Jason Kelce Looks Beyond Chiseled in Photos After 30-Pound Weight Loss

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Jason Kelce is taking the hustle off the field.

As a devoted admirer and ex-NFL player, I proudly displayed my well-defined biceps recently – a result of shedding an impressive 30 pounds since hanging up my cleats in January 2024 following my NFL career.

On August 21st, as shown in an Instagram post, Jason underwent training at Alpha Phlyte Fitness, utilizing several weight-training machines.

Captioning the carousel, the fitness studio wrote, “When hungry dogs run faster.”

Jason embarked on a weight loss journey approximately 18 months ago, beginning shortly after concluding his time as a professional football player.

In the interview with GQ in June 2024, I shared my plans about shedding some weight from the 295 pounds I carried throughout most of my NFL career. I’m excited about reaching a healthier weight range, somewhere around 250 to 260 pounds. I believe this will allow me to maintain a robust physique while making me feel content with my appearance without sporting a six-pack. Yet, I still aspire to retain some of that formidable stature.

As he reached roughly midway towards his desired weight loss target, he acknowledged finding it challenging to envision losing even more weight. Yet, he emphasized that he was well aware of the fact that all the effort he was putting in would ultimately prove rewarding.

In my personal journey, I’ve managed to shed approximately 277 pounds, and currently, I’m nearly 20 pounds lighter. To be candid, it’s challenging for me to envision another 20 pounds disappearing from my frame. However, I’m already experiencing improvements – my back feels significantly better, and so do my knees. I eagerly anticipate that with another 20 pounds gone, these benefits will only multiply, making me more agile and playful around my children.

In a similar vein, though Jason no longer competes on the football field, he maintains a friendly rivalry with another retired NFL player.

In the March 2025 episode of their podcast “New Heights,” Beau Allen proposed a challenge to his brother Travis Kelce: a contest to see who can lose the most body fat percentage while simultaneously building muscle. To make it official, they even arranged for body composition scans. Essentially, Beau was looking to initiate a friendly competition.

Two months later, he shared he had nearly lost another 10 pounds.

In a PGA Tour Instagram video shared back in May 2025, I shared that my current weight is approximately 270 pounds. Interestingly, during my NFL days, I carried around 295 pounds on me.

For more celeb’s weight loss journeys, read on.

Tammy Slaton, who is known for her role in TLC’s “1,000-Lb. Sisters,” aspired not to always be defined by that starring position.

In a 2025 episode of her show, the 38-year-old admitted, “I currently weigh around 238 pounds, which is a decrease of about 500 pounds from my heaviest weight. At my peak, I tipped the scales at over 700 pounds.

In 2022, she had weight loss surgery known as bariatric surgery, a decision that her doctor commended as suitable for her.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase that statement as follows: “Over time, I’ve witnessed Tammy’s unwavering commitment to adopting sustainable lifestyle changes post-surgery, aimed at maximizing the benefits. I consistently stress the significance of making incremental, daily modifications for both immediate progress and long-term triumph. Tammy is indeed an embodiment of dedication to her health journey.” [October 2024] – Dr. Eric Smith

It seems as if every time Jelly Roll hits a red carpet, he’s down a sizable slice of weight.

In a conversation on Pat McAfee’s “Big Night Out” show in April 2025, singer Jason DeFord shared that he had initially weighed 540 pounds but was now down to 357 pounds this morning. Excitedly, he expressed his intention to shed another 100 pounds and go skydiving with his wife in Sweden.

The 6-foot-1 artist openly acknowledged that he had to significantly change his eating habits in order to achieve his goals. He often emphasizes that obesity is closely linked to mental health, as he himself understands how misleading it can be for people to say things like “just eat less, just exercise more.” He wishes he could view food as easily as some people do. [On October 2024 episode of On Purpose With Jay Shetty]

weight remained a formidable obstacle for Jelly Roll, he acknowledged, yet his lifestyle adjustments were proving effective.

He expressed that he is committed to his learning, taking it seriously by staying hydrated, undergoing cold showers, maintaining a healthy diet, and ensuring overall well-being.

Al Roker wasn’t kidding around with the title of his cookbook Recipes to Live By.

After successfully shedding 100 pounds through determination, the longtime weather presenter from TODAY now consistently takes at least 10,000 steps daily, maintains a healthy diet, and incorporates exercise into his routine every day.

Or, in an even simpler way:
After losing 100 pounds, the TODAY weatherman aims for at least 10,000 steps a day, eats healthily, and exercises regularly.

During an interview with People in June 2025, he expressed his belief: ‘A little effort is always worthwhile.’ He suggests that while some might strive for marathons or weightlifting competitions, most people simply aim for a level of fitness that enhances their overall well-being.

In 2002, Roker embarked on his fitness journey with a gastric bypass surgery, yet he admitted that there’s no quick fix or miracle cure for the process.

Surgery is “not the end,” he advised. “You’re still going to have to put in the work.” 

Previously recognized for the ‘tush push’, the former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has lately been gaining attention for flaunting his well-toned physique.

During his 13-year career in the NFL, the athlete wasn’t overweight, but he has shed approximately 25 pounds since then. He mentioned during the 2025 Truist Championship pro-am golf tournament in Philly that he now weighs around 270 pounds.

According to his retirement plan, he aims to maintain a muscular appearance and feel content with his physique, without necessarily having a six-pack. However, he still intends to keep some of his current impressive stature. (June 2024 conversation with GQ)

For the husband of four daughters, Kylie Kelce, the crucial matter was ensuring he could keep up with his children.

After tipping the scales at 277, he expressed relief saying, “I’m feeling better in my back.” He continued, “My knees are feeling better too.” He optimistically added, “Losing another 20 pounds might make me even more agile for playing with my kids.

Moving from the United States to Ireland was more than a simple change of location for Rosie O’Donnell and her family, as it brought about a significant improvement in their situation.

In her TikTok post dated March 2025, she expressed that she has shed more pounds since being on Mounjaro, which she’s taking to manage her diabetes. One of its side effects happens to be weight loss.

The previous co-host of “View” recently went shopping in Dublin for clothes that fit her better. She mentioned that she has always struggled with her weight, and now that she’s a size large rather than XL or 2XL, she finds it surprising. (Paraphrased)

In the year 2022, Jazz Jennings undertook a personal journey focused on diet and fitness. Two years later, she shared on Instagram that this transformation was long overdue, stating, “I’ve finally started caring for myself after neglecting my health for years. My eating habits had gotten out of control. I am incredibly proud of my weight loss and feel that my newfound confidence shines brightly.

By August 2024, the beloved star from “I Am Jazz” announced that she had successfully shed nearly 100 pounds, expressing immense pride in her achievement.

It turns out Christopher Schwarzenegger is a chip off the ol’ muscly block.

Among Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife Maria Shriver’s four shared children, the youngest kept a low profile as Arnold shed 30 pounds, but now he has reemerged and is active once more.

In May 2025, I had the honor of speaking at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit. I wanted to share my journey, which didn’t happen miraculously, but required numerous attempts and adjustments along the way. Cutting out bread significantly impacted my progress. To this day, when I compare my ‘before’ and ‘after’ images, I don’t feel fully transformed yet.

Meanwhile, Christopher did not let a certain seven-time Mr. Olympia in on his plan.

Arnold shared with The Times in June 2025 that he never confronted his son about his weight, instead focusing on promoting healthier choices. He encouraged his son to visit the gym and eat nutritiously, and surprisingly, his son took it upon himself to lose weight. Now, his self-discipline and motivation are commendable, a development Arnold had always hoped for, and it finally happened.

Chrissy Metz admits she’s not fond of running except in situations where she’s being pursued; however, she appreciates weight lifting intensely. Exercise is one component of the routine that contributed to her shedding an impressive 100 pounds.

The actor from “This Is Us” shared with DailyMail.com in April 2025, “I aim to grow old as healthily and strongly as possible, and that’s the main goal behind everything I do.

To Metz, aging gracefully means “staying strong and flexible,” so she tries to be active every day.

In the ’90s, John Goodman’s character was notably large and jovial when he starred on Roseanne, with reports suggesting he weighed over 400 pounds at one point. However, when The Conners premiered in 2018, the role of Dan Conner saw Goodman implementing some changes to his lifestyle.

2007 marked the year when Goodman decided to abstain from alcohol consumption, a pivotal move on his path towards physical wellness. Among his preferred pastimes were boxing and taking his beloved dogs for walks.

In a conversation with People magazine in 2010, he stated that while he was working hard (sweating profusely), he wasn’t going through excessive stress (going nuts). He shared that he had managed to shed approximately 100 pounds by dedicating six days a week to exercise and eliminating sugar from his diet.

Overall, the 6-foot-2 actor has lost about 200 pounds since he was at his peak weight.

2016 was a year when I found myself growing increasingly weary and disillusioned with my own reflection, as I shared with ABC News. Each morning, while preparing to shave, I’d find myself reluctant to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. It became hazardous.

Oprah Winfrey has been sharing the highs and lows of her weight loss journey for decades.

Transformed from sporting skinny jeans and pulling a cart of 67 pounds of lost weight to impress the audience on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1988, to purchasing shares in WeightWatchers in 2015, she has consistently utilized her platform to maintain dialogue on this topic.

In March 2024, during a special episode of Oprah titled “Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution”, she disclosed that, in addition to consuming smaller meals and maintaining an active lifestyle, she also relies on medication to control her weight.

“It’s not just one thing,” she said of her secret to staying fit, “it’s multiple things.”

In her explanation, Oprah’s objective with the particular initiative was to gradually eliminate the negative connotations associated with excess weight, self-judgment, and shame. She aimed to cease judging others for their weight management choices, whether losing or not losing weight, and most crucially, to discourage personal self-shaming as well.

Lizzo simply wanted to feel better from head to toe.

In a May 2023 TikTok post, the ‘Good as Hell’ singer shared that when she began exercising, it was primarily for mental well-being, rather than physical transformation. She aimed to achieve emotional balance and avoid feelings of self-disgust and shame upon looking in the mirror. However, she emphasized that her workouts were instrumental in shaping her mindset, not just her body.

In a TikTok post from January 2025, she openly admitted that she was embarking on a deliberate weight-loss mission. Her aim, however, wasn’t about achieving a certain body type; instead, it was about becoming the most optimal version of herself.

Although I’ll have completed my weight loss journey, I won’t be perceived as thin by most standards. Based on BMI, I would still be classified as morbidly obese, and internet critics might continue to label me ‘large.’ However, I will find happiness within myself.

Immediately after that, the video swiftly shifted to capture Lizzo happily declaring, “I’m feeling great!” as she proudly displayed a screen indicating a 16% decrease in body fat and a reduction of 10.5 BMI points from her Body Mass Index (BMI).

She emphasized, “This serves as a reminder that there’s nothing you can’t achieve if you truly decide on it.” Now, it seems like the moment to establish fresh objectives.

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