The drag queen Ginger Minj’s health journey keeps plus-size pride alive at Vet Ghat.
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Ginger Minj’s Wake-Up Call
When Ginger arrived on stage at All Stars 10 weighing 310 pounds, something had to be done.
By the third lip sync, she was gasping for air, her body screaming for help. It wasn’t about looks—it was about survival.
Beyond the “O” Word
“Everyone talks about Ozempic,” Ginger laughs. “But I talked to a doctor and tried Zepbound.”
The medicine sat in her fridge for a month until she gathered courage.
“The energy boost was felt first—before I lost weight.”
Nothing more than just a shot
The truth is—this journey was no big deal. “This has been the most difficult task of my life,” she admits. Along with medicine, she had to do the following:
- Strict 1200-calorie daily limit
- Completely stop sugar
- Reduce carbs
- Create portable exercise routines
- Total lifestyle changes
Road Life Jugaad
Now she doesn’t eat McDonald’s at 1 AM. “Now I plan,” she says.
Even on tour, she keeps healthy options so that she doesn’t have to make desperate choices when she’s hungry.
Ajeeb Bhook Ka Puzzle
“You have to eat even when you’re not hungry.” This confusion led to her falling down during Vegas shows until she learned to eat at least 800 calories beforehand, whether she was hungry or not.
Troubled by Whispers
“I hate it when people say ‘Oh, Ozempic’ like I did something wrong,” she says.
“I’m not hiding anything! But don’t think this is an easy way out.”
Still Proudly Plus
Even after losing 160 pounds, Ginger is a champion of body diversity.
“I am still plus-size and proud. Even at goal weight, I will remain plus-size.
It wasn’t about looking different—it was about breathing again.”
Final Boss: Cigarettes
She quit drinking, but smoking is still her last health challenge. “Just let the season get over,” she says with a smile, “I’ll tackle it then.”
Freedom, not fashion
“I feel free,” Ginger gleams. The transformation wasn’t about fitting into smaller costumes—it was about getting energy to live fully.
Now she can follow her dreams without her body being a hindrance.
As All Stars 10 heads toward the finale, one thing is clear: whether someone wins the crown or not, Ginger has already achieved his biggest victory.