It’s been more than 20 years since Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery, but he still remembers what his father told him that inspired his weight loss journey. "To be honest, I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life,

Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery to honor his dying dad’s wishes. The decision would become a turning point in his decades-long battle with weight management.

Amid the conversation, his weight loss journey was also discussed. Al Roker admitted that the reason he committed to his health was because of his dad’s idea about the future. He said of the exchange between him and his now-late father: To be honest,

Al Roker emerged as the face of Today's new fitness platform and has seized the opportunity to discuss living healthily.