy to see Phillip get on more notable platforms. His work has helped me a lot!

Thankyou for this quality guest Chris! I shed 120lbs. 40yrs ago....and have kept it off. Deep down....every fat person knows why they are fat......we have used food like a childs suckling soother....for unresolved emotions, and lack of love.....both for ourselves.....and from others.

Steven, this is a superb interview. Dr Ovadia stands tall in his profession and with his knowledge. You laid out excellent questions that highlighted the main points that I feel is the essence of Dr Ovadia’s message. Thank you. I highly recommend his book to all.

As someone that will be off to medical school soon I can appreciate this episode. I will definitely be purchasing his book 📕

This is the most insightful podcast ever, especially so as it's on a channel which is not related to health. Well done to the Cardiologist for taking on this battle and educating us 👏🏼 👍 Good work Steve!

I love this channel, the guests and the various topics.

Dr Phillip Obadiah is an amazing man. Prioritising others’ health and lives above wealth.

Everyone needs to listen to this podcast! Extremely fascinating and inspiring. I’ll be sharing this with everyone! Thank you once again Steven for empowering me with your deep conversations with the most incredible people.

My favourite podcast EVER!! Stephen I'm so happy that you have such an interest in health. I love all your health podcasts. This one is definitely my favourite

I flipped my metabolic switch July 2023 went full carnivore October 1, 2023. I enjoyed the entire interview thank you Dr. Ovadia I believe that there is a groundswell that will support you in your mission. There are a number of doctors who are joining you, as well as KZfaqrs such as Kerry Mann.

Thank you for everything you’re saying I hear the same thing over and over and you’re absolutely right and this is so wonderful to see Dr. All on the same page like you.