Jenna Johnson Gets Candid About Lifestyle Changes Following Breastfeeding

“Dancing With the Stars” alum Jenna Johnson just welcomed her first child, Rome, with her husband, “Dancing With the Stars” co-star Val Chmerkovskiy, in January 2023.

Now, the 29-year-old is getting candid with her fans, admitting she has made some poor eating habits and is now making lifestyle changes.

The "Dancing With the Stars" alum took to social media to share a photo of herself in her home gym, wearing leggings and a sports bra, showing off her post-baby body.

Johnson then went on to open up about how pregnancy has changed her, and how she has even developed some unhealthy eating habits.

"During pregnancy and while breast feeding I didn’t put any limitations on what I was eating because food was LIFE ?," she began. "I was always hungry (and so was my growing baby) and I wanted to make sure I was producing enough nutrients and energy for both of us… and satisfying my cravings simultaneously :)"

Johnon then went on to explain how she came to realize those unhealthy eating habits, and how she is now making lifestyle changes. "Once I stopped breastfeeding, I realized I had created some unhealthy eating habits and decided I wanted to focus on my internal health a bit more," she continued before adding, "I decided I was going to steer away from processed sugar and try to eat natural nutritious foods instead. I wanted to make sure I approached this in the most realistic/healthy way so I made sure that I was eating filling portions with lots of protein."

"I started to fall in love with meal prepping, loved the feeling of waking up and not feeling bloated, and saw instant benefits in my skin as well. I didn’t make any other changes! I’ve actually been pretty bad at going to the gym (mom life) but was shocked to see & feel these changes by simply being more intentional with what was going into my body," she continued.

The "Dancing With the Stars" alum concluded with, "My body has truly taken care of me and my precious baby this past year and I’m glad I can now return the favor and take care of it ?."

“Dancing With the Stars” alums Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy just welcomed their first child, Rome, in January 2023. Johnson took to Instagram a few weeks after giving birth to her baby boy, Rome, sharing details surrounding labor.

“The many emotions during Labor and Delivery… excitement, fear, pure exhaustion, and so much love,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I’ve always appreciated my body and what it’s been able to help me do and create within my craft… but nothing can prepare you for what a miraculous vessel it is and what it goes through during labor. About 30 hours of it and we finally got to meet our sweet bubba. Forever grateful I had the best support system to get me through ??.”

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy welcomed their baby boy on January 10, 2023.