Adam Devine reveals biggest health lessons he learned in 2024–and his goals for 2025

Featureflash Photo Agency // Shutterstock 2024 has been a wild ride. And it was no different for comedian and actor Adam Devine. The Righteous Gemstones star embarked on quite the health journey in 2024, including putting on 25 pounds of “sympathy weight” during his wife’s pregnancy and becoming a first-time Dad.  The life experiences gave him the wake-up call he needed to refocus on his health. With his newfound role as a parent, Devine’s health journey became less about looking camera-ready and more about showing up for his family. He lost those 25 pounds with common sense strategies–and not any of the fad diets that have taken social media by storm. During a conversation with MyFitnessPal, Devine revealed his biggest health lessons from 2024, and how he’ll be taking those learnings into 2025 to create the happiest and healthiest (and funniest) New Year yet.  Lesson 1: Rotisserie Chicken Is the MVP Devine has a special relationship with the humble rotisserie chicken. “My wife thinks I’m a lunatic because I will buy three chickens at the beginning of the week,” he says. “I love the dirty bird!” But he’s definitely onto something with this convenient, high-protein staple. It helps him hit his nutrition goals without spending hours in the kitchen.  One reason this works for him is that he switches up how he serves it so it doesn’t get boring. “The first day, I’ll eat it with buffalo sauce or a light ranch, but the next day I’ll shred it and put it in a burrito with a low carb wrap. Sometimes my wife will pop broccoli and sweet potatoes in the oven as sides for the third day,” he explains. Rotisserie chicken is proof that convenience and health can coexist. And it doesn’t have to be rotisserie chicken–a big batch of lentils or some baked tofu could also be the protein-packed base of many meals throughout the week. Plan ahead like Devine, and you’ll always have a delicious, nutritious meal ready to go.  Lesson 2: Just Because It’s High Protein Doesn’t Mean You Should Eat It If social media trends can be trusted, 2024 has been a big year for eating more (and more) protein. Research shows this macronutrient can support a weight loss journey in a number of ways, including promoting satiety. But Devine learned the hard way that not all “high-protein” snacks are created equal.  While filming The Righteous Gemstones, a co-star introduced him to homemade high-protein balls.  “They were delicious and small, so I was eating three or four a day,” he says. “I had no idea how calorie dense they were.” That is, until he looked up the ingredients and figured out the nutrition information for each little protein ball. They turned out to have about 300 calories each.  “Tracking my food helps me actually know what I’m eating so I don’t accidentally eat 1,000 calories of homemade protein balls.” The lesson? Even healthy-sounding high-protein snacks may cause you to overshoot your goals if you’re not paying close attention.  Lesson 3: Drinking Old Fashioneds Is Like Eating a Candy Bar It’s not uncommon to sip two or three drinks over a night out with friends. But most people wouldn’t eat three candy bars in a row.  Devine’s drink of choice is a classic old fashioned. It was only after getting familiar with the calorie count of bourbon and rye that he started to understand what a splurge the cocktail could be.  “My vice is a nice cocktail like an old fashioned–although now I realize that’s like drinking a candy bar,” he admits.  Indulgences like this are essential for striking a balance and building a diet pattern that’s actually sustainable long term.  But it’s important to be aware of them and recognize their impact. “I’ve learned it’s all about balance,” Devine said. Moral of the story? Enjoy a cocktail, but know what you’re consuming and don’t let it become an everyday–or couple of times a day–habit.  Lesson 4: Nutrition Is Key to Showing Up as a Dad When you become a parent, everything changes. As Devine found out, that includes the way you look at food and fitness. “Since becoming a dad, the hardest trade-off for me is spending time with my son versus going to the gym,” Devine explains. “That’s what makes healthier eating all the more important because I will always choose hanging out with Beau.” Prioritizing nutrition allows him to maintain his energy and stay present for his family. For Devine, eating well isn’t just about looking good on screen anymore–it’s about feeling good and being the best version of himself for his son. Lesson 5: Even a Loose Wedding Ring Can Boost Motivation