India, Dec. 21 -- Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has lost more than 14 kilos over the past five years, as well as the reason behind his weight loss. The Shape of You singer said becoming a dad inspired him to take better care of his body and mind.

Sheeran told Men's Health UK, where he recently appeared on the cover shirtless, that he "wanted to be a responsible dad, wanting to feel and look good." The Grammy-winning singer, who shares daughters Lyra and Jupiter with wife Cherry Seaborn, said his family motivated him to rethink his habits.

"Ten years ago I was a beer guzzling, kebab munching smoker," Sheeran admitted to the outlet. "Having kids really made me knock all those bad habits on the head, and I got heavily into exercise and m...