Taylor Hicks, our reigning American Idol (Season 5) is not really categorically fat. With a height of 6′1″, this Soul Patrol singer may well be okay with his 215 lbs., or is he???

Apparently, Taylor has been working on some weight loss regimen. From 215 lbs. from last year, he now weighs 193 lbs., losing 22 pounds in almost a year of touring. He veered away from fried chicken, which he gladly referred to as a “southern comfort”. That must be really hard (who doesn’t want to eat fried chicken???). Nowadays, he’s more like a healthy salad person. Brown rice and fish soup are included in the diet. He also admits exercising for an average of 45 minutes a day when he has the chance. He runs on the streets not forgetting to cover his gray locks, that’s an essential if he want to stay out of flocks of fans. Yes, he can still pretty much roam the roads like a normal person as long as his top is covered.

Whatever are his rituals, he’s really doing them well. It’s all visible in his body now. And no, he hasn’t been starving due to alleged poor sales of album…SO NOT TRUE. Taylor Hicks…You Go, Boy!