Weight loss journeys aren’t really flowers and sunshine, and Randy Jackson is a great example of that. Known as the judge from the 2000s show American Idol, Randy has been receiving a lot of public attention due to his inspiring transformation.
Right after graduating from Southern University, Randy started working with various Rock, Jazz, and other bands to kickstart his music career. However, it was when Randy Jackson started appearing as a judge on the Fox show that he gained worldwide recognition.
Aside from working as a judge on American Idol, Randy has been involved in producing other entertaining music-themed shows like America’s Best Dance Crew and Name That Tune. The Louisiana-born guitarist and executive also has a few hit songs to his name.
Randy Jackson: Before And After The Weight Loss
While Randy was working as a Judge on American Idol, fans started pointing out his excessive weight, which only seemed to increase with each season. It took a scary diagnosis to make Randy try to change his eating habits and opt for a better, healthy life.
By 2003, Randy was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, which was the initial eye-opener for the music executive. Jackson not only felt its usual symptoms but also suffered from extreme lethargy and weakness because of his weight. That’s when Randy chose to go with a gastric bypass surgery.
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After his Diabetes diagnosis, Randy ended up in the ER and had to make an important choice. Soon after the Bypass, Jackson lost 114 pounds and started to maintain it by eating a healthy diet. This was a huge change to Randy’s body, as he was around 350 pounds before the Bypass.
Besides working out, Jackson also cut out junk food from his diet and even came up with his own probiotics company called Unify Health Labs, which he hopes could help other people who are also trying to lose weight just like him.
Once Randy Jackson made a public appearance in his new form, people had mixed reactions. Some felt Randy looked much older and weaker than before, but none of that’s true as the singer revealed he was feeling much more energetic and happier now that his BMI’s back to normal.
While losing weight certainly guarantees Randy better health, it’s important to know that Diabetes is a tough condition to deal with, which is why the musician may look much older than he is. All that matters is Randy’s now feeling healthy enough to go about his daily life.
Randy Jackson: About The Musician
Randy entered the world of music back in the 80s while he was experimenting with playing the bass guitar. After successfully playing for many famous singers, Jackson shifted more towards music production for companies like Columbia Records and MCA Records.
This is where Randy was called in to be a judge on American Idol because of his experience with music. With Simon and Paula leaving the Fox show after a few seasons, Randy was the only original judge left.
While judging performances by aspiring singers, Jackson made sure that the ones who went further into the American Idol were people who were serious about winning this intense competition.
Jackson may be in the spotlight in the current years due to his inspiring weight loss, but the music executive has also done way more than he shows. In a recent interview, Randy revealed that he was now researching more about Diabetes and had even started a Childhood Obesity Foundation to help younger children from progressing further into unhealthy habits.
American Heart Association had invited Randy to be their spokesperson, and the musician now dedicates his life to improving others’ health. By the year 2020, Randy was in a better place mentally and physically, and he soon joined the band Journey as their bassist.
While continuing to be a musician, Randy is also an entrepreneur and inspiration for many. Jackson has since maintained the weight through a proper diet and hopes to become an example for those looking to make better health choices.
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