{"id":2462586,"date":"2026-06-16T19:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2462586"},"modified":"2026-06-16T19:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:04:22","slug":"jessie-james-decker-says-she-didnt-recognize-herself-after-gaining-55-lbs-amid-pregnancy-as-she-gets-candid-about-postpartum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jessie-james-decker-says-she-didnt-recognize-herself-after-gaining-55-lbs-amid-pregnancy-as-she-gets-candid-about-postpartum\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessie James Decker Says She Didn\u2019t \u2018Recognize\u2019 Herself After Gaining 55 Lbs. amid Pregnancy as She Gets Candid About Postpartum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jessie James Decker shared her postpartum fitness journey after gaining 55 lbs. during each of her pregnancies, including her most recent one in 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She also revealed that that each time she got pregnant, the weight she gained would not &#8220;magically fall off afterward&#8221; and she had to work out to get back into shape<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The country singer also announced on Instagram that she launched JJD FIT Club to inspire women to stay motivated and build strength through consistent workouts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/jessie-james-decker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Jessie James Decker;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jessie James Decker&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jessie James Decker<\/a> is getting candid about her postpartum body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Sunday, June 14, the \u201cLose Control\u201d singer, 38, shared a video on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZlZlHmTFfi\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> about her physical transformation following the birth of her most recent child, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessie-james-decker-welcomes-baby-no-4-with-husband-eric-decker-8549845\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Denver Calloway Decker;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Denver Calloway Decker&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Denver Calloway Decker<\/a>, in February 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She kicked off the video with clips of her filming her postpartum body after giving birth. She then transitioned to clips of her working out at the gym and lifting weights, as she gained muscle and her body slowly transformed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The videos also showed how the workouts gradually became easier for her as she kept up the consistency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The video, which also included cute clips of her lifting weights with her children and her rolling a stroller with her newborn up a hill, ended by showing her leaner figure several months after the birth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jessie \u2014 who shares <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-jessie-james-decker-eric-decker-kids-7502009\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:children;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;children&quot;}\" class=\"link \">children<\/a> Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 10, Forrest, 8, and Denver, 2, with husband and former NFL player <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/eric-decker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Eric Decker;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Eric Decker&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Eric Decker<\/a> \u2014 noted in the caption for the video that she was \u201canxious to share it\u201d and noted that it was \u201cas raw and real as it gets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019ve always been a naturally petite fit, could eat whatever I wanted and stay in shape kinda girl,\u201d she wrote. \u201cSo when I got pregnant and gained over 55 pounds almost every single time, and it didn\u2019t magically fall off afterward, I learned fast that I actually had to put in real effort and work my ass off to get back to where I wanted to be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI know what it\u2019s like to look in the mirror and not recognize yourself. I know what it\u2019s like to feel uncomfortable in your clothes. I know what it\u2019s like to put in the work day after day, wonder if it\u2019s ever going to happen, and feel completely defeated. I\u2019ve had to do it four different times over a decade,\u201d she continued. \u201cBut settling has never been something I do very well.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jessie James Decker<br \/>Credit: Jessie James Decker\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The mom of four said that she worked hard to find out what could help her stay consistent with her workouts, and this eventually led her to create JJD FIT Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI believe if you want something badly enough, you have to be willing to work for it. And feeling strong, energized, and confident is so important to me. Fitness has always been a part of my life, but it took me a long time to find what I truly enjoyed and what kept me wanting to show up consistently,\u201d Jessie said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019m not a bodybuilder. I\u2019m not a fitness expert, I\u2019m just a mom of four who loves feeling strong, ready to conquer whatever life brings my way, and motivated by other women,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jessie James DeckerCredit: Jessie James Decker\/Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"261\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pvewR4S26RmH22jfGLqNUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTQyMDtoPTc3MjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/48d2478865c61e634ef8eb79ae67378e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jessie James Decker<br \/>Credit: Jessie James Decker\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The country singer said that she hoped that JJD FIT Club would help others \u201cget stronger,\u201d \u201cstay motivated,\u201d and be a place where people can \u201csupport one another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhether you\u2019re starting over, chasing a new goal, or simply looking for a community of amazing women, I\u2019m SO happy you\u2019re here. Let\u2019s get stronger together,\u201d she said before announcing that JJD FIT Club was \u201cofficially live.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jessie\u2019s post comes four months after she celebrated her son Denver\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessie-james-decker-celebrates-son-s-birthday-with-toy-story-themed-party-11903418\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:second birthday party;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;second birthday party&quot;}\" class=\"link \">second birthday party<\/a> with a <em>Toy Story<\/em>-themed celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Denver\u2019s 2!!!! Happy birthday to our beautiful boy Denver Calloway Decker aka Nuggie\ud83e\udd73\ud83c\udf88\ud83c\udf82 You are the sunshine of our lives\u2600\ufe0f\u2600\ufe0f\u2600\ufe0f,&#8221; she wrote in the caption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessie-james-decker-didnt-recognize-herself-gaining-55-lbs-pregnancy-12000125\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:People;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Jessie James Decker shared her postpartum fitness journey after gaining 55 lbs. during each of her pregnancies, including her most recent one in 2024 She also revealed that that each time she got pregnant, the weight she gained would not &#8220;magically fall off afterward&#8221; and she had to work out to get [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2462587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[37305,348786,338298,484383,484382,459421,358844],"class_list":["post-2462586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-denver","tag-eric-decker","tag-jessie-james-decker","tag-jjd-fit-club","tag-lifting-weights","tag-postpartum-body","tag-the-country-singer"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jessie-James-Decker-Says-She-Didnt-\u2018Recognize-Herself-After-Gaining.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2462586"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2462588,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462586\/revisions\/2462588"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2462587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2462586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2462586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2462586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}