Since undergoing gastric bypass surgery 5 weeks ago, "The Rick Kids of Beverly Hills" star EJ Johnson is now speaking out about his dramatic 50 lb weight loss.

"[The weight loss] is really exciting," the 22-year-old reality-TV, told People.  "[Weight] is something that I've been struggling with for pretty much all of my life."

Johnson then went on to explain his reasoning for getting the surgery. Johnson revealed that after many failed attempts at losing weight through popular diet fads, he decided that the surgery would be his next option.

"Nothing was working, and I wanted to make a more permanent decision to get back on track," he continued. "[But] I wanted to wait until I was a little bit older to know how to handle myself afterwards."

Despite undergoing surgery to help improve his weight, the "Rich Kid" confessed that he has not yet reached the undisclosed weight goal that he intends to be at in a year.

Now that he has recovered from surgery, Johnson has developed a meal plan to help him stay healthy.

According to People, Johnson "eats a bowl of cereal for breakfast, followed by yogurt or string cheese for a snack; for lunch, he eats a tuna or chicken salad with a protein shake or yogurt as a snack; and for dinner, he eats lean protein such as fish or chicken with a side of vegetables."

Johnson also lives at home with his parents in Beverly Hills and they help him maintain his healthy diet.

"Being able to take control of my life again, take control of what I'm eating and my fitness is enlightening and empowering," Johnson added.

On Tuesday, Johnson even Instagrammed a photo of himself flaunting his new look during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

"I'm getting real tonight on Entertainment tonight! Don't miss my first interview after my #rkobh reveal #ETnow #teamthis," captioned the photo.

Check out the photo below.