Emily Simpson is proud of how far she has come in her health and fitness journey.
The Real Housewives of Orange County star opened up about her weight loss while celebrating RHOC Season 20, revealing that she has lost between 40 and 50 pounds after making a major lifestyle change.
“Here’s what happened. I filmed Housewives last season. Then I filmed Wife Swap and then I saw some photos of myself with that pig. I was like, ‘Girl, you’re about to turn 50. You need to get your act together,’” Emily told Us Weekly.
Emily said the motivation came after filming both Housewives and Wife Swap — and seeing photos of herself that made her realize she wanted to feel different before turning 50.
That is when Emily says she fully committed to her fitness routine.
“So I just locked in, and I’ve been in the gym seven days a week for, like, two hours a day nonstop,” she shared.
Emily has been documenting her workouts on social media, including weight training and gym sessions. She has also caught fans’ attention by posting workout content in bikinis, showing off the results of her hard work.
“I turned 50 in the best shape I’ve ever been in, so I was very proud of that,” Emily said. “I think I’ve lost around 50 pounds, maybe between 40 and 50.”
Emily, who shares daughter Annabelle and twin sons Luke and Keller with husband Shane Simpson, also made it clear that she wants to be honest about how she started her weight loss journey.
She admitted that she used a GLP-1 medication to help kickstart the process, but says the medication was only one part of her transformation.
“I did take a GLP-1, so I always want to be honest about that,” Emily said. “But I don’t think that you can transform the way I did with just that. I also spent hours and hours and hours lifting weights in the gym.”
GLP-1 medications were originally developed for type 2 diabetes and have become increasingly popular for weight loss.
During the RHOC Season 20 premiere, several of Emily’s costars praised her transformation and how great she looked.
Jennifer Pedranti also backed up Emily’s comments about her hard work, saying she personally sees how dedicated Emily is at the gym.
“Emily’s moved to the same gym [as me]. I see her there seven days a week,” Jennifer told Us.
Jennifer said Emily is constantly putting in the work, even texting her when she is not there.
“She works her literal bleep off, and when I’m not there, I get text messages. ‘Where are you?’ I’m like, ‘Girl, I’m sleeping. Are you there again?’ It’s incredible. It’s so inspiring to women, to all of us, with the work she puts in.”
Emily also offered advice to anyone struggling to start their own health journey, saying it is less about waiting to feel motivated and more about staying dedicated.
“I would say just do it, and I know a lot of people say, ‘How do you get motivated?’” Emily said. “But for me, it wasn’t motivation. It was just more about dedication. It’s a journey. You have to just think 12 months out — not tomorrow.”
Emily’s transformation has been a major talking point for RHOC fans, especially as she enters Season 20 looking and feeling more confident than ever.
