Jelly Roll Describes Food Addiction Struggle Amid Weight Loss Journey

During a candid conversation with influencer Salvatore Reedus, the 41-year-old artist revealed that a recent dairy-free cookie at a concert sparked a multi-day food bender. Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, explained that his relationship with food functions much like a chemical dependency; once he breaks his abstinence, the impulse to consume becomes uncontrollable. He likened the experience to the taste of blood, noting that a single lapse often leads to a week-long struggle to regain his footing.

Despite the setbacks, the singer is attempting to adopt a more forgiving mindset. He acknowledged that while he still aims to lose another 40 to 50 pounds, he is learning to offer himself grace rather than punishment after a bad day. This shift in perspective comes as he manages both his physical transformation and the personal turmoil of his recent divorce from Bunnie Xo. Having previously weighed 560 pounds, he remains fixated on his ultimate goal: a future magazine cover shoot that documents his complete physical turnaround.