Jon Gosselin has opened up about how his career change started to take a toll on his health.
of John & Kate Plus 8 alum spoke entertainment tonight And he revealed he gained 35 pounds after quitting his day job to DJ several nights a week. When he develops unhealthy habits due to his new lifestyle.
“I've become complacent with my health,” the 46-year-old told the magazine. “I have a comfortable relationship. I love my girlfriend Stephanie. We just eat whatever we want and do whatever we want.”
Gosselin said her biggest challenge is her schedule while DJing, working from 10pm to 2am four to five nights a week. Because of the slow hours, he said, he often relies on unhealthy food bought at gas stations.
“I think it's very difficult in our area. I mean, we live in a very rural area of Pennsylvania. We eat at gas stations,” Gosselin said. “We have Wawa, but we also have healthy options. It's only 3 a.m. What are we going to eat? I'm exhausted. I have another hour to drive. I'm like, There's no hotel, no place to stop.”
“I don't eat anything for about 12, 14 hours, so I eat dinner at 3 a.m. and then drive to the gig,” he added, noting that pizza is usually the most appetizing option. .
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Gosselin said she lost 55 pounds years ago, so now that she's gained weight recently, she's vowed to reach her goal weight of 175 pounds. As long as he can feel confident in his physique, he said, he won't be too disappointed if he doesn't get there. The star added that his motivation to lose weight increases as there are many temptations while traveling for his job.
“Vegas and Miami. I go to places that suck. I go to places that are twice as big as everyone else,” Gosselin told the outlet. “I don't shop at Hugo Boss. They don't have my size. I have to go to the back and sew two jackets together. There's no XL, you know what I mean? This is the first time I've had to buy one.''I'm short, so XL doesn't really suit me. He is 5'8 tall. There are many things like sleeves being too long. Clothes must be tailored. Why do that when you can just change your clothes? my lifestyle? ”
