Former RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint has unveiled a remarkable 45kg weight loss after receiving a concerning health warning from her doctor.
Speaking to Page Six at the Love Rocks NYC red carpet event, the performer, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of the popular reality competition in 2017, revealed that her pre-diabetes diagnosis a few years ago motivated her to take drastic measures.
At 45 years old, Peppermint shared that despite years of struggling with her weight, and numerous attempts to manage it through diet and exercise, she wasn’t successful in achieving lasting results. It was only after her doctors highlighted the risks of pre-diabetes that she decided to take a more proactive approach to her health.
“I was really worried that my life was going to change irreversibly once I crossed that threshold,” Peppermint confessed. “I was hovering around that threshold for so long, and I’m happy that I’m not now.”
Not only has she shed a significant amount of weight, but Peppermint has also noticed that her clothes now fit differently, prompting her to purchase new wardrobe items. However, the most rewarding aspect for the reality star, who also appeared on the US version of The Traitors, is that she is no longer at risk of pre-diabetes.
While Peppermint’s transformation has had a positive impact on her health, she emphasized that her weight loss has not altered her sense of self. “I feel like the same person,” she remarked. “But I feel younger. I can walk up the stairs a little easier and not be like, ‘Oh, my knee!’”
Peppermint, a transgender woman, also expressed concerns about her future access to healthcare, citing the current political climate and potential challenges facing her community. “It’s a rough time, certainly, feels very heavy,” she said, adding, “I don’t want to lose access to my healthcare or my housing, and I don’t want to be persecuted for being trans. This is who I am.”
Peppermint was among a host of celebrities attending the Love Rocks NYC concert, which raised over $4 million for God’s Love We Deliver. Other notable attendees included Amy Schumer, Susie Essman, Bill Murray, and Tracy Morgan, with performances by Alicia Keys, Cher, Kate Hudson, and many others.
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