Bunnie Xo has been speaking candidly about the extraordinary health transformation of her husband, Jelly Roll, and the profound impact it has had on their marriage. Together since 2015, the couple has built their relationship on openness, frequently sharing personal struggles and growth with their audience. One of the most significant challenges they have faced has been Jelly Roll’s long battle with weight — a journey marked by both physical hardship and emotional complexity. Now, as Bunnie promotes her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, released February 17, she reflects on how dramatically their lives have changed.
For Bunnie, her husband’s transformation is about far more than appearance. She describes it as a rediscovery of vitality, confidence, and possibility — a shift that has strengthened the foundation of their partnership. At his heaviest, Jelly Roll weighed over 500 pounds. After reaching that peak in 2020, he made a decisive commitment to change. Today, he has lost more than half his body weight, a milestone that reflects years of determination and sustained effort.
Importantly, Jelly Roll has been transparent about how he achieved his results. While many individuals have turned to popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight management, he chose not to rely on them. He has explained that his decision stemmed from personal concerns and a desire to approach his health journey on his own terms. Rather than pursuing a rapid pharmaceutical solution, he focused on sustainable lifestyle changes aimed at long-term well-being. The shift was not simply physical; it reshaped his mindset and relationship with himself.
Bunnie has shared that the transformation has influenced their relationship in both meaningful and lighthearted ways. During a radio interview, she joked about how significant fat loss can change physical proportions, playfully noting that certain features may appear more pronounced. Medical professionals support this explanation, clarifying that weight loss does not increase size but can alter visibility and overall body balance. The couple’s willingness to discuss such topics openly reflects the humor and comfort they share. Instead of fueling misconceptions, their conversation centered on body confidence and empowerment.
Yet according to Bunnie, the most powerful changes have been emotional. She describes her husband as energized, joyful, and self-assured in ways she had not seen before. There is a noticeable lightness in his presence — not just physically, but spiritually. Increased stamina and improved health have allowed him to engage more fully with his music career and personal life. She says she sees the same man she fell in love with, but now freed from burdens that once weighed heavily on him both literally and figuratively.
The ripple effects have extended into their marriage. Confidence, Bunnie explains, shapes communication, intimacy, and shared ambition. As Jelly Roll’s self-image improved, so did his overall happiness, which in turn strengthened their bond. Rather than erasing past struggles, the journey reframed them as stepping stones toward growth. Together, they have embraced vulnerability as a pathway to resilience.
For the couple, this chapter is not about headlines or dramatic before-and-after photos. It represents reclaiming vitality, rewriting personal narratives, and choosing a future defined by intention. In Stripped Down, Bunnie underscores themes of honesty, perseverance, and partnership — values that have guided them through both adversity and transformation.
Ultimately, Jelly Roll’s health journey stands as a testament to discipline, self-reflection, and the power of support within a marriage. As they look ahead, both speak openly about gratitude — for second chances, for improved health, and for the opportunity to move forward with renewed optimism. What began as a physical transformation has evolved into something far deeper: a shared renewal that continues to shape their life together.
