The post-birth picture Jenna Jameson nearly 'chickened out on' sharing

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has shared a raw before-and-after photo on Instagram, despite being hesitant to post it. 

Jameson has been candid about her post-birth health journey, bringing fans along on her intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet-based weight-loss progress. However, there was one particular 'before' photo she admits she nearly 'chickened out on posting'.

"Ugh. I almost chickened out on posting this before image of me. This is me at my heaviest, probably around 187 maybe more. More than likely more," she wrote. That equates to roughly 84 kilos.

"I asked my hubby to shoot a elbow up pic for a pro breastfeeding pic for IG," she continued. "I don’t even know what to say, other than I’m so sorry to my body."

The picture was presumably taken just after Jameson had given birth to her daughter, Batel, in April, considering she's still breastfeeding.

Since giving birth, the 44-year-old has admitted to losing roughly 55 pounds (25 kilos).

In the post, Jameson also shares what a "day of eating" looks like on her strict ketogenic and intermittent fasting diet. On the diet, she typically eats high protein foods like eggs, steak, avocado and fish, along with lean vegetables like kale.

Jameson has previously shared her struggles with her body image, especially since trying to go sober.

"I’m going to be honest with you, when I was heavy I hated leaving the house," she said in a post late last month. "I felt judged I felt eyes on me everywhere. I could hear others internal monologue saying 'damn, Jenna Jameson let herself go' ugh."

The former adult star has two other children, twin boys Jesse and Journey, both nine.