Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Has 'Never Felt More Alive' After Weight Loss: 'I Wanted to Change My Life'

Photo: Shay Mooney/Instagram Shay Mooneyis opening up about his weight loss and journey toward “greatness.” The musician, one half of country super duoDan + Shay, shared a montage of photos on Instagram Friday as a visual reminder for fans to see how far he’s come. “It’s weird not recognizing yourself,” Mooney, 30, captioned the video. “I got to a place mentally and physically that I will never go again. It matters what we eat.

Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Reveals Almost 50 Lb. Weight Loss: 'I Completely Changed My Lifestyle'

Shay Mooneyis debuting a new look! The Dan + Shay singer, 30, shared on hisInstagram StoriesThursday that he has lost nearly 50 pounds in the last five months after refocusing on his diet and adding a walking and weight-training routine to his schedule. “Thank you guys so much for all your kind words about me lookin' healthy,” Mooney wrote in a post. “Really means a lot.” He continued, “Been a little over 5 months I believe and I’m down almost 50lbs.

Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Shares Motivation for His 50-Lb. Weight Loss: 'It Wasn't My Appearance'

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney.Photo: Ralph Bavaro/NBC via GettyShay Mooneyis explaining the inspiration behind his new look.TheDan + Shaysinger-songwriter, 30, appeared on theTodayshow Wednesday ahead of their performance on Christmas in Rockefeller Center that evening and revealed he’s lost even more weight since opening up about his transformation in October. Co-hostCraig Melvinpraised Mooney for his weight loss, asking the country star what his motivation has been.“You know, I’ve got to stand next to this guy all the time,” he quipped while pointing to his bandmateDan Smyers, 35.

Dan Aykroyd Recalls Seeing 7 Dead Bodies at a Funeral Home as a Child: 'I'll Never Forget That'

Dan Aykroyd on June 4, 2015.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevin Winter/Getty Images Dan Aykroydis recalling an eerie childhood experience. Saturday Night Livelegend Aykroyd, 71, appeared on the latest episode ofDana CarveyandDavid Spade’sFly on the Wallpodcast to talk about his experiences over decades of performing in comedy and on the screen. During the episode, Aykroyd spoke about the first time he ever felt interested in the performing arts as a child — and how his childhood friends brought him to a funeral home to view dead bodies immediately afterward.

Dan Aykroyd Shares Thoughts on Dylan O'Brien Playing Him inSNL 1975Movie: 'Just Glad the Young Actor Got Work'

Dan Aykroyd and Dylan O’Brien.Photo:Noam Galai/Getty Images; Marc Piasecki/WireImageDan Aykroyd is revealing his thoughts on Dylan O’Brien portraying him in theSNL 1975movie.Speaking toEntertainment Tonightat theGhostbusters: Frozen Empirepremiere in New York City on Thursday, the comedian and actor opened up about O’Brien’s upcoming portrayal of him in the film.“We’ll see, You know what, I’m just glad the young actor got work,” Aykroyd joked. “If he’s compelled to play me, well, I’m glad he got work.