Try walking 2.5 large dogs with you when you especially can say things like “no no James, stop pulling me on the ice, you’re going to make me fall, Sadie you’re so happy but mommy can’t run downhill with her knees. Ranger you’re such a good boy, thank you for not pulling”. James is 40 lbs. Sadie is 70 lbs and Ranger is 105 lbs. They’re pretty much lean muscle though the boys are 10 and my girl is 12. So I walk an hour with my babies? No. But I need to have goals too. Also when stupid people don’t have their dogs on leashes and their dog rushes my 3 dogs (I’m 5’1”, 118 lbs, 62 with severe osteoarthritis from the waist down - have had 11 surgeries so far, need another 6) so when you don’t have your “friendly” dog under control, you just caused damage to my body by my being taken down onto my knees hard enough that I’m bleeding through my pants and I’ll be swollen later. So yeah I got a pass for a week on hiking but I did go to the gym!
@@michellemartinov6267always had two dogs and enjoyed walking them multiple times a day for 15 years now never missed a day My wife and I take Darren's she does morning I do evening. Came across astray a few months back and wow it's entirely different walking three dogs especially this one who's anxious and terrified of cars tries to chase them. Anyway I don't know how you do three dogs they must be good My two are good but man that their dog takes it to a level I don't even enjoy anymore. It sucks because I love the dog and she'll be with us forever but tried everything too fix this problem
@@CodyRoxy16 well the problem of course is while my dogs aren’t necessarily aggressive, another dog charging them can set them off plus their pack mentality can kick in. And my big boy spent 7 months recovering from injury from ex boyfriend’s dog who bit him badly. This happened while we were gone for a short while, the weekend that Christmas happened in 2023. He had to have major surgery and now has a pretty impressive scar. Mentally he really isn’t up to socializing with new dogs. And I don’t want any dog to get hurt - mine or any others. I’m the kind of person who literally throws themselves into the fray to stop a dog from getting hurt.
Rain or shine, hot or cold. I get out there. I live in a deer hunting shack in northern MN. Im old as dirt and my body is beat up. But im still getting my carcass out there, splitting firewood and walking. I cant hike very far because of the pain, but thats okay. I love my life. And praise God for what health i have left. I appreciate your channel. Take care.
Sounds like you’re living like my Indigenous folks who used to live in Minnesota and currently the Dakotas. Keep on pushing brother, take care. God bless.
I am going to echo a lot of folks on this, I started last June at 360 pounds and a human dumpster fire with a desk job. Started walking every day. It was brutal at the start I had to stop constantly to catch my breath. I keep at it daily, rain, shine, wind, and snow. I average 3-4 miles a day with a long walk once a week of up to 10 miles. Down to 270 and getting ready to start weight training again. A decent diet, and walking knocked 90 pounds off my keister. 80 pounds to go! THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO!!!
After I break up with my GF, 6 months ago, I changed my habits and life. She told me that I am ugly because I was fat... In last 6 months I dropped 54lbs and now I weigh 220lbs. I am so excited to see myself in the mirror at 200lbs. I started with meal plan for weight loss from Onlymeal, and followed their gym workout program. I trained 3 times per week and was on 2500kcal per day. I also started to making 5k steps per day and drinking more water. I quit sugar and start eating fruits.
68 yr old woman here. Your advice is solid for anyone. You are encouraging self evaluation and facing uncomfortable issues. An hour a day in contemplative walking will jumpstart a whole lot more than an exercise program. Leave the ear buds at home, walk that hour, and hear your thoughts. You will grow in spirit too..
You are so right. Walking is a wonderful exercise for managing stress too. 60-year old woman here. I used to walk loads, always kept the weight off. I've had worsening upper foot pain (they've found wear and tear arthritis) for a few years now, so can barely walk half an hour without triggering the pain and starting to limp. I now go to a personal trainer weekly for strength training, and try to do the exercises at home in between, but I desperately miss my long walks and feel very low about it. To everyone who loves walking, make the most of it while you can, you never know when you won't be able to any more.
43 years old. I’ll have 2 years sober on 1/25. 11.5 months ago I decided it was time to take the next step and get back in shape. That all started with walking. Every single morning I got up, got out (I live in the mountains in the west), and I walked for an hour and a half to watch the sunrise. I did that for 7 months straight. Looking back on the year, there is no question that my fondest memories and the most special moments during this journey happened on those quiet mornings of solitude and keeping a promise to myself. I lost 65 lbs during that period of time. Walks turned to runs, runs turned to weight training, and I’m currently in the best shape of my adult life. The benefits are immeasurable-physical, mental, spiritual, all of the things.
Incredible!! Thank you for sharing!! I am glad to see you live in/near the mountains. And happy to see your mental, spiritual & emotional health improve as well. It's all connected. (BTW you might enjoy, if you haven't already: the Wind River Range in WY, the Ruby Mountains in NV, and the Lost River Range in ID. Some hidden gems that will be additional challenge and reward for you. 😁👍)
I walked to the chow hall 3x a day in Iraq, six miles. I was in shape, 1st class PFT/CFT. I normally worked out. The walking was the only change in my routine. I lost 20lbs in 7 months. Came back home cut.
@@Nindoty231 Need at least 20 minutes to burn off your glycogen store. After that your burning fat. Walking during a fast is incredibly efficient in burning fat. Walk before breakfast. Use a GPS or pedometer to track miles if you want. I always used time to count calories burned after running my height and weight through a calories calculator.
@Nindoty231 It's about the pace, trail inclination, distance and speed. I started with walking in flat areas for 45min, then switched to a more inclined terrain after a few weeks walking for 60min. As time went on, I increased my pace, and walked a bit further and further every few days, and had 2 hour long walks after a few months. This way lost about 170lbs within a year. I lowered my calorie intake to normal levels too. However, I think that It's about the fact that one is moving, doing cardio, mostly, first burning blood sugar, and then after around 60min, burning fat, that makes the difference.
@@Nindoty231 You don't burn any fat until your glycogen store is gone. So either walk after fasting, like in the morning, or walk a lot longer and faster. It's just math. The energy it takes to move your butt where you want it to go. Also, if you have a low carb diet your glycogen store will be low so you start burning fat quicker than someone on a SAD. Is this OK?
Retired from the military after 20 years two years ago. Got super lazy, had prior injuries, and wasn’t motivated. After my birthday in October I gained 30 pounds and my BP was was super high. I walked for an hour everyday sometimes with kit, ate clean, and lossed 40 pounds. Walking is literally a life saver for me.
Hell yeah brother. I was a AF Aerial Gunner. Got out and also got pretty lazy and gained weight. Did the same thing and started walking. Lost a good amount of weight and got back into the gym. Got back to my service weight. Glad to hear of your success.
The BEST advice I've heard from someone who understands weight loss. It's really this easy. Been walking for 7 months and am down 45 lbs. 30 mins in morning, 45 mins after dinner every day except one weekend day for a rest and break.
My simple rule for weight loss is don't eat any bad food. Sounds simple, but there ends up not being must left you can eat. Avoid high salt is another good one. I usually doesn't move BP, but it has the advantage that if you ditch high salt, it rules out almost anything man made. It gets funny. Try to get under a thousand mg a day, and you can barely east even a spartan sandwich.
@@HondoTrailside That's more great and honest advice! I am lost when I leave my house to eat lunch or dinner out lol!! There's truly nothing on the menus that fit all that :)
@@CrystalWebster-gl3ig I've been going... Not very far, let's be honest, but far enough for me at this point. Thanks for checking in on me! You have just tripled my motivation!
Thank you for this video. Walking daily has made a huge difference to me, a 59 year old woman. For the last 5 months I'm walking twice a day, minimum 30 minutes each right after breakfast and supper. Average around 70-90 mins per day. It is brilliant for blood sugar control, I've managed to reverse my diabetes and all my numbers are spot on. I live in a hilly area of Britain, so I've noticed my aerobic health increase dramatically. My resting heart rate sits at 57. I find I crave my daily walks now like I crave water. I feel poised to start strength training.
I’m 57 and have been walking the past year and a half. I’m down 40 pounds and pretty much at goal and thinking of weight training now. I feel challenged (in a good way!) to go for it now. Thank you for sharing your story!
@@joanneclark8256 fat and meat are both actually very good for keeping insulin spikes at bay. Both in proper amounts and percentages of overall are good to provide satiety, keep insulin from spiking and therefore help you lose weight. Just remember that calories count and regular exercise helps with weight loss.
I’ve raised Akitas for over 30 years, I live where we truly experience all 4 seasons. I’ve walked with my dogs everyday for the last 16 years straight, never missed a day, rain, shine, snow, minus 30, 80 above, it doesn’t matter, we go every day for a 45 to 60 minute walk. I’ve had injuries from accidents, I still walk, I’ve been sick as a heck, I still walk. I manage two mining operations with 23 employees, I still walk. Walking, connecting with nature, breathing fresh air, watching the seasons changing, noticing the little things along the way, it’s all GOLD my friends. Grunt Proof knows what he’s talking about. Try it, go for a walk. You’re going to be amazed.
I’m training my wife in PT (strength training & rucking). This video was a helpful encouragement for both of us. We’re gonna go for a walk, this evening. The more folks move their bodies the more it becomes an essential part of your life. Fitness is a way of life, both seen & unseen, bodily exercise & godliness with contentment. I greatly appreciate your contribution, brother! God bless you and yours! Stay the course! Semper Fidelis, Jon
Thanks for this video. I've been taking my 340 pound autistic sister to the gym and she walks a half mile in 30 minutes. The goal is to get her to walk 2 miles without stopping and then we will work on strength. It's good to know we are on the right track.
I went from 413lbs to 249lbs by walking only, nothing else, just walking every...single...day for 2 years. now that I am more fit, I am ramping things up little by little so I can stay healthy. Here is the change in thinking that finally got me going: "it took years for me to get this heavy and out of shape, it will take me years to reverse it" You sir, are 100% spot on
If you were 413, going up the stairs is like squatting with a (say you could be healthy at 200) 425 barbell on your shoulders. Only problem is that as you get lighter, say you end up at 200, now going up stairs is like squatting with a 0 weight barbell. So rapid early losses can slow down.
@ you are correct, what seemed easy at the start, now requires intent and focus. That first 165lbs or so was lost only walking, I changed nothing else. Now I am focusing on changing my diet and adding other methods of exercise with the idea that where ever I land (diet and exercise) will have to be sustainable over the long term. for instance, Im looking for the "easy pickins" like no more beer and as I am reducing my beer consumption, I am already seeing positive results. This is all in service of "it took me years to put it on, it will take years to take it off.
When I worked in the emergency room of a busy hospital as an ED Tech, I was literally shocked at what shape I was in after just 3 months….I walked MILES taking patients to scans, testing or delivering them to their room after admission….I was prob 25 lbs overweight but very very active with 3 kids under 10, but I wasn’t in Good shape. Wow that job was amazing for me….dropped 33 lbs and from lifting patients got upper body strength that made me realize what I could do, so then became way more active with my kids and joined a gym too. WALKING IS GREAT…not just for your weight…I use it as a form of meditation that in turn does so much for my mental, emotional and physical health…. NATURE+ WALKING= PEACE and FITNESS and this is 30 yrs later, I’m still walking.
Thank you. i recently took my Mom to the hospital for tests, and the gentleman volunteer ( a senior in his 70s) escorted her by wheel chair. He informed us this is how he keeps in shape, volunteering at the hospital. i am planning to do the same, since i recently retired.
Consistency is key, yes. However, at 51, I finally found FORGIVENESS. Since then, I no longer have to feed the big void I felt inside. Via intermittent fasting and keto, I have lost soooo much weight and many more inches. I do like to excercise, that was never the problem, but now I am no longer a "slave" to the gym. I feel empowered and SAFE. I once was a victim, now I am responsible. And again: Consistency is the key. Thank you very much for your frank words. Seeing you walking in the snow sludge makes me appreciate my life so much more. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. Best wishes to you and youe wife for 2025.
I have insulin resistance and unsure if keto is safe cause master diabetes days saturated fat causes insulin resistance.. lm pcos ( i sulin resistance)to menopause help what can one do so confused low carb no carb high fiber lots protein.. so lost
I started walking an hour every day on July 27th 2024. I've lost 70lbs so far. I can say it is absolutely true that walking an hour each day.. good or bad weather...really works. It's not just about weight loss...your mind and body will start healing too!
A five years ago my daughter and I went on a cruise. We usually eat pretty healthy, but decided to just eat whatever we wanted. The ship had 17 floors and we decided we wouldn't take the elevator whether it was one floor or seventeen floors. We ate pizza, ice cream, alcohol which we rarely did. After that week we didn't gain any weight like everyone else I know after a cruise. I try to tell my overweight family and friends to walk, cut out the junk food, but they want me to just tell them what "magic pill" I take to stay slim 😂
Well I remember the 1 cruise I took too. The servers were so sweet - kept trying to get me to eat more lol! I was in the best shape of my life at that point - early thirties. And yes, we only took the elevator rarely when we couldn’t convince our fellow travelers to just walk 1 floor! I was using capsaicin on my knees because I had to have major surgery when I got back to keep the pain at bay. But I ate a lot of great seafood, fruits, vegetables - it was awesome! Did a lot of different fitness classes. Had massage. Had a ship romance! Yes I had me a time!
Apologies, I had to watch this twice because I was taking this walk with you and watching your tracks appear over your shoulder in the snow. Thank you for speaking sense and sharing your walk with me.
The location and snow are gorgeous. Maybe time for me to live rural again, rather than ‘Bright lights, big city,” which worked for me for decades after living in a quiet place i later would visit and condescendingly look and silently say to myself “how quaint.” Oh, how perspective changes with tough life or simply, for neatly everyone “with the seasons” of their own unique lives. Thank you to the maker of this video, and to this commenter whom i mainly wanted to “second.” My problems are different than weight or if they are weight related ever its bc I am so depleted and thin, weak. Walking is harder w hairline fractures in one foot, but as long as I can, I should try. NO pool, rn, so I tend to give up on exercise… on;y swimming fast and running give me a “high”… but one needn’t get that amped up…peace👍
Yes, I was trying to workout what footwear he is wearing as there seems to be an extra part on the back of each footprint. Intrigued! Great video though. Straight forward and inspiring.
Office job nowadays, but I walk every lunchtime… every day. It’s a lifeline for me as an office wonk. My gym trips after work 3X/week is good for me , but the walk is vital. Good video, thanks.
Hey, after the diagnosis I received in April of 24, I knew my best thinking got me down the road I was on. I became willing to do anything to live longer. 9 months later I’m 63 lbs down! The title of this video caught my attention because I still want to learn! And I’m 45!
One of the best things I did right after retirement was I adopted a young mutt. She needed at least 1:30 hours is walking per day. I would listen to this guy and many other shows/podcasts and it was very good for both of us.
I want another big dog soon. He was the BEST personal trainer. I have a small dog now and she aboutv14-16 yo now. On a sunny 40 plus degree day she can still do a mile. In Texas in summer I take a small grocery cart and let her ride before she has to pant. Then she wants to finish walking. Best wishes all!
I am SO jealous of your walking trail! I absolutely love your strategy and initial test with people for the first 30 days - simple but extremely effective!!!
I'm a former Army Ranger have maintained my physique from my army days with ofcourse the occasional intermittent periods of gaining and losing weight but have always been active before and after I joined the military. With the exception of rucking in the military and treadmill bouts I've never done a 10k+ walk outside until three days ago when I finally decided to finally make this walking my go to cardio and I must say, the mental clarity and focus while just easily walking and after is so awesome it really is the most underrated and easy thing to do for your mind and body. Today is my 3rd day I weighed myself Monday morning at 204.4lbs lookin to get down to 180-175 ish lbs by June, I'm excited about this journey I hope to be reporting here weekly on my progress. Very good video 😎👍🏽💯
You speak so much wisdom in this video. A relentless devotion to walking saved my life after I suffered a fractured jaw, broken arms, and a broken spine in January 2022 at the age of 46. I was left with such excruciating pain that I did not want to live. I still fear that I will ultimately lose my battle against debilitating chronic pain and become a suicide statistic, but in the meantime, walking 1 to 3 hours every single day gives me peace, freedom, and moments of true respite from the agony of bone and nerve pain. I wouldn't be here if it were not for daily walks (once I was able to walk again after being bedridden for 34 days). Walking has a healing power all its own that many do not know or fully understand. I tell others to please walk if they want to improve their physical and mental pain. Walking and intermittent fasting have worked more miracles in my life than counseling or Rx medication ever did. Nothing but love and kindness and a perfectly pain-free existence wished for all who find themselves in this comment section. Life is so short and everything can change in a few seconds.
You exude integrity and respect and that is worth its weight in gold. This is the value that is most important in life. Yes, walking is a game changer and getting outside is where it’s at. Cold just makes you work harder. Thanks for being a man. As a woman I’m so impressed. Male and female old fashioned character building. Be honest with yourself because there’s accountability and respect for oneself in that. TOP MAN!
I’m a seventy one year old carpenter from England and I want to thank you sir for your total common sense and honesty on this subject .Your approach to life in general is much like my own.So many people want everything easy and they want it now ,and can’t understand that there are things that no amount of money can buy. God bless you son,and regards from the UK.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
Since I am not your client, but I still would like to check in with you. I'll check in on this thread after each day of walking. Starting at 6.3¨ and 327 pounds. Thank you for this video, I needed this.
you got this! When you're out of breath and feel like giving up, just remember the next day will be 1% easier and you'll go 1% farther. keep stacking those days! 💪
Your voice and calm demeanor are so motivating. Wish I could afford a trainer like you. I've been walking 20 minutes a day but I will be increasing it starting tomorrow. Thanks
I agree with you to a certain extent. Walking is a key to getting fit. I went through almost a year of cancer treatments several years ago. I puffed up like the Goodyear blimp and didn't feel like doing any type of exercise after a long day at work. I didn't really feel like working, but I had to pay the bills. I was then played off for two years. I started walking and biking. In just a short time, I dropped from 276 to 192. I know it works. Now, as for old men not listening to young men, I am 72, and I have no problem listening to a young man. When I was a squad leader, I let my squad members be part of the decision-making. That was my way to get fresh ideas and to help them grow into good leaders. Anyway, I have gotten out of shape after retirement and have just started back walking and exercising. You are right about time, I don't have that much time left, and I don't want to go out fat, lol. Sorry this is long, I just wanted to let you know that some old people do believe in listening.
The secret to weight loss? It's the same secret as to many other things. Many people are not going to like it but it's extremely simple. It's discipline.
Its more than that, you need a plan and the discipline to carry it out, no plan taking into account your personal circumstances and you might not achieve your goal.
@@andymax1that just carves out excuses as to why “I can’t do it cuz” No, move more, eat clean, and probably less than what you’re used to. That’s the simplicity that everyone actually already knows. People make it harder than it needs to be.
lol that’s silly …. you have to eat less…. You can be as disciplined as you want and not lose weight if you eat more calories than you burn… 100% certain. The secret is being hungry about 50-80% of the time 👍
@@bill_y4762 plan to be sustainable, is being hungry sustainable, plan to track whats happening and adjust, plan for it to take longer than you think, sure there are quick wins if you crash diet, but that will have an effect on metabolism, slow and steady wins the race.
This popped up by chance just when I needed motivating to start moving again after Christmas. Perfect timing. I was ready for a challenge. I’m not over weight but I decided to do a 2 hour walk daily for a fortnight. Set off this morning along the river, by the racecourse, past a palace and found a wonderful cafe at my halfway mark. Had a coffee, read a magazine and headed home. Feeling very smug and looking forward to tomorrows walk.
The beauty of this message is that it works like magic. I remembered when I downloaded a habit tracker. Just seeing 40 000 steps at the end of the week was such a booster. And then I bought a smart watch to know exactly my gains instead of my gaps, and to gamify things. To notice that even without going for a walk I was manifesting 1 to 2 000 steps a day is what gave me the intrinsic motivation to make it my identity, just like when I was a kid. 10 000 steps used to be a bit of a challenge, now I only feel it when I am at 15 000 steps in a couple of hours. Also someone might find it weird, but if you can walk, walk not only for you, but for all the people who wish they could but can't because of real handicap or a huge and an unbearable pain.
I made over $100k/year personal training but just completely burnt out on it. Couldn't imagine doing it for another 30 years. As far as fitness goes, I am convinced one of the absolute best things you can do is ruck. I've reduced my resting heart rate from 68bpm to 52bpm over the last 6 months. Such an amazing and simple way to improve body composition and overall health.
@ it’s a colloquial word stemming from the abbreviation of the word rucksack and its use in hiking. Generally a ruck is anything you do with a load on your back, typically between 25lbs and 70lbs and can cover any distance at fast walk or jogging pace, but there’s no official definition that I’ve found. There are standards commonly used in the military, for example, 20km with 65# in under 3.5 hours.
for me, weight loss = eat less, move more. It doesn't have to be alot of movement to get started as you intimated. To me, the environment you were in during this vid was beautiful. What a beautiful hour to spend on this planet.
My biggest fitness improvement in my forties was a 6 month period of walking daily with a backpack. Covered 1100 miles. Didn't do anything else except cut back on the junk food a little. Went from 236 to 213. It works.
There is one major thing you have talked about that I almost never see in any other video, podcast ecs. None talks about people who do trade jobs and how to help that group of people. Not everyone works in an office. Thank you for that.
I'm a tradesman, on my feet, doing work every day. Walk 5 miles a day. The scale didn't budge. Months in the gym. The scale didn't budge. It wasn't until my nutrition got right that I saw movement. I was GROSSLY undereating, I'm eating more than I've ever eaten in my life, and the weight is falling off my ass. Down 30 pounds, women are looking at me again, gained some confidence back, BP dropped, fat percentage dropped, clothes fit better. Find your way and make it work, we've got people depending on us.
Sounds like you had a different kind of weight problem than most people do. Maybe GruntProof can make a video about people who have your special case. I know someone who might have whatever condition you had--despite not eating much and eating quite healthily, for this person, the weight won't come off.
And I bet that you cut out processed food, too. Yeah, I have found that I needed to "reverse diet" to get my calories back up to where they need to be. It's amazing how much better I feel eating more calories.
I'm 29 seconds in, but I had to stop and tell you that I'm sitting in my car (where I currently am living) after working in a bread factory and it's Perth Western Australia - mid summer - right now outside my car its 42'c (107.6 f) and I was NOT expecting to see a winter wonderland - just - thank you! I really need this scenery rt now.
I hate 107 degrees uggggggg not sure how you are surviving.....I am in kentucky USA and it is freezing here right now ...we have had snow for weeks on......ice....etc....not safe to walk outside at al right now....sadly......I like 65 degrees F.....where is it like that all year ....LOL
I'm in the UK but my 21 year old son is in Perth. We always compare weather notes.The sunshine would be great but the 35°+ days would finish me. 😂 Hoping to come out end of April for a visit when it's not as hot.
@@Artsylady2030I second this! lol Watching from central Illinois and the snow, wind, and icy paths are not so welcoming let alone safe. But I can’t imagine 107f either. Does make our big world seem a little smaller to “connect” us here on TH-cam.
This is the REALEST weight loss advice I've heard in a while! "I think you all are done researching"...I feel seen😳🤭😄. First time I've ever seen you on my feed. Apparently I needed this. Thank you 😊👍🏾!
I was 199.9 lbs and now 171.9 . Mostly through two hour walks including uphill roads and intermittent fasting. The walking doesn’t hit your glycogen like intense exercise but takes fat out of your body storage like Visceral fat. At the moment i am only doing push ups and dips in my room but i do need to get some weight training in. I am 65 and my visceral fat was high and bp high. Analyser Scales help me to stay on track. Plus two meals a day and mostly no snacking. My Viseral fat is back in the black and my belly is flatter. Walking also clears the mind and de stresses you which keeps Cortisol levels down aiding in fat loss.
Having dogs for the last 10yrs has made sure i get my butt out for a walk everyday. Doesn't matter if it's 20 minutes or 2hrs we're going it's good for them good for me and its free. Just did a 1.5 hour ruck with em along the beautiful shore of lake Michigan.
This is exactly how I dropped 70 pounds. Started walking. Everyday... It sucks at first, but it works. It has been almost a 2 year journey. The only change I made to my diet was simply to record down what I ate so I didn't overeat during the day. Now the walking doesn't suck, and I'm cycling again. I still record my meals, because I love to eat and I have to say no at a certain point during the day....I have picked up resistance bands for upper body training. I hate gyms so I'll do that at home. I still have a few pounds to drop, don't see at as an issue because everything is just getting easier. The extra weight just made everything I did harder. As I approach 60 years old, I'm glad to see less of me in the mirror. Thank you for making this video.👍
The one and only key to weight loss is this: Get your insulin down, and keep it down while you burn energy. You cannot burn fat while you have elevated insulin. Additionally, Insulin has an inverse relationship with ketones. High insulin, low ketones. Low insulin, high ketones. Walking, like any exercise, increases energy expenditure. It helps burn through carbohydrates and return insulin to normal. It’s also an exercise almost anyone can do, and a whole hour extends the benefits. It will help weight loss. Especially if you do it without consuming carbs. Try just meat or eggs instead. Good video. I hope more people take your advice.
@ You must have glucose in order to live. Many tissues in your body can run on ketones, and will do better than if they were burning glucose. But some require glucose, such as about 30% of your brain. The good news is the body can make glucose. This process is called gluconeogenesis, and it takes place mostly in your liver. If you’re eating both protein and fat, your liver can easily provide all the glucose your body needs. This means carbohydrate is a non-essential nutrient. You have to have it, but you don’t have to consume it. If you’d like to know more, please ask!
@@joanneclark8256check out durianrider. He might be able to help. Totally different info. High carb, high sugar. When I followed his info and cycled a fair bit the fat came Off. He looks very healthy and has been doing it for years. Worth considering. Very triggering for most people doing keto or carnivore.
Good stuff for the average person. I walk 3 miles 3x/wk, I run 6mi 2x/wk, I run 12mi 2x/wk. I had a trainer but had to fire him because he wasn't helping me build muscle. I created my own outdoor gym for pull ups, and bench press. I do squats, push ups, RDLs, LTEs, curls, overhead presses. I work out rain or shine, and don't need a trainer, but would appreciate a good one like you seem to be. Oh yeah, I started doing this when I was 61 and am 2 years into it. I have a marathon next weekend - my 4th.
Amen, brother. I have been walking 5 miles every day for the past 4 years and it has made all the difference in the world. My ski wear helps me handle the severe weather, so that I have no excuses. Great advice!
At last, some common sense. Im a builder from England and very active most of the time. Apart from my work i also cycle around 100 miles a week half of that offroad on an MTB. IM 6'1" and 183lb which is 7 lb too heavy for me. At 64 i have no intention of slowing up. A word of warning to the younger generation who may be out of shape, dont delay, get out there today and walk. This video is bang on target. So many people of my generation are riding on mobility scooters, knackered ankles, knees and hips and walking is free of charge. Finally, a few people say to me im lucky i do a physical job, really? bent double on a wet Monday laying bricks in a trench.
I'm about to celebrate my 76th B-day and in the last year developed knee pain which I have never had before (I live in a tri-level condo). I had about a year prior worked part time in a nursery and walked every day. I felt the best ever I had in years. Then for the next year and half, I didn't keep up that activity level and the pain I developed scared me. Now I'm going to physical therapy and DOING my assigned exercises and more, I am surprised how the knee pain has go away. I'm keeping on so that I can start walking again without so much discomfort. There is hope!!!
Eine der ehrlichsten und aufrichtigsten Statements, die ich zum Thema Gesundheit, Bewegung, Gewicht gehört habe. Danke für deine Inspiration. Grüße aus Deutschland. 😎👍
I'm in a completely different industry, and over time I figured out the same tactic you're talking about when people want your help with something: make them prove it by giving them one basic task to do, something that proves their commitment. It works! I never hear from 95% of these people again. I'm glad my helping-others project isn't my career (it's just a side thing) or I'd starve to death. You, however, put it into words and I wish I could have seen this video 10 years ago. I'd have saved myself (and some people who wanted my help) a lot of grief.
I’ve always loved to walk. Ran for 20 yrs with, after military. Now 65 and knees feet hurt harder to move. Still force myself to walk, Have 50 lbs to loose. Pray I can keep moving. I discovered walking down stairs backwards helped cuz knees couldn’t handle going forward.
This really hits home for me. 4 years ago I adopted going for a 1 hour brisk hike every work day during my lunch break. I found myself able and needing to eat more than I had been eating, and dropped 50lbs. I’ve kept it off too.
On July 10th 2017 I gave up sugar, seed oils, and grains -refined and otherwise. Over the next 6 months I walked -sometimes jogged a bit, several days a week, and hiked trails in a local wilderness park. After 6 months I had gotten back to my usual life-long weight of 165, having lost 35 pounds. At 73 I can still do 7 chin-ups and plank for 3 minutes. Consistency, just doing it, helps a lot...or as one of our DIs in the Marine Corps used to say: "Excuses are like a**holes...everybody's got one."
That's how it's done you have to cut your carbs out first off your body literally Burns glucose for energy first why would you want to have excess glucose we can literally just burn medium and long chain fatty acids in the form of Ketone conversion in the liver which is known as ketosis and literally when the healthiest things you can do. Of course you got to cut those seed oils out they are horrible in the process stuff is garbage and really all you have to do is walk because low intensity cardio burns fat before it burns glucose and if you're ready to drive the glucose you are literally burning fatty acids you consumed or fatty acids from your fat stores of course you want to strength training too but you don't have to that's not really your goal but overall for life it should be your goal
@@MaddenMagician Right. There are two hormones that are like a teeter-totter -insulin and glucagon (the one nobody's ever heard of). Insulin is anabolic, building up and storing energy by pushing glucose out of the blood stream (this is when the insulin side of the teeter-totter is up). When insulin has done its job and gotten the glucose (mostly from carbs) out of the blood stream,, then glucagon gets its chance to be the high side of the teeter-totter, being sent out from the liver to break down fats (glucagon is catabolic) into ketones (beta-hydroxybutyterate). You can't burn fat when insulin is up (too much glucose in the blood), only when insulin is down, this is when glucagon goes to work. It's a simple way to think of weight loss (burning fat). Both hormones cannot be up (doing their thing) at the same time.
This is beautiful man. Much respect to you. Thank you for your service too, God bless. I’m sitting at 175 right now and I’m trying to get down to 150 and then build my muscular physique after that
@@MaddenMagician Right, we use insulin (a hormone) to burn glucose (blood sugar), and we use glucagon (another hormone) to burn fat. You can't burn fat until you get the insulin down by getting the glucose down. You're either burning sugar (glucose) or you're burning fat. That's it.
Thank you. It needed to be said. I have 80 lbs to lose and set a goal of 5 months. Now that seems unrealistic after watching this, so I'm going to work on healthy habits. I quit my two life-long addictions of almost daily bags of chips and cocktails every night. 16 days in and I'm not missing them. I tried walking but hate not having a destination so I bought a treadmill but hated that too and didn't use it. So I got a dog who needs exercise daily. That's what got me walking! I intend to keep increasing my distance and my goal is to go to hiking trails around WI with my four-legged coach.
You just popped up in my feed. This was a great thing you did - getting people to walk first. When I was younger I was black and white-move more, eat less. But there was so much information not known or a way to share it. As we get older hormones, metabolic health and inflammation play bigger roles. And walking helps all 3 of those. I have started walking more to help regulate my hormones and sleep. I saw a study last year that a walk after dinner significantly helped diabetics lower their blood sugar. Now I am not insulin resistant but adding that 2nd walk in helped me lose 8 lbs last spring. Which for me is huge.
I gave some kids that had broke parents free guitar lessons if they practiced. Second third time no practice, they were let go. Doing work = serious Walking 4-5 miles 5x weekly with 3X weight compound exercises has been 4-6 lbs dropped per week. Def gonna subscribe.
Great advice! A friend paid $2k to a weight loss clinic. I just got the best advice in a 12 minute video. Mental Attitude and dedication. It's that simple!
In the last year I've lost over a hundred pounds I'm in the best shape I have ever been in and I'm 45 years old it's easy if you stick with it and do the right things
It's not an easy business to be a part of as I did it part-time for twenty five years with most clients not getting the results they wanted. I suggested daily walks with many benefits in the long haul for better health. The truth and lifestyle goes on deaf ears for many. They tried fad diets and crazy exercise programs but nothing changed much for most. I would give the same healthy advice from me and real which some of them sought out nutritionists for advice. Plus as you age you can't keep up the volume of exercise as when you were younger. I'm 65 and have been walking regularly since my teen years. Plus cycling, hiking on trails and weight training has kept me stronger, the same weight since my teens. Consistency is key! You are speaking the truth. Take care of yourself! Thanks.
Yes! combining walking and carnivore or basic keto at the very least changed my life. Just walking didn't quite get it for me, but a high fat carnivore diet was the ticket for me. It gave me enough energy to walk.
I have been taking a workout class 42 and a half years. Half cardio half strength. I haven't lost any weight. I'm what you call skinny fat. I'm 5'1" ,131 pounds with over 30% fat.
Thank you for sharing this in the manner you did. My 79 year old mom walks 1 hour every morning and as much as she can anywhere she goes. Like at the grocery store, before she goes inside, she wants to walk around the peremiter outside the grocery store, then she goes in and gets her groceries. Lol Then she walks another hour in the evening. She is 5'11" and a size 6. Which means she has no body fat. She is healthy and able to live alone with no problems, and she volunteers at the old folks' home, taking them for walks in their wheelchairs. Many of them are her age! Even younger. She's also eats sensibly. I live in a mountainous region, so it's been hard to find a place to walk that isn't a super steep Incline, but after seeing your video, I'm going to DRIVE somewhere to go walking. Even if it's around the outside of a grocery store! I want the health my mom has when I'm 79. I am on the carnivore WOE, but walking is still a necessity. It's great for your lungs, your circulation, and so much more! So even if you are not trying to lose weight.... walk. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I like that too Tracey. It clears your head. I find it disheartening that I see so many people looking at their cellphones while they are walking. Good Lord! Leave it at home or if you feel you need it in the event of an emergency, put it in your coat pocket and don't take it out unless it is an emergency.
@sylviacarlson3561 and worse still, they are looking at their phones while they are walking with their dogs! Come on, people, your dogs have been waiting for you to come on a walk all day long! Give them your attention
Thank you for this video!!! My fiancée and I LOVE to go hiking 3-4 times a week, and being outside moving and conversing with each other - it's the best exercise and so enjoyable outdoors in nature. I agree 100% - go walking!! It is so natural and good for us people to walk around, move our bodies, stretch, and be active! It's important for the mind as well. Love this. Thank you for posting!!!
So many people have no idea what it takes to get in to a shape. Walking is one of the best forms of starting off on an exercise program. Amen on time management.
Going on five years of my fitness journey. Enjoying life at 63 years old. Did exactly what is described in this video. Established the habit of walking before ever thinking about running or strength training in the gym. It only took about 5 months to go from 240lbs to 180lbs as I increased the amount of time I walked each day and incorporated a healthy sustainable diet compatible with my lifestyle. I now run 3-5 days per week. I get at least 10k steps walking each day. Strength train every major muscle at least once per week. I'm not interested in being ripped, just lean and healthy. Primary objectives......staying out of the doctor's office and longevity.
Came across this video whilst doing my 60 minute treadmill walk in the gym as the inclement weather made my 5 mile run impossible; truer words were never spoken. ”Just do it” may be considered a marketing slogan but those three words are so important.
After seeing this video, I got my ass outside and walked! I just got back and I feel amazing! What a difference a walk outside makes. It’s January here in Nebraska, but it’s actually kinda nice out today, so that helps.
I started walking consistently about 4 years ago. Average distance per day (including regular daily moving around) is between 15 and 18 kms per day during the summer. Winter it goes down to maybe 12-15 kms. I cannot recommend walking enough! Now, I'm in the gym 5 days a week doing weights and cardio, but I still love to walk. Start walking, start walking today!
Awesome video. For real weight loss, like if you are really overweight, you need to take care of your diet as well. I got decent diet plan at OnlyMeal, and I am pretty satisfied with the results. I was on 250lbs and after 4 months I am at 200lbs.
Dear Sir, Last week I took the challenge of walking one hour a day in addition to weight training three days a week. I am 77 and have been dealing with a chronic low back and hip issue for almost a year. I would like to report that just after 7 days of walking my hips and low back are at least 70% improved. I am sleeping better without pain and today I woke up without any of the stiffness and ache I have had for nearly a year. Thank you for your challenge. I intend to incorporate walking one hour a day for the rest of my days. Elliott Segal, D.C.
Im at a desk all day for work and bought a treadmill for under my desk and its done wonders for how i feel, working while walking is a bit tricky sometimes
Totally agree…it’s the little changes over time that had affected my health. A little change in my diet stayed more permanent. I used to walk 2 to 3 miles every other day but due to arthritis I can only walk 1/2 mile comfortably. Despite that I still walk every day.
I cant walk for weight loss due to bone spurs on my hip. It becomes excruciatingly painful. Thought I was going to have to crawl home one day and I only walked a quarter of a mile. But nothing but enthusiasm and support for everyone else. You got this.😊
@@Impossible-z2j I do not but I have a recumbent bike and I think I'm going to start using regularly. I'm hoping it's more about just moving and not strictly just walking.
Loved this! Especially the awesome scenery! This is exactly how I lost my 30 lbs. I was taking my junior college prerequisite kinesiology course and the professor required us to walk 1 hour per day and prove it by means of an app (in my case, I use the Adidas app). At first I thought he was out of his mind. One HOUR per day? About 18 months later, my weight was off. Of course, it included watching my calorie count with meals. Fast forward and I foolishly gained back 20 of those 30 by enjoying too many meals out and reducing my walk to 1/2 hour. Guess I'll be bumping it back up to an hour! Signed, grown man who may know a lot but is always willing to listen
I started April 1st last year as a fat 308 lb I.T technician. I straight up quit my job for 2 months and focused on my weight. To this very day I’ve eaten the same meal high protein and vegetables once a day. I’m down 100lbs. I’m pissed this winter cause I gained 12 lbs for no apparent reason.. same diet. Could be hormones and just water weight. I’ve got to move my ass too.. I’ve got to walk! I’m being a big baby because it’s freaking cold.. I’m feeling soo cold it hurts my bones. I will not give up!
Me, too. Hang in there. You'll get there. Ive done the gym/boot camp, etc. Then researched. Which why I love GruntProof. Weighed in at 110 kgs after 20 years in ITC. Lost 40 kgs over 2 years with your diet and walking daily, the weekend longer distances every week. It takes time, but the weight stays off with walking. I've now retired and been a couch potatoe since May. You guessed it...back to 82kgs. Last week cleaned up the diet, & started walking, walking, walking. Goal is 70 kgs 😂. 75 will do. I'm giving myself until July (my birthday) to get there, and I will! You will too. 💋❤️🇦🇺
Before the pandemic lockdown, I had trouble walking to the mailbox and back to the house. I pushed myself to take a few more steps every day until I worked up to walking 6-8 miles/day, and in three years, I lost 75 pounds. About a year ago, I suddenly started experiencing left knee hyperextension and pain. When I fell in my driveway and again in a parking lot, I didn't know how to get up. I was shocked because I thought walking was supposed to make me strong. I finally went to a physical therapist and discovered my calves were rock hard and had many knots. He said I should have been doing strength training in addition to walking. The calves underwent 6 sessions of dry needling, which markedly improved the pain, and the calf muscles became pliable. I can now leg press 455 pounds. There's no more hyperextension of the knee or rolling of my ankles, which I've had a tendency to do throughout my lifetime. Walking and hiking are great activities, but proper strength training is essential.
This is exactly how I started my journey 3 years ago, by the way with an older video from Randall with exactly the same message
Awesome! 🎉
Try walking 2.5 large dogs with you when you especially can say things like “no no James, stop pulling me on the ice, you’re going to make me fall, Sadie you’re so happy but mommy can’t run downhill with her knees. Ranger you’re such a good boy, thank you for not pulling”. James is 40 lbs. Sadie is 70 lbs and Ranger is 105 lbs. They’re pretty much lean muscle though the boys are 10 and my girl is 12. So I walk an hour with my babies? No. But I need to have goals too. Also when stupid people don’t have their dogs on leashes and their dog rushes my 3 dogs (I’m 5’1”, 118 lbs, 62 with severe osteoarthritis from the waist down - have had 11 surgeries so far, need another 6) so when you don’t have your “friendly” dog under control, you just caused damage to my body by my being taken down onto my knees hard enough that I’m bleeding through my pants and I’ll be swollen later. So yeah I got a pass for a week on hiking but I did go to the gym!
@@michellemartinov6267
That would be so difficult! I hate it when I’m confronted with an off leash dog while mine are leashed up. It never ends well.
@@michellemartinov6267always had two dogs and enjoyed walking them multiple times a day for 15 years now never missed a day My wife and I take Darren's she does morning I do evening. Came across astray a few months back and wow it's entirely different walking three dogs especially this one who's anxious and terrified of cars tries to chase them. Anyway I don't know how you do three dogs they must be good My two are good but man that their dog takes it to a level I don't even enjoy anymore. It sucks because I love the dog and she'll be with us forever but tried everything too fix this problem
@@CodyRoxy16 well the problem of course is while my dogs aren’t necessarily aggressive, another dog charging them can set them off plus their pack mentality can kick in. And my big boy spent 7 months recovering from injury from ex boyfriend’s dog who bit him badly. This happened while we were gone for a short while, the weekend that Christmas happened in 2023. He had to have major surgery and now has a pretty impressive scar. Mentally he really isn’t up to socializing with new dogs. And I don’t want any dog to get hurt - mine or any others. I’m the kind of person who literally throws themselves into the fray to stop a dog from getting hurt.
Rain or shine, hot or cold. I get out there. I live in a deer hunting shack in northern MN.
Im old as dirt and my body is beat up. But im still getting my carcass out there, splitting firewood and walking. I cant hike very far because of the pain, but thats okay. I love my life. And praise God for what health i have left.
I appreciate your channel. Take care.
Sounds like you’re living like my Indigenous folks who used to live in Minnesota and currently the Dakotas. Keep on pushing brother, take care. God bless.
Great mindset! Best wishes from the UK 😊
That's a great life man.
Old as dirt? How old is that?
Keep kicking old man. You're an inspiration.
I am going to echo a lot of folks on this, I started last June at 360 pounds and a human dumpster fire with a desk job. Started walking every day. It was brutal at the start I had to stop constantly to catch my breath. I keep at it daily, rain, shine, wind, and snow. I average 3-4 miles a day with a long walk once a week of up to 10 miles. Down to 270 and getting ready to start weight training again. A decent diet, and walking knocked 90 pounds off my keister. 80 pounds to go! THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO!!!
too funny "human dumpster fire"
Awesome job 👍. Keep up the great work 💪
🎉great job!
Try a low carb or beef butter bacon and eggs diet
Awesome, way to go!
After I break up with my GF, 6 months ago, I changed my habits and life. She told me that I am ugly because I was fat... In last 6 months I dropped 54lbs and now I weigh 220lbs. I am so excited to see myself in the mirror at 200lbs. I started with meal plan for weight loss from Onlymeal, and followed their gym workout program. I trained 3 times per week and was on 2500kcal per day. I also started to making 5k steps per day and drinking more water. I quit sugar and start eating fruits.
did she text you again? believe me, if she, just ignore her. b1t chh
being best is the best revenge! I wish you in 2025 to achieve your body goal bro!!
Great job🏆
That is an impressive result in 6 months! I wish I could do the same... thank you for sharing it with us, I will check that website
Respect man. Keep on going. Leave that person behind. She's too cold hearted.
68 yr old woman here. Your advice is solid for anyone. You are encouraging self evaluation and facing uncomfortable issues. An hour a day in contemplative walking will jumpstart a whole lot more than an exercise program. Leave the ear buds at home, walk that hour, and hear your thoughts. You will grow in spirit too..
You are so right. Walking is a wonderful exercise for managing stress too. 60-year old woman here. I used to walk loads, always kept the weight off. I've had worsening upper foot pain (they've found wear and tear arthritis) for a few years now, so can barely walk half an hour without triggering the pain and starting to limp. I now go to a personal trainer weekly for strength training, and try to do the exercises at home in between, but I desperately miss my long walks and feel very low about it. To everyone who loves walking, make the most of it while you can, you never know when you won't be able to any more.
I’m lucky I hate having things in my ears, and enjoy the peace .
So true.
you are very old, do you use a walker or something?
@@KarlPedal-qu7huis there something g mentally wrong with you?
43 years old. I’ll have 2 years sober on 1/25. 11.5 months ago I decided it was time to take the next step and get back in shape. That all started with walking. Every single morning I got up, got out (I live in the mountains in the west), and I walked for an hour and a half to watch the sunrise. I did that for 7 months straight. Looking back on the year, there is no question that my fondest memories and the most special moments during this journey happened on those quiet mornings of solitude and keeping a promise to myself. I lost 65 lbs during that period of time. Walks turned to runs, runs turned to weight training, and I’m currently in the best shape of my adult life. The benefits are immeasurable-physical, mental, spiritual, all of the things.
That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing that ,
I sincerely appreciate reading your story and congratulate you.
Incredible!! Thank you for sharing!! I am glad to see you live in/near the mountains. And happy to see your mental, spiritual & emotional health improve as well. It's all connected.
(BTW you might enjoy, if you haven't already: the Wind River Range in WY, the Ruby Mountains in NV, and the Lost River Range in ID. Some hidden gems that will be additional challenge and reward for you. 😁👍)
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One day at a time friend, proud of you.
I can confirm by personal experience that an one hour long walk each day can do wonders for weight loss in a year.
I walked to the chow hall 3x a day in Iraq, six miles. I was in shape, 1st class PFT/CFT. I normally worked out. The walking was the only change in my routine. I lost 20lbs in 7 months. Came back home cut.
Is it the time or more the distance walked?
@@Nindoty231 Need at least 20 minutes to burn off your glycogen store.
After that your burning fat. Walking during a fast is incredibly efficient in burning fat. Walk before breakfast. Use a GPS or pedometer to track miles if you want. I always used time to count calories burned after running my height and weight through a calories calculator.
@Nindoty231 It's about the pace, trail inclination, distance and speed. I started with walking in flat areas for 45min, then switched to a more inclined terrain after a few weeks walking for 60min. As time went on, I increased my pace, and walked a bit further and further every few days, and had 2 hour long walks after a few months. This way lost about 170lbs within a year. I lowered my calorie intake to normal levels too.
However, I think that It's about the fact that one is moving, doing cardio, mostly, first burning blood sugar, and then after around 60min, burning fat, that makes the difference.
@@Nindoty231 You don't burn any fat until your glycogen store is gone. So either walk after fasting, like in the morning, or walk a lot longer and faster. It's just math. The energy it takes to move your butt where you want it to go.
Also, if you have a low carb diet your glycogen store will be low so you start burning fat quicker than someone on a SAD.
Is this OK?
Retired from the military after 20 years two years ago. Got super lazy, had prior injuries, and wasn’t motivated. After my birthday in October I gained 30 pounds and my BP was was super high. I walked for an hour everyday sometimes with kit, ate clean, and lossed 40 pounds. Walking is literally a life saver for me.
Thank you for your service brother, former Army ranger here 🤝🏾
Thank you both for your service and inspiration. God bless.
@@sherrieleinweber6238 much appreciated 😊🙏🏽
Hell yeah brother. I was a AF Aerial Gunner. Got out and also got pretty lazy and gained weight. Did the same thing and started walking. Lost a good amount of weight and got back into the gym. Got back to my service weight. Glad to hear of your success.
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Closing statement was the best. “Get off the internet, stop researching”
AMen ! the health and lifestyle you seek is not on the internet
Oh oh, I think he's talking to me.😁
So good.
😂😂😂😂😂
@@daleweiss9507same!!
The BEST advice I've heard from someone who understands weight loss. It's really this easy. Been walking for 7 months and am down 45 lbs. 30 mins in morning, 45 mins after dinner every day except one weekend day for a rest and break.
My simple rule for weight loss is don't eat any bad food. Sounds simple, but there ends up not being must left you can eat. Avoid high salt is another good one. I usually doesn't move BP, but it has the advantage that if you ditch high salt, it rules out almost anything man made. It gets funny. Try to get under a thousand mg a day, and you can barely east even a spartan sandwich.
@@HondoTrailside That's more great and honest advice! I am lost when I leave my house to eat lunch or dinner out lol!! There's truly nothing on the menus that fit all that :)
Guess who is going for a walk everyday for a month?
Thanks for the honesty, bud.
How’s the past week gone ?
@@CrystalWebster-gl3ig I've been going... Not very far, let's be honest, but far enough for me at this point. Thanks for checking in on me! You have just tripled my motivation!
@ I’m going to do it too that’s why I asked and I was hoping you were doing it regularly. It’s good easy advice
Thank you for this video. Walking daily has made a huge difference to me, a 59 year old woman. For the last 5 months I'm walking twice a day, minimum 30 minutes each right after breakfast and supper. Average around 70-90 mins per day. It is brilliant for blood sugar control, I've managed to reverse my diabetes and all my numbers are spot on. I live in a hilly area of Britain, so I've noticed my aerobic health increase dramatically. My resting heart rate sits at 57. I find I crave my daily walks now like I crave water. I feel poised to start strength training.
I’m 57 and have been walking the past year and a half. I’m down 40 pounds and pretty much at goal and thinking of weight training now. I feel challenged (in a good way!) to go for it now. Thank you for sharing your story!
Can you share what you eat ? And does amount of food also trigger insulin ? Is fat ok ? Meat?
Your story is very inspiring! God bless.
@@joanneclark8256 fat and meat are both actually very good for keeping insulin spikes at bay. Both in proper amounts and percentages of overall are good to provide satiety, keep insulin from spiking and therefore help you lose weight. Just remember that calories count and regular exercise helps with weight loss.
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I’ve raised Akitas for over 30 years, I live where we truly experience all 4 seasons. I’ve walked with my dogs everyday for the last 16 years straight, never missed a day, rain, shine, snow, minus 30, 80 above, it doesn’t matter, we go every day for a 45 to 60 minute walk. I’ve had injuries from accidents, I still walk, I’ve been sick as a heck, I still walk. I manage two mining operations with 23 employees, I still walk. Walking, connecting with nature, breathing fresh air, watching the seasons changing, noticing the little things along the way, it’s all GOLD my friends. Grunt Proof knows what he’s talking about. Try it, go for a walk. You’re going to be amazed.
Thank you for the encouragement! It means a lot.
Above 80 degrees is not extreme at all.
“Noticing all the little things along the way” is so rewarding and make it all so worth it
This is amazing and very inspiring 🎉
I’m training my wife in PT (strength training & rucking). This video was a helpful encouragement for both of us. We’re gonna go for a walk, this evening. The more folks move their bodies the more it becomes an essential part of your life. Fitness is a way of life, both seen & unseen, bodily exercise & godliness with contentment. I greatly appreciate your contribution, brother! God bless you and yours! Stay the course!
Semper Fidelis,
Jon
Awesome
Thank you for this awesome, down to earth, no nonsense video.
Thanks for this video. I've been taking my 340 pound autistic sister to the gym and she walks a half mile in 30 minutes. The goal is to get her to walk 2 miles without stopping and then we will work on strength. It's good to know we are on the right track.
I went from 413lbs to 249lbs by walking only, nothing else, just walking every...single...day for 2 years. now that I am more fit, I am ramping things up little by little so I can stay healthy. Here is the change in thinking that finally got me going: "it took years for me to get this heavy and out of shape, it will take me years to reverse it" You sir, are 100% spot on
Congratulations on your remarkable success story.
If you were 413, going up the stairs is like squatting with a (say you could be healthy at 200) 425 barbell on your shoulders. Only problem is that as you get lighter, say you end up at 200, now going up stairs is like squatting with a 0 weight barbell. So rapid early losses can slow down.
Did the walking help minimize excess skin after weight loss?
@ Thank you!
@ you are correct, what seemed easy at the start, now requires intent and focus. That first 165lbs or so was lost only walking, I changed nothing else. Now I am focusing on changing my diet and adding other methods of exercise with the idea that where ever I land (diet and exercise) will have to be sustainable over the long term. for instance, Im looking for the "easy pickins" like no more beer and as I am reducing my beer consumption, I am already seeing positive results. This is all in service of "it took me years to put it on, it will take years to take it off.
When I worked in the emergency room of a busy hospital as an ED Tech, I was literally shocked at what shape I was in after just 3 months….I walked MILES taking patients to scans, testing or delivering them to their room after admission….I was prob 25 lbs overweight but very very active with 3 kids under 10, but I wasn’t in Good shape. Wow that job was amazing for me….dropped 33 lbs and from lifting patients got upper body strength that made me realize what I could do, so then became way more active with my kids and joined a gym too. WALKING IS GREAT…not just for your weight…I use it as a form of meditation that in turn does so much for my mental, emotional and physical health…. NATURE+ WALKING= PEACE and FITNESS and this is 30 yrs later, I’m still walking.
Thank you. i recently took my Mom to the hospital for tests, and the gentleman volunteer ( a senior in his 70s) escorted her by wheel chair. He informed us this is how he keeps in shape, volunteering at the hospital. i am planning to do the same, since i recently retired.
So many people have no idea what it takes to get in to a shape. Walking is one of the best forms of starting off
Consistency is key, yes. However, at 51, I finally found FORGIVENESS. Since then, I no longer have to feed the big void I felt inside. Via intermittent fasting and keto, I have lost soooo much weight and many more inches. I do like to excercise, that was never the problem, but now I am no longer a "slave" to the gym. I feel empowered and SAFE. I once was a victim, now I am responsible. And again: Consistency is the key. Thank you very much for your frank words. Seeing you walking in the snow sludge makes me appreciate my life so much more. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. Best wishes to you and youe wife for 2025.
Forgiveness is a huge factor in my life. Thank you for sharing.
I have insulin resistance and unsure if keto is safe cause master diabetes days saturated fat causes insulin resistance.. lm pcos ( i sulin resistance)to menopause help what can one do so confused low carb no carb high fiber lots protein.. so lost
When you loose fast do you not loose muscle mass???
I started walking an hour every day on July 27th 2024. I've lost 70lbs so far. I can say it is absolutely true that walking an hour each day.. good or bad weather...really works. It's not just about weight loss...your mind and body will start healing too!
A five years ago my daughter and I went on a cruise. We usually eat pretty healthy, but decided to just eat whatever we wanted. The ship had 17 floors and we decided we wouldn't take the elevator whether it was one floor or seventeen floors. We ate pizza, ice cream, alcohol which we rarely did. After that week we didn't gain any weight like everyone else I know after a cruise. I try to tell my overweight family and friends to walk, cut out the junk food, but they want me to just tell them what "magic pill" I take to stay slim 😂
Well I remember the 1 cruise I took too. The servers were so sweet - kept trying to get me to eat more lol! I was in the best shape of my life at that point - early thirties. And yes, we only took the elevator rarely when we couldn’t convince our fellow travelers to just walk 1 floor! I was using capsaicin on my knees because I had to have major surgery when I got back to keep the pain at bay. But I ate a lot of great seafood, fruits, vegetables - it was awesome! Did a lot of different fitness classes. Had massage. Had a ship romance! Yes I had me a time!
That is an awesome story.
People don't believe in "magic pills". They just don't want to hear the truth of how to stay slim because the answer is not glamorous or anything new.
@@michellemartinov6267oh a “ship romance”…a cherished memory for a lifetime
@@helenebennie3961 Thanks no matter which you mean!
Apologies, I had to watch this twice because I was taking this walk with you and watching your tracks appear over your shoulder in the snow. Thank you for speaking sense and sharing your walk with me.
Aww, how cute😊
The location and snow are gorgeous. Maybe time for me to live rural again, rather than
‘Bright lights, big city,” which worked for me for decades after living in a quiet place i later would visit and condescendingly look and silently say to myself “how quaint.” Oh, how perspective changes with tough life or simply, for neatly everyone “with the seasons” of their own unique lives. Thank you to the maker of this video, and to this commenter whom i mainly wanted to “second.” My problems are different than weight or if they are weight related ever its bc I am so depleted and thin, weak. Walking is harder w hairline fractures in one foot, but as long as I can, I should try. NO pool, rn, so I tend to give up on exercise… on;y swimming fast and running give me a “high”… but one needn’t get that amped up…peace👍
Me too because I was trying to figure out why he is so uneven.
Yes, I was trying to workout what footwear he is wearing as there seems to be an extra part on the back of each footprint. Intrigued! Great video though. Straight forward and inspiring.
I like when someone else in this world... sees the little drtails...
Like I do 👑🔥💖💞💫✨️🙏😎
Office job nowadays, but I walk every lunchtime… every day. It’s a lifeline for me as an office wonk. My gym trips after work 3X/week is good for me , but the walk is vital.
Good video, thanks.
Hey, after the diagnosis I received in April of 24, I knew my best thinking got me down the road I was on. I became willing to do anything to live longer. 9 months later I’m 63 lbs down! The title of this video caught my attention because I still want to learn! And I’m 45!
One of the best things I did right after retirement was I adopted a young mutt. She needed at least 1:30 hours is walking per day. I would listen to this guy and many other shows/podcasts and it was very good for both of us.
I want another big dog soon. He was the BEST personal trainer. I have a small dog now and she aboutv14-16 yo now. On a sunny 40 plus degree day she can still do a mile. In Texas in summer I take a small grocery cart and let her ride before she has to pant. Then she wants to finish walking. Best wishes all!
I am SO jealous of your walking trail! I absolutely love your strategy and initial test with people for the first 30 days - simple but extremely effective!!!
I'm a former Army Ranger have maintained my physique from my army days with ofcourse the occasional intermittent periods of gaining and losing weight but have always been active before and after I joined the military. With the exception of rucking in the military and treadmill bouts I've never done a 10k+ walk outside until three days ago when I finally decided to finally make this walking my go to cardio and I must say, the mental clarity and focus while just easily walking and after is so awesome it really is the most underrated and easy thing to do for your mind and body. Today is my 3rd day I weighed myself Monday morning at 204.4lbs lookin to get down to 180-175 ish lbs by June, I'm excited about this journey I hope to be reporting here weekly on my progress. Very good video 😎👍🏽💯
You speak so much wisdom in this video. A relentless devotion to walking saved my life after I suffered a fractured jaw, broken arms, and a broken spine in January 2022 at the age of 46. I was left with such excruciating pain that I did not want to live. I still fear that I will ultimately lose my battle against debilitating chronic pain and become a suicide statistic, but in the meantime, walking 1 to 3 hours every single day gives me peace, freedom, and moments of true respite from the agony of bone and nerve pain. I wouldn't be here if it were not for daily walks (once I was able to walk again after being bedridden for 34 days).
Walking has a healing power all its own that many do not know or fully understand. I tell others to please walk if they want to improve their physical and mental pain. Walking and intermittent fasting have worked more miracles in my life than counseling or Rx medication ever did.
Nothing but love and kindness and a perfectly pain-free existence wished for all who find themselves in this comment section. Life is so short and everything can change in a few seconds.
You exude integrity and respect and that is worth its weight in gold. This is the value that is most important in life. Yes, walking is a game changer and getting outside is where it’s at. Cold just makes you work harder. Thanks for being a man. As a woman I’m so impressed. Male and female old fashioned character building. Be honest with yourself because there’s accountability and respect for oneself in that. TOP MAN!
I’m a seventy one year old carpenter from England and I want to thank you sir for your total common sense and honesty on this subject .Your approach to life in general is much like my own.So many people want everything easy and they want it now ,and can’t understand that there are things that no amount of money can buy. God bless you son,and regards from the UK.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
Since I am not your client, but I still would like to check in with you. I'll check in on this thread after each day of walking.
Starting at 6.3¨ and 327 pounds.
Thank you for this video, I needed this.
you got this! When you're out of breath and feel like giving up, just remember the next day will be 1% easier and you'll go 1% farther. keep stacking those days! 💪
He will stop updating regularly after 3 days max lol
Why do u have to be negative emincan-blr?......
Seriously look into carnivore to combine with this life style, even Keto. Eat plenty of good fat and protein. Find a community. It helps so much.
@ Didn't say he can't lose weight or something it is just that people always forget to update after a while on youtube
Your voice and calm demeanor are so motivating. Wish I could afford a trainer like you. I've been walking 20 minutes a day but I will be increasing it starting tomorrow. Thanks
I agree with you to a certain extent. Walking is a key to getting fit. I went through almost a year of cancer treatments several years ago. I puffed up like the Goodyear blimp and didn't feel like doing any type of exercise after a long day at work. I didn't really feel like working, but I had to pay the bills. I was then played off for two years. I started walking and biking. In just a short time, I dropped from 276 to 192. I know it works. Now, as for old men not listening to young men, I am 72, and I have no problem listening to a young man. When I was a squad leader, I let my squad members be part of the decision-making. That was my way to get fresh ideas and to help them grow into good leaders. Anyway, I have gotten out of shape after retirement and have just started back walking and exercising. You are right about time, I don't have that much time left, and I don't want to go out fat, lol. Sorry this is long, I just wanted to let you know that some old people do believe in listening.
72 is not old, dear! 102 is old.
same with me......I don't want to enter heaven as a fattie.....LOL.....i have at least 50 to lose to feel good.....
Never follow a diet....make a lifestyle change. Awesome and simple inspiring video.
The secret to weight loss? It's the same secret as to many other things. Many people are not going to like it but it's extremely simple. It's discipline.
Its more than that, you need a plan and the discipline to carry it out, no plan taking into account your personal circumstances and you might not achieve your goal.
@@andymax1that just carves out excuses as to why “I can’t do it cuz”
No, move more, eat clean, and probably less than what you’re used to.
That’s the simplicity that everyone actually already knows. People make it harder than it needs to be.
Everybody wants to take Credit- but few have the Courage, Honor and Wisdom to take Personal Responsibility 🙄
lol that’s silly …. you have to eat less…. You can be as disciplined as you want and not lose weight if you eat more calories than you burn… 100% certain. The secret is being hungry about 50-80% of the time 👍
@@bill_y4762 plan to be sustainable, is being hungry sustainable, plan to track whats happening and adjust, plan for it to take longer than you think, sure there are quick wins if you crash diet, but that will have an effect on metabolism, slow and steady wins the race.
This popped up by chance just when I needed motivating to start moving again after Christmas. Perfect timing. I was ready for a challenge. I’m not over weight but I decided to do a 2 hour walk daily for a fortnight. Set off this morning along the river, by the racecourse, past a palace and found a wonderful cafe at my halfway mark. Had a coffee, read a magazine and headed home. Feeling very smug and looking forward to tomorrows walk.
The beauty of this message is that it works like magic. I remembered when I downloaded a habit tracker. Just seeing 40 000 steps at the end of the week was such a booster. And then I bought a smart watch to know exactly my gains instead of my gaps, and to gamify things. To notice that even without going for a walk I was manifesting 1 to 2 000 steps a day is what gave me the intrinsic motivation to make it my identity, just like when I was a kid. 10 000 steps used to be a bit of a challenge, now I only feel it when I am at 15 000 steps in a couple of hours. Also someone might find it weird, but if you can walk, walk not only for you, but for all the people who wish they could but can't because of real handicap or a huge and an unbearable pain.
I like that: walk for those that can’t
I made over $100k/year personal training but just completely burnt out on it. Couldn't imagine doing it for another 30 years. As far as fitness goes, I am convinced one of the absolute best things you can do is ruck. I've reduced my resting heart rate from 68bpm to 52bpm over the last 6 months. Such an amazing and simple way to improve body composition and overall health.
Absolutely! Moving under load is one of the best things you can do for you health!
ruck? Is that a word?
@ it’s a colloquial word stemming from the abbreviation of the word rucksack and its use in hiking. Generally a ruck is anything you do with a load on your back, typically between 25lbs and 70lbs and can cover any distance at fast walk or jogging pace, but there’s no official definition that I’ve found. There are standards commonly used in the military, for example, 20km with 65# in under 3.5 hours.
for me, weight loss = eat less, move more. It doesn't have to be alot of movement to get started as you intimated. To me, the environment you were in during this vid was beautiful. What a beautiful hour to spend on this planet.
My biggest fitness improvement in my forties was a 6 month period of walking daily with a backpack. Covered 1100 miles. Didn't do anything else except cut back on the junk food a little.
Went from 236 to 213.
It works.
What food you eat?
There is one major thing you have talked about that I almost never see in any other video, podcast ecs. None talks about people who do trade jobs and how to help that group of people. Not everyone works in an office. Thank you for that.
intermittent fasting and walking
I agree. 👍
A good start.
This is really ALL that you need. Keep it simple.
Absolutely it works for me
Yup works for me I'm down 100 lbs
I'm a tradesman, on my feet, doing work every day.
Walk 5 miles a day. The scale didn't budge. Months in the gym. The scale didn't budge. It wasn't until my nutrition got right that I saw movement.
I was GROSSLY undereating, I'm eating more than I've ever eaten in my life, and the weight is falling off my ass.
Down 30 pounds, women are looking at me again, gained some confidence back, BP dropped, fat percentage dropped, clothes fit better.
Find your way and make it work, we've got people depending on us.
Sounds like you had a different kind of weight problem than most people do. Maybe GruntProof can make a video about people who have your special case. I know someone who might have whatever condition you had--despite not eating much and eating quite healthily, for this person, the weight won't come off.
That's me, found out severe lack of protein, and an imbalance of hormones.
@@mkwest2273 yup, upped my protein and tryna get on TRT now
'women are looking at me again', ignore them, they'll only drag you down mentally, stick to your hobbies and your male friends.
And I bet that you cut out processed food, too. Yeah, I have found that I needed to "reverse diet" to get my calories back up to where they need to be. It's amazing how much better I feel eating more calories.
I'm 29 seconds in, but I had to stop and tell you that I'm sitting in my car (where I currently am living) after working in a bread factory and it's Perth Western Australia - mid summer - right now outside my car its 42'c (107.6 f) and I was NOT expecting to see a winter wonderland - just - thank you! I really need this scenery rt now.
I'm watching from Perth tonight too! 🔥
I hate 107 degrees uggggggg not sure how you are surviving.....I am in kentucky USA and it is freezing here right now ...we have had snow for weeks on......ice....etc....not safe to walk outside at al right now....sadly......I like 65 degrees F.....where is it like that all year ....LOL
I'm watching from Queensland 😅
I'm in the UK but my 21 year old son is in Perth. We always compare weather notes.The sunshine would be great but the 35°+ days would finish me. 😂 Hoping to come out end of April for a visit when it's not as hot.
@@Artsylady2030I second this! lol
Watching from central Illinois and the snow, wind, and icy paths are not so welcoming let alone safe. But I can’t imagine 107f either. Does make our big world seem a little smaller to “connect” us here on TH-cam.
This is the REALEST weight loss advice I've heard in a while! "I think you all are done researching"...I feel seen😳🤭😄. First time I've ever seen you on my feed. Apparently I needed this. Thank you 😊👍🏾!
Agree on every point!
I was 199.9 lbs and now 171.9 . Mostly through two hour walks including uphill roads and intermittent fasting. The walking doesn’t hit your glycogen like intense exercise but takes fat out of your body storage like Visceral fat. At the moment i am only doing push ups and dips in my room but i do need to get some weight training in. I am 65 and my visceral fat was high and bp high. Analyser Scales help me to stay on track. Plus two meals a day and mostly no snacking. My Viseral fat is back in the black and my belly is flatter. Walking also clears the mind and de stresses you which keeps Cortisol levels down aiding in fat loss.
Having dogs for the last 10yrs has made sure i get my butt out for a walk everyday. Doesn't matter if it's 20 minutes or 2hrs we're going it's good for them good for me and its free. Just did a 1.5 hour ruck with em along the beautiful shore of lake Michigan.
my little 20 lbs pup makes sure I pick up my 40 lbs pack and we go rucking
My dog stares at me like fraziers dog until we get out to walk.
@@Ricktheruler1 not to mention the fact that by adopting a dog, you’re probably saving that canines life.
We lost our dog over 2 years ago. I have stacked 20kgs on by not going for a walk everyday 😢. Time to get off my butt and go for a walk!
@cindywhalley3370 something so simple but so beneficial for your body and your mind in my opinion.
This is exactly how I dropped 70 pounds. Started walking. Everyday... It sucks at first, but it works. It has been almost a 2 year journey. The only change I made to my diet was simply to record down what I ate so I didn't overeat during the day. Now the walking doesn't suck, and I'm cycling again. I still record my meals, because I love to eat and I have to say no at a certain point during the day....I have picked up resistance bands for upper body training. I hate gyms so I'll do that at home. I still have a few pounds to drop, don't see at as an issue because everything is just getting easier. The extra weight just made everything I did harder. As I approach 60 years old, I'm glad to see less of me in the mirror. Thank you for making this video.👍
Thanks for the motivational walk and talk, Randall. Sundays are my ruck days.
The one and only key to weight loss is this: Get your insulin down, and keep it down while you burn energy.
You cannot burn fat while you have elevated insulin. Additionally, Insulin has an inverse relationship with ketones. High insulin, low ketones. Low insulin, high ketones.
Walking, like any exercise, increases energy expenditure. It helps burn through carbohydrates and return insulin to normal.
It’s also an exercise almost anyone can do, and a whole hour extends the benefits. It will help weight loss. Especially if you do it without consuming carbs. Try just meat or eggs instead.
Good video. I hope more people take your advice.
I have insulin resistance but told the thyroid need carbs tho .. lm a female .. what can you help share it get better
@ You must have glucose in order to live. Many tissues in your body can run on ketones, and will do better than if they were burning glucose. But some require glucose, such as about 30% of your brain.
The good news is the body can make glucose. This process is called gluconeogenesis, and it takes place mostly in your liver. If you’re eating both protein and fat, your liver can easily provide all the glucose your body needs.
This means carbohydrate is a non-essential nutrient. You have to have it, but you don’t have to consume it. If you’d like to know more, please ask!
@@joanneclark8256check out durianrider. He might be able to help. Totally different info. High carb, high sugar. When I followed his info and cycled a fair bit the fat came Off. He looks very healthy and has been doing it for years. Worth considering. Very triggering for most people doing keto or carnivore.
Good stuff for the average person. I walk 3 miles 3x/wk, I run 6mi 2x/wk, I run 12mi 2x/wk. I had a trainer but had to fire him because he wasn't helping me build muscle. I created my own outdoor gym for pull ups, and bench press. I do squats, push ups, RDLs, LTEs, curls, overhead presses. I work out rain or shine, and don't need a trainer, but would appreciate a good one like you seem to be. Oh yeah, I started doing this when I was 61 and am 2 years into it. I have a marathon next weekend - my 4th.
Amen, brother. I have been walking 5 miles every day for the past 4 years and it has made all the difference in the world. My ski wear helps me handle the severe weather, so that I have no excuses. Great advice!
At last, some common sense. Im a builder from England and very active most of the time. Apart from my work i also cycle around 100 miles a week half of that offroad on an MTB. IM 6'1" and 183lb which is 7 lb too heavy for me. At 64 i have no intention of slowing up. A word of warning to the younger generation who may be out of shape, dont delay, get out there today and walk. This video is bang on target. So many people of my generation are riding on mobility scooters, knackered ankles, knees and hips and walking is free of charge.
Finally, a few people say to me im lucky i do a physical job, really? bent double on a wet Monday laying bricks in a trench.
I'm about to celebrate my 76th B-day and in the last year developed knee pain which I have never had before (I live in a tri-level condo). I had about a year prior worked part time in a nursery and walked every day. I felt the best ever I had in years. Then for the next year and half, I didn't keep up that activity level and the pain I developed scared me. Now I'm going to physical therapy and DOING my assigned exercises and more, I am surprised how the knee pain has go away. I'm keeping on so that I can start walking again without so much discomfort. There is hope!!!
Eine der ehrlichsten und aufrichtigsten Statements, die ich zum Thema Gesundheit, Bewegung, Gewicht gehört habe. Danke für deine Inspiration. Grüße aus Deutschland. 😎👍
I'm in a completely different industry, and over time I figured out the same tactic you're talking about when people want your help with something: make them prove it by giving them one basic task to do, something that proves their commitment. It works! I never hear from 95% of these people again. I'm glad my helping-others project isn't my career (it's just a side thing) or I'd starve to death. You, however, put it into words and I wish I could have seen this video 10 years ago. I'd have saved myself (and some people who wanted my help) a lot of grief.
I’ve always loved to walk. Ran for 20 yrs with, after military. Now 65 and knees feet hurt harder to move. Still force myself to walk, Have 50 lbs to loose. Pray I can keep moving. I discovered walking down stairs backwards helped cuz knees couldn’t handle going forward.
Love your attitude. Call it how you see it. Not rude, but brutally honest. Wish more people were like this. Keep doing what you are doing.
This really hits home for me. 4 years ago I adopted going for a 1 hour brisk hike every work day during my lunch break. I found myself able and needing to eat more than I had been eating, and dropped 50lbs. I’ve kept it off too.
It's great to see a man of principle eighty per cent of personal trainers will keep takin Ur money even if U never reach any goals so good stuff sir
On July 10th 2017 I gave up sugar, seed oils, and grains -refined and otherwise. Over the next 6 months I walked -sometimes jogged a bit, several days a week, and hiked trails in a local wilderness park. After 6 months I had gotten back to my usual life-long weight of 165, having lost 35 pounds. At 73 I can still do 7 chin-ups and plank for 3 minutes. Consistency, just doing it, helps a lot...or as one of our DIs in the Marine Corps used to say: "Excuses are like a**holes...everybody's got one."
That's how it's done you have to cut your carbs out first off your body literally Burns glucose for energy first why would you want to have excess glucose we can literally just burn medium and long chain fatty acids in the form of Ketone conversion in the liver which is known as ketosis and literally when the healthiest things you can do. Of course you got to cut those seed oils out they are horrible in the process stuff is garbage and really all you have to do is walk because low intensity cardio burns fat before it burns glucose and if you're ready to drive the glucose you are literally burning fatty acids you consumed or fatty acids from your fat stores of course you want to strength training too but you don't have to that's not really your goal but overall for life it should be your goal
@@MaddenMagician Right. There are two hormones that are like a teeter-totter -insulin and glucagon (the one nobody's ever heard of). Insulin is anabolic, building up and storing energy by pushing glucose out of the blood stream (this is when the insulin side of the teeter-totter is up).
When insulin has done its job and gotten the glucose (mostly from carbs) out of the blood stream,, then glucagon gets its chance to be the high side of the teeter-totter, being sent out from the liver to break down fats (glucagon is catabolic) into ketones (beta-hydroxybutyterate). You can't burn fat when insulin is up (too much glucose in the blood), only when insulin is down, this is when glucagon goes to work. It's a simple way to think of weight loss (burning fat). Both hormones cannot be up (doing their thing) at the same time.
This is beautiful man. Much respect to you. Thank you for your service too, God bless. I’m sitting at 175 right now and I’m trying to get down to 150 and then build my muscular physique after that
@@MaddenMagician Right, we use insulin (a hormone) to burn glucose (blood sugar), and we use glucagon (another hormone) to burn fat. You can't burn fat until you get the insulin down by getting the glucose down. You're either burning sugar (glucose) or you're burning fat. That's it.
Carnivore
Im 70 years old, im done with the research, good advice, straight forward , thanks i need the no nonsense approach !
Thank you. It needed to be said. I have 80 lbs to lose and set a goal of 5 months. Now that seems unrealistic after watching this, so I'm going to work on healthy habits. I quit my two life-long addictions of almost daily bags of chips and cocktails every night. 16 days in and I'm not missing them. I tried walking but hate not having a destination so I bought a treadmill but hated that too and didn't use it. So I got a dog who needs exercise daily. That's what got me walking! I intend to keep increasing my distance and my goal is to go to hiking trails around WI with my four-legged coach.
It worked for me
Lost 35 pounds
Have wonderful companions that love me unconditionally and can’t wait for those leashes to go on …..
I love it - "four legged coach."
Dogs are the best motivation!
You just popped up in my feed. This was a great thing you did - getting people to walk first. When I was younger I was black and white-move more, eat less. But there was so much information not known or a way to share it. As we get older hormones, metabolic health and inflammation play bigger roles. And walking helps all 3 of those. I have started walking more to help regulate my hormones and sleep. I saw a study last year that a walk after dinner significantly helped diabetics lower their blood sugar. Now I am not insulin resistant but adding that 2nd walk in helped me lose 8 lbs last spring. Which for me is huge.
I gave some kids that had broke parents free guitar lessons if they practiced. Second third time no practice, they were let go.
Doing work = serious
Walking 4-5 miles 5x weekly with 3X weight compound exercises has been 4-6 lbs dropped per week.
Def gonna subscribe.
Great advice! A friend paid $2k to a weight loss clinic. I just got the best advice in a 12 minute video. Mental Attitude and dedication. It's that simple!
In the last year I've lost over a hundred pounds I'm in the best shape I have ever been in and I'm 45 years old it's easy if you stick with it and do the right things
Running through the rain in defiance of the conditions is a great feeling when you finish.
One of the best feelings in the world!
It's not an easy business to be a part of as I did it part-time for twenty five years with most clients not getting the results they wanted. I suggested daily walks with many benefits in the long haul for better health. The truth and lifestyle goes on deaf ears for many. They tried fad diets and crazy exercise programs but nothing changed much for most. I would give the same healthy advice from me and real which some of them sought out nutritionists for advice. Plus as you age you can't keep up the volume of exercise as when you were younger. I'm 65 and have been walking regularly since my teen years. Plus cycling, hiking on trails and weight training has kept me stronger, the same weight since my teens. Consistency is key! You are speaking the truth. Take care of yourself! Thanks.
I try to walk 5 miles every day. I do miss occasionally, but the weight loss began when I went Carnivore. I lost 40lbs.
Yes! Cut out sugar!!! Including bread & pasta.
Yes! combining walking and carnivore or basic keto at the very least changed my life. Just walking didn't quite get it for me, but a high fat carnivore diet was the ticket for me. It gave me enough energy to walk.
I have been taking a workout class 42 and a half years. Half cardio half strength. I haven't lost any weight. I'm what you call skinny fat. I'm 5'1" ,131 pounds with over 30% fat.
@@lilycardoso4679It’s diet/insulin resistance. Go carnivore or at leaat keto & intermittent fasting
@lilycardoso4679 diet is most important part, without a doubt.
Thank you for sharing this in the manner you did. My 79 year old mom walks 1 hour every morning and as much as she can anywhere she goes. Like at the grocery store, before she goes inside, she wants to walk around the peremiter outside the grocery store, then she goes in and gets her groceries. Lol
Then she walks another hour in the evening. She is 5'11" and a size 6. Which means she has no body fat.
She is healthy and able to live alone with no problems, and she volunteers at the old folks' home, taking them for walks in their wheelchairs. Many of them are her age! Even younger. She's also eats sensibly.
I live in a mountainous region, so it's been hard to find a place to walk that isn't a super steep
Incline, but after seeing your video, I'm going to DRIVE somewhere to go walking. Even if it's around the outside of a grocery store! I want the health my mom has when I'm 79. I am on the carnivore WOE, but walking is still a necessity. It's great for your lungs, your circulation, and so much more! So even if you are not trying to lose weight.... walk.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Nailed it.
Happy New Year Randall. This is the year.
Absolutely it's about time people realised that they are just being ripped off and all you really need is experience, great video. 👍
You have made me motivated and realized that getting my bunion surgery was one of the best things I have done. Now I'm able to get back out walking
If you're lost and you can't decide what to do, go walk.
I like that.
I like that too Tracey. It clears your head. I find it disheartening that I see so many people looking at their cellphones while they are walking. Good Lord! Leave it at home or if you feel you need it in the event of an emergency, put it in your coat pocket and don't take it out unless it is an emergency.
@sylviacarlson3561 and worse still, they are looking at their phones while they are walking with their dogs! Come on, people, your dogs have been waiting for you to come on a walk all day long! Give them your attention
Thank you for this video!!! My fiancée and I LOVE to go hiking 3-4 times a week, and being outside moving and conversing with each other - it's the best exercise and so enjoyable outdoors in nature. I agree 100% - go walking!! It is so natural and good for us people to walk around, move our bodies, stretch, and be active! It's important for the mind as well. Love this. Thank you for posting!!!
Integrity can't be bought. You either have it, or you dont. You, sir, have it 💯
I am 3 miles from where I work. I have zero excuses to start walking to work. Thank you for your honesty!!!
Perfect walking conditions and atmosphere….perfect
So many people have no idea what it takes to get in to a shape. Walking is one of the best forms of starting off on an exercise program. Amen on time management.
Adequate sleep 8 hours improves your weight loss and health.
This . Sleep is extremely important. Lack of sleep messes the body making a person fat easier.
Going on five years of my fitness journey. Enjoying life at 63 years old. Did exactly what is described in this video. Established the habit of walking before ever thinking about running or strength training in the gym. It only took about 5 months to go from 240lbs to 180lbs as I increased the amount of time I walked each day and incorporated a healthy sustainable diet compatible with my lifestyle. I now run 3-5 days per week. I get at least 10k steps walking each day. Strength train every major muscle at least once per week. I'm not interested in being ripped, just lean and healthy. Primary objectives......staying out of the doctor's office and longevity.
Thank you for the free 12:58 consultation. It's January 19, 2025, and I will begin testing myself now.
Came across this video whilst doing my 60 minute treadmill walk in the gym as the inclement weather made my 5 mile run impossible; truer words were never spoken. ”Just do it” may be considered a marketing slogan but those three words are so important.
After seeing this video, I got my ass outside and walked! I just got back and I feel amazing! What a difference a walk outside makes. It’s January here in Nebraska, but it’s actually kinda nice out today, so that helps.
@jmd-k9928. Amazing!!!!! It's January where I live too!!!
I started walking consistently about 4 years ago. Average distance per day (including regular daily moving around) is between 15 and 18 kms per day during the summer. Winter it goes down to maybe 12-15 kms. I cannot recommend walking enough! Now, I'm in the gym 5 days a week doing weights and cardio, but I still love to walk. Start walking, start walking today!
Awesome video. For real weight loss, like if you are really overweight, you need to take care of your diet as well. I got decent diet plan at OnlyMeal, and I am pretty satisfied with the results. I was on 250lbs and after 4 months I am at 200lbs.
What is only meal what is ok to eat .. so confused ..keto low carb high fiber l have I sulin resistance
@@joanneclark8256 It's called Onlymeal, not only meal
@@joanneclark8256it's just advertising 😅. Eat keto or Carnivore and don't waste monies on apps 😊
Dear Sir,
Last week I took the challenge of walking one hour a day in addition to weight training three days a week.
I am 77 and have been dealing with a chronic low back and hip issue for almost a year.
I would like to report that just after 7 days of walking my hips and low back are at least 70% improved. I am sleeping better without pain and today I woke up without any of the stiffness and ache I have had for nearly a year.
Thank you for your challenge. I intend to incorporate walking one hour a day for the rest of my days.
Elliott Segal, D.C.
Im at a desk all day for work and bought a treadmill for under my desk and its done wonders for how i feel, working while walking is a bit tricky sometimes
Totally agree…it’s the little changes over time that had affected my health. A little change in my diet stayed more permanent. I used to walk 2 to 3 miles every other day but due to arthritis I can only walk 1/2 mile comfortably. Despite that I still walk every day.
I cant walk for weight loss due to bone spurs on my hip. It becomes excruciatingly painful. Thought I was going to have to crawl home one day and I only walked a quarter of a mile. But nothing but enthusiasm and support for everyone else. You got this.😊
I wheel around in a walker with a seat. Lol works.
Do you have access to a pool that you can walk in? Pool walking really helped me when I couldn’t “land” walk due to hip pain.
@@Impossible-z2j I do not but I have a recumbent bike and I think I'm going to start using regularly. I'm hoping it's more about just moving and not strictly just walking.
Loved this! Especially the awesome scenery!
This is exactly how I lost my 30 lbs. I was taking my junior college prerequisite kinesiology course and the professor required us to walk 1 hour per day and prove it by means of an app (in my case, I use the Adidas app). At first I thought he was out of his mind. One HOUR per day? About 18 months later, my weight was off. Of course, it included watching my calorie count with meals. Fast forward and I foolishly gained back 20 of those 30 by enjoying too many meals out and reducing my walk to 1/2 hour. Guess I'll be bumping it back up to an hour!
Signed, grown man who may know a lot but is always willing to listen
I started April 1st last year as a fat 308 lb I.T technician. I straight up quit my job for 2 months and focused on my weight. To this very day I’ve eaten the same meal high protein and vegetables once a day. I’m down 100lbs. I’m pissed this winter cause I gained 12 lbs for no apparent reason.. same diet. Could be hormones and just water weight. I’ve got to move my ass too.. I’ve got to walk! I’m being a big baby because it’s freaking cold.. I’m feeling soo cold it hurts my bones. I will not give up!
Me, too. Hang in there. You'll get there. Ive done the gym/boot camp, etc. Then researched. Which why I love GruntProof. Weighed in at 110 kgs after 20 years in ITC. Lost 40 kgs over 2 years with your diet and walking daily, the weekend longer distances every week. It takes time, but the weight stays off with walking. I've now retired and been a couch potatoe since May. You guessed it...back to 82kgs. Last week cleaned up the diet, & started walking, walking, walking. Goal is 70 kgs 😂. 75 will do.
I'm giving myself until July (my birthday) to get there, and I will! You will too. 💋❤️🇦🇺
@ I’m a July baby too❤️ you’ll achieve your goals.
Thanks!
It is true. Just walk. That's all you need for starters.
Before the pandemic lockdown, I had trouble walking to the mailbox and back to the house. I pushed myself to take a few more steps every day until I worked up to walking 6-8 miles/day, and in three years, I lost 75 pounds. About a year ago, I suddenly started experiencing left knee hyperextension and pain. When I fell in my driveway and again in a parking lot, I didn't know how to get up. I was shocked because I thought walking was supposed to make me strong. I finally went to a physical therapist and discovered my calves were rock hard and had many knots. He said I should have been doing strength training in addition to walking. The calves underwent 6 sessions of dry needling, which markedly improved the pain, and the calf muscles became pliable. I can now leg press 455 pounds. There's no more hyperextension of the knee or rolling of my ankles, which I've had a tendency to do throughout my lifetime. Walking and hiking are great activities, but proper strength training is essential.
2 days in after looking at this video. Thank you for the advice sir and greetings from the Netherlands 😊
I used to walk an hour a day before I became disabled. On weekends I would go for a hike. It's amazing what it does for you.
This thumbnail caption is perfect.