“It’s been a JOURNEY to get to this point right here. Ups and downs. Gains and losses,” she wrote while sharing a photo of herself practicing squats. “Currently 16 pounds down. Body fat percentage 10 percent lower than last year. And no longer categorized as ‘obese.'”
Simpson encouraged her followers to find their own inner strength and thanked those who have helped her along the way on her wellness journey.
“There’s no right way to start. There’s no magic plan or magic pill. You just have to dig deep and make yourself a priority,” she explained. “My first step was contacting @paulinastein and asking for help. Sometimes we become too overwhelmed with life, kids, depression, weight gain, hormones, relationships, illness etc … but you have to start somewhere. Make today that day. A year from now will pass by regardless. Might as well make it your healthiest yet .”
Simpson admits she's feeling good about the progress she’s made so far. “I have more work to do to get to my ultimate goal. But I’m enjoying the journey and relishing in the successes. And I still enjoy an Egg McMuffin occasionally too (it’s all about balance!),” she wrote via Instagram.
She noted that she removed her hair extensions and plans on getting her breast implants removed.
“Hair extensions are gone and soon these implants are about to be evicted. I feel lighter. Free,” she concluded. “And Maybe someday I’ll be brave enough to share the ‘Before’ photo with you all … until then make YOU a priority.”
Many former and current Housewives showed their love and support to Simpson in the comment section of her post.
Peggy Tanous wrote, “You look great sweetie!”
Gina Kirschenheiter commented, “Get it girl! ❤️❤️”
Kelly Dodd wrote, “Good job!❤️ Proud of you 💋”
RHOD's Kameron Westcott wrote, “You look amazing girl!! 🙆🏼♀️🙆🏼♀️🙆🏼♀️”
Photo Credit: Courtesy via Emily Simpson/Instagram