'Earl' star Jason Lee drops 40 lbs.

We almost didn't recognize My Name is Earl star Jason Lee this morning when he stopped by to chat on Live with Regis and Kelly.

"I've lost 40 pounds since last year when I was on the show," he told them.

How did he do it?

"I just got on a bicycle and started peddling. Like Forrest Gump starting running."

Lee said he misses Earl, but he's happy to tout his new show, Memphis Beat. Its second season on TNT kicks off Tuesday. The police show films in New Orleans, not Memphis, and that's a challenge for his weight loss. "The food is fantastic! I've got to stay disciplined."

On Sunday, look for Lee to be the grand marshal of the NASCAR Energy 500 race in the Poconos.

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