As you can see, I “cheated” ALOT! I’m really struggling but it’s getting easier & easier.

When you break a diet, never get in that mindset of “now I have to start over.” Think about it like this- when you go on a road trip and you miss a turn, do you drive allll the way back home and start over? No! You keep going because it’s a JOURNEY. You’ve got this, we all know you do.

Just remember when you restrict you will binge later. You don’t need to restrict completely your fave foods. Rice, beans, salsa all are healthy options, even a sandwich and bread is okay to have you just try to make better choices and also see how you feel when your eating certain things. If your happy eating pasta and feel good then girl eat the pasta lol dress it up and find healthy ways to eat your faves :) God bless girl!! Remember your doing this not to lose weight but to feel better so focus on that!

I LOVE seeing all the comments of people who recognize the harm in giving moral value to food and restricting. Intuitive eating, friends! Balance and acceptance.

I love that you have a partner that genuinely loves and respects you. He supports you so much and I love the dynamic y’all have. I’m so happy for you Jaclyn.

Can we all applaud Jordan for his pep talk? Starting a journey like this requires not just personal conviction, but support from those around you.

I say this out of nothing by kindness and respect, but I sincerely think you need to speak to a dietician or nutritionist. When you've had an unhealthy relationship with food for so long it is extremely difficult to break patterns and habits on your own without the help of professionals. You have the means and resources to hire someone who can help you make better food and lifestyle choices that I really think would benefit you and anyone watching who struggles similarly to you. Its a shame to watch someone struggle needlessly when help is available. I wish you nothing but the best on your health journey!

Not a professional but I feel like labeling food “bad” and “good” and using terms like “cheat day” is counterproductive. I feel like working with a dietician would be really beneficial. The more people restrict, the more they will binge. Eat a normal, healthy, sustainable meal that you love and you won’t have the incessant need to have “cheat days”. This is not to drag on Jaclyn at all, I wish her all the best in her journey, but she still seems to be really struggling with the best way to do this and I would hate for her to develop more bad habits out of a bad “diet.” The more you obsess about your cheat day, the more you’re saying that the daily food you eat isn’t happy or enjoyable. Eating healthy shouldn’t be depressing, it should be sustainable. It includes having treats when you feel like it, but in moderation. And that’s the main thing I saw here, absolutely no moderation. Moderation in everything, seriously.

I’m not gonna lie this is the kind of content Jacklyn is made for. Like I feel like I’m actually getting to know her so much better, and I fucking love it.

I think if you stopped thinking of the “cheating” mindset it may help you. Like no food is morally bad. Don’t punish yourself for eating anything. If you want this to be long term, you can’t completely restrict yourself. When you eat something that doesn’t have nutritional value tell yourself “I’m eating this for my soul. I will enjoy it thoroughly. After this I’m going to nourish my body”

it's just important to know that: 1) "healthy" food can still taste good/be flavorful, 2) once you start eating more healthy you can actually eat a ton more (volume & frequency), 3) talking to a professional can give you amazing guidance/simplify your goals

Food is not “good” or “bad” having a healthy/good relationship with food and learning that everything is okay in moderation I think would really help. It’s not helpful to have this bad relationship with food.

Diets never work. Willpower always runs out. It has to be a lifestyle change that is both enjoyable while honoring and respecting yourself and your body. Take that transformative leap into self-love and you will succeed!

This new direction on your channel has me feeling so motivated, and also proud of you for holding yourself accountable in front of millions of people! I know it can't be easy, but you're doing amazing jac

Don´t mean to be rude, but why don´t you hire a dietitian and a personal trainer that can actually be guiding you through the process?? I feel like having someone actually supervising you and giving you actual goals to achive might help you to teach yourself how to really have a healthy lifestyle. Learning from professionals is the best way to do things but I can also understand everyone has their own path and ways of doing things, but you should consider it, doing such big changes in your life by your own its extremely challenging! wishing you the best during your journey xx

Jordan being so supportive is so beautiful

Someone once said this to me and it really stuck so I’m going to share it with you. You have to choose your “hard”. It’s ALL hard. Eating healthy is hard. Working out is hard. But you know what? Feeling like shit is hard too. Not fitting into your clothes is hard. Choose YOUR hard. You’ve got this and I love you!

“We’re feeding an army!” “We’re only 7 people.” I laughed so hard. These videos are amazing.

This series is SO inspiring! It pushed me to start taking care of myself again, and I feel like we are going through this together 🤩 🥳

This Dietitian APPLAUDS YOU👏👏👏 You are being REAL, it's about being able to sustain this and I'm glad you went on vaca and enjoyed yourself. The journey is not about being "perfect" it's finding your own balance as you mentioned. Loving this series!!!!!

This series is making me feel like my health struggles and weight loss struggles are normal and this makes me feel great. I can’t wait for the next episode!!!

It’s so hard when you label stuff as “good” and “bad” cutting out food groups like carbs intermittently. You don’t have to cut out all these foods you label as bad. I feel like it would be much more sustainable if you just did a small calorie deficit (no more than 500 cals. So if your TDEE is 2500 you would eat 2000 calories) a calorie deficit is how we lose weight wether it’s tracked, wether you’re aware you’re doing it or not. That way you can still have foods that you are labelling as “bad” but in moderation within your calories. I lost over 100lbs doing this and now I maintain it. It’s totally possible and much easier you don’t get those massive cravings or need “cheat” all the time. You can prioritise healthy choices and whole foods but still have the stuff you love . It doesn’t have to feel that hard. I do love that you’re being real about all of it and how difficult it has been for you 🙌🏻

thank you so much for being so raw and real. i want to go through lifestyle change as well and i’m so scared because i don’t want to fail (which i’ve done every time i try to do this). but seeing you be so real, i realize that i’m not alone. it’s gonna be hard and i’m gonna mess up. but the most important thing is getting back up and making healthy choices. so thank you! i’m so excited to get to see you go through this journey! i’m so happy and so proud of you!

Intuitive eating saved my relationship with food and healed my "restrict & binge" cycle I was on for YEARS! I'd encourage anyone to look it up and see the steps to healing your relationship with food. It's wayyy more in depth than just "eating whatever you want" and I'm truly grateful I went on the journey. Big love to anyone trying to heal themselves from chronic illnesses, feel more vibrant, healthy, and alive.

Jordan is doing an amazing job. It's really difficult to support someone + help keep them on track without hurting their feelings! You've got a great one Jac :)

absolutely loving this series. I feel like I have been in your boat SO many times and as much as it sucks to go through that, it is helpful to see you go through this knowing I am not alone! I am inspired by you can can't wait to watch the rest and I am ready to get back on my healthy track!

I’m actually sobbing. I love how raw and honest you are being with this because I feel like I’m in such a similar situation. I always make excuses for myself. This is really motivating me to start my journey again too. Thank you girl and I’m proud of you.

This really shows the addictive nature of overeating. I could see Jaclyn getting a high when the food is being laid out. And it’s more difficult when you’re travelling away from home and/or socialising.

honestly this is so refreshing. usually we just see the “good parts” of a transformation or the before and after. you have no idea how good it feels to know i’m not the only one struggling in the same way you are. i’ve been trying to lose weight most of my life and seeing someone struggle the same way i do makes me feel better about my struggles. thank you for showing me not everyone’s journey is as easy and perfect as it seems

You’re so inspiring! I’m joining you on your journey! Starting now. I love that you show all the struggles and “failures”. You’re so real. You can start a revolution.

Honestly I’m so proud of you. Just having that mind set of being healthier and feeling good is a first step. No journey is easy 🥰

LOVING THIS SERIES!! People need to realize this is what REAL LIFE looks like.

I definitely feel like Jordan has his best interest at heart for you and he has some good ideas. Stop with the excuses! And push through, nothing worth having is easy!

Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us! I’ve never seen something more real. Usually people only post their good days, but you are sharing your bad days too and I can totally relate to that. Love you!! Keep going!!

Another amazing episode of this series! It’s so encouraging to see the ups and downs that go with a journey to a healthier lifestyle. It’s normal to take one step forward and two back before things start to click. This is inspiring and I’m so happy you’re sharing this with us. It’s REAL and it really makes those of us trying to do the same thing feel encouraged to keep going.

What about hiring a personal chef? They could see what you love and plan the healthy version for you. They could give you (and us) tips on how to switch up same tastes with healthier choices.

The vulnerability of this journey you’re sharing is incredible. Changing your eating habits is hard and being candid about the struggles and wins is encouraging. Jordan is an amazing human and I’m so glad you have him in your corner and your family and friends. You got this jaclyn!💜 progress not perfection.

Thank you so much for this. I struggle a lot with this exact thing. Excepting the fact that we aren’t perfect and we can’t compare ourselves to others. Thank you for being vulnerable. I needed this.

You have honestly inspired me so much❤❤ please don't be discouraged! You are doing so good and becoming a better you💞 you are an amazing role model and im so grateful to have ever come across you❤

I don’t call them cheat meals anymore, I call them “treat” meals instead because I should never feel guilty to enjoy what I eat.

THIS. This is how the process goes and I think it’s so important to show just how hard it is. It’s HARD for me but this makes me feel motivated to do better to treat myself better too!

Jordan is the type of man you should have by your side in this type of journey❤️ he didn’t make mean comments whenever you had cheat meals and let you have your moment. He was willing to help you get back on track no matter how many times you went 50 steps back. I’m so proud of you for wanting to be better. Thank you for letting us see this side of you❤️

Thank you for filming this and sharing your journey with us!!! I’m struggling with some of the same things right now so it’s really nice to not be alone in the journey. I’m trying to make small changes that I can carry into the long run! ❤️

LETS GO BABY!!

Your relationship is beautiful 😭 the way he supports you and cheers you on is so freaking sweet! Keep going… each time you fall just pick it back up and do it again and again. Not giving up is the important part regardless how many times you “mess” up. You got this!

Jordan is a dream man! Congratulations jaclyn on your relationship with Jordan and your new relationship with yourself! You deserve happiness! Jordan literally made me cry lol

You can really see in this episode that it’s an actual obsession to her, the way food makes her happy

I absolutely love this series. I truly relate to everything in this so much. I feel like filming this is actually such a good idea for you too bc as you make progress, you might not see it but if you look back at your journey you’ll probably be able to notice such a big difference. You are doing such a great job! Keep going girl! 💜

i relate to you so much right now 😞 im watching myself and is encouraging, frightening, sad. i feel you girl. im with you. lets do this. also... thank you so much for showing me that i am not alone. love you ❤️

Just something I noticed on film: Jordan has some really good ideas, I feel like you might have a hard time letting go of control and letting someone else take the reigns. He seems to have your best interests at heart, why not make more attempts to try what he says? Also- sometimes our friends don’t really have our best interests at heart. There’s a whole community out there that talks about toxic friends who sabotage dieting and exercise, it comes from a place of jealousy. I know my input wasn’t asked for, but I wanna see you succeed!

Honestly girl, I love how your mans is supporting you with this without degrading you even if you cheat. So sweet love it!

You have never been more relatable than you are right now. Thank you for this. So many of us feel like this and go through this, including myself. This is real. I love this.

The editing in this is impeccable. The music, it just makes me feel everything you are feeling. I didnt plan on watching the series in full, or taking this journey alongside you. But im in it for the long haul, and making healthier choices myself now♡

I literally cried when Jordan gave his little encouragement speech. He's an angel.

I’m concerned with the relationship you’re developing with food. I highly recommend reaching out to a professional dietitian to help create a plan for you that leaves space for the foods you enjoy! Enjoying food isn’t a punishment.

Thank you for doing these. It’s pushing me slowly but surly to get on track. You can do this. You got this. 💗💗

I love this. It’s so real and it’s so relatable. Keep doing this. Keep pushing yourself and continue to learn and educate your viewers on the raw emotions and vulnerability. You’re killing it regardless of set backs and slip ups, you are doing amazing and I love this series. Thank you Jaclyn

Jaclyn telling us 400 times “it’s so worth it!!!!” Also Jaclyn on the plane “nothing was worth it”

Saw a nutritionist once telling she doesn't restrict any of her patients from eating anything at all. What she does is make a deal: you need to eat the same amount of unhealthy and healthy food in a meal and start with the healthy one. So if you want a burger you need to eat the equivalent (same size portion or same weight) of salad or vegetables first. Her patients usually loose a lot of weight and said most of the time that can't finish the unhealthy meal because they're full of the health stuff and end up naturally skipping or downsizing their junk food consumption.

You’re doing absolutely amazing! Little steps make such a difference and you are being so strong and realistic 🤍 so inspiring!! Thank you for these videos 🤍🤍

This is so encouraging. It’s so hard to get back on track and it feels good to know it’s normal to struggle so bad

I don’t think you should label foods as “good” and “bad”. You can still enjoy the foods you love in moderation. For example, you could still have a sandwich for lunch, you could still have a small chocolate at the end of the day for dessert etc.

It must be so hard to deal with cravings when everyone around you is eating the things you don't want to eat anymore. I sure as hell couldn't do it. I really really see a lot of myself in you. I'm super dependent on food and a good meal can legitimately make my entire day. NO EXCUSES JACLYN, YOU GOT THIS. We're all on this journey with you!

Love the realness of this video!!! I relate to so many different things in your video. Your boyfriends support is so amazing also, so kudos to him for being so kind and supportive. Your editing makes the video so enjoyable to watch too. I can already tell on your insta stories that this is working for you and that gives me hope (:

In our house, I have a collection of those deli containers in the fridge all the time, which I fill with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and homemade enchilada sauce. At any given moment, I am able to throw together amazing taco salads, or burritos, soft tacos, or anything of that nature. I helps keeping focus if you meal prep b/c you don't have to think about it when it comes time to eat. It's there, it's ready and you chose and made it.

I love how Jordan supports her no matter what! he doesn’t criticize her ❤️❤️❤️

GO JACLYN!!! Honestly we need two episodes a week- this is my favorite series online!! I don’t want to wait another week 😭😭😭 do your thing girl!

Proud of you for taking this journey! I know we dont know each other personally, but i was there once. Stuffing my face with anything & everything in sight to make myself “feel better” its not always easy, but its worth it in the end. Not because of the number on the scale, but because you just feel better physically & most importantly, mentally! Cant wait to see your next video ☺️

Really appreciate you sharing your honest and real journey! It’s very commendable ✨

You're doing great! Don't be to hard on yourself ❤👑

This is such a real part of the journey to a healthier lifestyle! I went “off the rails” a few times before finding a consistent routine that was manageable for me!

Seriously thank you so much for making this series. I’m struggling hard with my eating, and this is what I needed. Realness. Makes me feel like I’m not alone

Thank you for keeping things real. I'm on the same journey as you and going through a lot of the same things. You inspire and motivate me to do better for myself. I love seeing all the different healthy recipes you're trying. I love avocados too but figured out that I was eating too many avocados and it was contributing to my weight gain.

Consistency over perfection.

Just remember when you restrict too muh you will binge later. You don’t need to restrict completely your fave foods. Rice, beans, salsa all are healthy options, even a sandwich and bread is okay to have you just try to make better choices and also see how you feel when your eating certain things. If your happy eating pasta and feel good then girl eat the pasta lol dress it up and find healthy ways to eat your faves :) God bless girl!! Remember your doing this not to lose weight but to feel better so focus on that!

I'm incredibly impressed with your honesty and your transparency in this FIGHT. And believe me when I say that I understand it IS a FIGHT. Because many of us are going through it, just not as publicly. So high-five to you for all of this! Pay less attention to the scale and more attention to your mindset and use of words... I think you're overlooking WHY you're doing this, as we all do when we constantly fall off the wagon. You got this girl, do it for yourself, but continue to help us achieve the motivation we desire as well. You're doing great, thank you so much for sharing!

Jaclyn you have seriously inspired me! I’ve been saying for months an months how I need to get back to my healthy lifestyle and after watching your videos I made the decision to take the journey with you! It’s so difficult but we got this!!!😘

I love this life style content. Also, I’ve never seen a more honest example of what it’s actually like to change your lifestyle. I had major bowel surgery 8 years ago, and had to completely change my diet. It’s hard. It sucks. Thank you for being so open and honest ❤️

Jaclyn!!! I’m going through this journey with you so I really appreciate you being vulnerable enough to document this! I’ve been watching you since your best of 2013 video and I’ve loved watching you grow over the years!!! ❤️

I am loving this series Jaclyn!! I have been watching you for so long and have never felt more connected and INSPIRED!! I started my weight loss journey in January and have lost 70lbs but summer was tough going on vacations and going to parties/ bbqs… after Being off for a few months I’m finally back on and you were a big motivator in that! Im excited to learn new tips and tricks with you on your journey. You’ve got this!

Omg I love this!! You're so relatable and inspiring! uggghhhh I can't wait for the next episode!😍😍😍

This series you’re doing is life changing. It’s real- it’s bold- it’s amazing. I am literally on the same journey as you doing the same thing!! I started about a month ago & it’s hard. I used to be so fit, got into a relationship & gained 40lbs the past two years. I want to feel good again & be fit again & feel more confident in my clothes. Thank you for doing this! You’re beautiful & amazing!

It’s all about mindset girl. Really. There are no “good” foods or “bad” foods. Everything in moderation and yes, i also agree that 80% of your lifestyle should be healthy and the other 20 should be you indulging in whatever. Thats a great way to look at it.

I love seeing this! Im so proud of you and so inspired by you!! THIS. IS. REAL!!!!!! Im on the same boat.. this chapter is “NO EXCUSES!” I love you girl! Don’t stop! Keep going! You DO have a community supporting you!!

I’m loving this new series!! It’s so relatable and I love how you’re sharing EVERYTHING and not pretending you’re full after a salad.

One day at a time! Just keep going, you're doing great. When you were talking about hydrating, I was like... Yes. Me too.

Honestly this diet sounds really restrictive. Don’t be so hard on yourself. You can still eat healthy carbs and “bad” things in moderation and see the results you want. Restrictions lead to binges as other comments have said. Good luck you got this, all love here.

I am honestly so moved by this whole series.. these are feelings and struggles I have every single day. And you are such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺

You’ve got this girl!! Thanks for making these vids. I’m just starting my journey also and it’s hard!! Helps a lot to know I’m not alone in the struggle! 😘

I love how real this is! Most people when dieting don’t show the real raw emotions, & reality of it! So thank you! Love watching your journey, and how much I can relate! You got this Jaclyn ❤️

I’ve never related with Jaclyn more. This series is really help motivating me for my own health and well-being because I feel the EXACT same way about food that Jaclyn does and I do struggle with it. You’re going to do great! 💗

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I have gained 80 pounds from depression, anxiety etc. You are inspiring me to get my ass in gear, and be happy with myself again. Love you!!!❤

this is the most amazing thing jaclyn has done. imo. so real so authentic so beautiful to just see her in her element. I love it.

you’re doing great jaclyn! you’re really good ab realizing when you’re making mistakes and how it effects your body! i’ve been in your position before but i made it through it and now that i have a healthy lifestyle it’s so easy to stay w it because you know how your body feels being healthy and how shitty it felt not being healthy

I genuinely look forward to each video coming out I love how honest and real you keep everything, I myself have been trying to be on a journey to just getting healthier and I've messed up the past couple of weeks so this is huge motivation for me, thank you!

I hope you get better and healthy ❤️‍🩹 im struggling with the same issue with hard cramps my legs hurt i did test but nothing wrong with me but because I gained weight too fast during pandemic so im trying to back on track again.. you’re not alone ♥️💪🏻

Jaclyn, you're human. Food is delicious. We do this as humans. You're perfectly ok for taking a break. We are all rooting for you because you are normal. You're open and honest about the struggle.

I love that Jordan holds you accountable in such an encouraging way.❤️

I love that you're on your way to healthier options. The thing that sticks out the most for me is the portion sizes and the constant snacking. It's not only about what you eat but also how much you eat. You can still enjoy your favourite meals but just have smaller portion sizes. 😊

Jaclyn, I feel really compelled to share with you my thoughts on body building. I started weight lifting two years ago and before then I could barely walk a mile or lift a 5 lb dumbbell over my head. Now I can run 6 miles and lift a 20 lb dumbbell over my head 8 times. I come from a family history of obesity so health was never a priority growing up. This caused disordered eating patterns in my teen years. Weight lifting was the only lifestyle change I made where I saw results FAST and I could be CONSISTENT. Women are so afraid to weight lift in fear of looking bulky and that is simply not true. I look so feminine and ripped and best of all- I EAT SO MUCH NOW. When you lift weights your body neeeeeeeds food to build muscle. You will never feel guilty eating large portions again because your body will tell you exactly how much it needs to recover. I can't stress enough how much weight training can change your outlook on your own strength, capabilities, and natural instincts. You gave me confidence growing up to express myself in ways that made me feel beautiful. I hope this comment inspires you to explore different health options that will give you confidence too!