Devale Ellis Goes No-Filter With New Fitness Routine
Devale Ellis goes filter-free with diet overhaul: weight training, sprints, jumps no sugar
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Raw And Real Training
Former NFL wideout and BET star Devale Ellis laid out the blueprint for his latest fitness sprint on Instagram, making one thing clear: no supplements, no fad diets, no filters. In a post tagged @iamdevale, he credited his trainer “@duke” for jump-starting the year and spelled out what really changed. “Just heavy weights, sprinting, jumping, cutting dairy and no longer drinking sugar,” he wrote, “and I never looked back.”
By stripping away special lighting and edits, Ellis underscores that his transformation is down-to-earth. Whether you recognize him as the Lions’ draft pick turned actor on BET’s Sistas or as host of the Ellis Ever After podcast, his latest reveal proves that discipline and consistency still rule the day.
Pantry Overhaul
Behind every success story, Ellis says, there’s a key collaborator. For him, that’s wife and co-host Khadeeniam Ellis—known affectionately as “Kay Kay.” “Our pantry now looks like a Whole Foods rather than a NYC corner store,” he joked. And for someone who once grabbed chips off the local bodega shelf, that’s a radical shift.
Khadeeniam has built her own resume from college advisor to podcaster and author. She’s also supported Devale’s career pivot from sideline reporter to sold-out live performer, and now, fitness advocate. Their shared ESSENCE interview on balancing life and relationships emphasized teamwork, and this pantry redesign is just the latest collaboration.
Treat Your Body Like Luxury
Ellis tapped into a metaphor that hits home: “We take care of our cars and our homes. We value our clothes and jewelry, but when it comes to our bodies we act as if THAT is replaceable. Newsflash, we only get one.”
He compared the body to a Lambo or Birkin bag—high-value assets worth protecting and investing in. His message is clear: skip the quick fixes. Lean into real movement and real food swaps. By cutting sugar drinks and dairy, the actor-turned-fitness advocate says he’s regained energy and focus without gimmicks.
What’s Next: New Roles & New Devale
Ellis didn’t stop at fitness. He teased “New Roles & New Devale Loading. 😏” As an actor best known for playing Ryan Walker on Sistas since 2019 and as a podcast host, he’s gearing up for fresh projects. An older Instagram update hinted at “something very different” with the hashtag #OldGrayMare, suggesting that his autumn schedule may bring unexpected turns.
His emphasis on #BuildAnEmpire and #LeaveALegacy carries through every venture—from weight rooms to writers’ rooms. Fans following @iamdevale will likely see more behind-the-scenes snaps of workouts and script pages alike.
By sharing his unvarnished routine, Devale Ellis invites followers to rethink their own habits. He’s proof that sustainable results don’t need filters—only focus.
Whether you’re chasing a personal record or a career milestone, his takeaway is simple: treat your body like the luxury it is, and invest in it accordingly.
By stepping into the new year with raw honesty, Ellis sets a tone for 2024 that blends performance, partnership, and purpose.
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