Jasmine Pineda and Ashley Michelle from 90 Day Fiancé have become fitness influencers after weight loss, but their journeys have been completely different. The Panamanian woman and the Rochester local were a part of 90 Day Fiancé season 10, where they pursued their respective partners. Jasmine debuted with Michigan native Gino Palazzolo, who met her on a sugar baby website. She dated him for over two years before finally coming to the United States on a K-1 visa. While Jasmine faced challenges like homesickness in the United States, she eventually married Gino in the finale.
Ashley was also among the most popular cast members of 90 Day Fiancé season 10. The New York woman debuted alongside her Ecuadorian partner, Manuel Vëlez, whom she met a decade ago. While she loved him a lot, personal differences caused her to split from him in the initial phase of their relationship. Ashley reunited and reconciled with Manuel years later and decided to file for a K-1 visa. She did face many problems with him but chose to ignore the red flags in hopes of finally becoming a bride. Ashley finally married her beau in the season finale.
Both Jasmine and Ashley have dropped massive weight since their debut in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. However, their fitness journeys and goals have been starkly different. Jasmine began focusing on herself many years before appearing on TV. She was underweight and didn’t have much muscle mass. Jasmine was also in a terrible relationship at the time. She was a new mom with no time to change her life. Fortunately, Jasmine got out of her toxic relationship a few years ago. She realized her self-worth and transformed into the best version of herself.
In the following months, she continued to work and eat healthily. The 90 Day Fiancé star went from weighing 134 pounds to 119 pounds, toning her body. While Jasmine was never obese, she was insecure about her body, face, and age. Therefore, she further enhanced herself by opting for various plastic surgery, such as butt implants. In 2024, Jasmine is incredibly confident about herself.
Ashley dealt with weight issues years before she debuted on 90 Day Fiancé. While she wasn’t morbidly obese, she was overweight enough to know she needed to change herself. Ashley began working on her physique months before she started thinking about her marriage to Manuel. The self-proclaimed witch realized it was high time for her to transform herself when her size began impacting her everyday life. She started eating healthily and working out while shopping for her marriage. Ashley said she wanted to look like a queen in her bridal outfit.
In December 2023, Ashley posted two photos of herself, comparing her present looks to those from a year ago. She revealed that she had lost 60 pounds since purchasing her wedding dress. A few months later, the 90 Day Fiancé alum shared another big update with her followers. Ashley shared another picture and proudly claimed, “officially -100 lbs.” Unlike Jasmine, Ashley hasn’t opted for many cosmetic procedures. However, she has found a passion for fitness and plans to become a physical trainer soon. Ashley said the 100-pound weight loss transformation is the hardest thing she has ever done.
She has two social media accounts, one of which is all about her vegan lifestyle and fitness. In March, Jasmine launched her first supplement product on Instagram, a 100% vegan protein. She has since been sharing helpful tips for her followers, letting them in on her workout regime and diet. Jasmine talks about many things, from what she eats during her menstruation cycle to how she targets specific muscle groups.
While Jasmine has been discussing fitness on social media for a long time, Ashley has only recently begun creating content in the same domain. Since announcing her 100-pound weight loss, Ashley has posted many videos showing fans her workout routine. In January 2024, she posted a video titled, “who says a witch can’t deadlift?!” She used the post to inspire her followers and talk about astrology. In April, Ashley posted another video squatting a ton of weight. She shared her experiences of losing weight as a witch and admitted she wasn’t an expert on weight loss yet.
Jasmine and Ashley are both doing their best as fitness influencers. However, Jasmine will likely be far more successful in her venture than her American co-star. Jasmine already has over 238k followers on her main account and nearly 110k on her fitness page. She has a much larger reach, allowing her to grow further in the coming months.
Ashley only has 40k followers on her main account and doesn’t have a dedicated fitness page. While her 100-pound transformation is incredible, it’s not enough to give her an edge over her competition. Ashley is also a witch and talks a lot about astrology. Therefore, she may be unable to attract the right audience and will likely not become a niche fitness influencer. Ashley is also way more grounded than Jasmine. She’s not as dramatic in front of 90 Day Fiancé cameras, so it’s tough for her to stand out and gain attention on social media.
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