> At a Glance
> – Jelly Roll shaved his beard for the first time in 20 years as part of his weight-loss transformation
> – Bunnie Xo says watching her husband “fall in love with himself again” has been the highlight
> – The country star lost 275 lb, going from 540 lb to 265 lb, and says his sex life and energy have soared
> – Why it matters: The singer’s openness spotlights how major body changes can reshape self-esteem and daily life
Jelly Roll’s dramatic slim-down took a turn for the visible when he finally removed the facial hair he’d worn for two decades. According to his wife, podcaster Bunnie Xo, that single grooming decision has super-charged the country singer’s confidence.
A Fresh Face After 275-Pound Loss
Bunnie Xo teased the beard removal in November before Jelly Roll unveiled the clean-shaven look on YouTube. She told Extra TV the moment ranks as the “coolest” part of his journey:
> “Getting to see him look in the mirror and… fall in love with himself again.”
The 41-year-old musician, who once tipped the scale at 540 lb, reached his goal weight of 275 lb lost. He told Men’s Health on January 2:
> “I’m loving my body. This is a whole new thing for me… I’ve been imprisoned to a fat suit for 30-something years.”
Life Changes Beyond the Scale
The weight loss delivered practical wins Jelly Roll never imagined:
- Daily tasks like getting into cars or personal hygiene became easier
- Public reactions shifted from viral memes to compliments such as “You look so healthy”
- His testosterone level rebounded from a low of 57 ng/dL to a normal range, reviving energy and libido
> “I feel like I’m a teenager… I have the sex drive of a 17-year-old again. We’re having daytime sex again. It’s f—— awesome.”
Key Takeaways
- Jelly Roll’s beard shave marked a symbolic break from his former self-image
- Bunnie Xo credits fan praise for lifting her husband’s spirits
- He now weighs 265 lb, down from 540 lb, and reports better health, mood, and intimacy
The couple’s story underscores how external validation, paired with personal milestones, can reinforce positive body-image shifts.
