Why ‘Home Town’ Star Ben Napier Gained 20 Lbs After 95-Lb Weight Loss

Ben Napier, co-star of HGTV's "Home Town," has continued his fitness journey, revealing that he gained 20 pounds of muscle after an initial 95-pound weight loss. The initial weight loss was an unintended consequence of shoulder surgery in March 2023, which left him unable to perform upper body workouts for eight or nine months. Napier expressed dissatisfaction with his physique during this period, feeling "very skinny in my arms and shoulders and chest" due to the loss of upper body muscle mass. His wife, Erin Napier, noted his self-consciousness about his appearance. Following his recovery, Napier made a concerted effort to regain his strength and muscle mass by returning to the gym. He shared that he has since put on approximately 20 pounds of muscle and is fully recovered from the shoulder surgery, enabling him to lift weights and objects overhead without difficulty. He now feels content with his physical appearance. To maintain his fitness, Napier works out daily in a home gym he built himself using equipment purchased affordably from Facebook Marketplace. He also incorporates intermittent fasting into his routine, which he describes as skipping meals or eating smaller portions. A humorous dilemma for Napier involves a closet full of expensive suits that no longer fit him after his significant weight loss. These suits are now "way too big," and while he considered discarding them, Erin advised against it, suggesting he ensure the weight loss was permanent first. Napier admits he's close to donating or auctioning them off. The couple also discussed their strategies for healthy eating, especially during the holiday season. Erin confessed her weakness for "Christmas party cheese ball," while Ben finds homemade baked goods irresistible due to the effort put into them. They prioritize family time, often walking trails in Laurel, Mississippi. They've adopted a "kid dinner" approach to meals, where Ben cooks smaller portions of what their daughters, Helen and Mae, desire, such as a single steak to be shared among the family. Erin and Ben Napier, who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, are returning for "Home Town" season 8, premiering on Sunday, December 29. The show will continue to document their lives as they balance their home renovation business with raising their two daughters. The couple cherishes the unique opportunity their careers provide to spend almost all their time together, fostering a deep connection that many married couples might not experience. #BenNapier #HomeTown #HGTVStars #WeightLoss #MuscleGain #FitnessJourney #ErinNapier #HomeGym #FamilyLife #BenNapier #HomeTown #HGTVStars #WeightLoss #MuscleGain #FitnessJourney #ErinNapier #HomeGym #FamilyLife