Oprah Winfrey revealed in 2023 that she used GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, to lose nearly 50 pounds, shedding light on the misconceptions she once had about "thin people" and willpower. Initially denying the use of weight-loss drugs, Oprah admitted the medication helped quiet "food noise," a term for intrusive hunger thoughts, and emphasized that obesity is a disease, not a failure of willpower. She acknowledged years of public shaming for her weight and shared that using the medication felt like a tool rather than a shortcut, complementing her efforts in diet, exercise, and mindfulness. Her "aha moment" came after a discussion with weight-loss experts in 2023, which reshaped her perspective on obesity as a metabolic condition influenced by genetic predisposition. Now, Oprah has embraced a holistic approach to health, combining medical intervention, WeightWatchers principles, and physical activity, while rejecting the stigma and self-blame associated with her weight-loss journey. Continue here.
