Singer Jelly Roll has had a dramatic weight loss journey, losing over 100lbs and shocking fans.
The “Wild Ones” singer, currently on his Beautifully Broken tour, recently gave fans an update on his impressive weight loss journey.
In an October 23 Instagram video, Jelly Roll—real name Jason Bradley DeFord—shared his excitement about his transformation, saying, “Next year when y’all see me, you won’t recognize me.” He added, “I’m going to get under a pile of weights in a way that I never have.”
At 39, Jelly Roll has already reached his weight loss “goal” but plans to continue shedding pounds as his international tour continues. “When I see y’all in March for Canada, y’all aren’t gonna recognize me, bro,” he said confidently.
So, how has the “I Am Not Okay” singer achieved such a significant milestone? His nutritionist, Ian Larios, explained some of the key changes. “We just passed the halfway point of the tour and Jelly has been crushing it,” Ian shared in the video, highlighting the singer’s commitment to walking around arenas before concerts, as well as taking up basketball and boxing to stay active.
Larios, who has also worked with UFC fighters like Daniel Cormier and light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill, noted some of Jelly Roll’s favorite pre-show snacks, including a banana topped with manuka honey, stevia, and dark chocolate. Along with high-protein meals, Larios has been a major supporter throughout Jelly’s journey.
“The habits he’s been building are truly life-changing,” Ian wrote in a September 16 Instagram post. “He’s doing this while also changing lives on this 56-city tour. Excited for him to show the world he’s just getting warmed up!”
Jelly Roll, who married his wife Bunnie XO in 2016, was thrilled with the encouragement, commenting, “LETS GOOOOOO BUBBBBAAAA.”
