17 Facts About Jessie Pavelka

Jessie Pavelka was born on September 26,1982 and is an American health and well-being expert, author, coach, and TEDx speaker.

Jessie Pavelka joined the 16th season of The Biggest Loser as a new trainer in the fall of 2014.

Jessie Pavelka was educated at Calallen High School in northwest Corpus Christi, Texas and the University of North Texas.

Jessie Pavelka had been involved in athletics from an early age; his mother took him to the track from 4th grade and he played football in both his senior year and at college, although he later gave this up after sixteen years devoted to the sport.

Jessie Pavelka eventually moved to Long Beach, California on September 2,2007, where he has since emphasized promoting a holistic healthy lifestyle.

In October 2013, Jessie Pavelka launched his Jessie Pavelka Health Revolution brand with his UK publicist Jill Tipping.

Jessie Pavelka delivers well-being workshops and seminars throughout the UK.

Jessie Pavelka has several tattoos: a Japanese character on his left shoulder, a cross on his right arm, an inscription for 'Tomb Digger' in Chinese characters on his stomach, the words 'For My Brother' on his side, the Greek letters alpha and omega on his wrist, a cross ring on his left ring finger, and flame patterns on his back by his shoulders.

Jessie Pavelka was married to Canadian film and television actress Sitara Hewitt.

Jessie Pavelka's parents are divorced; his mother lives in Corpus Christi and his father in Denton.

Jessie Pavelka is a cousin of television personality and former The Bachelor participant Jake Pavelka.

Jessie Pavelka separated from his wife Sitara Hewitt in mid-2015 and divorce was final late 2016.

Jessie Pavelka has recently increased his media profile via his work as a trainer on the Lifetime reality series DietTribe.

Jessie Pavelka originally did not want to do a reality show, but realized DietTribes concept could have a significant impact on its audience.

In October 2008, Jessie Pavelka announced he would appear in a comedy web series The Rise and Fall of Tuck Johnson, playing the character Peter Porker.

On January 19,2009, Jessie Pavelka appeared as himself in an episode of the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks, titled "It's My Party".

Jessie Pavelka appeared as a lead motivator in the British TV series Obese: A Year to Save My Life in 2012.