Jelly Roll is opening up about a difficult moment in his ongoing weight loss journey, admitting that recent setbacks left him feeling uncertain and off track.
After making incredible progress over the past few years, the country star found himself slipping into old habits during the holidays and dealing with an unexpected injury that disrupted his routine.
Now, he’s being honest about the fear, frustration, and renewed determination shaping his next chapter.
Jelly Roll revealed that his progress took a hit toward the end of last year after he eased up on his strict routine.
After years of discipline, the singer chose to enjoy the holiday season without holding back, a decision that quickly changed the momentum he had built.
“We hit the goal and it was right before the holidays, so I was like, ‘You know what man, I’ve been working hard for the last three years losing this weight, I’m going to enjoy the holidays,’” he explained in a YouTube video.
That mindset led to a series of indulgent meals, including Thanksgiving, his birthday, and Christmas.
Things became more complicated when he suffered a broken collarbone just days before Christmas, forcing him to stop exercising altogether.
“I had a big Thanksgiving meal, I had a big birthday meal, I ate a big Christmas meal. Kinda got off the rails and I broke my collarbone … a few days before Christmas,” the singer said per PEOPLE.
Jelly Roll Admits Fear Of The Scale After Weight Gain
As his routine slipped, Jelly Roll also began avoiding something that had once been a key part of his progress: the scale.
The 41-year-old admitted that fear started to take over, making it harder to confront where he stood.
“I have, to some degree, lost my way,” he said candidly, acknowledging how far he had drifted from his earlier discipline.
Jelly Roll went on to describe the anxiety he felt about weighing himself again, saying, “I am scared to [weigh in]. I feel really fat, I feel really bloated, I feel like the scales are going to let me down.”
Eventually, he faced that fear and stepped on the scale, revealing he weighed 276.2 lbs., a gain of 12 pounds.
Reflecting on the situation, he admitted, “Avoiding weighing in has been the problem.”
Jelly Roll Refocuses On Goals With Major Plans Ahead
Despite the setback, Jelly Roll is not giving up on his transformation. The artist, who began his journey in 2023 at over 500 lbs and has since lost an impressive 275 lbs., is now setting new goals to keep himself motivated.
He shared that he wants to continue losing weight and is aiming to drop another 40 to 50 pounds to reach his desired maintenance level.
At the same time, he’s pushing himself toward a challenge he never imagined before.
“I’ve never ran a marathon or thought about running a marathon,” he said, revealing plans to take on the New York City marathon in November.
Beyond fitness, he also has personal milestones in mind, including a bold visual goal that reflects how far he has come.
“I know it’s getting real silly now, but I just believe there’s a story that a guy can go from 560 lbs. to a shirt off picture, it’s absurd,” he shared.
Jelly Roll Says He Attended Grammys With Broken Collarbone
Earlier in March, Jelly Roll opened up about a painful “secret” he kept just days before his big Grammy wins, revealing he was seriously injured but still powered through the event.
As The Blast reported, the country star shared that he broke his collarbone after flipping an ATV shortly before the 2026 Grammys but chose not to tell anyone at the time.
He admitted, “I was out there running all over the Grammys with a broken collarbone,” adding, “Every time I hugged somebody… I wanted to scream.”
Despite the intense pain, he walked the red carpet and went on to win three major awards that night.
Jelly Roll later explained that he kept the injury quiet because he didn’t want it to overshadow the moment.
Looking back, he described the experience as both joyful and physically overwhelming.
Jelly Roll Declares Himself ‘California Famous’ After Surreal Fan Moment
A few weeks before his Grammy win, Jelly Roll revealed his fame had officially hit a new level after a surreal moment in Los Angeles made him realize just how big he had become.
According to The Blast, the rapper shared that while walking along Rodeo Drive, a place he used to visit anonymously, he was suddenly recognized by fans, something that had never happened to him before.
“For real. I’m California famous now,” he said, describing the experience as a turning point in his career.
The moment stood out even more because Jelly Roll, had spent over two decades grinding in the industry before breaking into the mainstream in recent years.
He admitted he used to enjoy visiting Beverly Hills precisely because “nobody knows me,” making the sudden attention feel both shocking and validating.
Now, with major awards, chart-topping hits, and growing recognition across the country, Jelly Roll said the unexpected encounter marked a clear sign that his career had reached a whole new height.
