Talk about a #TransformationTuesday! Jenna Jameson, who's been candid about her 80-pound weight loss , took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a seriously inspiring set of before-and-after snaps in a black bikini.
But, while the 44-year-old has largely credited the keto diet (and intermittent fasting!) for her slim-down, in this new post, she also acknowledges the negative impact alcohol had on both her weight and overall wellness.
"Its important we talk about the aftermath of new sobriety," she wrote. "Raw feelings, fear, unsure how to deal with all the changes. The good far outweighs anything, thats for sure. But this shows the effects of alcohol on your body. Sobriety is a game changer, not only are you bright, clear and capable... your gut says bye bye! #Sobriety and #keto for the win!"
View this post on Instagram Here we go #transformationtuesday This before picture is shortly after me getting sober. This is pre Batel. Its important we talk about the aftermath of new sobriety. Raw feelings, fear, unsure how to deal with all the changes. The good far outweighs anything, thats for sure. But this shows the effects of alcohol on your body. Sobriety is a game changer, not only are you bright,clear and capable... your gut says bye bye! #Sobriety and #keto for the win! #beforeandafter #intermittentfasting #beforeandafterweightloss #ketodiet #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightloss #cleanliving A post shared by Jenna Jameson (@jennacantlose) on Mar 26, 2019 at 12:08pm PDT
According to an earlier post in December 2018, Jenna recently celebrated three years and three months of sobriety, saying it's the "best gift [she's] ever given," presumably to herself and her family. Jenna also posted before-and-after picture in August 2018 about "conquering [her] sobriety."
View this post on Instagram Lets talk about fear. I think one aspect of fear that we all trip over is fear of failure. This was the major component in my procrastination on getting healthy after having Batel. I kept trying to convince myself I was ok with my new size. I wasnt. It really was fear of failing. I was so afraid I couldnt reach my goals like I was so accustomed to, I just told myself why bother?. I conquered sobriety, but that came with a whole set of new issues... actually FEELING my feelings. Raw, painful feelings. I ate. Then suddenly I was on big brother and people all said I got fat. UGH. Sobriety was more important to me, so I pushed forward and kept on track. We then decided to do ivf for Batelli. The cocktail of hormones pushed me up to 160. Then pregnancy. I hit 205 at 39.5 weeks. My head swam with joy and comfort. I expected the weight to fall off with breastfeeding. That would be a big NO. I dropped to 187 and stayed there. I ignored it and put every ounce into mothering my sweet girl. Well here we are, folks... Batelli is 17 months and Im 123. I did it. So to finish up this long ass post, just know its normal to fear failing at losing your weight... but if you dont try, youll never know the utter triumph when you do achieve your goals. #ketotransformation #beforeandafterweightloss #bodytransformation #bodypositive #fearoffailure #beforeandafter #ketodiet #fitmom #healthylifestyle #sober #soberlife #intermittentfasting A post shared by Jenna Jameson (@jennacantlose) on Aug 30, 2018 at 4:06pm PDT
Those before-and-after pictures don't just help Jenna reflect on her life pre-keto, they also help continue to motivate her. In an Instagram post earlier this month, Jenna said she "cannot stress enough the importance of taking ' before pics ,'" she wrote. "I HATED SEEING THESE PICTURES UNTIL I STARTED SEEING PROGRESS! If you are beginning your journey or even thinking about #keto please take my advice and take jumping off pictures!!!!"
All advice worth heeding, and props to Jenna for continuing to be super open about her keto diet weight loss and her journey to sobriety.