90 Day Fiancé star Big Ed reveals his secrets to losing 19 pounds

Ed “Big Ed” Brown is making great strides in his fitness journey.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star, 59, shares her secrets to losing 19 pounds in an exclusive interview on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast.

“I try to invest in my happiness, and I’ve lost 19 pounds,” he says, explaining that daily visits to the gym – where he sweats out intense strength training combined with cardio exercises – have contributed to his weight loss.

“I exercise at the gym every day,” he adds.

The red wine lover says his diet has also improved, but he’s not ready to give up his beloved Malbec just yet.

“I still drink Malbecs,” he notes. “It’s a kind of balance!”

As he notes, Brown’s body transformation came on the heels of other life changes that impacted his mental health, thus making it easier for him to prioritize his physical health.

“I have a real estate license,” the Arkansas native says of his current business ventures beyond the world of unscripted television. “I’m in the real estate business.”

Brown also became involved in philanthropy, raising money and awareness for the organization We remember the Mikołaj Foundation — which helps individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a child.

“I am also involved in an amazing charity. It’s called “In Memory of Santa” and we raise money for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child, we help with counseling, CPR training, etc.” – says “Virtual Reali-Tea”.

The TLC personality also returned to her relationship with a higher power by attending church again and even volunteering at services.

“I returned to church. I read on Sundays and help the janitor. I sit down with people and it’s so funny that everyone knows who I am,” he says.

“So when I pick up the plates, everyone wants it [donate]Brown continues with a laugh. “They love me because I bring in some money.”

When he’s not at the gym, at church or donating to charity, the stalwart reality star — who made his small-screen debut on Season 4 of “90 Day Fiancé” in 2020 — is meeting a new lady after calling off his wedding to his now-ex-fiancée Elizabeth “Liz” Woods.

“She’s a really good friend and we have very intimate conversations. She will cry and I will cry. And she doesn’t want anything to do with my fame or anything else. She’s not like that,” he says about the mysterious woman.

“I have a lot of people who want me and honestly, I have the hardest time meeting anyone.”

“90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.