Two years ago, Jelly Roll couldn’t climb stairs without gasping for air. Today, he’s 140 pounds lighter and standing atop mountains—literally. The country star’s jaw-dropping transformation is a testament to grit, patience, and the power of small, daily choices.
Weighing 550 pounds at his heaviest, Jelly Roll faced a crossroads: continue down an unhealthy path or fight for change. He chose the latter, ditching processed foods, hiring a coach, and starting with the basics—walking. “No magic pills,” he insists. “Just hard work.”
His wife, Bunnie XO, became his biggest cheerleader. “She never let me quit,” he says. Slowly, the weight came off—100 pounds by 2024. But his defining moment came in early 2025, when he conquered Camelback Mountain, a grueling hike that symbolized how far he’d come.
Now, Jelly Roll is chasing new challenges, from 5K races to fitness milestones. “I want that Men’s Health cover,” he laughs. But beneath the humor lies a deeper truth: this journey wasn’t about looks—it was about gaining back his life. And for Jelly Roll, that’s the sweetest victory of all.
