> At a Glance
> – Jessa Duggar has shed 15 pounds since welcoming son Edward in July 2025
> – The mom of six details her meals and workouts in a new YouTube video posted Jan. 6
> – She’s now only five pounds from her pre-pregnancy weight
> – Why it matters: Offers a realistic look at postpartum recovery for busy parents
Jessa Duggar is opening up about life after baby number six. In a fresh YouTube upload, the 33-year-old reveals how simple meals and consistent movement helped her drop 15 pounds in just a few months.
What She Eats in a Day
Duggar keeps breakfast effortless: eggs and toast for the whole family. She repeats it daily and says she’ll “never be sick and tired of it.”
Her overall approach sticks to basics:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Meat
- A few grains
After chatting with a friend about complicated nutrition plans, she landed on portion control and eating “till you’re satisfied, not stuffed.”
How She Moves
Duggar admits she’s “never been really a workout kind of girl,” but short exercise bursts have become routine.
Key milestones:
- Dating years: worked out most because fiancé Ben Seewald was passionate about fitness
- Early parenthood: occasional couple workouts
- After baby #4: hired a personal trainer for accountability and used the same pro again after Edward’s arrival
Jessa Duggar noted:
> “That was my very first time ever working out in pregnancy, which was huge for me.”
| Kid | Age |
|---|---|
| Spurgeon Elliot | 10 |
| Henry Wilberforce | 8 |
| Ivy Jane | 6 |
| Fern Elliana | 4 |
| George Augustine | 2 |
| Edward Owen | 5 mo |
Mindset Check
Despite a limited menu, Duggar keeps perspective.
She told herself:
> “This is for a season and it’s good. Um, doing it all for you, boo.”
Then she smiled and kissed baby Edward.
Key Takeaways
- 15-pound loss came “in the last couple of months”
- Simple, repeatable meals beat complex diet rules
- Hiring a trainer added accountability she’d never had before
- She’s five pounds from her pre-pregnancy goal
For Duggar, the journey isn’t about perfection-it’s about sustainable habits that fit a bustling household of eight.
