Jorge Nava, known for his appearance on season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé, has undergone a significant transformation, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. His journey, marked by incarceration and personal growth, showcases a remarkable weight loss and a complete turnaround in his life. This article delves into Jorge's weight loss journey, exploring the factors that contributed to his transformation and his current outlook on life.
A Life-Altering Prison Sentence
In 2018, Jorge Nava was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for marijuana possession. This period of incarceration became a catalyst for change. Reflecting on his time in solitary confinement, Jorge told Entertainment Tonight, "Being in solitary confinement for a little bit, you kind of get to think a lot. You get to read a lot of books and kind of change your mindset on things."
The Spark of Transformation
Jorge credits his transformation to a shift in mindset, sparked by reading Tony Robbins' bestselling book, Awaken the Giant Within. The book shares techniques for mastering one's emotions, body, relationships, and finances. Inspired by the book, Jorge made a conscious effort to lose weight. He realized that he shouldn't try to control what's going on out in the outside, but try to change what was within, and that little change sparked everything that has happened now.
Overcoming Challenges and Setting Goals
The weight loss journey wasn't without its challenges. Jorge confessed that he initially felt "hopeless" and "powerless." However, he adopted a new mindset focused on setting goals and achieving them as quickly as possible. He explained, "I felt, honestly, at the very beginning when I was going through it, I felt hopeless, I felt powerless. And I felt like I couldn't do anything to reflect my outside environment." He added, "I feel like I've been procrastinating in my past. I was like, 'I'll get to it when I get to it,' and now I'm just with the mindset like, 'I have to get it done, there's only a little bit of time.' And if you keep procrastinating, you never get to accomplish any of your goals."
The Physical Transformation: Numbers and Regimen
Jorge entered prison weighing approximately 318 pounds. By the time of his release in May 2020, he had dropped down to 185 pounds, a remarkable loss of roughly 133 pounds. Before his release from jail last year, Jorge detailed his wellness regimen, which included plenty of cardio and intermittent fasting.
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Life After Prison: Family and Healthy Living
Since his release, Jorge's life has taken a positive turn. He is now a father to a newborn baby girl and is in a happy relationship. While he acknowledges gaining "a little bit of daddy weight" (approximately 35 pounds), he feels comfortable and healthy. "I still feel healthy," he says. "When I was 185, I felt really, really skinny. I don't feel like I've overdone it. I guess it's kinda just maintaining a healthy diet, really. That's what it really comes down to. Like, weight loss comes to 95 percent diet, and five percent in the gym."
Inspiring Others
Jorge is aware of the attention his transformation has garnered and hopes his story can inspire others. "I'm glad that I'm able to inspire even to the very least, at least one person, because I have gone through and read comments and stuff like that and they talk about my experience inspiring them at their very lowest," he says. "And it's definitely a great feeling knowing that I'm able to change at least a little bit of somebody's life."
Relationship with Anfisa Arkhipchenko
Jorge's relationship with his now-ex-wife, Anfisa Arkhipchenko, was featured on season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé. In April 2020, Jorge claimed that the changes he made to his lifestyle - and the attention they came with - was the reason for his split from Anfisa. "The news about my weight loss didn’t sit with her very well.
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