Beloved Country Star Reveals How His Life Has Changed Since Dramatic Weight Loss

Nate Smith says losing more than 70 pounds has changed far more than just the number on the scale.

The country singer opened up about his ongoing weight loss journey in and article shared by People on Sunday, July 5, revealing that after shedding the weight, everyday activities have become dramatically easier.

“I don’t sweat anymore, which is amazing,” Smith, 40, said. “I used to be totally out of breath tying my shoes. I can jump around a lot more.”

The changes have extended beyond his daily life and into his performances, too. Speaking with the outlet while attending the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University’s Tight Ends & Friends Concert in Nashville back on June 23, Smith said staying in shape helps him give fans the best show possible. “Keeping the energy on stage and making sure I do that, because I think that takes care of the fans,” he explained.

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The “I Found You” singer also admitted one of his favorite perks has been rediscovering his wardrobe. “I just feel better. It’s nice to be able to wear clothes that I like,” Smith said before pointing to his outfit for the evening. “This is a large. I’ve been double X for the last five or six years, so I’m feeling really good.”

Although he’s already made incredible progress, Smith isn’t done yet. “I think I want to get under 200 lbs.,” he shared of his ambitious goal. “So I was like 275 lbs., somewhere in that world. But I want to get down to like 185 lbs. again.”

The milestone comes just weeks after Smith celebrated losing 71 pounds on social media. In May, he posted side-by-side before-and-after photos on Instagram and wrote, “Another milestone reached today….. 😭😭😭😭😭,” with fans filling the comments to congratulate him on his transformation.

Smith has previously revealed that his health journey began in November 2024 after battling a severe upper respiratory infection, an experience that prompted him to reevaluate his eating and drinking habits.

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