A little about me.

I love stories. Against all odds stories, transformational stories, especially comeback stories—the ones that touch, move and inspire us to “create a life we love and to live it well!”

Living ‘well’ into my 64th year and connecting the dots of my life, it’s become apparent why my daughter and I were chosen from more than 250,000 applicants for Season 11 of NBC’s hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. It was my opportunity to move away from reading the stories to becoming one of the against all odds, transformational, comeback stories. I made it all the way to the coveted Final 4 with 3 women, so I was literally, the “last man standing”. Ironically, at the finale, Alison Sweeney nicknamed me the“Comeback Kid!”

Little did I know, that after that 8-month journey I’d not only come out the other side mentally and physically transformed, it would forever reshape my life’s work as a catalyst and navigator for others, to transform their wellbeing, giving them a new view, with new tools, to “live life well” on their own unique terms.

Over the past 10 years, I’ve become a highly sought-after keynote speaker, done a TEDx Talk, written a book, ‘SmartphoneFIT,’ and conducted hundreds of corporate wellbeing navigations. Through my “Going Beyond The Scale” podcasts and numerous You Tube videos, my messaging has reached tens of thousands at businesses and organizations, who’ve been inspired to transform themselves both mentally and physically.

I deliver 110%, every time, in every medium. I believe, create and share all that I do based on a single, powerful tenet… what you’re for strengthens you. And when I reveal the simple and sustainable strategies behind how people can live that tenet, transformations are not just a possibility, they’re a reality.  

If I’ve piqued your interest, I’d love to hear about your corporate wellbeing initiatives and how your goals are served. If you’d like me to deliver that to your associates, let’s talk and work together.

- Jay

 

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Jay Jacobs is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, thought leader, author and navigator for personal potential, wellbeing and entrepreneurship.

Professionally accomplished in strategy and marketing, Jay was challenged with weight all his life. A successful run as a couples team with his daughter, Jennifer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," took Jay to the Final 4. It repositioned his career on a platform of personal transformation, sharing his principles to create and sustain health and wellbeing for life.

Jay's TEDx talk and book, "Smartphone Fit, "became the catalyst for Fortune 500's to commission him for their corporate wellness, personal potential and C-Suite keynotes and retreats. As a member of Faith Popcorn's Brain Reserve and a Managing Partner of Forrest Media, companies also seek Jay's branding, marketing and communications expertise as well. Jay is a popular podcast, radio and tv guest on Today, Good Morning America and Fox & Friends. His wellness and lifestyle thought- leadership has appeared in Time Magazine, The New York Times, Readers Digest and countless other publications.

As a wellness navigator and spokesperson for major brands including Cigna, Cargill, Kraft, Starbucks, Chobani, NBC, Asics, Biggest Loser Resorts and InBody, when he's not writing or hosting podcasts, he's working on his next book, motivating clients through one-on-one navigations and spending time with his wife, Kim. Jay and his family reside just outside of New York City.