Gemma Collins goes on fat jab rant as she slams skinny people who take weight loss injections
GEMMA Collins has slammed skinny people who use fat jabs as opposed to those who actually medically qualifiy.
The reality TV star is currently undergoing her own weight loss journey and is currently using Mounjaro in a bid to shift the weight once and for all.
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Gemma Collins has slammed skinny people who use weight loss jabs
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The star is currently on her own weight loss journey
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But although she is using the jabs, she has scolded others who use them when they don't actually 'need' the medication.
Speaking to the Mirror, Gemma said: "I really don't agree with already slim people taking it, that's just not right at all, and it's not what it's for.
"It's for overweight people and it breaks my heart when there's people on the NHS who can't access it and it's such a shame because everyone deserves not to struggle with their weight and you would only understand if you had a weight problem and how difficult it is. I know how it is."
So far, the star revealed she has already dropped from a size 26 to a size 20 and is still continuing on her journey.
The star revealed it had given her a much-needed confidence boost and praised the wonder drug.
The Diva Forever star said: "I've gone from a size 26 to a size 20, and I've never felt better.
"Mounjaro is unbelievable and it's changed my whole life. I think it's a life-changing drug.
"Being able to pick up a size 20 top in M&S, put it on in the changing rooms and just get on with my day, is just such a life-changing experience for me honestly."
She continued: "Don't be scared or anxious - do it!
"You can't just buy them backstreet - there's so many people selling them dangerously and on the backstreet market.
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"You have to go with a proper company and it will seriously change your life. It has been the biggest success for me. I have so much energy.
"I just feel good and I'm not obsessed with looking too thin.
"I don't need to prove anything to anyone, I know myself that I'm losing the weight and I feel so much healthier.
"They really are a wonder-drug and if anyone is struggling with their weight, I really do understand.
"I know how difficult it is."
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