Ken Doers is literally half the man he used to be — and then some.

The 53-year-old from Michigan has shed a jaw-dropping 305lbs after tipping the scales at a colossal 540lbs, battling crippling depression, alcoholism and suicidal thoughts.

But it wasn’t a fancy diet, weight loss shot, or Hollywood-style fitness bootcamp that saved his life — it was rolling around in bed. 

Yes, really. 

His body was so out of shape, that just doing small rolls back and forth each morning on his back triggered weight loss. 

From the bed, he progressed to chair exercises which saw him do various bends and stretches which didn’t put pressure on his joints. 

Ken quickly started losing 15lbs a month when he dialed in his diet.

His wake-up call that he had to lose weight came in the most heartbreaking form. He realized he could no longer properly care for his beloved dog, Lucky.

The moment hit hard — and marked the beginning of his life-changing transformation. 

Ken Doers, 53, from Michigan, saw his weight balloon to 540lbs at his heaviest as he struggled with depression and alcoholism 

When he realized that he was unable to care for his dog, Lucky, properly due to his large size, he decided to get his life into gear

In a YouTube video documenting his incredible transformation, Ken said: ‘That day I did my first workout, I realized this is going to work for me.

‘I actually felt a difference in that first week I was moving around just doing bed exercises. 

‘Then I was able to get up and start doing chair exercises… it was quite something.

‘I was losing about 15lbs a month it gave me that little glimmer of hope that I didn’t have to be in so much pain all the time.

‘My goal at that time was… to get rid of my cane.’

While Ken was making good progress with his weight loss, he experienced a brief setback when Lucky the dog passed away. 

He said the grief was hard to handle, as Lucky had been with him for ten years. 

But despite the heartache, he pushed on and continued with his fitness routine. Instead of Lucky by his side, his yoga mat became his trusty companion.  

Ken followed a yoga plan developed by former WWE wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, which involves moves designed to perform in bed, with the activities gradually increasing in athleticism. 

After doing research online, he found the Diamond Dallas Page Yoga (DDPY) plan the easiest to follow, as it caters to all ability levels. 

The brand’s ‘limited ability’ plan promises to help participants ‘move from your bed to your chair to standing strong on your mat so that you can own your life.’

This then progresses to the ‘beginner’, ‘intermediate’, ‘advanced’ and ‘extreme’ levels.  

Instead of turning to weight loss medications or a diet, Ken found an easy-to-approach yoga program, which started with small exercises he could do in bed

Due to his poor diet in the past and not going for regular dental check ups, Ken was missing several of his teeth. To complete his transformation, a dentist gifted him implants

The DDPY program also helps participants follow a healthier diet which prioritizes whole foods, fruit and vegetables.

Over time, Ken was able to start walking without a cane and he could do various activities he hadn’t been able to do for years. 

He told fitness site Body Network: ‘I could put socks on. I could cut my toenails. I could drive my van without the steering wheel rubbing my belly. I could use a seat belt. 

‘I could leave my bedroom walking forward and not sideways. I could go down my hallway forward and not walk sideways. 

‘I could fit in the chairs at the hospital. I could fit in chairs at the movie theater. I could fit in the dining room chairs. I could get on the floor and play with my dog. 

‘I could walk down the steps in the front of the house without fear. I could walk around the house without my cane.’

In four years, Ken lost 305lbs and his 7XL shirts and size 72 inch pants now drown him. 

Due to his poor diet in the past and not going for regular dental check ups, Ken was missing several of his teeth. 

To date, the video documenting Ken’s weight loss journey has been watched more than 3 million times with many viewers thanking him for sharing his story

In four years, Ken lost 305lbs and his 7X shirts and size 72 pants now drown him

Prevalence of obesity in adults age 20 and older, by sex and age in the US

To complete his transformation, a dentist gifted him implants. 

Taking a moment to reflect on where he is now, Ken concludes: ‘I am living my best life right now in my 50s.

‘I’m a pretty lucky guy getting a second chance in life and I’m gonna do my best to make the most out of it.

‘I want people to know you can you can always change, it’s how bad do you want to change. 

‘It’s amazing how much heartbreak and pain and anger led to where I’m at right now.

‘So if I can change, anybody can change. You make life how you want to make it.’

To date, the video documenting Ken’s weight loss journey has been watched more than 3 million times with many viewers thanking him for sharing his story. 

One commenter wrote: ‘Ken, I started the year off at 326.6lbs. Every day is a struggle. 

‘Literally every day I have to do battles with my demons and watching this video gives me the strength to keep going. Watching this gives me hope. ‘

Another viewer added: ‘I am a 38-year-old woman born and raised in Detroit. 

‘I’ve traveled this entire country teaching mindset and healing. I’ve met so many beautiful people. 

‘However, this was one of the most touching stories I’ve ever witnessed. I literally cried the whole way through. Thank you for sharing.’ 

Many viewers deemed Ken’s turnaround the ‘most amazing’ they had seen yet.  

According to the CDC, the obesity rate in the US is just over 40 percent. 

Being overweight can have serious health repercussions, with complications including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers.

On his Facebook page, Ken reveals that he was hit by cancer after losing weight but he does not specify what kind of cancer he was diagnosed with or if he is now in remission.