**Title: Country Singer Jon Pardi Opens Up About Sobriety and Weight Loss**
By Lauren Sarner
Published Dec. 29, 2023, 9:38 a.m. ET
Country singer Jon Pardi has made some big lifestyle changes, as revealed during a recent appearance on Amazon Music’s “Country Heat Weekly“ podcast. The “Head Over Boots” singer, 38, shared with hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson that he has cut out alcohol and has been sober for 112 days.
Pardi attributed his decision to cut out alcohol to concerns about his health and well-being. “I was pre-diabetic, and I was just like, ‘I gotta stop.’ I was really getting to the point where every picture, every video I was so unhappy with myself,” he shared. The singer also emphasized that his weight loss has left him feeling more confident.
The country singer, who tied the knot with hairstylist Summer Pardi in 2020 and welcomed a daughter this year, stated that his weight loss journey has significantly improved his self-image. “I just did a photo shoot and I was like … ‘Damn, I look good,’ Take that Tito’s!” he said.
Pardi expressed some uncertainty about whether his sober lifestyle is permanent but acknowledged the positive impact it has had on his life. “I’m retired, OK? Doesn’t mean I can’t come out of retirement,” he said. “But for right now, it’s been great.”
Despite giving up alcohol, Pardi admitted to still indulging in some of his favorite treats. “I love me some ice cream. I’m like, ‘Well, I’m not drinking. I better get this Twix candy ice cream.’ Coffee ice cream. So good.”
On Christmas Day, he took to Instagram to share a photo of his family of three, showcasing his slimmer frame. Pardi’s openness about his sobriety and weight loss has resonated with his fans, who have been supportive in the comments section.
While Pardi’s future relationship with alcohol remains uncertain, it is clear that the country singer’s decision to prioritize his health has brought about positive changes in his life, leaving him feeling more confident and content.
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