How Evan Paul Lost 200 Pounds and Changed His Life

I’ve known Evan Paul for a long time. Back in 2007, when I was recruited to Detroit’s Channel 955 as the Executive Producer of the morning show, he was holding down the night shift as Big Boy—a name that fit back then, as he was nearly 400 pounds. But if you ask Evan today, he’s not on a diet. He made a lifestyle change, and that shift in mindset made all the difference.

During our interview, Evan shared something that really stuck with me: “You’ll start losing weight when you know it’s time—when you know, you know.” That simple statement hit me hard because it’s not about fads, quick fixes, or punishing yourself. It’s about making a choice when you’re truly ready.

How Evan Paul Lost 200 Pounds Without Dieting

Evan didn’t approach his transformation as a temporary thing. He didn’t count down the days until he could “go back to normal.” Instead, he changed the way he thought about food entirely. He focused on what he could eat, not what he couldn’t. That’s a game-changer.

I’ve been guilty of falling into the “I need to lose X pounds” mindset, obsessing over the number on the scale instead of just focusing on making the right choice for my next meal. Evan’s approach reminded me that the key isn’t restriction—it’s sustainability.

Sustainable Weight Loss: Evan’s Biggest Lessons

Evan jokes that if he could lose over 200 pounds, anybody can do it. After all, he had the nicknames Big Boy and Chunky for a reason. But he didn’t let that identity define him forever.

His biggest lessons for weight loss?

• Don’t focus on “dieting” – Make it a lifestyle change.

• Change your food vocabulary – Think about what you can eat, not what you can’t.

• Make small, sustainable changes – They add up over time.

• Forget the scale – Just focus on making the right choice for your next meal.

Did Evan Paul Inspire Jelly Roll’s Weight Loss Journey?

Evan’s story isn’t just resonating with me—it’s reaching some big names. In a recent interview, he shared his journey with Jelly Roll, who has openly talked about wanting to lose weight. Evan told him exactly what he eats and how he sticks to it.

Could this be the moment Jelly Roll ‘knows’ it’s time? He’s already spoken about making a change, and Evan’s story might be the push he needed. If so, we might be seeing another incredible transformation in the country music world soon.

Final Thoughts: The Next Right Choice

Talking to Evan made me realize that weight loss isn’t about reaching some distant goal—it’s about choosing to do the next right thing.

• Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t.

• Don’t obsess over the total weight you need to lose—just make the right choice for the next meal.

• When it’s really time, you’ll know. When you know, you know.

Evan’s transformation proves that change isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable when you commit to a new way of thinkin

g. And if he can do it? So can we.