Khloé Kardashian Claps Back At Fitness Guru Over Fat-Shaming Drama In Socal

Khloé’s Throwback Shade: Fitness Trainer Drama Heats Up

Yo, LA fam, Khloé Kardashian is bringing some serious heat straight from the 405 freeway! In the latest Season 7 premiere of 'The Kardashians,' our girl Khloé got real while stuck in that infamous SoCal traffic, heading to sis Kourtney’s event at Barry’s Bootcamp in Studio City - you know, that trendy sweat spot where every Hollywood star gets their glow on. She hopped on the phone with Kourtney to spill some old-school tea about Barry Jay, the co-founder of Barry’s, who apparently crossed a major line way back in the day.

Khloé didn’t mince words, recalling a moment from years ago when she was grinding through a workout, took a breather, and Barry hit her with a brutal jab. 'Remember when Barry called me fat?' she asked Kourtney, reliving the sting of him saying, 'That’s why you’re fat!' when she paused during a run. Khloé fired back in her memory, thinking, 'Yo, that’s why I’m here, fam!' Talk about a motivation killer right in the heart of fitness-obsessed LA.

Khloé Reflects: 'A Weird Way to Encourage People'

Dishing straight to the camera, Khloé kept it 100, admitting she was carrying more weight back then and struggling to keep up. 'I remember taking a break because I couldn’t run, and he just threw out, ‘That’s why you’re fat,’' she shared, shaking her head at the memory. 'I was like, God, that’s a weird way to encourage people, especially when you’re sweating it out in a place like Barry’s.'

She dropped some context too, noting this went down around 2006 - a time when diet pills and shows like 'The Biggest Loser' ruled, and fat-shaming was basically a free pass. 'It was a different vibe back then,' Khloé added. 'You could just call people out like that, but after that exchange, we never spoke again. That was literally it.'

'I’m not here to drag anyone, but that moment stuck with me - it’s not how you lift someone up when they’re already trying,' Khloé reflected on the incident.

Barry’s Bootcamp: A Kardashian Staple with History

If you’ve been keeping up with the Kardashians - and who in LA hasn’t? - you know Barry’s Bootcamp isn’t just any gym. It’s been their go-to spot for years, even popping up in the 2011-2012 spinoff 'Kourtney And Kim Take New York.' Nestled in the heart of Studio City, it’s basically a second home for celebs looking to slay their fitness game with those high-energy, red-room workouts.

Now, with this drama bubbling up, everyone’s got eyes on Barry’s. USA TODAY reached out to the fitness hotspot for a comment, but so far, it’s crickets. Will Barry Jay step up with an apology, or is this just another chapter in the Kardashian saga of calling out the haters? We’re all ears.

Khloé’s Transformation Journey: From Heartbreak to Hard Work

Khloé, now 41 and looking fiercer than ever, has been super open about her glow-up over the years. She told Bustle in 2024 that her weight loss journey kicked off during her divorce from Lamar Odom, a rough patch that sent her looking for an outlet. 'I was in therapy, but then something private I shared ended up in the tabloids, so I ditched it and hit the gym instead,' she revealed. 'I needed a release, and I stopped trusting people with my story.'

She’s also clapped back at the haters on social media who swear her transformation is all about surgery or weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. 'I’ve been at this for over 10 years, y’all! People are like, ‘Oh, you must’ve gotten surgery,’ and I’m like, ‘Nah, it’s been a decade-long grind!’' Khloé said. She’s got zero shade for anyone choosing those routes, though, adding, 'If people feel good about themselves, who am I to judge? I’m just mad Ozempic wasn’t around 10 years ago when I started!'

Keeping It Real in Hollywood

In true Khloé fashion, she’s not just about the drama - she’s about owning her story. Whether she’s sweating it out at Barry’s or shutting down trolls on the ‘Gram, this Kardashian queen keeps it realer than a Santa Monica sunset. Her journey from heartbreak to hard work is pure inspiration for anyone in SoCal or beyond trying to rewrite their own script.

So, what’s next for Khloé and this Barry’s Bootcamp beef? Will it spark a convo about how far we’ve come since the fat-shaming days of the early 2000s, or is it just another spicy moment for the reality TV archives? Stick with us as we keep tabs on this Hollywood-adjacent drama!