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== Career==
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Lee describes herself as having "no athletic background whatsoever," and says she has struggled with her weight her entire life. She weighed 170 pounds when she married, and continued to gain weight during both of her pregnancies, eventually reaching 200 pounds after the birth of her second child.<ref>{{cite web|last=Raterman|first=David|title=JNL Fusion creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to super-mom'|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-hk-fitness-profile-lee-20110629,0,2405392.story?page=1|publisher=SunSentinel.com|access-date=5 January 2012}}</ref> Lee lost 70 pounds, was crowned "Miss Bikini America" in 1996, and launched a career as a "fitness guru".<ref name="cbs">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/04/earlyshow/series/main1176846.shtml|title=Kids Give Bikini Mom An 'Edge'|last=Schorn|first=Daniel|date=January 4, 2006|work=[[CBS News]]|access-date=2009-11-04}}</ref><ref name="fitguru">{{cite news|url=http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2006/10/02/focus10.html|title=In Depth: Guide to Health Care:Moms can be buff babes, too, guru says|last=Trapps|first=Tynisa|date=September 29, 2006|publisher=[[South Florida Business Journal]]|access-date=2009-10-19}}</ref> JNL, Inc. (now JNL, Inc. Worldwide) was founded in January 2004.<ref name="Johnson">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Daniel|title=Jennifer Nicole Lee, Inc Hits Its 8 Year Milestone in Business, CEO Jennifer Nicole Lee Shares Her Successful Business Tips in Latest Online Interview|url=http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=49824|work=Online article|publisher=Missouri Sports Magazine|access-date=9 February 2012}}</ref> Her books have been published both electronically and in print. She also launched a line of swimwear.<ref name="fitguru"/>
Lee describes herself as having "no athletic background whatsoever," and says she has struggled with her weight her entire life. She weighed 170 pounds when she marrie, and continued to gain weight during both of her pregnancies, eventually reaching 200 pounds after the birth of her second child.<ref>{{cite web|last=Raterman|first=David|title=JNL Fusion creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to super-mom'|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-hk-fitness-profile-lee-20110629,0,2405392.story?page=1|publisher=SunSentinel.com|access-date=5 January 2012}}</ref> Lee lost 70 pounds, was crowned "Miss Bikini America" in 1996, and launched a career as a "fitness guru".<ref name="cbs">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/04/earlyshow/series/main1176846.shtml|title=Kids Give Bikini Mom An 'Edge'|last=Schorn|first=Daniel|date=January 4, 2006|work=[[CBS News]]|access-date=2009-11-04}}</ref><ref name="fitguru">{{cite news|url=http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2006/10/02/focus10.html|title=In Depth: Guide to Health Care:Moms can be buff babes, too, guru says|last=Trapps|first=Tynisa|date=September 29, 2006|publisher=[[South Florida Business Journal]]|access-date=2009-10-19}}</ref> JNL, Inc. (now JNL, Inc. Worldwide) was founded in January 2004.<ref name="Johnson">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Daniel|title=Jennifer Nicole Lee, Inc Hits Its 8 Year Milestone in Business, CEO Jennifer Nicole Lee Shares Her Successful Business Tips in Latest Online Interview|url=http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=49824|work=Online article|publisher=Missouri Sports Magazine|access-date=9 February 2012}}</ref> Her books have been published both electronically and in print. She also launched a line of swimwear.<ref name="fitguru"/>


Lee has two clothing lines. The Jennifer Nicole Lee Collection through Rogiani is designed by Elisabetta Rogiani for fitness model photo shoots.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} Lee's own line is called the JNL Clothing Line, which includes gym and [[streetwear]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JNL Clothing Line Blazing the Fitness and Fashion Industry|url=https://news.yahoo.com/jnl-clothing-line-blazing-fitness-fashion-industry-intl-050407466.html|work=Press release|publisher=Yahoo|access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref>
Lee has two clothing lines. The Jennifer Nicole Lee Collection through Rogiani is designed by Elisabetta Rogiani for fitness model photo shoots.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} Lee's own line is called the JNL Clothing Line, which includes gym and [[streetwear]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JNL Clothing Line Blazing the Fitness and Fashion Industry|url=https://news.yahoo.com/jnl-clothing-line-blazing-fitness-fashion-industry-intl-050407466.html|work=Press release|publisher=Yahoo|access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref>
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In March 2011, Lee opened the Fitness Model Factory in [[Miami, Florida]], a production studio containing photography and videography studios, hair and makeup styling, and coaching for fitness models.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Alexandra|title=Inside JNL's Fitness Model Factory|url=http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d8e38af9#/d8e38af9/50|work=Magazine article July 2011|publisher=Fit and Firm magazine|access-date=21 December 2011}}</ref>
In March 2011, Lee opened the Fitness Model Factory in [[Miami, Florida]], a production studio containing photography and videography studios, hair and makeup styling, and coaching for fitness models.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Alexandra|title=Inside JNL's Fitness Model Factory|url=http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d8e38af9#/d8e38af9/50|work=Magazine article July 2011|publisher=Fit and Firm magazine|access-date=21 December 2011}}</ref>


Lee is the creator of a fitness program called JNL Fusion, which emphasizes "super spiking," or the introduction of cardio between [[weight training]] exercises.<ref>{{cite news|title=The World of Celebrity Fitness with Jennifer Nicole Lee|newspaper=Sports and Fitness Magazine|date=Winter 2012}}</ref> Lee states that JNL Fusion is designed after her own workout routine: 4 training sessions of 45 minutes each per week. The workout method is targeted to women.<ref>{{cite news|last=Raterman|first=David|title=JNL Fusion Creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to supermom|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-hk-fitness-profile-lee-20110629,0,2405392.story?page=1|access-date=10 January 2012|newspaper=South Florida Sun-Sentinel|date=July 5, 2011}}</ref> JNL Fusion is a home exercise system and DVD set.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nunez|first=Alanna|title=Fitness Guru Jennifer Nicole Lee Releases New Workout Routine|url=http://www.shape.com/blogs/fit-famous/fitness-guru-jennifer-nicole-lee-releases-new-workout-routine|work=Blog post|publisher=Shape.com|access-date=10 January 2012|date=2011-10-27}}</ref> It requires several small pieces of equipment.<ref name="missourisportsmag.com">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Daniel|title=Jennifer Nicole Lee's JNL Fusion Training Method Is Predicted to Be Fitness Industry and Coaching Trend for 2012|url=http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=45326|work=Article|publisher=Missouri Sports Magazine|access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> JNL Fusion has a certification program for personal trainers. Lee recruits and educates the trainers.<ref name="missourisportsmag.com"/> She also holds an annual wellness retreat called the JNL Fusion World Conference & Fitness Revival.<ref name="Brown 2011"/>
Lee is the creator of a fitness program called JNL Fusion, which emphasizes "super spiking," or the introduction of cardio between [[weight training]] exercises.<ref>{{cite news|title=The World of Celebrity Fitness with Jennifer Nicole Lee|newspaper=Sports and Fitness Magazine|date=Winter 2012}}</ref> Lee states that JNL Fusion is designed after her own workout routine: 4 training sessions of 45 minutes each per week. The workout method is targetedato women.<ref>{{cite news|last=Raterman|first=David|title=JNL Fusion Creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to supermom|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-hk-fitness-profile-lee-20110629,0,2405392.story?page=1|access-date=10 January 2012|newspaper=South Florida Sun-Sentinel|date=July 5, 2011}}</ref> JNL Fusion is a home exercise system and DVD set.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nunez|first=Alanna|title=Fitness Guru Jennifer Nicole Lee Releases New Workout Routine|url=http://www.shape.com/blogs/fit-famous/fitness-guru-jennifer-nicole-lee-releases-new-workout-routine|work=Blog post|publisher=Shape.com|access-date=10 January 2012|date=2011-10-27}}</ref> It requires several small pieces of equipment.<ref name="missourisportsmag.com">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Daniel|title=Jennifer Nicole Lee's JNL Fusion Training Method Is Predicted to Be Fitness Industry and Coaching Trend for 2012|url=http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=45326|work=Article|publisher=Missouri Sports Magazine|access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> JNL Fusion has a certification program for personal trainers. Lee recruits and educates the trainers.<ref name="missourisportsmag.com"/> She also holds an annual wellness retreat called the JNL Fusion World Conference & Fitness Revival.<ref name="Brown 2011"/>


She has appeared on "Inside Edition",<ref name=reu07 /> "Oprah",<ref name=reu07 /> "The Early Show,"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463528.shtml|title=Get A Bikini-Worthy Body:Fitness Expert Jennifer Nicole Lee Suggests Special Workout, South Beach-Style|last=Dakss |first=Brian|date=Feb 1, 2007|publisher=[[CBS]]|access-date=2009-10-19}}</ref> "E! Entertainment," "Fox and Friends," and "Extra."<ref name="Johnson"/>
She has appeared on "Inside Edition",<ref name=reu07 /> "Oprah",<ref name=reu07 /> "The Early Show,"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463528.shtml|title=Get A Bikini-Worthy Body:Fitness Expert Jennifer Nicole Lee Suggests Special Workout, South Beach-Style|last=Dakss |first=Brian|date=Feb 1, 2007|publisher=[[CBS]]|access-date=2009-10-19}}</ref> "E! Entertainment," "Fox and Friends," and "Extra."<ref name="Johnson"/>

Revision as of 01:58, 28 March 2024

Jennifer Nicole Lee
Born
Jennifer Nicole Siciliano

(1975-06-13) June 13, 1975 (age 49)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television personality, author, fitness celebrity
Years active1996–present
SpouseEdward Lee (1997-2014)
Children2
Modeling information
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Websitejennifernicolelee.com

Jennifer Nicole Lee (born Jennifer Nicole Siciliano on June 13, 1975) is an American fitness model, motivational speaker, and author. She is known for losing 70 pounds and launching a career as a fitness guru after bearing two children.

Early life and education

Jennifer Nicole Siciliano was born in Rochester, New York,[1] to Italian immigrants; the family later moved to Tennessee.[2] She earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.[3]

Career

Lee describes herself as having "no athletic background whatsoever," and says she has struggled with her weight her entire life. She weighed 170 pounds when she marrie, and continued to gain weight during both of her pregnancies, eventually reaching 200 pounds after the birth of her second child.[4] Lee lost 70 pounds, was crowned "Miss Bikini America" in 1996, and launched a career as a "fitness guru".[5][6] JNL, Inc. (now JNL, Inc. Worldwide) was founded in January 2004.[7] Her books have been published both electronically and in print. She also launched a line of swimwear.[6]

Lee has two clothing lines. The Jennifer Nicole Lee Collection through Rogiani is designed by Elisabetta Rogiani for fitness model photo shoots.[citation needed] Lee's own line is called the JNL Clothing Line, which includes gym and streetwear.[8]

In March 2011, Lee opened the Fitness Model Factory in Miami, Florida, a production studio containing photography and videography studios, hair and makeup styling, and coaching for fitness models.[9]

Lee is the creator of a fitness program called JNL Fusion, which emphasizes "super spiking," or the introduction of cardio between weight training exercises.[10] Lee states that JNL Fusion is designed after her own workout routine: 4 training sessions of 45 minutes each per week. The workout method is targetedato women.[11] JNL Fusion is a home exercise system and DVD set.[12] It requires several small pieces of equipment.[13] JNL Fusion has a certification program for personal trainers. Lee recruits and educates the trainers.[13] She also holds an annual wellness retreat called the JNL Fusion World Conference & Fitness Revival.[14]

She has appeared on "Inside Edition",[15] "Oprah",[15] "The Early Show,"[16] "E! Entertainment," "Fox and Friends," and "Extra."[7] Lee appeared in the 2013 film Pain & Gain.[17][18] As of 2012, Lee has appeared on 44 magazine covers,[7] including three appearances on the cover of Oxygen magazine.[14] She is also the subject of a calendar titled "The Jennifer Nicole Lee Body Paint Calendar."[19]

Published work

Lee stars in the "Fabulously Fit Moms" fitness DVD series.[15] The series started in 2007 with "The New Mom Workout", "Total Body Workout", "Lower Body Burn" and "Super Energized Workout."[15][20] Two more titles were released in 2008,[15] "Upper Body Blast"[21] and "Sleek and Sexy Workout".[22]

Her first book to be published in print was The Mind, Body & Soul Diet: Your Complete Transformational Guide to Health, Healing Happiness,[23] released on January 1, 2010.[24] Jennifer Nicole Lee's second hard copy published book is entitled "The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fitness Model Diet: JNL's Super Fitness Model Secrets to a Sexy, Strong, Sleek Physique".[25] In addition to her published cookbooks, Lee has her own online cooking show called "Fun Fit Foodie."[26] She also has a published cookbook called "The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook."[27]

Honors and awards

Lee was named Muscle & Fitness Magazine's 2006 Ms. Muscle and Fitness, a title she shared with Alicia Marie.[3][28] Lee is a brand ambassador for nutritional supplement company Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition (BSN).[29] In 2011, Lee was mentioned as one of the "Top Three Females in the Fitness Industry" on Yahoo Sports.[30] Lee was also named one of Splash Online's "Best Celebrity Bikini Babes of 2011."[31] In 2012, CBS News named Lee as "America's Sexiest Fitness Mom."[32]

Personal life

Lee lives in Miami, Florida, with her sons, Jaden and Dylan.[33] She and former husband, Edward Lee, divorced in 2014.[34]

References

  1. ^ "Team BSN:Jennifer Nicole Lee". Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  2. ^ O'Connell, Jeff (February 2006). "Editorial: Ms. Muscle & Fitness". Muscle & Fitness. 67 (2): 24. Archived from the original on 2009-05-12.
  3. ^ a b "Ms. Muscle & Fitness". Muscle & Fitness. 67 (2). February 2006.
  4. ^ Raterman, David. "JNL Fusion creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to super-mom'". SunSentinel.com. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  5. ^ Schorn, Daniel (January 4, 2006). "Kids Give Bikini Mom An 'Edge'". CBS News. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  6. ^ a b Trapps, Tynisa (September 29, 2006). "In Depth: Guide to Health Care:Moms can be buff babes, too, guru says". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  7. ^ a b c Johnson, Daniel. "Jennifer Nicole Lee, Inc Hits Its 8 Year Milestone in Business, CEO Jennifer Nicole Lee Shares Her Successful Business Tips in Latest Online Interview". Online article. Missouri Sports Magazine. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  8. ^ "JNL Clothing Line Blazing the Fitness and Fashion Industry". Press release. Yahoo. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  9. ^ Wilson, Alexandra. "Inside JNL's Fitness Model Factory". Magazine article July 2011. Fit and Firm magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  10. ^ "The World of Celebrity Fitness with Jennifer Nicole Lee". Sports and Fitness Magazine. Winter 2012.
  11. ^ Raterman, David (July 5, 2011). "JNL Fusion Creator: From 'fat and frumpy housewife to supermom". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  12. ^ Nunez, Alanna (2011-10-27). "Fitness Guru Jennifer Nicole Lee Releases New Workout Routine". Blog post. Shape.com. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  13. ^ a b Johnson, Daniel. "Jennifer Nicole Lee's JNL Fusion Training Method Is Predicted to Be Fitness Industry and Coaching Trend for 2012". Article. Missouri Sports Magazine. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  14. ^ a b Brown, Kirstyn (December 2011). "JNL shares her fresh seafood recipe and her favorite training tunes! Plus, watch her exclusive video!". Oxygen. Archived from the original on 2011-11-13. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  15. ^ a b c d e Arnold, Thomas (Aug 15, 2007). "Busy moms can get physical with new DVD series". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  16. ^ Dakss, Brian (Feb 1, 2007). "Get A Bikini-Worthy Body:Fitness Expert Jennifer Nicole Lee Suggests Special Workout, South Beach-Style". CBS. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  17. ^ "Jennifer Nicole Lee and Her Wicked Hot Body Gets Its First Movie Gig on 'Pain and Gain'". Egotastic. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  18. ^ "Jennifer Nicole Big Break in Miami!". StarFeine. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  19. ^ "The World of Celebrity Fitness with Jennifer Nicole Lee". Sports and Fitness Magazine Winter 2012. Lonestar Distributions.
  20. ^ Flores, Angelique (13 Oct 2007). "Koch Promotes 'Fit Moms' With 'Parents'". Home Media Magazine. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  21. ^ Jennifer Nicole Lee (2008). Fabulously Fit Moms: Upper Body Blast (DVD). Koch Vision.
  22. ^ Jennifer Nicole Lee (2008). Fabulously Fit Moms: Sleek and Sexy Workout (DVD). Koch Vision.
  23. ^ Lee, Jennifer (2009). The Mind, Body & Soul Diet: Your Complete Transformational Guide to Health, Healing Happiness. Advantage Media Group. ISBN 978-1-59932-149-3.
  24. ^ "Amazon.com: 1599321491". Amazon. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  25. ^ Lee, Jennifer Nicole (2010). The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fitness Model Diet: JNL's Super Fitness Model Secrets to a Sexy, Strong, Sleek Physique. Advantage Media. ISBN 978-1599321783.
  26. ^ "The Fun Fit Foodie". Archived from the original on 2011-08-13. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  27. ^ "The World of Celebrity Fitness with Jennifer Nicole Lee". Sports and Fitness Magazine Winter 2012. Lone Star Distribution.
  28. ^ Schultz, Heather (June 30, 2007). "Toning tips for new moms". Daily News. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  29. ^ http://www.bsnonline.net/biography/jennifer_nicole.html. Retrieved 2011-12-16. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  30. ^ Johnson-Emerson, Heather M. "Top Three Females in the Fitness Industry". Online article 11/15/11. Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
  31. ^ "Best Celebrity Bikini Babes of 2011". Archived from the original on 2012-01-08. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  32. ^ "Jennifer Nicole Lee: America's Sexiest Fitness Mom=". cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  33. ^ Brown, Kirstyn (December 2011). "JNL shares her fresh seafood recipe and her favorite training tunes! Plus, watch her exclusive video!". Oxygen Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-11-13. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  34. ^ Harvey Ruvin, Clerk of the Courts. Miami-Dade County, Florida Lee, Edward vs. Lee, Jennifer Nicole. Case Number: 2014-017256-FC-04
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