Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates stuns many fans in her latest social media post. The Bates family just had one of their biggest annual gatherings, which also means there will be tons of food on the table. However, Kelly Jo has been maintaining a proper diet, and her new clip stuns many fans as she shows off her huge weight loss. She’s looking good and is showing off her progress. Keep reading to see what Kelly Jo is up to.
Bringing Up Bates Kelly Jo Bates’ New Modeling Gig
Kelly Jo recently took to IG Stories to share clips and photos of herself showing off her physical routines following the massive family feasts over the holidays. The Bringing Up Bates star uploaded a video of herself running on a treadmill.
Kelly Jo Bates – Instagram
She wrote, “One of my new goals for 2026 is to start back exercising regularly (thanks @lawbates for always encouraging me!) Thanks @lakelandapparelco for sending me this athletic skirt to sample! I’m loving it!”
Moments later, Kelly Jo uploaded a photo of herself endorsing the athletic skirt she ordered online. But what caught the attention of many was Kelly Jo’s incredible transformation. Several Redditors reacted to the photo, saying that Kelly Jo looks great. Others assumed that she may be using weight loss injections due to her dramatic weight loss. Regardless, many are surprised to see Kelly Jo seemingly aging backwards. Meanwhile, some commenters were impressed that Kelly Jo is following in the same footsteps as some of her older daughters, who are currently generating income online.
- “Kelly just shared a promotional add for athletic skirts and she is showing off where all her daughters get their curvy figures. She is looking really healthy and fit.”
- “She’s definitely on ozempic, but good for her!”
- “I know it’s an athletic skirt but you’d think a pencil skirt would be the worst design for treadmill type exercise.”
- “She’s always talking about how her influencer daughters inspire her. A boost of confidence recently may have prompted her to follow their footsteps, at least a little bit.”
- “I’ve said it before. Kelly is a baddie! Looks like she’s doing great on a GLP-1 and she looks younger and certainly healthier than she did 10 years ago.”
Kelly Jo Has The Best Supporters
Kelly Jo has always been thankful to her kids for supporting her, especially when it comes to her health. But one of the biggest contributors to her success is her husband, Gil. Recently, the Bringing Up Bates star shared a lengthy message for her husband to celebrate his 61st birthday.
Kelly Jo Bates – Gil Bates – Instagram
According to Kelly Jo, Gil is a down-to-earth person who lives up to his name. She wrote, “First, your name “William” means “protector” and you have lived up to that name in every sense. You make me feel safe because of your constant encouragement, patience, forgiveness, understanding, & devotion.”
Kelly Jo then revealed that Gil will always give her special treatment, even at times when she doesn’t deserve it. She added, “Whenever I act like a pouty, complaining, unappreciative person, you still respond as if I’m the most wonderful wife & Christian in the room.”
