Jessa Duggar is sharing a new update on her postpartum health routine, saying she has lost about 15 pounds since welcoming her sixth child with husband Ben Seewald.
In a YouTube video posted Jan. 6, the former Counting On star said she is now only about five pounds away from her pre-pregnancy weight, calling the progress “really good” as she works toward feeling like herself again.
What Jessa Duggar said about her progress
Duggar told viewers she has “managed to lose about 15 pounds” over the last couple of months and is closing in on her pre-baby weight target.
She also acknowledged that fitness has not always come naturally to her, describing herself as someone who has had “little spurts” of exercise over the years rather than being consistently workout-focused.
The habits, she says, are making the difference
Duggar said she has leaned into simple, repeatable routines rather than complicated dieting.
In the video, she described a straightforward approach to meals, including eggs and toast for breakfast, plus a diet built around vegetables, fruit, meat, and limited grains. She also pointed to portion control as a key factor, focusing on eating until satisfied rather than overly full.
Why did she start working with a trainer
Duggar said she hired a personal trainer for accountability after the birth of her son George, and later worked with the same trainer again after her newest baby arrived. She also described this pregnancy as the first time she worked out while pregnant, calling it a major change for her.
Earlier, Duggar said she gained around 45 pounds during her pregnancy with baby No. 6, adding that she typically gains at least 40 pounds in her pregnancies.
Baby No. 6 and her growing family
Duggar and Seewald welcomed their sixth child, a son named Edward Owen, on July 26, 2025.
They are also parents to sons Spurgeon Elliot, Henry Wilberforce and George Augustine, plus daughters Ivy Jane and Fern Elliana.
The broader picture
Duggar’s update fits a pattern seen across many postpartum discussions: a focus on gradual progress, realistic routines, and health-based goals rather than a rapid “bounce back” narrative. In her case, she has framed the changes as practical and sustainable, built around consistency and simple habits she can maintain while raising six kids.
