Summary
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Ashley’s impressive weight-loss journey has received praise from fans, but the rapid pace is raising concerns.
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Ashley’s marital struggles with Manuel are fueled by a lack of communication and financial issues.
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Ashley’s weight loss may be a coping mechanism for her insecurities and fears about her marriage not working.
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Star Ashley Michele’s dramatic 100 pound plus weight loss has started looking for several reasons. Ashley is a professional witch from Rochester, New York who was first seen in 90 day fiance Season 10. She married an Ecuadorian man named Manuel Velez, who disagreed with Ashley’s work and became defensive when asked to explain why he was so secretive. Ashley and Manuel made up after every fight instead of discussing what was bothering them. Their lack of communication threatened to tear their marriage apart.
In the meantime, Ashley started talking about her weight loss on social media. Instead of sharing sweet moments with her husband on IG, Ashley prefers to post videos of herself working out. Ashley has been on an impressive weight-loss journey, and she looks nothing like what she does on the show. Her weight-loss milestones are major achievements for Ashley as she continues to receive compliments from her well-wishers and questions about how she lost weight from curious fans. Still, the rapid pace at which Ashley is shrinking is not surprising.
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Ashley had a dream when she was in her undergrad. She saw that she was “Literally“In the woods and working with the earth”Somehow.” Ashley went and talked to her biology teacher, who told her about their upcoming trip to Ecuador. Ashley signed up for it and went to Ecuador, Where she met Manuel more than 10 years ago. Ashley received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a BS in Conservation, and a Master’s in Hospitality. Ashley’s style then could be described as comfort over fashion. She kept her hair short and loved wearing chunky jewelry.
Ashley during her 90 Day Fiance season 10 debut
How Ashley looked in 2022
Ashley and Manuel’s relationship didn’t work out the first time around. Manuel and Ashley met on New Year’s Eve when he approached her and asked her to dance. He proposed to Ashley a week later, but the couple broke up for almost a decade before reconnecting and getting engaged. Ashley became a professional witch by then. She did not reveal what caused her weight gain, however Ashley seemed to be conscious of her appearance. Ashley started working on losing weight as she prepared for Manuel’s arrival.
Ashley revealed her weight loss in November 2023
Ashley started talking about her fitness transformation a year ago
Ashley Revealing how hard it was for her to fit into her wedding dress through some before and after photos in December 2023. Ashley bought her wedding dress a little too early. She shared side-by-side pics of her trying on her beautiful white wedding dress that she wore on the show. She thinks she’s “Team too much“And revealed she bought her wedding dress a year before the actual ceremony. That meant It took Ashley a year to lose 60 poundsAs of the photo on the left, she was 60 pounds heavier.
Ashley wore a mask while trying on her purchase revealing the timeline.
She looked great even with her face. However, Ashley looked like a princess on the right. She even had a crown to go with her whole royal look. She was “About 60 pounds lighter“in the”yet“Photo. Ashley revealed that her niece had a hard time Having to cinch the dress in about 10 inches around the waist Due to Ashley’s dramatic weight and inch reduction. Did Ashley lose weight because she was going to be a bride? She is certainly pushing herself to lose more because she has.
Ashley lost 100 pounds in a year
Ashley’s weight loss makes her stronger
In March 2024, Ashley revealed that she had lost 100 pounds in total. She shared more side-by-side photos, so fans could do their own comparison and see her remarkable weight loss results for themselves. The photos revealed How slim Ashley’s thighs, waist, and arms looked now Since she dropped her extra pounds. She also gained a lot of muscles, making Ashley look strong. Ashley revealed she would soon be a bodybuilder. She has been doing cardio and the stairmaster, three times a week for 45 minutes. Ashley is going to participate in a shredding championship as well.
Ashley’s before and after weight loss photos show shocking results
Ashley is shrinking every month
Ashley Dropped 108 pounds by June 2024 And is showing no signs of slowing down. Ashley looks almost unrecognizable in her current social media photos. She is burning more calories through strength training and reducing body fat while increasing muscle mass. Ashley feels so much stronger when she deadlifts. Celebwell Ashley quoted, saying she can now lift up to 205 pounds. Ashley hasn’t revealed her weight loss goal, but she continues to find new ways to stay active. Could spending time at the gym be Ashley’s way of coping with marital issues? Manuel does not accompany her during her workouts.
Is Ashley losing weight to compete with Manuel’s ex?
Does she think Manuel doesn’t find her attractive?
It seems that Ashley started taking weight loss seriously once she got back together with Manuel. Her marriage to Manuel was not a happy one, with her still believing he was keeping secrets from her two years after they married. Ashley was upset with Manuel for taking money from her and sending it to his ex. Ashley has shown she has a jealous streak and could be comparing herself to Manuel’s baby mama from Ecuador And lose weight so she can look like the woman. Ashley’s rigorous workouts recently could also be her wanting a revenge body.
Ashley is trying to make money with her weight loss she is in debt
Ashley makes her weight loss profitable
The current status of the US 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? The couple’s relationship is not really known since it was revealed that she still feared her marriage was not going to work out. Ashley hasn’t filled out Manuel’s paperwork yet. She doesn’t want him to become independent and get his own job and income. She probably thinks she might lose Manuel if he ends up getting a job. Ashley is insecure, and it’s not just her She uses workouts as a coping mechanism That proves it.
Ashley also saw How scared Manuel looked when he found out about her $100,000 debtH. Manuel was speechless and added that although he knew Ashley was bad at managing money, it was “Another level.Ashley asked 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Fans to help her repay her student debt. She launched a spiritual class focused on overall wellness that combines her expertise as a witch and as a fitness expert. Ashley may be under the impression that the more weight she loses, the more capable she becomes of giving fitness advice.
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After Airs Sundays at 8 PM EDT on TLC.
Source: Ashley Michelle/ Instagram, Ashley Michelle/ Instagram, Celebwell
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Follows the lives of couples from the original 90 Day Fiancé series as they navigate married life. The show explores the challenges, cultural adjustments and evolving relationships couples face after marriage. It provides an in-depth look at how their dynamic changes beyond the initial 90-day visa period and continues the story of their pursuit of a lasting union.
- Release date
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September 11, 2016
- Seasons
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8