MTV star reveals she lost 200 pound weight loss WITHOUT Ozempic or surgery and shows off jaw-dropping transformation
The reality star, who shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race, has left fans stunned with her jaw-dropping transformation.
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Mistress Isabelle became a star when she appeared on the 15th season of Drag Race, and now has revealed her incredible weight loss.
Outlining her she did it, she revealed she had shed the pounds through sheer hard work, without any medical help.
Taking to Instagram, Mistress Isabelle shared before and after pics which show off her huge transformation.
Writing a lengthy post, the drag star penned: "I've lost nearly 200 pounds in a year and a half.
"That's so crazy to say. For a year straight I've gone to the gym nearly Every. Single. Day.
"Even when I'm dog tired on the road, after the gigs.
"For a year straight I've logged everything that has gone in my mouth. (and yes its annoying af).
"Many people have their speculations on what I did to get here; like it has to be surgery, medicine or something extreme.
"However the truth is quite simple… if you want something… just get off your ass and go get it."
Continuing, she said: "Everyone's journey and reasoning is different, and mine has been quite a complex one.
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"I was never someone who felt disgusted or less than because I was big; which is probably why I have been for such a majority of my life.
"This journey/transformation is more than just the physical. It has been a lesson in forgiveness, patience, determination and evolution."
Mistress Isabelle also had some words of encouragement for anyone undergoing a similar weight loss journey.
"For anyone working towards a goal, the best advice I can give you is to take things one day at a time," she penned.
"The longer you put something off the longer it will take you to see the results you desire.
"Life is too short to deny yourself the pleasure of being who and what you envision.
"I'm not where I want to be just yet, but damn am I getting there."
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BECOMING A STAR
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Mistress Isabelle started doing drag as a teenager.
After realising her talent, she was an original cast member at the drag-themed restaurant chain Hamburger Mary's, and also regularly performed at JR's Bar and Grill.
But Mistress Isabelle got her big break in 2023 when she joined the cast of a very famous MTV show.
The star was picked to appear on the 15th season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Due to her popularity on the show, she was snapped up for the All Stars spin off show, which is airing now on MTV.
Talking about being on the show, Mistress Isabelle told Gay Times: "Going into All Stars 10, I really didn't want to prove anything.
"I think that's what makes my character so relaxed and what allows me to have fun.
"I, at the end of the day, have already become a star from being on Drag Race."
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