JennaBB's hot new bod!

[JennaBoBenna]

I went from being a junk food carni to a healthy vegan to a butt veg*n to bouncing back and forth between healthy veg*n and raw. I've been all over the place!
At my heaviest I was 189.5 and a size 16 with 38DDs
I am currently 145ish(on a good day!) and a size 9 with pleasant Cs!

Me as a teen--'nuff said!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/befo-1.jpg

Me as an adult
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/after-1.jpg

Murder Mystery Party 2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/MURDER%20MYSTERY%20PARTY/PICT0163.jpg

Murder Mystery Party 2008
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/DSCI0168.jpg

more pics in next post!!

[JennaBoBenna]

Me as Alice 2004
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/measalice.jpg

Me as Katherina Cavalieri in Amadeus 2008
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/l_b17060c3fbc8c455c42ba2b4217077e6.jpg

Most recent:
Me in Palm Springs playing in the snow up in the mountains (Spring Break 2008)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/l_34593f84b70909e694d30c14ebc87015.jpg

In my room about a week ago
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/green.jpg

The weight loss is still coming, I hope to lose about 15-20 more pounds. Or a small size 7, whichever is first!

Enjoy! I hope I've inspired you!

[StarFire]

JENNAAA .. YOU HAWT LIL GODDESSS http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smiley_danceegyptian.gif !! OMG GIRRL... you look FANTASTIC!!

THIS IS SOOOO COOL!! OOOOOO... purrrdy!!!


congratulations... AWESOME transformation!!! beautiful... simply beautiful...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smiley_zzclapping.gif

[mel_s12]

I love the Toto dog.. teehee


And you look great!

[BeadedGraces]

OK...all of your pics are great and your testimony is so inspiring...but the picture of you smiling with the pear? In the little montage???? GORGEOUS!!!!! Your skin is so beautiful and your eyes sparkle (ting ting) teehee....excellent!!! You go girrlll FABULOUS!!!

;)

[shashibala]

You look INCREDIBLE!!!! I am inspired!! RAWK ON!!!!!!!!!

[charika]

Jenna you are soooooo BEAUTIFUL! I agree with all the above statements. Congrats on the AWESOME transformation and weightloss. You truly are an inspiration:)

[JennaBoBenna]

Thank you all SOOOO much!!
I swear, there is no better feeling than losing weight after being overweight for most of your life! I was overweight from when I was 9 years old until I was 19!

[missvitreous]

Wow! Good job. What an inspiration! You've got me wanting to post some now. :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

absolutely RAW-cer-isious! you are just glowing with health!!!

keep doing what you are doing girl... it's working!

[carolg]

You look FABULOUS. Wow. Miss Alabama? Yahoo. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing.

carolg

[aliciamatheson]

What an incredible inspiration for aspiring raw fooders your age - you are such a leader in a cutting edge time! Awesome - and you look fabulous!

[greenfeline]

You are doing so great!!!!

[tanishamarshall]

You look great..... Such an inspiration... I bet you will hit size 7... You go Girl...

[Ginger]

Whoa!!!!! You look PHENOMINAL!! :eek:

[oai]

damn girl! the pics are smoking hott! http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/outsideanimage/woot.gif

murder mystery part, hu? sounds like fun. :D

[Raw Angel Mom]

Congratulations, you are doing so great!

[Bananna]

You look So Cute!!!! I love this new section! I want to be IN this new section!

[lavendarJ]

Raw looks GREAT on you Jenna......

[ladypeace82]

Uhhhhhmazing!!

[wiccedfae23]

you are beautiful and healthy!! dont stop.... stay raw.... ;) !!

[JennaBoBenna]

Thank you all so much!!

And since you've boosted my ego a bit :rolleyes: ;)
I'm gonna add some more recent pictures!

These are all from this past year, the other pictures are just from a littttle earlier than that!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/after_1.jpg

^^ These are the pictures I sent to Phillip McClusky from WLIR!

[ViolinCyndee]

GORGEOUS! :eek:

[Gittel]

You look absolutely fabulous, JennaBoBenna! Keep up the great work!

Gittel

[Aleesha Sattva]

GREAT job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RawSinger]

You're really adorable!! Rawk on!!!!

[Vaclare79]

You've def lost a lot of weight. I can tell by your face pics even your face is way thinner. You look good ! :)

[carolg]

Wow, loved seeing your update pictures! You surely RAWK the state! You look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!

carolg

[Inca_faerie]

Dooode...your all kinds of HOTT!!!:D

[blaqberry]

how freaking adorable...

I absolutely love your style!

[JennaBoBenna]

Thanks you guys!!! http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/turtl3-73/Emoticon/in_love.gif
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s70/Stella95/Emoticon/in-love.gif

Your compliments are soo appreciated!! <3


Another thing I wanted to note is how much my language has improved since my awakening ;)

I used to be really angry and hateful when I was in high school. I used the word "hate" SO much! Even my friends and I would 'joke' around about someone we'd 'hate' and say "Ugh, I hate so-and-so sooo much, I hope she dies!" and things like that.

Nowadays, I hardly EVER use the word 'hate'! I use it only when I really mean it like "Ugh, I HATE arugula! I can't stand it!" or something like that. I try to not hate people, but I can dislike them greatly ;)

Again, thank you so much for your generous compliments!! I really appreciate that you took the time to look at my pictures and say something!

much love,
jbb
xoxo

[oceanee]

Such a wonderfully inspiring group of pictures along with your wise words. You will change the lives of others just by your example and to have figured this out now is awesome !
Oceanee

[LNdolls]

You are so coming into your own! It is fabulous that you get to do it so healthy!! You look marvelous!

[dakinimind]

You're gorgeous, Jennabobenna :)

[Zella Juice]

You are ahead of the curve. I wish I would have known about raw at your age. Good job! You are on your way to GREAT adventures.

[Anastazia]

Wowweee, JBB!
I'm in awe at your natural beauty shinin' thru, & what raw's done for you!
Good for you for letting go of hate, too, that also makes a difference in your countenance!
Shine on, freed one! Enjoy your liberty!
~Anastazia~

[peace_istheword]

Wow! That is crazy! ...WONDERFUL crazy, though. GOOD CRAZY! How long have you been raw?

[Bodhi]

You are an awesome inspiration Jenna. Thanks for sharing your story.

[JennaBoBenna]

Wow! That is crazy! ...WONDERFUL crazy, though. GOOD CRAZY! How long have you been raw?

On-and-off for about two years. I'm still not 100% because I choose not to be, but I do incorporate lots of raw goodies in my diet :)

[flamesrock]

Wow, you look completely radiant. you're my new inspiration!

[jacsam]

What a sweetheart...you look not only healthier but happier!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Veganforlife]

Jenna - you trip me out. I just love you!

[rawpanda]

you look awesome! you are gorgeous ^_^

[rayofsunshine]

Wow! What an inspiration. You made so many wonderful choices for yourself!

[HolyGuacamole]

you look awesome! you are gorgeous ^_^

Exaaaactly.
You are so fabulous. :cool:

[Pking]

You're a beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing!

[TinaS]

I am very new to raw and need to release some weight. Looking at your pictures gives me a lot of inspiration. You look gorgeous and healthy, congrats.

Tina :)

[jacsam]

Looks like raw is really being good to you.....congrats!

[Raw Angel Mom]

I feel that you found the real you! Good for you for taking charge of your health.

You are a gorgeous girl and i love your t-shirt with "Green is sexy", lol...

Way to go girl and congratulations again for your amazing accomplishment!

[MelissaO]

You look great...I love the last picture you have posted...you look so sassy.

Thanks for sharing.

[luna99]

can I just say I have looked at your photos many, many times but I feel the need to tell you just how gorgeous, healthy, and fab you are!! You are inspirint me right now to stick to raw...

I want to glow and be HOT, HOT, HOT like you are!!!

thanks for posting these and feel free to share more!

[carolg]

Hi Luna,

May be in Austin end of Feb. for few days only.

Former NYer. Met hubby ballroom dancing there and lived on East and West side of Manhattan. Oh, may be in Austin end of Feb. If so and time permits may contact you for a meet? Any raw places to check out while there for eating? I know about WF as we have them here. If I drive my car up to Austin I'm freer to get around. Would stay at a friend's new house on lake.

carolg

[freshlight]

Jenna, you really are hot.

Well done and keep it up :)

Eva xxx

[luna99]

Hi Luna,

May be in Austin end of Feb. for few days only.

Former NYer. Met hubby ballroom dancing there and lived on East and West side of Manhattan. Oh, may be in Austin end of Feb. If so and time permits may contact you for a meet? Any raw places to check out while there for eating? I know about WF as we have them here. If I drive my car up to Austin I'm freer to get around. Would stay at a friend's new house on lake.

carolg

carolg - I would love to get together if I were living in Austin right now. Unfortunately I am living in Central New York and don't get to Austin as often as I would like. My husband and I are working on relocating there sometime soon though.

as for raw places to check out.. here's a site to check out with vegan friendly places:

http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/texas/austin/

also maybe get in touch with these guys: david and yemiah. I don't know them personally but I think they are raw and they used to have potlucks in Austin.. don't know if they still do or not. They could as least point you in the right direction for raw food in Austin.

http://radicalhealth.com/

Have a great time! Austin is my heart!! I absolutely love that city!!!

also check out Mr. Natural while you are there and daily juice:

http://www.mrnatural-austin.com/
http://www.dailyjuice.org/

[JennaBoBenna]

Hey guys! Here's a quickie update with a very recent pic!

I went on a cruise to Cabo, and while the weather wasn't exactly warm enough to sunbathe in my supercute swim suits, here's a pic of me in my wetsuit! With my dbf and a dolphin named MaryAnne
My family pokes fun at me because after I put on my wetsuit, I looked in the mirror and exclaimed "Wow! I look HOTT in this wetsuit!" and my mother relayed it to the rest of my family and now we all laugh about it, hehe

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/003_3.jpg

Unfortunately, I wasn't 100% raw (not even close!) on the cruise because the food was so awful. The fruit wasn't ripe, the vegetables were drenched in mayo, and the tomatoes were orange. I even tried to be good and eat grapefruit and orange segments..only to find they tasted horrible due to the fact that they were jarred (most likely). So, my face broke out as a result and my body hated my food choices (bleeehhh!) But I still looked hot in my wetsuit!! It's not digging into my thighs or anything! Last time I wore a wetsuit, in 2005 swimming with sea lions, I was 175 pounds and the wetsuit looked awful on me! It dug into my body and made my chunky, pale legs look even chunkier and paler (and ladies, you know how chunky legs look even worse when they are pale!)! I could not wait to dive into the water to hide it!

But now...no worries!! :D Just smooth sailin...

[protea]

Hi JennaBB,

You just get more beautiful every time you take a new picture! I love the T-shirt in your Blog..."I think therefore I am [Raw vegan]" - where did you buy it?? I would love to get one too!!:D Thanks and keep on shining - you are a great inspiration to us all!

Protea

[luna99]

Jenna .. you look so cute! seriously, you really inspire me cause I know I could look hot (hotter!) if I just stick to it! And so what if you exclaimed how hot you looked in your wet suit.. you were just speakin' the truth woman!!!

that's something that I think most women (me especially) need to get over.. I almost feel embarrassed to admit that I'm hot sometimes.. or I say it like a joke.. like "oh yeah! I look hot!"... but geeze.. we ARE hot.. all of us are! and we need to shout it from the rooftops!!!!!

thanks for the new pic! I've always wanted to go swimming with dolphins! I bet it was great!

[JennaBoBenna]

Hi JennaBB,

You just get more beautiful every time you take a new picture! I love the T-shirt in your Blog..."I think therefore I am [Raw vegan]" - where did you buy it?? I would love to get one too!!:D Thanks and keep on shining - you are a great inspiration to us all!

Protea

Thanks Protea :) I got the tshirt from a company called Raw Vegan Legion. I had them as a friend on myspace, but I think they have gone out of business :( I remember them having a ton of sales...so I'm not sure if the shirt is still available :(

[JennaBoBenna]

Jenna .. you look so cute! seriously, you really inspire me cause I know I could look hot (hotter!) if I just stick to it! And so what if you exclaimed how hot you looked in your wet suit.. you were just speakin' the truth woman!!!

that's something that I think most women (me especially) need to get over.. I almost feel embarrassed to admit that I'm hot sometimes.. or I say it like a joke.. like "oh yeah! I look hot!"... but geeze.. we ARE hot.. all of us are! and we need to shout it from the rooftops!!!!!

thanks for the new pic! I've always wanted to go swimming with dolphins! I bet it was great!

Luna, you are so kind! Thank you thank you! I'm so happy that I can inspire you <3

Swimming with the dolphin was great! We even got kisses from her! Smooooooch

[Morn]

great picture - you do look hot!:D

[Pitaya]

WOW!

rawk it girl!!!

[Raw Angel Mom]

I love this last picture of you.
You are so gorgeous and this dolphin so cute.

[ViolinCyndee]

You keep getting hotter and hotter!!!! :eek:

[Anderale]

You have inspired me! woo hoo!

[JennaBoBenna]

THANK YOU ALL SOOOO MUCH!!! Your words are so encouraging!

MUAH!!



You have inspired me! woo hoo!

Thank you thank you thank you!!
I'm so glad that my actions have inspired you! If you want something bad enough, you'll do everything to get it--that's what I'm doing!

[JennaBoBenna]

A quick update!

I took my measurements the other day

bust 38"
waist 27.5"
hips 36"
calves 14"!!!!
thighs 21"
arms(upper) 12"

I was super excited! Especially about my calves! I have had 16" calves forever! I thought they would be that big for my whole life! Even after I lost the majority of my weight, they stayed at 16"! But now I see they've dropped two inches! WOW! I think it's all the stair-climbing that I do now (I live on the 2nd floor)

I don't have exact measurements from before, but I do know that my waist was at least 30-31 inches. Hell, it used to be 36 at my highest! Wow, almost ten inches difference in my waist--unbelievable!

And if you've read my blog, you know this already:

MY BMI IS NORMAL!!
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/100_0888.jpg

I've been using the Wii Fit to keep track of my weight loss and I finally have a normal BMI! It's not the perfect way of tracking weight loss because of muscle mass and blahblahblah, but it's still exciting! My BMI used to be 30

These results are really happening, I can't believe it! But you should! If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[Veganforlife]

WOO HOO! YAY YOU! YOU GO GIRL!
Love Wii fit!

[Aleesha Sattva]

niiiiiiiice!!!

[Rawbodybuilder]

some nice photos you have there

[JennaBoBenna]

So, I've been really raw for over a month and haven't had ANY WHEAT for one month. That was a big challenge for me to give up wheat, but I did it!
I noticed improvements in my body immediately, and my co-worker said that he did notice more brightness in my face :)

Here's an updated photo:
I weigh 125 pounds, have a 25.5" waist (UMMM, MY THIGHS USED TO BE THIS BIG!), I have awesome reflexes, and I finally have my adult voice! (mostly!)
When I was 17 years old, my waist was 36 inches and I weighed 175 pounds!

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/jenna_street_standing.jpg

My BMI is about 21.45 :) and my body is SUPER strong! My patients at work are surprised.
I love to dance, which is something I never did. I went to a pub with some coworkers and had "aqua-tinis" (water in martini glass) and danced with my (drunk) friends who were very surprised that I could keep up with them!
I find it easier to avoid bad foods and then acknowledging my success later for not eating it.
I (still) need to work on drinking more water! I still only drink maybe 1 or 2 cups a day.... :eek:

It's so fun to get compliments that I never have received before. I'm in a short film for a couple of guy friends and they said that my "rockin' bod" would help people like their film! and my "beautiful face", "pretty face" etc. It feels so good!

[Veganforlife]

Jenna - you are 'da bomb! I so love you!!!!!!!!!!!

[sozei]

you look FABULOUS ! ;)

[GoingtoRAW]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous!:)

[SmilingRawDancer]

I know jealousy is not healthy or becoming of me - but I won't deny it!!!

You look great, girl.

I'd love to know what you eat on a daily basis.
: )

[lucky lemons]

This thread has been such an inspiration for me . . thank you for posting all the updates. It keeps me (just starting on my raw journey) focused when I see someone who has lost all the weight they want to and has officially achieved the raw glow. I hope I can look the same way and be an inspiration for others in the same way someday. Congratulations to you!

P.S. Do you exercise regularly too or is the weight loss mostly due to raw food?

[LNdolls]

You are looking so rawkin' hot! Bravo!

[Colorawdo girl]

Rawk on..Raw works...no other way to put it. Pictures sure help alot!!!

You can be proud of yourself for taking care of YOU!!!

[Veronica01]

Aww hunny I'm so happy for you. You look so beautiful and in great shape. That's such an accomplishment to go from that weight to an ideal weight. I'm around the same weight but I'm still a little more curvy than i'd like on my thighs. :) keep on keepin on!

[EatRaw]

Sweet!!

Really, I'm so proud of you. Will you talk to my daughter?

Do you also know you could get run over in the highway? LOL :D

dave

[Jenifae]

[QUOTE=JennaBoBenna;523409]
Here's an updated photo:
I weigh 125 pounds, have a 25.5" waist (UMMM, MY THIGHS USED TO BE THIS BIG!), I have awesome reflexes, and I finally have my adult voice! (mostly!)
When I was 17 years old, my waist was 36 inches and I weighed 175 pounds!

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/jenna_street_standing.jpg

My BMI is about 21.45 :) and my body is SUPER strong! My patients at work are surprised.

QUOTE]

You've come along way, Baby! You look Great! :p Smile though. You look a little strained. Show us how excited you are about your Sexy New Body! Yea, Baby! ;)

[JennaBoBenna]

Thanks EVERYONE! :D!!!



I'd love to know what you eat on a daily basis.
: )

I usually don't eat breakfast until I get hungry around 11:00 or noon-ish. Then I'll have either a fruit smoothie, or a cacao shake. Sometimes if I'm lazy or my blender is in the dishwasher, I'll just snack on a fruit or two.
For lunch lately I've been eating salad, which is a miracle. Sometimes I'll bring a bunch of kale chips to work to snack on. I don't normally eat lunch because I don't have a large enough chunk during work to eat a lunch, so I just snack on stuff. I'll bring kale chips, fruit, Bubbies pickles, etc. Sometimes raw crackers...things like that. Then for dinner I might have another smoothie, salad, or snack more. Then I have some munchies after dinner and that is like, sliced oranges and apples, frozen blueberries, cashews with salt, or romaine with salad dressing. I also still eat some non-raw foods, but it's not anything terribly bad.



P.S. Do you exercise regularly too or is the weight loss mostly due to raw food?

I used to exercise regularly, then I got lazy again:o It's just hard to exercise when I have school in the mornings. Normally I would do some sprinting for about ten minutes(sprint for 15 seconds then rest for 30-45 seconds). I love doing 8 minute abs, 8 minute buns and 8 minute arms. I also search youtube for awesome work out videos. All free! and I do them in my living room! Also love to T-Tapp! I do yoga and stuff on my WiiFit when I think about it..
So, exercise does help me to lose weight faster, but I'm still losing just eating mostly raw food. I also walk a special way to twist more to add a little bounce to my step, and I dance a lot! Like, at the grocer's the other day my favorite song ever just happened to come on their radio and I was shaking my butt around the store and bouncing around !



Really, I'm so proud of you. Will you talk to my daughter?

Thanks! Sure!

[Myca]

Jenna, I love all your photos.
You are so fun!!

[Gaius]

Here's an updated photo:
I weigh 125 pounds, have a 25.5" waist (UMMM, MY THIGHS USED TO BE THIS BIG!), I have awesome reflexes, and I finally have my adult voice! (mostly!)
When I was 17 years old, my waist was 36 inches and I weighed 175 pounds!

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/jenna_street_standing.jpg

My BMI is about 21.45 :) and my body is SUPER strong! My patients at work are surprised.
Hot stuff.

[RawHeaven]

Jenna you are so beautiful!! You inspire me. Thank you so much for sharing where you are now. You affirmed your hot new bod last year when you first posted your first set of photos. It's right there in your header. "JennaBB's hot new bod!" Here you are!

[Pking]

Very awesome buddy! I'm so proud of you. :)

[Irish_Vegan_Girl]

You look great Jenna, congrats on your progress:)!

[Irish_Vegan_Girl]

So, I've been really raw for over a month and haven't had ANY WHEAT for one month. That was a big challenge for me to give up wheat, but I did it!
I noticed improvements in my body immediately, and my co-worker said that he did notice more brightness in my face :)

Here's an updated photo:
I weigh 125 pounds, have a 25.5" waist (UMMM, MY THIGHS USED TO BE THIS BIG!), I have awesome reflexes, and I finally have my adult voice! (mostly!)
When I was 17 years old, my waist was 36 inches and I weighed 175 pounds!

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/jenna_street_standing.jpg

My BMI is about 21.45 :) and my body is SUPER strong! My patients at work are surprised.
I love to dance, which is something I never did. I went to a pub with some coworkers and had "aqua-tinis" (water in martini glass) and danced with my (drunk) friends who were very surprised that I could keep up with them!
I find it easier to avoid bad foods and then acknowledging my success later for not eating it.
I (still) need to work on drinking more water! I still only drink maybe 1 or 2 cups a day.... :eek:

It's so fun to get compliments that I never have received before. I'm in a short film for a couple of guy friends and they said that my "rockin' bod" would help people like their film! and my "beautiful face", "pretty face" etc. It feels so good!

Wow, your stunning, you look content too! nice skin!

[JennaBoBenna]

Thanks all!

The photographer told me to do a facial expression like "yea, whatever"...but really, I'm ecstatic about raw food and being thin! :D

[GlimR]

Jenna~
You really do look radiantly beautiful~*s*

[AKRaw]

You look wonderful! Thanks SO much for sharing your inspiring journey.

Rhea

[seRAWnity]

Wow, you are just a whole lotta RAW and FABULOUS!!! Thank you for sharing your inspiring raw journey!!!

[lil fairy z girl]

you really do look wonderful. beautiful pictures,

best wishes
sal
~*~*~*

[piccolittle]

Just gotta say, like everyone else, that you are a STUNNER! This is so inspirational for me- I've got about 15 pounds to go (weigh 120 but I'm only 5'1")... seeing your progress has really made me even more determined to live raw so maybe one day I can be this gorgeous :D

xx Fi

[TreeStar]

Jenna, congratulations on the amazing changes you've achieved! Beautiful, fabulous!!!

[LiveLife]

Wow! You look absolutely positively amazing!!!! I love all of the details you mentioned including your period! (It is amazing how many aspects of your life food can influence). I also love your "Green is Sexy" shirt. You are such an inspiration! :)

[freelive]

Amazing! Congratulations to you!

[Gaius]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/green.jpg
Jenna, I've never noticed this picture before in your thread. You have a very pretty face. :)

[iwuvmydoggy]

you look awesome!!! :)

you look so tiny!!! how tall are ya?

i don't know how these movie stars and whatnot get down to size 2's, unless they're like 4'8.... lol you look really tiny & are wanting to get to a small size 7!

GO YOU!

[mary2122]

first off your beautiful....\awesome job...what a transformation! i am just starting off and anytime i feel like this may be too hard or anything....i come online and look at all of these before and after pics. any tips on this journey would be awesome :)

[JennaHoneyBear]

Hey all!

Just bumping up this thread to show some new pics! I currently weigh between 120-125 depending...
I did get down to 117 doing a Master Cleanse like thing for 3 days last month, but back up to 125 I got

In my OP, I specified that I wanted to be a small size 7, and I am happy to report that I have a pair of pants that are size 3s! I think I am officially a size 3, because I have a pair of 5s that are really loose!

I never ever thought in my whole life that I would be a size SMALL!!! Even if I were to become as skinny as I could, I never thought I would be a small. I thought I had large structural frame! NOPE!

Unfortunately I still have a bit of a pooch and some flabby saggy skin under my arms and my inner thighs...I guess that's just leftover skin! *rolls eyes*

Anyway:
Here's some eye goodies for ya!!

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/wednes011-1.jpg

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/wednes009-1.jpg

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp180/cuppiebaer/skateskateskeet011-1.jpg
check out that jawline!

Also, would you believe it, my hunny surprised me yesterday:
He walked through the door while I was doing the dishes and said to me, "What do you think that we do all raw for the first quarter of 2010?"
WHOA!!! :eek: How exciting! I can't wait to get busy in the kitch!

[Jenifae]

You are looking GOOD Jenna!:)

[maddiesdaddy]

The pictures speak for themselves. You have an incredible glow! Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

[snoops]

You go girl!! i want a jawline like that.

[thatgirlfit85]

You look gorgeous. Your skin is flawless!

[xPIXIEx]

Wow, looking good. :) Great pics, Jenna.

My husband said something similar to me also. We're not doing raw right now, but he said he's so ready to get back in to it, and can now see himself doing it 100%! That excited me so much!

[Bodhi]

Awesome jawline. :D

[freshlight]

you are a changed person and so is your jawline :) Well done and keep it up for us (too) to enjoy!

[Green_Woman]

Mrrrrawwwr, Jennnaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want your gorgeous SKIN!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

Mine is happily detoxing right now! I'm patiently letting it. :eek:

[JennaHoneyBear]

thanks so much for all the comments about my skin :D
funny thing, I've been getting compliments since I was 12 when I didn't know anything about skincare! girls told me I had a "peaches and cream complexion" and I had no idea what they meant! Never washed my face, never put foundations on it. Only recently have I worn actual face makeup, and it was stage makeup! (made me break out bad!) and I do wash my face now, but only every other day. other than that, i hardly use any moisturizer on it. sometimes i'll remember to rub some jojoba oil on there, but I usually forget.

someone asked how tall i am, I'm 5'4'' if I stretch my neck out real long ;)

also, thanks for the comps on my jawline :D I never knew it was there!! haha

[Conscious Midwife]

You've grown into a quite a beautiful young woman.

Keep up the good work your temple will love you for it for years to come:D

[skygazer]

I remember seeing your older before pictures but you look amazing now! What are your work outs like?

[Green_Woman]

Jenna - You are so teensy!!! Tell us your workout regiment so we can pretend like we're going to go out and do the same thing, too. :D I'm sooo lazy about working out..... tragically lazy!!!!

[JennaHoneyBear]

Eeek! I actually don't really work out at all :o I get "into it" for about a week or so, then something happens and I fall off my routine, then it takes forever to get back in...:rolleyes: I'm also really lazy, I used to be a fat slob of a girl, you know!! I may be thin now, but I still have some of those bad habits...

But when I DO work out, I'll do the 8-Minute videos, they're up on Youtube! I LOVE 8 Minute Abs and buns!
I also like to do special push-ups(Superman, Spiderman, triangle, wide stance etc.), leg lifts and circles, bicycling in the air, hula hooping, just fun stuff around my apartment :)

Hm...in fact, just talking about it makes me want to get up and move!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWjTnBmCHTY

[Mnbordergirl]

You are very inspiring...when I think about greasy pork lo mein...I look at your skinny pics and just say "No!" to the unhealthy food.

Thanks for helping to keep me in the zone!

[JennaHoneyBear]

Thanks Bordergirl! That makes me feel so good! I am so glad that I can inspire you!! Chinese food is a fav of mine, it is definitely hard to resist!! I'm glad that I can help you stay raw!!

UPDATE:

I just got back from Kohl's.... I AM OFFICIALLY A SIZE THREE!! :D

I used to squeeze into a size 16 back in the day....I could NEVER imagine I could slip into a pair of size three skinny jeans!! Pics coming soon, I'm sure ;)

[LisaCorine]

How do I see the pictures? Nothing is showing up for me!

[JennaHoneyBear]

How do I see the pictures? Nothing is showing up for me!

have you checked all of the pages? there are pictures on page one, and a couple of others. I'm not sure why you'd be having trouble...

[Mara]

You look great Jenna. I'm just getting back into raw. I did six weeks last year but I found the detox really full on and also slipped into some bad habits eating cooked wheat and fell off the band wagon. I've been gluten free (and vegan for several months) and increasing my raw food - going to ease into it this time and keep increasing it and then do 100% 30 days raw in February (and then hopefully continue on from there!). I am encouraged by the fact that you sometimes don't eat 100% raw but you keep going with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[JaysRunner]

You look AMAZING! Congratulations to you! :)

[thatgirlfit85]

Whoa!!!!! You look PHENOMINAL!! :eek:

*nods* You have a absolutely gorgeous face. The bod is fab too!

[hyperlocavore]

Hotness. :D

Did you make that Amadeus costume!

Sassyness all around.

[Savengaard]

OK, you've sold me, I think Ill need to try this raw Thing, Anyone from the Kingston Canada Region in this world? I may need major help!

[Kaila]

congrats!! You look *fabulous!*
:D

[peach blossom]

Well, i've never heard anyone describe their periods as pleasant (:p), but you certainly do look amazing! glowing and healthy..very inspirational.
love, peach xx

[Rawcstacy]

Well, i've never heard anyone describe their periods as pleasant (:p), but you certainly do look amazing! glowing and healthy..very inspirational.
love, peach xx

Well, I suggest you look here: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=58907

Just another incentive to stay on the raw path.:D

[JennaHoneyBear]

Not sure what happened, but my periods WERE pleasant but now they're a nightmare again :eek:
I have a friend who has a thyroid problem and has a period experience similar to mine, so it might be my thyroid acting up. gotta get me some sea veggies....

by the way people, I'm down now to 120 pounds!! :D
I can't wait to get a new cable for my camera so I can take some new pics!!!

[sarah578]

You do look so healthy and vibrant! That's fantastic! Good work. I, too, was heavy in my teens and lost 40 lbs. when I was in college. I did it the same way. I got off junk food, meat and grease. I've stayed this size (5'3", 121 lbs.) for 5 years now, with no problem. The trick is making it a lifestyle, isn't it? I laugh when I think about how different I am now compared to before. I used to eat a whole carton of ice cream right after I downed a burger and fries. Now, I only eat food that is healthy for me and....I even use an organic composter for my garden and grow my own vegetables!

I'm proud of you for sticking through the transition and transforming into your beautiful, healthy self.

[Almost Home California]

You look great!

[VeganMainstream]

Thanks for the Inspiration!!

[Mary Kay]

...and I loved the tongue descriptions....LOL, purple from all the candy before, now green from all the wheatgrass.

Good for you!


Mary Kay

[primadonna]

you look amazing! very inspiring :)

[JennaHoneyBear]

Thank you thank you!!!
you all are so nice!! I'm so thrilled that my journey can inspire you. It just fills my heart :D

[Raw Angel Mom]

You are doing fantastic

Congratulations!

[appifanie]

So amazing! Thanks!! Some of your pics remind me of the good me in high school - I'm 5' (have been since like 5th grade) and fresh year of HS I was 142, and then by the summer after soph year I got down to about 114 (109 once after I was really sick, but I don't count that, clearly: ) and ever since I got pregnant (my daughter is 3 1/2!!!) I've been going up and down and I'm still stuck at 150 :(

So thanks!!

[paperoceans]

You're such an inspiration. I cannot wait until I am as successful as you are.

[JennaHoneyBear]

Raw Angel Mom, appifanie, and paperoceans,

Thank you!!!

[freelee]

Jennahoneybear you are doing great, its awesome to read about your progress. I find it very inspiring. I have before and after shots on my blog I just put up, Im not allowed to post them here for some strange reason so please check them out if like me you enjoy being inspired :-)

[Aleesha Sattva]

Freelee,

You are welcome to post pictures of yourself in your own before and after thread. This is a thread about Jenna... not you. ;)

in light,
Aleesha
Moderator

[freelee]

haha I know its not about me! That's funny Aleesha. I was merely adding some possible inspiration for Jenna on her journey,just as she has inspired me.

[JennaHoneyBear]

Jennahoneybear you are doing great, its awesome to read about your progress. I find it very inspiring. I have before and after shots on my blog I just put up, Im not allowed to post them here for some strange reason so please check them out if like me you enjoy being inspired :-)

hey freeleez! I find YOU very inspiring as well! in fact, i was following your blog for awhile until all of my bookmarks got deleted! so glad you're around so I can bookmark it again <3

[freelee]

Cool!:-) That's so great to hear Jenna, I'm so glad we can share the inspiration, I really love seeing your progress shots, keep them coming girlfriend X

[luna99]

bumping up. This thread is the MOST inspirational thread on these boards for me personally so I wanted to bump it up. I'm about 3 weeks away from having my first baby (!) and after I give birth I'm planning on getting back to raw.. at least 50% to start... and need all the inspiration I can get!

[lovenlife]

Congratulations Luna!

[luna99]

Congratulations Luna!

awww, thank you!! :D

[JennaHoneyBear]

bumping up. This thread is the MOST inspirational thread on these boards for me personally so I wanted to bump it up. I'm about 3 weeks away from having my first baby (!) and after I give birth I'm planning on getting back to raw.. at least 50% to start... and need all the inspiration I can get!

Thanks Luna, I appreciate it :)
Definitely more raw in your diet is better than nothing :)
Congrats on your little one! How very exciting and life-changing!

[monkapotapus]

Wow!
I don't know how I missed posting on this thread!! :eek:

You are ADORABLE Jenna!!!! :D
All of your pictures are so inspiring :o

How is your journey going?
Do you have any new pics to post for us? ;)

Thank you so much for sharing~

[JennaHoneyBear]

Wow!
I don't know how I missed posting on this thread!! :eek:

You are ADORABLE Jenna!!!!
All of your pictures are so inspiring

How is your journey going?
Do you have any new pics to post for us?

Thank you so much for sharing~

Thanks Monky!

I appreciate your nice comments :)
my journey is going well; I'm figuring out what works best for myself! I fell off of the wagon just a smidge, but it's all been a great journey, learning from mistakes is really interesting! I'm learning that while I scoffed at the term orthorexia, I realized that I was actually experiencing that! I'm learning that although I may eat foods that are not ideal, it won't kill me right away and that my body is strong and can handle it. I'm learning not to beat myself up for little mistakes like that as erasing bad food habits takes a lot of patience for someone like me.
I gained a little weight back, but hey, you gain some, you lose some :)
I just got a new job with odd hours, so it's hard to get into a routine, but I will actually (hopefully!) be going somewhere else with less stress.
here's a pic of my hunny and me when we went to get a Giftmas Tree with his folks:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs887.snc4/72062_10150111086111355_660071354_8096581_1020282_ n.jpg

cheers to all!!
ps
sometimes, falling off of raw really helps to realize how great eating fresh food is. your body really does crave it after a while !!! it's a process !

[Aleesha Sattva]

it is... it really really is. you are such a beautiful bright light... i can see you glow from here! (((hugs)))

[gritsnla]

Loving the new picture! True beauty shining through. You hardly even look like yourself from the first page of this thread! Thanks for posting!

[monkapotapus]

:DThank you for updating us Jenna! :D

It's all a learning process.....sounds like you've really found what works best for you - nice!! :cool:

You & your sweetie make a very cute couple~;)

[JennaHoneyBear]

Thanks Aleesha!

gritsnla--it's too funny, my best friend from middle school and high school (just a couple of years) didn't even recognize me when I saw her this past year because she hadn't seen me since 2003! Hardly anyone I meet from high school that I haven't seen in a while recognizes me!! It's so odd, I'm like HELLO, IT'S JENNA! and they can't believe it!

Thanks Monk! Everybody is different, that's what is so hard about diets and lifestyles!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

:) You look amazing!!! :)

[OCGirl]

Definitely an inspiration - which I really needed today, so thank you!! Each picture you just get more beautiful and healthy-looking. Congratulations!

[Cassandra1]

WOW!! so inspired :-D