Oprah Winfrey reveals secret of her weight loss
Oprah Winfrey has lost a lot of weight in recent years (freepik
American TV presenter Oprah Winfrey has shared new details about her weight loss in recent years, including what weight loss drugs she has been taking, reports Today.
How did Oprah Winfrey lose weight
The star said she was taking a GLP-1 agonist, which is a specific type of weight loss medication. Some GLP-1 brands include Ozempic and Trulicity, although Winfrey did not disclose the specific brand.
The celebrity's weight loss first attracted public attention when she walked the red carpet at the premiere of the remake of The Color Purple in December 2023.
"I'm completely done caring about what people say about me," Oprah admitted.
Oprah Winfrey has lost a lot of weight (photo: instagram.com/oprah)
What kind of weight loss drug did Oprah take
Winfrey said she was taking "GLP-1," formally known as a GLP-1 agonist, a class of weight loss medication.
It works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which the body releases after eating, helping people feel full and slowing down stomach emptying.
She first confirmed that she was taking a weight loss drug in an interview with People published in December 2023, but did not confirm which medication she was taking.
Many speculate that it is Ozempic, a branded GLP-1 agonist that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss is its known side effect.
Oprah Winfrey used a holistic approach to lose weight (photo: instagram.com/oprah)
"Now I use it as I feel like I need it, as a tool to manage. It makes me feel full," the star said.
It is worth noting that Winfrey lost weight by using weight loss drugs, a healthy diet, and exercise.
According to her, weight loss medications are only part of her regimen to maintain a normal weight. The host added that she eats her last meal at 4 p.m., drinks a lot of water a day, and uses the principle of calorie counting. She also increased her physical activity and started walking a lot.
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