ED Sheeran reveals the reason of his drastic weight loss

ED Shereen has opened up about his unbelievable weight loss journey.

The Shape Of You singer said that he began exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I lived a pretty unhealthy life from 20 to 30,” the singer told Men’s Health in December 2025. 

He further added, “I do think that wellness is a direct mirror to mental health and the way you feel.”

The musician said that becoming a father was a turning point for him. According to him, after welcoming daughter Lyra in August 2020, he changed his lifestyle, specifically alcohol consumption and sleep.

“I probably shouldn’t drink if I’m going to feel this dreadful,” he recalled, describing waking up shortly after falling asleep.

In addition, the singer said that he began exercising regularly with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, during the pandemic and later committed fully to training.

“My wife is a very athletic human being,” he said, adding that running together helped build consistency.

The singer said that his fitness routine now includes running, lifting weights and Pilates, admitting he was initially resistant to weight training.

“I realized that weights actually do lean you,” he said.

The 34-year-old singer, who has lost more than 30 pounds since 2020, said that exercise also reshaped his relationship with food and alcohol.

“Moderation is key,” ED Sheeran said before concluding, “I haven’t cut anything out of my life but your lifestyle shifts because of the gym.”