Lizzo has spoken out about the real reasons behind her recent weight loss, responding to rumors about the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Since starting her “weight release” journey in 2023, she’s reached a weight she hadn’t seen in nearly a decade and encouraged others to believe in their own goals.
On the Just Trish podcast, Lizzo said she tried Ozempic briefly to lose a few pounds. Though Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, some celebrities have used it for weight loss. Lizzo explained that the drug helps by making you feel full, but ultimately, weight loss comes down to calories consumed versus calories burned.
In a recent Instagram post, Lizzo shared photos of her progress and explained that her results come from hard work. She trains three times a week, uses saunas and cardio daily, and has reintroduced animal protein into her diet. She also works with a chef to prepare meals that keep her in a calorie deficit.
She’s cut out sugary drinks, sodas, and chips, and gave up alcohol for a long time, though she now enjoys a drink occasionally. Lizzo’s fitness routine includes hiking, beach walks, dancing, and playing pickleball. She also gets holistic treatments like wood therapy and lymphatic massage. She expressed pride in her journey and said no one can take that away from her.
Fans and fellow artists praised her efforts, noting that her weight loss is the result of dedication, not just medication. Lizzo also shared that switching from a vegan diet to eating whole foods like meat helped her feel fuller and better control calories. Though she still respects veganism and hopes to return to it, this diet has helped her reach her goals.
