Heather Gay, a star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), has made the decision to stop using Ozempic after being caught in a whirlwind of controversy surrounding the weight-loss drug. With three daughters, many of her fans expressed concern, feeling that her use of the medication sent a misleading message about body image.
For four seasons, Heather Gay was celebrated for her confidence and her unapologetic self-love on RHOSLC. When Heather appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, fans immediately noticed a dramatic shift in her appearance. Her hair was shorter, her teeth seemed different, and her chin looked noticeably more square. The change left fans wondering if she had undergone plastic surgery or gotten veneers.
Eventually, Heather Gay revealed that she had been using Ozempic, explaining that she was using the medication to help her feel better in her clothes and boost her self-esteem.
However, despite the weight loss, Heather Gay’s confidence didn’t follow. She decided to stop using Ozempic after realizing that losing weight didn’t lead to the improved body image she had hoped for. As she put it, “I look at those pictures of myself and those episodes and think, I love that girl. That girl was braver and stronger and had more confidence being overweight than I did after taking medication.”
She acknowledged that her size had been a part of her identity, something that connected her to her fans. This made her decision to try Ozempic even more surprising, as many had come to admire her confidence in her natural body.
Now, Heather is on a new path toward self-love and acceptance, embracing body neutrality telling The Express, “I’ve apologized for my body my entire life… and I’d rather just have body neutrality. I love myself heavy. I love myself now. It’s a journey and that changed the way I saw who I was.”
Heather also expressed concerns about the pressures society places on women, especially when it comes to weight. She reflected on the impact her decision might have on her daughters, wishing they wouldn’t have to face the same struggles. Ultimately, she has come to realize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to body image and self-esteem, and each person’s journey is unique. “But I’m feeling like I’m coming into my own a little bit and I think the glow up might be a little bit from that, too. But I’ll give credit to all the medical intervention. It’s my business.”
10 comments