Jazz Jennings is opening up about her weight-loss journey after losing 70 pounds, and still on the road to losing more. The 23-year-old transgender activist took to her Instagram platform to celebrate her big achievement while still looking ahead to where she hopes to be. "70 pounds down!" she wrote in the caption. "Feeling happier and healthier than I’ve been in years. I still have a ways to go, but I’m so proud to finally be taking the necessary steps toward bettering my mind, body, and spirit ."
People in the comments congratulated her accomplishment.
One person wrote: "Woah, 70 pounds, that’s astonishing! Fantastic job."
"On my journey now too," another person commented. "That’s a lot to be proud of. Not easy to take it off and it doesn’t help when food becomes an emotional crutch. Hope I can have a better relationship with food and be healthier all around."
On January 24, 2024, Jazz shared a selfie to her Instagram story before she went to work out. “Ready to workout! Starting off my day right ,” she wrote over the picture.
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In 2021, the reality TV star opened up about her weight gain and talked about starting her weight-loss journey. "As many of you have noticed, over the past few years, I have gained a substantial amount of weight," she wrote. "I suffer from binge-eating disorder, a disease in which I’m not only addicted to food, but I eat it in large quantities. My binging, along with an increased appetite I experience from some of the meds I’m on, has caused me to gain almost 100 pounds in a little less than 2 years."
"I’m posting this photo because it’s time for me to address my weight gain and hold myself accountable," she continued. "I’m ready to change my ways; I’ve been saying I’m ready to turn over a new leaf, but I’m running out of trees now. I’m ready to take the initiative and create positive changes when it comes to my health and body."
"I have a fabulous team supporting me, both professionals and family/friends, but at the end of the day, I have to be the one committed toward bettering myself," she concluded. "I know I have the power in me to lose the weight, and I intend on sharing my progress with all of you. Love you all, and thanks for understanding the battle I’m fighting to win❤️❤️❤️."
"Praying for you, jazz!" one fan wrote in the comments. "Dont give up; we support you, beautiful ❤️."
"Remember to love who you are today, tomorrow, and and who you were yesterday," another person said. "On your good days and bad days! Yes, it’s important to care for your health, but also care for you and your heart. I wish you all the best in your journey. ❤️."
Jazz also recently posted a video to her account of her on a run with her dad. “There she is….the 2024 JAZZZZ” – @gregory_scott_4," the post read. "My dad is the BEST. So supportive and empathetic. Thanks for always being there for me. Now I just have to be consistent in order to reach my health goals! Baby steps ."
"Lookin’ good you two!! Best wishes to y’all for a healthy and prosperous 2024!!" someone commented.
"You have wonderful parent's and siblings ❤️," another fan said of Jazz's family, who have been supportive of her transition since she was a child. Her family members continue to advocate for the transgender community and help other parents with transitioning children.
