Jason Kelce Sheds 30 Lbs, Admits Retirement’s Unexpected Physical Toll
Brace yourself for yet another post-career confession—Jason Kelce has peeled off a solid 30 pounds since ditching the gridiron, but guess what? He’s still hobbling through life like someone forgot to remove the fog machine from his joints. In a recent sit-down with People magazine, the six-time Pro Bowler didn’t sugarcoat the aftershocks of fifty-odd snaps per game: “I’m down to around 295 pounds, but my body feels like a creaky museum exhibit.” According to People and corroborated by Dotdash Meredith’s feed, Kelce’s transformation wasn’t spurred by a trendy detox or TikTok workout hack. Instead, he credits a strict macro-counting plan, daily mobility drills and the nostalgic ache of realizing there’s no offensive line to lean on anymore.
The man who once bulldozed defensive tackles admits his post-NFL routine now consists of gentle yoga sequences, customized meal prep and more recovery days than he ever scheduled during training camp. Kelce quipped, “I thought retirement meant spa days and golf swings. Turns out, it’s more like a subscription to Physical Therapy Monthly.” He’s still nursing chronic soreness in his hips and lower back—common souvenirs for anyone who spent years end zone-bound. People’s interview also notes that Kelce’s off-season buddy, former Eagles strength coach Nate Boyer, has him rotating ice baths with heat therapy, and that private sessions with a sports chiropractor have become his new favorite “team meetings.”
And lest you think this is another cliché journey from biceps to broccoli, Kelce insists the weight drop has been more than aesthetic. He’s embracing this leaner version for long-term health—no compromise on his legendary social life either. He’s still Instagram-ming bratwursts at tailgates and pushing plates of nachos with the same relish, albeit in slightly smaller portions. Dotdash Meredith highlights that Kelce’s biggest hurdle isn’t the salad fork; it’s convincing his famous younger brother, Travis, to stop sliding pepperoni into the air fryer.
So while fans might’ve expected a cushy retirement filled with reality-TV cameos, the former center’s learning the hard way that aging out of football carries its own playbook of aches, diets and patience-testing exercises. And as Kelce rightly points out, “If you thought game-day soreness was bad, wait until you meet real-world cardio.” Nothing shocking here, folks—just the hard truth that even your favorite gridiron gladiator can’t dodge Father Time. And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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