From Reality TV Villain to Empowered Woman: Irina's Inspiring Transformation Journey on Love Is Blind

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Irina Solomonova became widely known as the antagonist of Season 4 of Love Is Blind. Although she joined the popular Netflix reality series in hopes of finding romance, her journey took a different turn. Not only did she struggle to connect with her then-fiancé, Zack Goytowski, in person, but she also gained notoriety for ridiculing other women in the pods over their unsuccessful relationships.

Despite leaving the show with a tarnished reputation due to her unfavorable conduct, Irina has since attempted to turn over a new leaf. Recently, she disclosed that a significant physical transformation is also influencing her personal growth.

In the past week, Irina used her TikTok platform to share a personal life update with her followers. In a candid video, she revealed that she has started using Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and has been on it for approximately a month.

Irina Told Fans She’s On Tirzepatide

This past week, Irina took to her personal TikTok account to update her followers about a change in her life. In a video she posted, she shared that she’d begun to take Tirzepatide, a weight-loss GLP-1, and that she’d been on it for about a month.

In the clip, Irina said that she was updating her followers in an attempt to be as honest with them as possible. She even opened up about the exact dosage she was taking:

I’m finishing my first month on GLP-1s. I’m on tirzepatide, and I just wanted to share a few real updates because this month has been kind of eye-opening. I started at 25 units and have recently bumped up to 50 after five weeks.

Irina did note that she was taking the drug for actual medical reasons, not just to lose weight. “I did get bloodwork done during this process, not before, just to make sure everything looked good. That’s actually when I found out I had PCOS,” she divulged.

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“That made so much sense because I was having such a hard time losing weight. My doctor did say that getting on GLP-1s could really help with my PCOS symptoms. I feel like I’m already starting to feel less inflamed,” she added.

Irina Noted A Shift In Her Mood

It seems like Irina’s transformation isn’t just physical, either. She also shared with fans how being on the medication had shifted her mental perspective for the better.

In listing her main “takeaways” after one month on the drug, she explained she felt more inner peace as well:

No. 1, the food noise going down has been the biggest change for me. I’m someone who is constantly thinking about food and my next meal. Being on tirzepatide has generally helped my mind feel so much calmer. I’m not as anxious, and I’m not as fixated on food all day, which feels so new to me.

With this new perspective, it’s possible Irina will be able to shake her reputation as a reality TV villain once and for all. Those who have been following her since Love Is Blind will know that she’s since found love outside of the show—according to her social media, she’s been with the same man, Mikey, for over a year now.

In a recent post on her Instagram, Irina shared photos of an outing with Mikey and the rest of her family members. “Love this time of year! Picked out the most perfect tree with Mikey & my family Saturday. Such a heart-full day!” she captioned the post.