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Kyle Richardshas calledrumors that she used obesity drug Ozempicto lose weight “frustrating”.
TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar, 54, on Wednesdayonce again shut down critics who accused her of using the type 2 diabetes drug, saying she works “really hard” for her body.
“I 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 way out, 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 would like to be able to be an inspiration to people. So don’t think I took the easy way out. Like, follow what I’m doing and you’ll see changes.”
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Using Ozempic for weight loss is creating a buzz in celebrity circles. The FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes is one of the brand names for semaglutide, which works in the brain to impact satiety.
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“Ozempic?” wrote one user before Richards hit back, “I am NOT taking Ozempic. Never have.”
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“I think it’s many visits to the plastic surgeon,” read another comment, to which theHalloween Endsactress responded, “I have never tried Ozempic and this is not from plastic surgery. Idid have a breast reductionin May.”
“I’m honest about what I do. But if giving plastic surgery the credit makes you feel better then pop off sister,” she added alongside a kissing-face emoji.
source: people.com
