Jenna Jameson Slams Haters for ‘Trashing’ the Keto Diet, Shows Off 80-Pound Weight Loss in Bikini

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Jenna Jameson has spent the past 10 months on the keto diet and showed off her progress in a mirror selfie on Wednesday, January 23 — and shut down haters in the process.

"10 months living the #ketolifestyle," the mother of three, 44, captioned a pic of herself in a bright yellow bikini post-80-pound weight loss. "Easy? It is now. Sustainable? Absolutely."

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Jameson, who welcomed her daughter, Batel, with boyfriend Lior Bitton, in April 2017, wasn't just showing off her post-baby body; she was proving to naysayers that her intermittent fasting regimen has worked!

"Keto has a lot of critics, but always look behind their anger towards this way of life," the Honey author wrote. "There is always something for them to gain by trashing it. We all need to celebrate anyone's effort to get healthy! Reading all of your dms describing your pounds falling off is the highlight of my days… so keep it up and stay focused… bikinis for everyone."

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The Las Vegas native looked super slim in her bathing suit shot, but this is far from the first time she's defended the keto diet. Jameson shared before-and-after pics with baby Batel earlier this week, writing that she called "bulls–t" on haters.

"Trust your intuition and your body," she wrote. "Stop buying foods labeled keto and MAKE your own foods! Buy whole foods. Eat until satiated and implement intermittent fasting. YOU WILL LOSE. Not only will you lose, your skin will be tighter and brighter, your mind will fire on all cylinders. I am not pushing a product, I'm only pushing my way of thinking and my healthy lifestyle."

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Jameson has shed 80 pounds on her weight loss journey so far and counting.

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Jenna Jameson Says She Feared Postpartum Weight Loss Before Keto Diet

Jenna Jameson opened up about her struggles with postpartum weight loss.

Jenna says she "prayed for breastfeeding to give [her] an easy way out."

Jenna lost 80 pounds on the keto diet, which she started in April 2018.

Pregnancy can throw even the most confident woman for a loop. Hair starts growing in weird places, you're stuck wearing granny pants with elastic waistbands, and you wonder if your body will ever feel like your own again.

Jenna Jameson knows the feeling all too well—and she just opened up about it in a new Instagram post.

"I was just going through my images and I came across these beautiful pregnancy pics we took in Palm Springs," she captioned a "before" photo of herself (while pregnant) poolside in a bikini alongside an "after" photo of herself now. "I was 38 weeks pregnant and felt like a truck. But I've never felt more beautiful than when I was with child."

Jenna said she remembers feeling "so frightened" to think about what would happen after her daughter was born: "I couldn't blame being heavy on the pregnancy," she said. And as for her attempts at weight loss after pregnancy? "I prayed for breastfeeding to give me an easy way out. It didn't. I was scared my belly would sag down and never tighten."

Jenna acknowledges that it "sounds vain" but says she thinks every mom silently worries about this. "Yes we love our babies and we would do it over again in a second, but we sacrifice so much!" she continued. "This after picture shows that we can do it!"

Jenna eventually lost 80 pounds on the keto diet—and she talks about her journey often. She shares things like what she eats on a daily basis (eggs with cheese and avocado for breakfast, arugula salad with meat for lunch, and nuts or cottage cheese for a snack) and her Trader Joe's shopping list.

Jenna stressed in her latest post that postpartum weight loss can be a challenge, but she's living proof that it can happen. "We can regain ourselves," she wrote. "We can do it without surgery (not that I'm against surgery). So to all of you sweet pregnant mamas out there or you newly postpartum mamas... I see you."

Korin Miller Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men's Health, Women's Health, Self, Glamour, and more.

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Jenna Jameson Just Posted A Photo Revealing She’s Gained 5 Pounds On The Keto Diet

© Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson has been on the keto diet since April 2018 and has lost 80 pounds-but she recently revealed she gained back five pounds. Here's how she's dealing with it.

Jenna Jameson says she gained five pounds while on the keto diet.

Jenna says she felt "disappointment" at first.

Jenna's been on the keto diet since April 2018 and has lost 80 pounds.

Weight fluctuates all the time-even if you're Jenna Jameson, even if you've been committed to the keto diet for nine months straight.

Jenna recently shared that she gained five pounds after losing a bunch of weight (about 80 pounds) on the keto diet. "What do I do when I gain a few pounds? (Yes I've gained 5) my first feelings are disappointment," she captioned a photo of herself in workout clothes.

But then she shifts her thinking. "How can I be disappointed in this amazing intricate body that god created, this body that gave me Batel, this body that is my vessel. That's fought through all the abuse I've put it through in the past," she wrote. "This body deserves praise and honor. So today and forevermore I will never feel disappointed in my body for working the way god intended. I am grateful to her."

Not long after, Jenna shared before-and-after photos of herself lounging in similar positions. "I remember this before picture vividly," she wrote. "I had already begun shedding pounds, I felt victorious. I had no idea the feeling of complete joy I was going to be feeling 6 months from then."

Jenna says she's looking for more ways to improve her life-and the lives of others. "I've chosen to be of service, that truly feeds the soul," she said. "I want to feel as complete on the inside as I look on the outside. What are your favorite ways to be of service? Mine is helping others that have struggled with addiction and those who struggle with their weight."

She's def hitting that goal, IMO. Jenna has been open about how important it is to have a healthy mindset when losing weight-and now she's proving the same is true for gaining weight. It's all part of the process.

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How I Lost Over 100 Pounds on the Keto Diet

Courtesy Matt SchiffmanMatt Schiffman has worked out for as long as he can remember. A 36-year-old resident of Miami and vice president of Brand Management for RSP Nutrition, Schiffman says sports always played an integral part in his life. But despite playing multiple team sports during childhood and staying active throughout his life, Schiffman gained weight steadily. The pounds kept piling on until he finally found a way to stop the gain and turn it around—thanks to the keto diet.

At the start of high school Schiffman weighed 210 pounds; by the senior year he topped out at 240. Freshman year in college brought him another 30-pound gain. Though weight can be a benefit when you're an offensive lineman, he struggled with how the extra weight made him feel. "I graduated college in 2005 at 300 pounds, and everything hurt. I was 21, and my ankles, knees, and back were in constant pain."

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After college, he had less time for working out, and he spent most of the next decade yo-yo dieting. "I was eating the typical American diet and believed, like most people, that losing weight is about will power. I thought if I ate less and moved more, I'd lose—but that didn't work." Schiffman says he would crash diet before special events and trips, which led to a cycle of losing and regaining the same 50 pounds. It wasn't until New Years Day, 2013, that something shifted. At the time, he was working as an investment banker and living in New York. Schiffman spent the day looking at photos of himself from a party the night before. "I was fat, sweaty, and had a double chin. I didn't want to live like that anymore. That was the breaking point for me. I began educating myself about exercise and nutritional science." After reading a book about the keto diet—a plan that focuses on low-carbohydrate, high-fat, moderate-protein foods—Schiffman decided to give it a tr y. "It was the first time I ever considered that it wasn't about the quantity of food we eat, but the quality."

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Schiffman found that his body really responded to the shift that keto required. "The key to my weight loss has been consistency. I consistently eat a low-carb diet. Small daily victories are massively important. Decisions snowball—today you skip a soda, and tomorrow you'll skip the soda and the chips you would normally eat. Celebrate those victories."

At first, he focused on following a keto eating plan; then he shifted to focus on eating clean—all organic whole foods. It's been a journey of tweaking and changing his diet to fit his individual needs, he says, and his efforts have paid off: Schiffman's managed to shed 100 pounds. Two years ago, he and his wife moved to Miami, where he began working for a nutrition company—and that's just one example of the kinds of changes his weight loss has made in his life. What's more: "I'm no longer in pain. I feel better at 36 than I did at 21. I look and feel better. I feel mentally sharper, too, which is something I never expected."

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Schiffman continues to work out regularly, though he cautions others from counting on exercise alone to lose weight. "It's 90 percent diet. I was at my heaviest when I was working out the most. At the end of the day, if you are eating whole foods, you're almost there." Schiffman says YouTube is where he learned to cook healthy meals. "I didn't know how to cut an onion when I graduated from college—it was that bad," he recalls. His favorite keto-friendly foods are nuts and protein powder, both are nutrient dense and readily available at most markets. His words of advice for those hoping to follow in his footsteps? "Read labels and learn what's in your food. Bring your own food to work, so you don't set yourself up for failure. Surround yourself with supportive people. Technology makes it easier than ever to find like-minded people to hold you accountable."

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Jillian Michaels feuds with stars like Andy Cohen, Jenna Jameson and Al Roker over uber popular keto diet

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Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels called on some celebrities to "behave like adults" after she sparked a heated feud by slamming a popular diet.

The 44-year-old trainer invited Al Roker, Andy Cohen and other fans of the trendy ketogenic diet to have a "civil intelligent debate" after her negative comments about the low-carb, high-fat eating plan caused instant backlash.

"I don't understand. Like, why would anyone think this is a good idea?" Michaels said in a Women's Health video.

"'You know what we need to do? All fat and animal protein! Ding, ding ding!'" she said in the "Rant Or Rave" video series. "No! Bad plan. For a million reasons."

But proponents of the diet were not happy with the trainer's views.

Producer, television and radio host Andy Cohen called out Michaels as the "Jackhole of the Day" on "Watch What Happens Live," Wednesday, according to Fox News.

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"Don't feel bad, keto diet. A lot of people think Jillian Michaels is a bad idea," he said on the Bravo nightly talk show series.

NBC's "Today" show weather anchor slammed what he deemed unqualified advice from a former participant in "The Biggest Loser."

Michaels addressed the diet again in a video for Shape magazine.

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And she challenged Roker and Cohen to discuss their views in a more civilized format.

I have an idea… @Andy @alroker how about a civil intelligent debate on The 6 Keys book and keto instead of personal attacks and name calling? I'm also a motivator and I know you guys can do this. 💪🏽

— Jillian Michaels (@JillianMichaels) January 12, 2019

Michaels also shouted out to Roker in a video, saying the name-callin and personal attacks were "beneath" the weatherman whom she admitted she respects.

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"Why don't we behave like adults. We don't need to name call, we don't need to have personal attacks. If we're going to have a debate about keto, let's have a debate about keto. But of course, when I invited them to do that, both ran away with their tail between their legs," she said.

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson joined the debate on Tuesday, calling "bulls***" on doubts about the diet which she claimed has been successful for her.

"Let's talk intuition. I have found that people get scared into overthinking keto," Jameson wrote in an Instagram  post photos of herself with her daughter Batel Lu before and after she started the diet.

"That if they intake too much protein, or don't have the correct macros they will fail," she added. "I call bulls—. Trust your intuition and your body."

The 44-year-old lost 80 pounds since starting the diet in March and has been quite open in sharing her journey after having her baby in 2017.

"I am not pushing a product, I'm only pushing my way of thinking and my healthy lifestyle," Jameson wrote in her post Tuesday.

"Stop buying foods labeled keto and MAKE your own foods! Buy whole foods," she added. "Eat until satiated and implement intermittent fasting. YOU WILL LOSE. Not only will you lose, your skin will be tighter and brighter, your mind I'll fire on all cylinders."

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Jillian Michaels, Andy Cohen & Al Roker Are Having a Public Feud About the Keto Diet

Chances are you know someone who is currently on or who has at least tried the incredibly popular keto diet. There is also a good chance they have formed some strong opinions on the low-carb eating plan in the process — and celebrities are no exception. In fact, a war of words has been waging between Jillian Michaels, Al Roker and Andy Cohen, which started as a discussion on the merits of the diet and then got personal.

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This all began in May 2018 when Michaels appeared on People TV and called keto a "fad diet" and urged people to "not go keto." It continued last week, when the trainer made a video for Women's Health and flat-out called the diet a "bad plan for a million reasons."

This did not sit well with some of the many celebrities who have lost weight with and are big fans of the keto diet, including Today weatherperson Al Roker, who took to Twitter to call Michaels "a woman who promoted on camera bullying, deprivation, manipulation and more weekly in the name of weight loss." Ouch.

So @JillianMichaels says #Keto is a bad idea. This from a woman who promoted on camera bullying , deprivation, manipulation and more weekly in the name of weight loss. Now those sound like bad ideas

— Al Roker (@alroker) January 10, 2019

On top of that, on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live, the show's host, Andy Cohen, named Michaels the "Jackhole of the Day" for slamming the keto diet — even though he previously called Today host Savannah Guthrie's choice to do the diet "dumb."

Michaels, a #BlogHer Health alum, responded to both Roker and Cohen on Twitter, requesting a "civil intelligent debate" instead of name-calling and personal attacks. She also made a video with Shape reiterating her stance on the keto diet.

I have an idea… @Andy @alroker how about a civil intelligent debate on The 6 Keys book and keto instead of personal attacks and name calling? I'm also a motivator and I know you guys can do this. 💪🏽

— Jillian Michaels (@JillianMichaels) January 12, 2019

The chain of celebrity reactions continued when Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino — who goes by the IG handle "Keto Guido" — saw the Shape video and issued his own reaction, complete with before and after shots of his bare torso, captioned, "sorry Jill."

Most recently, Michaels taped an episode of the podcast Skimm'd From the Couch in which she said Cohen "is just not a nice guy." At this point, debating the merits and pitfalls of the diet appear secondary to personal attacks. But while we're on the subject, what's the deal with the keto diet anyway?

Is the keto diet good or bad for you or what?

So, here's the low-down on the low-carb eating plan that was the most-Googled diet of 2018. Essentially, it's yet another version of the high-fat, low-carb diets that have been circulating for decades. According to materials from Harvard Medical School, the keto diet works by forcing your body to use ketone bodies — a type of fuel that the liver produces from stored fat — as fuel instead of sugar (glucose) that comes from carbohydrates like grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits.

While, yes, some people like Roker and Guadagnino have lost weight on the keto diet, it's not without its risks. Specifically, you're eating a lot of saturated fat, which isn't great for you, and are also dealing with things like nutrient deficiency (since you're likely not eating as many fruits and vegetables as you normally would), constipation and potentially liver and/or kidney problems.

Another less extreme option is keto cycling, which involves switching between following a strict keto diet for a few days, then resuming your normal healthy eating pattern on other days. As with any diet, definitely check with your doctor before trying something new and don't forget that your best bet is eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting enough exercise. Spoiler: That's exactly what Michaels was advocating in lieu of doing the keto diet. Now, can we all please get along?

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How Much Weight Did Al Roker Really Lose on the Keto Diet?

Trainer and fitness guru Jillian Michaels recently slammed the popular keto diet, saying it's bad idea for people who want to lose weight and get healthy. She says the diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies and that eating clean and reducing calories is a better plan. Her comments prompted a strong response from some fellow celebrities, who defended the trendy yet controversial diet.

Today show meteorologist Al Roker was one person who was upset about Michaels comments about the high-fat, low-carb diet. He shot back with a negative tweet about The Biggest Loser star, saying she promoted "bullying" and "manipulation" in the name of weight loss.

One reason that Roker was quick to call out Michaels for criticizing the keto diet? He's one of the many Americans who say they've lost weight on the plan.

Roker says he lost 10 pounds after two weeks on the keto diet

Roker told People earlier this year that in the first two weeks on the keto diet he lost 10 pounds. He said the most difficult part of the diet was avoiding carbs like bread.

"The toughest part is not eating bread," Roker said. "Last weekend I was in Paris to drop my daughter off at school for her sophomore year. I think it's the first time in 35 years going to Paris, but I did not have any croissant or any bread."

People on the keto diet usually eat less than 50 grams of carbs a day. To put that in perspective, a person not on a low-carb diet who eats 2,000 calories per day should normally aim to eat 225 to 325 grams of carbs per day, according to Healthline.

Sticking with the keto diet for the long haul can be a challenge for some, and Roker has admitted he occasionally gives in to his cravings. In December, he confessed that he "fell off the keto wagon" at the NBC Nightly News Christmas party.

Why Roker says he likes the keto diet

Roker started the keto diet in September 2018. Not only has he lost weight, but he says his cholesterol and blood pressure readings have improved since he adopted the eating plan.

"I started September 1. I've been checking my blood work and vitals every month, and my cholesterol got better — it was good to begin with. My blood pressure is great," he said on the Today show.

Roker has shared keto-friendly meals on the Today show and social media, including his egg muffins and a "meatzza."

Roker thinks people should do what works for them

The 64-year-old Roker – who has struggled with his weight in the past and had a gastric bypass in 2002 — says keto has worked for him, but he admits it might not be for everyone. He agrees that there's scientific disagreement about the benefits and risks of the keto diet, and says people should talk to their doctor before deciding what weight loss approach is right for them.

"My point is, what works for you, works for you," he said. "There's science on both sides that says it's not a great idea and science that says it is a great idea. I think it's up to people, with their doctor, with their medical professional [to decide what's right for them]."

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