Jelly Roll reached a point where he weighed over 500 pounds and felt like he was eating himself to death. John from the band The Cog Is Dead watched this story and felt every word. He knew exactly what it was like to hide behind a stage costume while struggling to breathe.
Jelly Roll spent years in and out of jail before his music career finally took off. He admitted that he was living a fairy tale, but was literally too big to enjoy his own success. The singer dealt with a food addiction that felt just like his old drug habits. He carried a lot of shame inside because he felt like he was a prisoner in his own body. John saw these struggles and realized that his own weight loss journey was a mirror of what the country star went through.
Jelly Roll and The Cog Is Dead: A Shared Journey on Stage and Off
Fans are calling this one of the most honest health stories in music history. One person commented that they cried watching his journey. Another fan wrote that his courage helps them start their own walk to the mailbox.
The official look at this journey shows Jelly Roll dropping from 540 pounds down to 265 pounds. He had to use a special diet where his chef hid vegetables in sauces so he would actually eat them. He even called the president of the UFC to joke about finally being thin enough to fight.
Jelly Roll’s 275lb Transformation – A Year For a Life | Men’s Health
The Men’s Megazine recently gave Jelly Roll the tribute he deserved. They recorded him for the year to see him achieve his goal, and released a short movie on it! This movie has not only motivated fans but also stars who are trying to be better every single day.
Jelly Roll shows us that our past mistakes do not have to define our future health. He is a songwriter who uses his heart to connect with anyone who feels broken or stuck. Follow Jelly Roll on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Stay tuned to see how he continues to change the world one step at a time.