Sobriety suits Gina Kirschenheiter well.
On December 29, The Real Housewives of Orange County The 40-year-old star posted a video on Instagram looking back on her 2024 in honor of the new year. On the eve of the celebration of the anniversary of sobriety, she also showed her physical transformation over the years.
“In January, I haven’t had a drink for three years,” she wrote. “People always ask me what I did to look so good. I don’t talk much about it, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s something for anyone who is ‘soberly curious’. 2025 seems like a great time to make positive changes❤️”
In the clip, Kirschenheiter highlights numerous photos of herself before and after she stopped drinking. “If you’re thinking about it…do it… #itsamazing on this side ❤️#3yearsstrong #clear #sobriety #alcoholfreelife #2025,” she added in the caption.
In the comments section, Kirschenheiter received heaps of praise from fellow stars.
“Glowing and growing 🙌❤️ proud of you xo,” she said The Real Housewives of Orange County actress Emily Simpson.
Vanderpump Rules alum Scheana Shay wrote, “Damn girl! I am so proud of you! You’ve never looked better! 😍”
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Back in April 2023, Kirschenheiter opened up to PEOPLE about living without alcohol and making the decision to quit drinking.
“I can’t describe how much it changed me,” she admitted. “Drinking was a big part of my life and eliminating that was a big change for me personally. But it had this trickle down effect, a ripple effect where I just saw so many things change for the better. And I couldn’t be happier.”
“I haven’t really talked to anyone about it,” she said at the time. “People keep telling me on Instagram, ‘You’ve lost weight, are you on Ozempic?’ And I want to be like, ‘No, I just quit drinking!’ So I’m excited to finally be able to publish my story now.”
Kirschenheiter was inspired to make the change after noticing she was becoming dependent on alcohol in a way she hadn’t been before.
“I drank too much,” she recalled to PEOPLE. “What used to be a drink when I was out with friends has become, especially during COVID, pouring a drink every night without thinking about it. And I don’t identify as an alcoholic, I don’t believe I have But I felt the scales tip and I didn’t like that feeling, it was from that.”
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