17 hours Ago By Haika Mrema
Country music artist Jelly Roll continues to make headlines with his impressive weight loss transformation. Speaking during Pat McAfee’s “Big Night AHT” live show on April 9, the 40-year-old singer revealed he has lost nearly 200 pounds and is eyeing a new milestone. The Tennessee native, best known for his hit song “Need a Favor,” has been transparent about his weight loss journey, which began in 2022.
Since then, he has undergone a striking transformation, combining changes to his lifestyle with a renewed focus on physical fitness. “I hiked a mountain the other day. Camelback,” he said.
“There is no way that would have been possible beforehand, so it’s great to see that progress and we still are going.” While the timeline for his skydiving goal remains flexible, Jelly Roll said his drive stems from a deeper purpose. The Grammy-nominated artist, who has long spoken out about his past struggles with addiction and incarceration, credits those he’s met through community outreach for fueling his motivation.
One example is Grammy-winning singer Lizzo. Over the last two years, the singer—whose real name is Melissa Jefferson—has reduced her body fat by 16 percent through a combination of strength training, Pilates, jump rope, and walking. In an Instagram post from January, the 36-year-old musician shared she had reached her “weight release” goal and is not slowing down.
Another is actor Ethan Suplee, best known for roles in “Remember the Titans” and “My Name Is Earl.” Suplee once weighed over 500 pounds, but through a combination of structured diet, weightlifting, and mental health work, he has since lost more than 200 pounds. “Change is guaranteed, whether active or passive is up to me,” he added.
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