‘I Work Really Hard and It Bothers Me’
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Kyle Richards has called rumors she’s been using obesity drug Ozempic to lose weight “frustrating”.
the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, on Wednesday again dismissed critics who accused her of using the drug for type 2 diabetes, saying she works “really hard” for her body.
“I can’t take it when people say that because people who know me know that every day I get up at 5:30 a.m. no later than 6 a.m. … I’m in the gym for two hours,” Richards said ExtraTV as she walked the red carpet at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York City.
“I’ve really put a lot of effort into my diet and exercise and taking care of myself. So when people like to think I took the easy route, it’s frustrating,” she added.
Richards, who has also denied having a tummy tuck, continued, “Sometimes I turn my cheek the other way and ignore it, but I work really hard and it really bothers me and I’d love to be able to inspire people.” So don’t think I made it easy on myself. Follow what I do and you will see changes.”
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Last month, the mother-of-four shared a gym selfie to her Instagram Story, giving a glimpse of what she does to stay in shape. “I train every day. Chase between running, biking, hiking, and yoga. Weights and abs every day,” she explained in the comments to a bikini photo on Instagram.
The use of Ozempic for weight loss is causing a stir in celebrity circles. The FDA-approved prescription drug for people with type 2 diabetes is one of the brand names for semaglutide, which works in the brain to affect feelings of satiety.
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Taken once a week by injection into the thigh, abdomen or arm, the drugs have been trending in social media and Hollywood circles lately as some people have been using them for weight loss despite not having diabetes or clinical obesity .
Richards first ended Ozempic rumors on Instagram a few weeks ago, responding to comments on a post by page six via a bikini selfie she shared on her Instagram story.
“Ozempic?” one user wrote, before Richards hit back, “I’m NOT taking Ozempic. I have never.”
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“I think it’s a lot of visits to the plastic surgeon,” read another comment, which the Halloween ends The actress replied: “I’ve never tried Ozempic and it’s not from plastic surgery. I had a breast reduction in May.”
“I’m honest about what I do. But if plastic surgery makes you feel better then go away sis,” she added alongside a kissy face emoji.
