A dislike about The Villages, The Carnivore Diet, Dr Cywes, Judy Cho & Dr. Ken Berry: Changing Life 

Carnivore is the way! My husband & I are in our 50’s and have been ketovore/ carnivore for almost 6 months. We love Dr. Berry, Dr. Cywes, Dr. Chaffee, Dr. Baker, Dr. Westman & Judy Cho. Great job sharing your story!

I’m a carnivore advocate and I think you are doing a service for retired people like me who need to hear this the most. Thanks

My wife and I have been carnivores for almost 6 years. I am down 88 lbs and kept it off. I am not on any meds and bloodwork is perfect. The unexpected benefit was mental clarity. Well done you. Dr. Berry and his wife’s channel are great. The book is Lies my doctor told me. All info you provided is completely accurate.

I went Carnivore 2/5/2022 with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fatty liver disease. I reversed my T2D in two months and fatty liver disease in four. I also lost 75lbs in eight months. A1C went from 8.2 to 5.6 in four months too! Carnivore saved my life for sure. I have been following Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Cywes for the last year and a half. I just moved here (Lake Denham) last month and want to help others heal with meat. Great video Rusty!😮

After 26 months of Keto and intermittent fasting I'm still short, bald and ugly so it didn't do anything for me except got me off 7 medications, 52 pounds and great blood work. Never going back!

I was beyond thrilled to see the video you released today about the Carnivore Diet. I recently bought a home in The Villages and will be moving there next week. It’s nice to know that there’s at least one other person in my new hometown who has experienced first hand the miraculous health benefits that result from eating a meat based diet. 1n 2012, we accidentally reversed my 91-year-old mother’s Type 2 Diabetes without even knowing it was possible. In fact, we did such a good job that we almost killed her. We didn’t know that a simple change to a meat based diet would cause her blood sugar levels and blood pressure to normalize to the point where she no longer needed any diabetes medications or blood pressure medications. By continuing to give her those medications, her blood sugar and blood pressure dropped to dangerously low levels and she ended up in the hospital. Not only did her A1C score drop from 10 to 5.7 through diet alone, so many of her other health conditions disappeared, as well, such as psoriasis, swollen ankles and feet, sores on shins, protruding belly, etc… I’m planning to try the Carnivore 30-Day Challenge myself after I move to The Villages. I’m hoping it will be a little easier for me than it was for you since I don’t know anyone there, yet. Are you aware of any Carnivore support groups being formed there, yet? I’m looking forward to hearing about your experience with Dr. Cywes. I’m aware of at least two other physicians practicing in Florida who are huge proponents of prescribing CGMs to patients before they become diabetics: Dr. Annette Bosworth, aka “Dr. Boz” (Tampa) and Dr. Paul Kolodzik (licensed to do telemedicine in Florida). They both post videos on RU-vid. It’s amazing how many books have been published about the Carnivore Diet since we first learned about it in 2012. Please let me know if you are aware of any other books not included in the list below: 1) Dr. Philip Ovadia (cardiac surgeon) author of the book "Stay Off My Operating Table." 2) Dr. Shawn Baker (orthopedic surgeon) author of the book "The Carnivore Diet." 3) Dr. Anthony Chaffee (neurosurgeon) "PlantFreeMD" author of the book "Why We are Carnivores ... and How Plants Try to Poison You." (18 year carnivore) 4) Dr. Georgia Edes (psychiatrist) author of the book "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health." 5) Dr. Paul Saladino (psychiatrist) author of the book "The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by returning to Our Ancestral Diet." 6) Dr. Robert Kiltz (fertility expert physician) author of the book "Kilts's Keto is Carnivore: A Guide to a Fertile Life and Beyond." 7) Dr. Lisa Weideman (optometric physician) known as the "CarnivoreDoctor" (RU-vid videos). 8) Dr. Paul Mason (sports medicine physician) podcasts on RU-vid. 9) Dr. Robert Cywes (bariatric physician) known as the "CarbAddictionDoc" (RU-vid videos) 10) Dr. Ken Berry (family practice physician) author of the book, "Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths that Can Harm Your Health." 11) Dr. Paul Kolodzik (emergency & metabolic-health physician) author of the book “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution for Non-Diabetics.” Below is a list of some other excellent Carnivore podcasters and authors: 1) Dr. Jordan Peterson (psychologist) & Mikhaila Peterson authors of the book "The Carnivore Diet of Dr. Jordan Peterson and Mikhaila Peterson: How Meat Healed Their Depression, Anxiety and Diseases." 2) Judy Cho (nutritionist) author of the book "Carnivore Cure: Meat-Based Nutrition: The Ultimate Elimination Diet to Obtain Optimal Health." 3) Maria & Craig Emmerich authors of the book "The Carnivore Cookbook: The Complete Guide to Success on the Carnivore Diet." 4) Sally K. Norton (nutritionist) author of the book "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick and How to Get Better." 5) Steak and Butter Gal (RU-vid videos) 6) 5 Minute Body (RU-vid videos) 7) Laura Spath "Cutting Against the Grain" (RU-vid videos) 8) Kelly Hogan "My Zero Carb Life" (RU-vid videos) 9) Dr. Sarah Zaldivar (PhD exercise physiology & nutrition) Ocala, FL (RU-vid videos) 10) Lilli Kane (RU-vid videos)

I’ve lived in The Villages for about 15 years. I was Keto for most of that time, and now I’m Ketovore, almost carnivore. Unlike you, I’m not tempted to go off plan, even at restaurants or whatever. I carry my own drink cup, or drink coffee instead of alcohol. It’s simply just a way of life now. Maybe we need a Carnivore Club!!

I’m Marsha, RN- Your doctor responded appropriately to your diet! Yay!! I now teach keto to my patients. …but I just started Carnivore 2 months ago. I was stuck at 165lbs and thought at 57 this is where my body wanted to stay. I also had horrible knee and hip pain. I Am also very active. My weight dropped below my goal to 152! And my pain is gone. Even my body recovers better after HIIT classes! I’m feeling great!

Hi from Canada. I just completed all of the research you outlined also. The information makes so much sense. Today was my first day on Carnivore. Thanks for your video.

Great video Rusty! Since following Dr Berrys advice I’ve lost over 60 pounds and rid myself of type two diabetes and got off all meds. Good luck with your new healthy journey.

Hey Rusty!!! My husband and I have been Carnivore (keto occasional) for about 6 months. We have each lost about 35 pounds. My experience was a loss of 10 lbs in the first month with the loss of inflammation and water weight...and a steady 5 lbs a month since. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with it as sometimes it seems extreme to others and hard to really talk about with our friends or family.

.My husband and I are carnivores going on 3 yrs, I am 75 he is 82 and I have to say it is also an age reducing diet, people think I am 60 when I shop with my 54 yr old daughter people think I am her sister, the first time she said sister that's my mother, I just give them the thumbs up. Tonight I roasted a large rib roast we cut it down the middle and we each ate our half and were so full and satisfied. easy clean up, hardly take any time to shop go to the meat department and we are out lol. Happy for you continue to spread the message.

My husband and I have been carnivore over three months I had diabetes, fatty liver and diverticulitis. Since going carnivore I've reversed all of them The only issue I had was my first diverticulitis attack since going carnivore. I ate a cheese dip and pork rinds during the holidays and boy it wiped me out. I have to stick to beef, butter, eggs and bacon Other than that I've lost thirty pounds, no more bleeding gums, I'm not winded anymore, less anxiety, I just feel incredibly better Happy New Year and go carnivore!!

Hi Rusty, RU-vid suggested your video so I gave it a listen. My husband and I are both 60 and we live in AZ. My husband started doing carnivore about 7 weeks ago. He also is having his bloodwork tested around Thanksgiving. He finds this way of eating effortless, his weight and blood sugar are down. I think he has a level of skepticism about the long term effects but time will tell! For now he feels great and his morning blood sugar is low! Amazing! He still marvels at the simplicity of this way of eating and he isn't hungry all the time. Best wishes on your journey.

Thank you Rusty! I'd been on keto for a while and fell off the wagon, my husband (we've been watching your channel for over a year) sent this to me to get us both back on track. Also, I'm a nurse and scrolling through these comments, I'm practically in tears of joy. All these people reversing type II diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease; it's all just so wonderful! G-d bless! Also, HEADS UP, if you ever go off you feel those highs and lows of your blood sugar soaring and crashing MUCH more than you ever did before, so don't go too hog wild!

Another great informational video on your personal journey as a carnivore. So many of our senior citizens are so unhealthy and spending more money on meds than they do on food every month. When they ask me how I stay stay in such good shape I always share with them my eating habits. Sad to say they believe the bad advice their PCP’s are giving them and think they will die without their meds. Makes me so sad. Keep spreading the good news about your journey to heath as I can see from the comments you are inspiring others to do their own research. Thank you Rusty!

I’m watching this video and have been on carnivore since the end of August. For those starting out this is a great video. It is comprehensive and reflects my own experience at 54 years old. I am no longer on an antidepressant, I have had to cut my type 2 diabetes in half. Still need the BP medicine. I was 247 at 5’9” . Today I bc am 226. So I still have a way to go. From previous experience, I will probably see rapid improvement in blood pressure once I get to 190 lbs. it’s no longer a matter of “if” but “when.” Again, thank you for making this video. It is good stuff.

I listen to Dr Ken Barry often! I’ve been on the diet for 4month or so. Lost 17 pounds. I helped my skin problems & arthritis.

I have been doing carnivore/ketovore since December 2022 and this will be my lifestyle for now on! I’m 55 and had arthritis in my hands and had trouble twisting door knobs, now I can put my body weight on my hand! I’ve lost 20 lbs. and my hashimoto is getting better, I was able to lower my medication within 3 month on carnivore!

How jealous am I!!!! Dr. Cywes is going to be one of your doctors!!!! Hope he is as great in person as he is on his videos. Cant wait for your update😊

We Villager carnivores are hunting through Publix to score on the rack of ribs and ribeye steaks before they are all gone.

Hi I've been carnivore now for over 3 yrs, and Keto before that. I love the lifestyle and wholeheartedly believe in it as a healthy way of life. WHY? because through the use of those diets I overcame A LOT of health problems. It's always wonderful to hear/see other people who are actively pursuing this lifestyle and enjoying the benefits of it. At 63, i'm so thankful that I found this lifestyle. Judy Cho is awesome! Same with Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Cywes and SO SO many others - but Dr. Ken Berry is the main person that I credit for bringing me back to good health.

Your videos are always so timely. I recently lost 45lbs on low carb/keto/carnivore. And ‘fell off’ recently so thank you for inspiring me to get ‘back on’. I often thought of starting a TV club for like minded people with preferred food restrictions to socialize and share info. It’s hard to socialize with others that just ‘don’t get it’ especially when they invite you to their homes and you find yourself accepting the ‘one cheat won’t hurt’. But it does. It is so hard to ‘get back on’ once you ‘cheated’. Especially in the beginning. I too follow Dr Berry among many, they are always inspiring. Luv Dr Eric Berg too. Good luck with your journey and thanks for sharing.

Hey Rusty! Welcome to the carnivore club! I joined in March 2023 due to a plethora of gastro intestinal issues. Sticking around for the carnivore glow and a return to youthful vigor. I have a way to go on that, as now that the ugly noticeable health factors are improving, my naturopathic doctor is drilling down to erradicate yeast, mold and possibly one other issue that are keeping me from really excelling. In the meantime, to be able to eat without incident, sleep well, have zero joint and bone pain and improved strength is an awesome start. This way of eating is saving my life and future.

Rusty, I’m enjoying following you. I started watching your informative Villages videos and wasn’t even sure how I initially leaned about your page, but now know it’s through the carnivore community. After 4 years of living this lifestyle, I have never felt healthier in my life and glad to hear your journey is going well too. Good luck at your Dr. Cywes appointment.

Yay! A carnivore in The Villages!!! I started the carnivore diet in 2022. Immediately dropped 25 pounds-like in 2 weeks! All joint pain left me. My brain fog cleared up. It was fabulous. This year, I had some stressors, plus moving from Texas to TV, I fell off the wagon. Joint pain is back. I gain about 10 pounds back, but NOT all of it, which is kind of amazing. Thanks for the reminder to get myself back on the Carnivore Diet. It really is life changing! Keep us posted on your progress! Let’s start a movement in TV so we can get Carnivore dishes on the menus in the restaurants. 👍🥩🥓🧈🥚🍤😀❤️

I started down the road of carnivore when a doctor I was seeing for extreme acid reflux told me “you have a good idea what gives you heartburn. Stop eating those foods!” Great advice. I’m glad I chose to listen 👍

Rusty Hi, my maiden name is Nelson too. I had diverticulitis/diverticulosis...then I discovered I had non celiac gluten sensitivity. When I stopped eating gluten, I stopped having diverticulitis & diverticulosis...Im ketovore leaning toward carnivore. Thank you God bless you

Eating out, going to pot lucks, dinners with friends, etc. are more challenging for those of us on low-carb lifestyles. But it can be done. A local group or Villagers club would be a great place to get together to share helpful hints/tips on how to make it easier.

Great video Rusty, and the most important video ever by you. Dr. Berry, and Berg on YT changed my life as I will be 67 next month and health is great. Doing keto with fasting and off BP, cholesterol and refulx meds and a total life changer. I lifted weights up until 4 years ago and stopped. I added TRT 3 months ago to my lfe again and started lifting with it and I am doing amazing and have muscles again and getting more at 67 next month!! I needed to fix a fatty liver also and that made big improvements, So happy!

Rusty, I'm so happy that you found this way of eating and that you're seeing improvements in your health. My husband and I began it about 2 1/2 yrs. ago and have maintained a 25 lb. weight loss. Hubby has been able to cut his BP meds in half and I have eliminated them altogether. We have added a few things back into our diet so I would say ketovore describes us now. Congratulations on your progress and I hope you continue to see positive improvements.

Thanks Rusty for the inspiring video! I haven't gone full carnivore yet, but I've been low carb/keto for years now, off and on. Basically, I've figured out that I only need to eat one meal a day and that's been helping a lot. Now if I adjust to carnivore I wonder what will happen! I'm happy to see your diet journey take off and you're an inspiration to so many others. One other book that I'd love to recommend: "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung. He has a lot of RU-vid videos too, very fascinating.

Congratulations! Dr. Berry has a great video on "normal" A1C levels. He discusses what "normal" means (standard deviation for Americans tested and plotted on a bell curve) vs optimal. It is quite enlightening.

I’m a retired health care professional who went to college in the late 80’s to early 90’s. I was trained to believe that low fat and “good carbs” was necessary to avoid cardio vascular disease….I was bamboozled! I’m recovering from chronic aches and terrible reflux since childhood- all by eating a ketogenic lifestyle. I was able to feel better in mere days!

Great video! I have lost a total of 175lbs from my heaviest weight since doing Keto/Carnivore for about 2yrs now. Feel much better and still trying to lose at least 25lbs more. Good luck with everything!!!!

Carnivore 5 months. Hardest time is when my kids come into town and trying to eat at restaurants in TV. Most of them cook with seed oils and I really don't do well with that. I will say my son and I went to Prima and I got a double portion of grouper with some shrimp on the side. I got asparagus and gave it to my son. I still drink occasional wine and beer which actually have lower carbs than you think. And I still love avocado. Otherwise no carbs for 5 months. Have not had my labs redone, But they weren't too bad to begin with. My goal which everyone needs to have if they're going to start such a drastic change is to reduce the pain in my hip and swelling in my legs. And of course lose weight. Post menopausal women have a harder time losing, but I have lost 20#. I definitely feel better.

Wow! Your video really hit home! You enthusiasm, your commitment, and sources were spectacular! I've got many related age/medical issues but weight and carbs are the current focus. I watch Dr. Ken Berry everyday (and he was great today)! Way to go, Rusty ... you nailed this video (youtube connected the dots) and I'm interested in that Post-Thanksgiving documentary and your results. GW

Hey Rusty. First off, I wanted to thank you for your channel, as I followed you through your journey to The Villages, and wound up following in your footsteps after my wife died early in '22. I didn't realize it at the time, but I wound up buying a house right around the corner from you. I hope i run into to you at some point, and get to thank you in person. I'm also excited by your introduction to Carnivore, as I have been following Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker and, most recently, Dr. Cywes, over the last 3 years, and have been essentially carnivore all that time. You're on the right track, and clearly doing your own research, which is a great thing. Glad you caught on before it cost you your health. God bless and stay salty. :>)

Thank you so much for this video! I've been carnivore for 3 months. I am currently living in The Villages too. Like you, I did a ton of research before starting and found so many resources on RU-vid. I really like Dr. Anthony Chaffee and Dr. Ovadia. Dr. Ovadia is a heart/thoracic surgeon who is also all in for carnivore. Like you, I just was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. My goal wasn't really to lose weight (although, that's a great benefit, and I have lost 16 pounds), it was just to feel better. On August 23, 2023 I had basal joint surgery on my left thumb due to severe osteoarthrosis. When I went back to the surgeon to get the stitches out, he and his staff were amazed at my recovery. I have full use of my hand at this point and the interesting thing is that you can barely see the scar. The strangest thing for me is when I tell people how great I feel and my energy levels are even throughout the day, they look at me like I'm out of my mind. I've had several people challenge me and I tell them that "I will stay out of your kitchen, if you stay out of mine." Do you find that too? They always ask about fruit and vegetables. Dr. Anthony Chaffee has several videos explaining how fruits and vegetables are really not that great for you. I apologize if this is long-winded, but I'm just so pleased that there are other people in this community that are experiencing such fantastic results!!

I really needed this video today. Just before turning this on, I rummaged for something to eat that would satisfy my sweet tooth. I’ve even considered going to the grocery store, because, being on carnivore since August, I have nothing in the sweet catigory. When you said you’d gained 20 pounds quickly just from going out to eat, it hit me that I absolutely dont want to put 20 lbs back on. Many thanks!

Glad to hear there is another Carnivore in the Villages. It's been 15 months for us. We promote this lifestyle and ALL the Doctors you mentioned.... and many more. Stick with it and continue to heal.

I'm 63, low carb, no processed food, no sugar, for 6 years now... feel great. Things got even better after eliminating alcohol a year ago. I have non-symptomatic Diverticulitis, FH, Hashimoto, and pre-diabetic... only med is levothyroxine. Low carb is the way to go!

Thanks, Rusty. I'm definitely following your progress on this diet. I'm going to be doing this myself. Like you, I'm single and dine out a lot with friends. That will be the tough part. Eating right while eating out.

I enjoyed all that you shared. It’s always inspiring listening to especially a man seeking out a better way and not continuing to live a life in denial. You have a great outlook on life & how much fun it can be. Your sharing your truths “WILL” help others.. Me & my husband are now just passing 5 months. We are loving living as carnivore’s. 🥩💕 & each day just gets better 🫶🏻

Great video Rusty!! I’ve also been doing carnivore this year. Hubby and I have been in The Villages for almost 1 1/2 years. We love(d) checking out all the restaurants and drinks and desserts. I say I put on “the freshman 20lbs” after we lived here a year! I knew I had to change my eating. I’ve done many diets in my lifetime. This carnivore diet definitely resonated with me. It has helped me lose my freshman 20lbs and more! I’m about 90% carnivore 10% other for my week(s), in general. Side note-I’ve taken some of The Villages Enrichment Academy courses. One was on dishes to take to driveway parties. All but 1 was plant based and the nutritionist and her helpers were plant based diet people. Another class, on brain enrichment, is also teaching the Mediterranean diet is the best for your brain. A book she recommends (in general, for her brain enrichment class) says most doctors are often closed off to other ideas, if it isn’t in their field of expertise!!! Again, great video!!

I jumped into a keto diet 5 months ago after researching and being newly diagnosed with T2DM. Went full carnivore/ketovore 2 months later. Recent labs show I’ve reversed all the negative numbers and no longer diabetic. You are so fortunate that you found a doc to work with you & support this way of eating. My docs are totally against it and kept pushing meds and bariatric surgery…until my appointment yesterday when she saw my weight loss & lab results. She was almost incredulous. Lol! No more pushback! Congrats on your success with the PHD. Huzzah!! I subscribed and will be following.

The joint thing happened to me as well, and after puppies and not much sleep for 8 weeks I knew I had to do something drastic. It is amazing how much difference a lowcarb diet makes. Sleep is important, too! So hard to wrap your head around it because of the lies we’ve been told. Thanks for sharing!

Great to hear your story! I've been clean ingredients Keto for 5 years and transitioned to Carnivore 5 months ago. Following Dr. Ken D. Berry since June 2018. Down 150 lbs. It's a journey and a lifestyle, PHD, Proper Human Diet. Never going back to the S.A.D., Standard American Diet.

Congratulations on your weight loss Rusty! Here is another recommendation as you head down the rabbit hole of this lifestyle: Vinnie Tortorich. He is a fitness trainer, and has an AWESOME podcast, book, and several documentaries. He has interviewed tons of doctors, nutritionists and other experts (including ones you referenced). His creation is NSNG - no sugar no grains. So, a bit looser than carnivore, but everyone has to find what works best for them as an individual. Looking forward to your next video!

Geez I am 63 years young and every ailment you described I have. I have been carnivore for only 7 weeks but losing weight and feeling so much better. No desire to ever change.

Hi Rusty. Never thought I’d find another carnivore in The Villages. I’ve been doing BBBE since June. I love it. The fact that I don’t have cravings is a meticulous. When ever I have been on a diet before there were days that I tortured myself thinking about all the junk I loved to consume. A RU-vid channel I can recommend is My Zero Carb Life with Kelly Hogan. Good luck with your journey.

I love Dr. Cywes. He’s got a no nonsense manner about him that makes me want to do what he says. I’m glad you’re doing so well.

Glad to hear you have found the correct road to true health. Dr. Berry and Dr. Cywes are top notch as is Judy Cho. I'm excited to hear about your consultation with Dr. Cywes. You need to understand that keto, ketovore, carnivore need to become your life style and not just a short term solution to maintain all the health benefits you are observing. Another book by Dr. Berry is Kicking Ass After 50. Continued good health.

Congratulations Rusty! Sounds like you have really taken control of your health. So happy for you.

I'm 65 and have been carnivore since June. Dropped 20 pounds and I've also added in resistance training. Keep at it! You'll continue to be amazed by how you look and feel. Also watch Dr. Chaffee. He's amazing and very knowledgeable.

Hi Rusty. You are the 1st villager/carnivore I’ve come across. These are the top 2 topics that led me to RU-vid!

Awesome video, Rusty. So glad you took the initiative to get healthier. You look great and happy you're feeling so much better. My husband and I have played with low carb several times and lost weight but gained most of it back. Our overall health is good but really want to keep weight off since we're older. Thanks again for the video!

Thanks for making this video, Rusty! I am also trying this way of eating and enjoy the mental clarity, less painful joints, and decreased bowel issues as well. It would be fabulous if a carnivore club forms at The Villages because it would give me one more reason to move there!

Rusty, great idea to share your story. I'm struggling with carb cravings, my cholesterol is high, glucose is fine. I hope this motivates me to get moving on making a change.

those links to all the youtube contributor's are great, but I find the comments way more inspirating. The way so many lives are changed by this WOE .

Russ: I started Carnivore on 8-7-23. As of today, 11-5-23, I have lost 39.4 pounds. I am eating BBBE plus some cheese, grilled shrimp, some chicken, some pork, and I drink only carbonated water, made with my Soda Stream machine. I am 99.99% Carb free these days. I had a of cake on my birthday, and I had had a bite or two of potato salad. I had the same puffy hands and semi arthritis feeling in my hands, and they are both greatly improved. I had blood work on 8-3-23 and I had them redone on 11-3. My A1c dropped from 6.4 to 5.7. Thanks for the links to the resources in the description. Another doctor to look up is Dr. Shawn Baker. He is a well known on RU-vid. I think you will enjoy his input as well. Continued success.

Hey rusty... so happy I came across your videos. I live in Lake pan . I have been ketovore for 100 days as if yesterday. Today is day 101 and I'm going total carnivore... I have lost 40 lbs , no more joint pain, especially in my knee . Also i have so much energy its crazy. Getting excited to see what else i can do with adding more intermittent fasting. here's to the next 100 days .keep up the good work buddy.

Hi Rusty, I am from Lancaster Co., PA and we winter in Juno Beach, FL. We are coming for a lifestyle visit on 12/26. We love all of your videos, but this one hits home. Thanks for putting this out there and being open to sharing with us. I have just made an appointment with Dr. Cywes in Jupiter!. I would not have known about him if it wasn't for this video. I am sure that you know, that being from Lancaster County is a huge battle with carbs. I think we have seen all of your videos and they have been very valuable to us. My husband even had a nice conversation with Crystal Andrus after viewing your Medicare video. Thanks for doing what you are doing - you are helping a lot of people with information about The Villages and so many other things. Looking forward to your next video, PA neighbor....... Go Eagles!

Dr. Berry is amazing! Also, Dr. Phillip Ovadia (a cardiac surgeon), Dr. Anthony Chaffee (neurosurgeon), are all amazing! And David Diamond gives a great talk on statins. Always do your own research!

Thanks for sharing your personal experience, Rusty. Looking forward to see your future progress. Good luck! 6:46

Great video Rusty! Highly recommend Dr. Paul Mason also for the history of big food and politics. The lies we have been told, the food pyramid etc., I’m 64 and 2.5yrs carnivore, never going back to carbs and fibre. Now in the gym doing weights and exercises I never imagined I could do ever!, like pull-ups, dips etc. Feel like I have my health and strength back.

You’re doing the right thing. You’re eating exactly what humans are designed to eat. Plant material (veggies, fruit, grain) is only for emergencies and something to eat if meat is not available.. til meat can be found again. In our times , meat is always available- so never need to munch on plants. The satiety effect is not triggered while eating plant material.. only when eating meat (the fat). When you’re eating plant material your brain automatically thinks you’re going into starvation mode, so will never trigger satiaty. Never.. Your brain is trying to get you to cram as much plant material as possible since it has a near impossible time metabolizing anything out of it. If you look at the nutrition on a can of string beans or a bag of broccoli, you can pretty much disregard that - your body is only going to a metabolize a minuscule amount of the nutrition shown available in it. Also.. cholesterol levels (lipids) are truly in error. “High cholesterol “ is not a factor- what is is turning out to be is: triglycerides to HDL ratio (1.5 or leas) , A1C (less than 5). Blood pressure, inflammation markers, fasting insulin… those are the things you need to worry about. As a matter of fact, if you only eat meat and animal fat that alone will keep your triglyceride to HDL level Perfect i.e. very low just - That alone will affect all the rest of your markers mentioned above and bring them to normal/low levels. Also- single in The Villages!?! Man, you gotta be a popular man. LoL. 😆

Looking forward to hearing about your visit with Dr. Cywes.

Great job, Rusty. Keep it up. Dr. Berry is great! He helped me. Over six months my labs and weight have improved a lot. At 73 that is promising for the types of joint surgeries I’ve had to have…too long a story. My inflammation is down, which helps deal with rheumatoid arthritis. If I lose ten more pounds I’ll weigh what I did in 8th grade. 🤣

Hey Rusty, I’m in the Villages closing on a house on the 28th. I’m carnivore also and will be at Glenview CC tonight(Monday) for all-the-meat you can eat

Great change of pace about your channel content. Very interesting content for us villagers

A lot to digest. No pun intended. I’m definitely going to do some research of my own. We have a lot in common. Veteran, pilot, close in age, arthritic hands, occasional back and joint issues. Thanks for a very thought provoking video. Naples FL

Yaaaahoooooo!!!!! BBB&E for the win!!!! I LOVE it and my lab results/diagnostics are FABULOUS! Nobody believes me when I tell them I’m 52 😊 I’m so glad you discovered the proper human diet! Dr Berry, Judy, Dr Cywes, Dr Anthony Chaffee et al are amazing!!!

Happy to have found you my husband and I have been carnivore since July 27 2023 . He was on 2 kinds of diabetic medication , fixing to be put on a third one . Happy to say he also is off all medications now . We live near Plant city Fl , so we want to meet some of these good doctors you have been talking about .

Rusty, I followed the Atkins Diet and lost 25 pounds in 30 days. As soon as I started to add carbs back into the diet, I gained it all back. I learned through trial and error and found the Weight Watcher Program - a program I could live with. I've lost the 25 pounds and have kept the weight off for 3 years. Good luck!

I've been Keto/Carnivore for over 7 years. When I started at age 53, I lost 70 pounds in 7 months. I am no longer pre-diabetic, my vision improved and my aches and pains went away. I am now approaching age 61. I have my labs tested 2x a year and they are always amazing. My triglycerides are super low, HDL is >80 (the other # s don't matter). It's a change of mindset, because we have been raised to be afraid of fat and cholesterol. The truth is out there...and I also have diverticulosis and have had 2 bouts of diverticulitis prior to starting Keto, as far as that, I'm been good so far!

Hi Rusty. I thought you looked like you had lost weight in your previous video. You look good and I’m glad you’re feeling better. Looking forward to the rest of your journey. 😊

You came up on my feed..as I can't sleep. I have been on carnivore since mid-February and have lost 20kg. The last couple of days I've been off plan and boy,I'm paying for it .Achy shoulder and awful indigestion. I needed to see this to give me the kick in the bum I need. Back on it tomorrow, thank you .Regards from New Zealand 🇳🇿. A carnivore channel thats good to watch,is,Zero Carb ,with Dave Mac. He does lots of interviews, he'd might like to interview you😊

So glad that you feel better. It’s amazing how good we can feel compared to how we feel while eating the SAD way of eating. I have been Ketovore since 2018( I do like an occasional salad or some blueberries). I am single as well and find that my way of eating does not hinder my social life. Good luck, hope to meet you when I do my lifestyle visit.

My husband and I been doing keto for 2 years and now doing carnivore for 2 months awesome info video first time watching you thanks

Dr Atkins saved my life. I’ve been living on Atkins Induction since 2006, the

Thank you for getting the word out! I have been eating strict keto for over 2 years. I follow Dr. Ken Berry and watch his videos almost daily. It truly is the PHD (proper human diet).

My husband and I are considering doing this now that we are empty nesters. Love that you are feeling better!

Love it 🙏🙏🙏 watched 100 hours of Dr. Berry, keep up with your program 👌

Rusty, this is great video. I know a lot of people will probably redirect their lifestyle and get healthier. Great great job.

I’m really proud of you for this Carnivore Journey & that it is working for you! Please share your Thanksgiving results: weight loss, A1C, LDL levels etc.

I am so proud of you to do your own research on carnivore...I love it and feel amazing...keep going ...the best is yet to come ❤❤❤❤❤

Right there with you & so many other commenters. Currently 71 years old, had a triple by-pass more than ten years ago. Tried vegan (for lower inflammation-supposedly) for 4 yrs, lost a little weight then started feeling completely low energy and general malaise. Quit that & then slid into diabetes & of course on all the meds (think it was 7 or more) for that & cardio vascular disease. Due to a friend’s (forever grateful) suggestion started low carb/high fat with intermittent fasting which slid into keto and for the last three years carnivore. Long story short, lost 90 pounds & back at high school weight feeling better than in my thirties. On NO meds or supplements now; labs great, including blood pressure (very low inflammation) tons of energy, no aches & pains. Sprint for exercise. Keep wondering why my peers say it’s terrible getting old. Not here! If thinking about a change, why not try it for a week or so? Not really much of a hardship to eat steak, etc. for that period of time. I was going to try for a week, but still on it (& will stay on it) for more than three years now. Thanks for the video.

Hi Rusty! I am also doing Carnivore, well, sort of…ha, ha! I have a friend who, because of a bad car accident, had surgery with spinal fusions. Over a period of time, his weight was close to 400lb. He decided to do the Carnivore diet. He was explaining this to 3 of us and we had never heard of it and said to ourselves, how can anyone be healthy on this diet?? A few months later I found Dr. Ken Berry’s video’s and decided to “step my toe” into this diet. So I increased my protein and cut my carb’s. I wanted to lose about 10-12lbs and get rid of some of this visceral fat,. I have lost 10lbs. And find it so interesting how much I am satisfied throughout the day on 1 large meal plus a small meal, most of the time. I am coming to the Villages for a lifestyle visit January 15-19. Coming down solo, so if you’d like to meet up for a meal, I wouldn’t mind the company.

In 2003, I had a electrical heart condition that needed RFA to correct. The cardiologist was concerned that my LDL-C was 180 and put me on the sick and SAD diet, then the macrobiotic diet under a nutritionist to get my LDL-C down. Couldn't take statins because it made my liver enzymes go through the roof and did not lower my LDL-C. In 2 years, I gained 70 lbs. and T2DM. I did research in 2005 (I am in medicine and know how to read clinical research). I looked at studies dating back from the 50s and 60s on T2DM and what treatments worked. I went Paleo and ate about 20 g of carbs per day for a year. In one year, I lost 60 lbs. and lost T2DM. People told me I looked 10 years younger. This paleo diet included red meat, btw. 6 months ago, I tried eating 4 fatty-steaks per week, plus 2 sticks of butter, chicken, pork, and tuna. My LDL-C went from 99 to 86. Explain that!

It's not The Villages, it's Florida. I moved here 5 years ago and the first 6-8 months I treated it like a vacation. Beaches, bars & restaurants everywhere. Probably put on 30-40 pounds. I've since settled down, still love being here and 100+ day carnivore.

I am a 76 year old type two and I test various thing I eat and drink for blood glucose response. I dont know what your cocktails contain but I have fount out that any distilled alcohol that is in its pure form like whiskey, scotch, gin, vodka etc that have no added flavors (like the sugary Capt Morgan,) with water do not affect my blood glucose at all. BTW, my control is totally diet (mostly carnivore with an A1C in the low 5s

Rusty, you are speaking everything I’ve gone through as well (except the Diver) but inflammation issues caused me to go to BBBE & I’m loving it! Everything you said I was like, yes that was me. The discipline, wanting a consistent change at this stage, etc…. Would love to connect more!

Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your success.

Hi Rusty! Thanks for sharing your story. Someone smart enough to take control of your health. Wish you lived closer. I'm in the land of fruit n nuts California. Hard to leave the nice weather with all the outside sports. Look forward to more videos. 3 year carnivore still healing. Sue

Wow, you are going to help and inspire so many people. I am just so happy for you!

Hey Rusty, I just started exploring Carnivore about a month ago. It all makes sense to me. I started off by cutting out all my pretzel & potato chip snacks, then the gummy vitamins. I just started buying the steaks and hamburger meat.

I am doing carnivore diet and I am soon moving to the villages. Hopefully mid January. Thanks for sharing. I was hoping to find others who is also doing carnivore.

Congratulations! Well done! Love Dr Cywes and Dr Berry!

Omg…Rusty just listened Dr Cywes and Dr Berry…..fantastic….I am signing up for the counsel. I can’t thank you enough Rusty.