Jelly Roll is done dancing with the devil.
After losing over 200 pounds, the singer of “I Am Not OK” revealed the deeply personal reason he started his health journey: he was worried about how long he would live.
During a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the 41-year-old openly admitted, “I felt like I was dying.”
He said he began seriously thinking about making a big life change around his 39th birthday. He explained that knowing he was approaching 40 made him reflect, as he didn’t want to be out of shape by the time he reached that milestone.
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has been prioritizing his health, especially considering previous health issues he’s faced.
He explained that he felt he’d already been given a second chance at life. Having experienced several heart problems, he realized he needed to start taking better care of himself.
Jelly Roll also understood that his health wasn’t just a personal issue; it even affected his intimacy with his wife, Bunnie Xo, as his weight was a problem for both of them.
“I married a woman who always knew how to cheer me up, even when I was at my lowest,” he said. “But after I gained a lot of weight, things became difficult. Sex was awkward and physically challenging – I had to contort myself into uncomfortable positions. I’d even ask her if she could feel anything, it was that bad.”
Jelly Roll promised his family, including his children Bailee Ann, 17, and Noah, 9, from previous relationships, that he would commit to getting in shape, and he’s been dedicated to it ever since.
“I honestly didn’t believe I could lose the weight,” he said, sounding genuinely happy. “I feel fantastic, Joe, really fantastic!”
Jelly Roll isn’t alone among celebrities who’ve been open about losing weight. If you’re curious to hear about other stars’ health and wellness journeys, read on!
The Bravo host detailed his health and fitness journey using an Ozempic-like drug.
Let me tell you, this past summer I finally tackled my weight concerns, and I’m happy to share what helped. I’d been feeling really unhappy with how I looked and felt, so after a lot of conversations with my doctor last year, we decided to try a GLP-1 medication. It wasn’t just about weight loss, though! My doctor and I discussed how it could also help with some health issues I was having, like plaque buildup and high blood pressure. Honestly, it’s been a game-changer – it addresses so many aspects of overall health, and I’m so glad I decided to give it a try.
Let me tell you, one thing that really made a difference for me was tackling those cravings. I was seriously struggling with them, and it was pushing me to be much more focused and disciplined with both my eating and my exercise routine.
The singer shared in November 2024 that he had lost 120 pounds.
Jelly Roll explained he shared his personal challenges openly, specifically on his wife Bunnie XO’s podcast, Dumb Blonde, because he wants to be honest with people about his difficulties.
He explained that his success wasn’t because of his weight, but rather despite it. He wanted everyone to understand that he overcame that challenge to achieve what he has.
The talk show host recently shared that she’s feeling healthier and has lost weight after learning she was pre-diabetic. She told People magazine that she’s been following her doctor’s advice, something she hadn’t consistently done for a couple of years. She also noted that she sticks to a protein-rich diet most of the time, which benefits her overall health.
She is a Texas girlie after all, “so I like meat—sorry, vegetarians in the world!”
The mother of River and Remington is settling into her new life in New York City and enjoying the change of pace. She joked that walking around the city is great exercise, and she’s been focusing on wellness, recently getting into infrared saunas and even a cold plunge after a lot of encouragement from others.
The popular weight loss drug wasn’t part of her plan. She explained on The Kelly Clarkson Show in May 2024 that her doctor had been encouraging her to try it for two years, but she was hesitant, especially because of existing thyroid issues. While many assume it was Ozempic, she clarified it was a different medication – one that helps her body process sugar more effectively, as she naturally struggles with that.
Everyone’s getting health advice from a media icon who’s feeling fantastic! She shared her secrets with Entertainment Tonight, explaining that her healthy lifestyle isn’t about one specific thing – it’s a combination of regular treadmill workouts, hikes, drinking plenty of water, and eating nutritious foods. She emphasized that it’s everything working together.
Oprah Winfrey recently shared that she’s using a weight loss medication, though she hasn’t revealed which one. In an interview with People magazine, she expressed feeling relieved and grateful that a medically approved option exists, saying it feels like a ‘gift’ and allows her to move past the shame and ridicule she’s previously experienced regarding her weight. She stated she’s finished with being shamed by others and, importantly, by herself.
The HGTV personality demonstrated a remarkable life transformation, sharing details of his two-year fitness journey in an Instagram post from July 2023.
He explained that sometimes what feels right isn’t what you actually need to improve – you might need a new direction. While he used to occasionally do hot yoga with his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, he admitted he hadn’t been following a consistent workout plan, monitoring his diet, or getting professional advice.
Nutritionist Sean Torbati emphasizes the importance of both a healthy diet and regular exercise, like hot yoga – which he does once or twice a week – for overall well-being. He believes that staying motivated and persistent are key to achieving your health goals, as he explained as a father of three.
He finally understood that his deep desire to feel good and live a healthy life – for himself and his family, and to enjoy a long life – was the turning point that motivated him to fully commit and take action!
The cohost of The View shared that she used Mounjaro, a drug for type 2 diabetes, to lose weight after gaining weight in 2021.
She revealed on a recent talk show that she once weighed nearly 300 pounds. She explained that after using steroids in the past, she’s been able to lose weight with the help of a medication called Mounjaro, which she currently uses.
As a longtime fan, I’ve been so impressed with her incredible transformation! She’s openly talked about how she achieved it, mentioning a really dedicated focus on diet and exercise. She’s also been honest about using one of those new GLP-1 medications to help her along the way, and honestly, it’s inspiring to see her be so upfront about it all.
In a March 2025 Instagram post, she shared that she’s been feeling great after making significant changes to her lifestyle following her second pregnancy. These changes included working with a dietician, exercising with a trainer, and utilizing medication (specifically mentioning Mounjaro) along with other support and scientific approaches.
The reality TV star is confident in herself, regardless of what others think. She recently addressed rumors about weight loss, posting on Instagram in February, “I really don’t like talking about this, but I haven’t had any surgery or medical procedures to lose weight.”
Although she’s lost 100 pounds, bringing her weight down from 385 to 285—including 50 pounds after her mother, Barbara “Babs” Thore, passed away in December 2022—she’s been at 285 pounds for nearly a year now.
Ultimately, she said, she appreciated the compliments but wasn’t comfortable focusing on appearances – either her own or anyone else’s.
The actress, knowing she’s considered attractive no matter where she goes, recently shared her honest thoughts on body image in an Instagram post last February.
The Food Network host shared an old bikini photo from 2014 and talked about body image. She explained that, at 5’4″ and 150lbs, she’s considered overweight by some standards, but she’s stopped weighing herself because she doesn’t care about those standards and regrets letting them bother her for so long.
Once she stopped focusing on dieting, she realized she was a kind, funny, and thoughtful person. She wants everyone to remember that your worth isn’t tied to your size or weight – you are valuable and enough exactly as you are.
As for anyone that might not agree, she summed up, “F–k ‘em.”
The musician says he feels fantastic after losing 55 pounds, even describing himself as a rockstar. In an Instagram post from April 2023, he admitted people have been asking about his weight loss and how it affects his performances. He shared that he’s really enjoying being on stage and feels healthier than ever.
He explained that becoming a father in 2022 was his motivation for making healthier choices. He decided to give up soda and improve his diet so he could be there for his daughter for many years to come. He plans to quit smoking and cut back on alcohol next, but considers himself a patient person and is taking things one step at a time.
She admitted feeling a lot of pressure to lose weight after having her son, Sidney, in November 2022. She told TopMob News that losing 85 pounds became her main focus. She explained she was so focused on it because she wanted to avoid people talking about her body and just be left alone.
She doesn’t necessarily suggest others follow her intense method. “It took a lot of effort,” she explained. “It wasn’t enjoyable, and I was constantly hungry, but I’m pleased with how it turned out.”
As someone who’s always been focused on wellness, I’ve definitely had my ups and downs with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I used to fall into a cycle where I’d crash diet – lose a significant amount of weight, maybe 60 or 70 pounds – and then, as a ‘reward,’ I’d completely revert to unhealthy habits. But I realized that wasn’t sustainable. More recently, I’ve been prioritizing a slower, more consistent approach. It’s about incorporating movement and exercise into my daily routine. Honestly, getting older makes you realize you can’t be sedentary anymore – you really need to stay active!
He’s kept off 200 pounds by focusing on a healthy lifestyle: plenty of walking and a Mediterranean diet filled with fish, vegetables, and nuts. He told Men’s Health it feels like ongoing recovery, but he embraces it because it’s worth it.
Following a type 2 diabetes diagnosis and the loss of his father and brother to heart attacks, the host of The Price Is Right committed to improving his diet.
He told Entertainment Tonight his secret to success was cutting out all carbohydrates. He explained he avoids everything from bread and pizza to corn and beans, and even limits starches. His typical breakfast includes egg whites or Greek yogurt with a small amount of fruit. He admits to occasional treats, but generally sticks to a completely carb-free diet.
And to wash it all down, “I don’t drink anything but water,” he said. “No coffee, no tea, no soda.”
Losing an incredible 440 pounds has opened up a world of new experiences for the star of 1000-lb Sisters. Her TLC show has captured these heartwarming milestones, including her first time flying, being able to comfortably buckle her seatbelt on a plane and sit in the front seat of a car, enjoying a hot air balloon ride, and experiencing the attractions at Disney World.
In a recent TikTok video, Slaton shared how much it means to her to be able to do simple things like buckle a seatbelt without needing an extension. She explained that she hadn’t been able to do tasks like that for years, and doesn’t take them for granted.
I’m really proud of what I’ve accomplished,” the reality star shared. “I’ve worked hard to lose the weight and now I’m finally enjoying life to the fullest.
The Vanderpump Rules star is focusing on health and wellness. She’s back on the Jenny Craig plan and hopes to see positive changes, but her main goal is to be a good role model for her son. She told TopMob News in February that while losing weight would be nice, it’s more important to show healthy habits to her and Jax Taylor’s son, Cruz.
The future star of The Valley explained, “I want to model a healthy lifestyle for him. Exercise is really important to me, both physically and for my mental well-being. I believe starting a positive, healthy journey is crucial.”
All her hard work and dedication to strength training has clearly paid off for the musician, resulting in a noticeable physical transformation.
In 2023, the star shared with People magazine how far they’ve come. They explained that fitness is now a consistent part of their life, thanks to dedication and regular workouts focused on their overall health.
Okay, so she said she might do a ‘Hottie Bootcamp’ soon, and I nearly lost it! Apparently, it’s going to be insane – like, seriously intense deadlifts, jump rope, lunges, mountain climbers… the works! She actually posted a video and was like, ‘This burns so good,’ but then immediately added, ‘But you see those thighs?!’ Honestly, I’m already signing up, even if I can barely do a push-up. I need to experience this level of fitness…and those thighs, obviously.
When the pandemic began in March 2020, just a few months after the former Pretty Little Liars star had her first daughter, Atlas, she admitted to feeling incredibly unmotivated. She told TopMob News that with everything stopping, she just decided to let go of trying.
Okay, so things really went off the rails after the baby. I used to be all about balance, you know? A little of this, a little of that. But then 2020 hit, and honestly, it was just junk food all the time. I’m not even exaggerating! And she started to really feel it. She kept talking about how much she missed feeling good, like, truly good, in her own skin. It was like her old healthy habits just…vanished. I’m just obsessed with hearing her get back to feeling amazing again, honestly.
She was excited but also a little unsure when she first heard about trying Openfit’s 4 Weeks of Focus program with trainer Kelsey Heenan.
After consistently starting her days for a month with warm water and lemon, plus a 30-minute workout that mixed cardio, HIIT, and strength training, she felt completely transformed. She explained her relaxed approach to healthy eating – enjoying treats like pizza but balancing them with healthier choices like adding spinach. She was amazed by her progress, saying, ‘I couldn’t believe how strong I was getting – I’d never lifted weights that heavy before!’
The fitness influencer, known online as Fat Girl Fed Up, recently shared on Instagram that she didn’t reach her weight goal of dropping below 200 pounds. However, she decided to celebrate anyway, emphasizing that she doesn’t let minor setbacks bother her.
She reminded herself that any step forward, no matter how tiny, still counts. She acknowledged a tough week, but stayed positive, knowing that just as it took time to gain weight, it will take time to lose it. Her mantra was simple: keep moving forward, regardless of the challenges.
She’s confident she can achieve her health goals. “I’m going to reach my ideal state,” she stated, “whether it takes a week or a year, we’ll get there eventually. Just keep moving forward, believe in yourself, and focus on making progress, not striving for perfection.”
The Queer Eye star made significant progress on their fitness journey, getting healthier and stronger to take on more challenging gymnastics skills.
In an August 2022 TikTok video showcasing their impressive weight loss, they revealed they started working with a nutritionist in April and have lost 35 pounds. They explained their motivation was to improve their physique for gymnastics and their career.
They did warn, though, that mastering something new won’t happen overnight. The author of Love That Story shared that it took three weeks of consistent effort before they noticed any results. So, if you’re trying to change your habits, expect it to take about three weeks of working out and eating differently before you see a difference.
Before turning thirty in 2022, the former Disney Channel star decided to start a new workout plan.
The actor, who is married to model Barbara Palvin, shared a story about how he used to be self-conscious about his body as a child and wore a shirt while swimming. He explained that this led him to decide in his late twenties that he wanted to transform his physique and build muscle. He posted this story on Instagram with the caption, ‘This is my meat head post.’
He said it was a tough journey getting in shape with weights and kettlebells, but he’s proud of how far he’s come and still plans to keep improving.
Everyone has ups and downs, and sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned. This was clear when the actress shared openly on Instagram in January 2024 that she had regained 13.6 kilograms after successfully reaching her goal weight of 75 kilograms back in 2020.
Wilson admitted she’s been struggling to maintain her healthy habits due to a busy filming schedule. She’s worked hard to overcome emotional eating and switch to a diet focused on protein instead of carbs, but finding time for her boxing and hiking workouts has become difficult.
Wilson confessed that stress caused her to gain weight, which made her feel down. She acknowledged it wasn’t logical to feel that way, but she did anyway.
Honestly, he could give up beer, I guess…but the workouts?! It kills me that he’s dedicating three or four hours every single day to P90X, kickboxing, and running. He told Men’s Journal himself! It’s just…intense. I can’t even imagine the dedication. It’s amazing, but also, like, where does he find the time?!
For Chris Pratt, the most challenging aspect of his 60-pound weight loss – going from his role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation to a superhero in Guardians of the Galaxy – wasn’t the exercise, but the massive amount of water he had to drink: one ounce for every pound of his body weight each day.
“I was peeing all day long, every day,” he explained. “That part was a nightmare,”
Even though he was already somewhat known, like Cher Horowitz might say, the actor who starred in Clueless realized people were surprised to learn he’d be playing Marvel’s newest hero, Ant-Man.
Paul Rudd said that when people found out he was cast in the movie, the most common reaction was surprise – a lot of people couldn’t believe he’d be playing a superhero, as he told Variety in 2015.
He understood his task perfectly. He explained that he prepared like Chris Pratt does for action roles: cut out all enjoyable activities for a year, and then you can convincingly play the hero.
After having her older children, the author of the Just Eat book returned to the South Beach diet to help her feel like herself again. She told TopMob News that the high-protein plan worked quickly. “I started the program, I exercised, and I immediately felt better,” she said.
Before anything else, she’s enjoying every moment of the time after giving birth. Decker, a mother of four – Vivianne, Eric Jr., Forrest, and baby Denver (born February 2024) – emphasizes, “That should be the last thing on your mind.” She advises mothers not to focus on losing weight immediately after having a baby. Instead, she encourages them to prioritize feeding and loving their newborn, and allowing their body to heal. “You’ll know when you’re ready,” she says. “Don’t let your mind tell you to lose weight. You’ll naturally feel when you have the energy to be active again.”
Getting in shape for his role has been a great perk. He’s been working out for 90 minutes at a time and eating a much healthier diet – lots of lean protein and vegetables, and cutting out sugary drinks, as he told People magazine.
What really motivates him, more than anything, is tackling his incredible bucket list. He’s always talked about wanting to experience the outdoors to the fullest, and right now he’s focused on getting in shape so he can climb those huge rock faces in Yosemite. But his biggest dream? Hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail – that’s the one stretching from Mexico to Canada along the American coast, and it’s something he’s truly dedicated to achieving.
After giving birth to her daughter Kingsley in September 2022, the actress—known for her role in Twilight—realized her body had changed. She shared on Instagram in January 2023 that she was accepting this, saying she didn’t think her body would ever be exactly as it was before, and she was learning to be comfortable with that.
If she ever feels overwhelmed, she has a coping mechanism that’s just as valuable as getting back into her exercise routine after having a baby.
She told TopMob News that looking into her daughter’s eyes – whom she affectionately calls her ‘sweet angel’ – helps her focus on gratitude instead of dwelling on her own imperfections. She considers this a helpful trick, explaining that it’s easy to be too hard on yourself no matter what you do.
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