Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai shows off dramatic weight-loss transformation

- Eric “Eruption” Tai revealed a dramatic 27-pound weight loss after 23 days of fasting, training, and clean eating

- He opened up about gaining over 30 pounds after knee surgery and turning to food during recovery

- Tai said running pain-free again for the first time in over a year was a spiritual turning point in his fitness journey

- The influencer emphasized that his comeback is about more than appearance, focusing on discipline, mindset, and long-term health

TV personality and TikTok star Eric “Eruption” Tai took to social media to share an inspiring before-and-after photo showing his stunning 27-pound weight loss in just 23 days. The transformation, he revealed, came after a year-long struggle with a knee injury, fluctuating blood pressure, and insulin spikes triggered by unhealthy eating habits.

Tai, who does not consume alcohol, coffee, tea, or steroids, explained that after knee surgery nine months ago, he turned to food for comfort, leading to a weight gain of over 30 pounds. But a turning point came just 23 days ago when, for the first time in over a year, he was able to run freely without pain—an emotional moment that moved him to sit courtside and offer a prayer of gratitude.

Since then, the former “It’s Showtime” host has committed to a strict routine involving fasting (including a six-day water fast), clean eating, targeted training, and rehabilitation. “It’s really about sacrifice, creating daily structure, small goals or big goals and showing up every darn day with a renewed spirit and mindset to achieve it,” Tai wrote. “I’m not just returning, I’m evolving.”

Now weighing in at 227 lbs from 250+, Tai said he’s “hungrier than ever”—not for food, but for long-term health and discipline. While proud of the progress, he emphasized he’s far from finished: “23 days done, sure I’m happy but not yet satisfied. We got more work to do, fam—this is a marathon, not a sprint.”

Eric Tai, also known as Eruption, is a Tongan-born Filipino actor, model, TV host, comedian and rugby union player. He also used to be one of the hosts of "It's Showtime". Tai got married to Rona Samson in March 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cubao, Quezon City.

In a past interview with Julius Babao, Eruption narrated why he left the ABS-CBN noontime program “It’s Showtime.” According to Eruption, it was a producer of the show who informed him that he was being removed from the program because it had to undergo a reformat. Despite what happened, Eric did not have hard feelings toward the “It’s Showtime” family. The social media star expressed his gratitude to Vice Ganda, the other co-hosts, and the staff of the show for giving him an opportunity to work and gain popularity.

During the height of the pandemic in 2021, Eruption tested positive for COVID-19, an information he shared to his followers online. However, Eruption’s household members tested negative for the said virus. He also jokingly said that he was imprisoned in his room by his wife Rona Samson because of his illness. Lastly, he urged the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to isolate themselves immediately if they experience any symptoms.

Source: KAMI.com.gh