It’s a Jazzy Phizzle Producshizzle! Producer and artist, Jazze Pha recently shared on his Instagram that after 80 days of being on a watermelon/fruit-forward diet, he is now down 74 pounds! Pha has been documenting his wellness journey across social media for over a decade, so this latest post of his major milestone is weighty proof of his dedication to health. The short video shows his physical transformation and his emotional reaction to the progress.

Across several posts, Jazze Pha has described what it’s like following an extreme, fruit-forward routine centered around watermelon. In one caption, he wrote, “It don’t have to be watermelon. Just find something that works for the betterment of your health. And do it. And don’t stop. Don’t stop.”

“I’m so excited about what’s happening that I can’t contain myself,” Pha said on day 79. The excitement is jumping out of him, so much so, he’s sharing his process step by step, day by day. Pha’s goal is to make it 100 days, and he shared if he hits that goal, he’s going to start “acting different.” 

“Do you know how long I’ve been fat,” he joked. He goes on to thank God for helping him make up his mind to make better choices.

In an earlier post, Pha was joined by his dentist, who was equally excited as he shared Pha’s former high blood pressure numbers from day one: 252/115, with a heart rate of 105. Now 80 days into his diet, Pha’s blood pressure is 156/85 and his heart rate is 73. Progress!

Pha’s watermelon/all fruit diet has been heavily praised and criticized online. Fans have reacted strongly online, some offering praise and encouragement, others expressing concern or skepticism about the safety and sustainability of such a restrictive regimen. Pha is clear about one thing; it’s working for him.