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Jonathan Van Ness Addresses 70-Pound Weight Loss, Reaffirms Body Neutrality

He says a GLP-1 prescription following a 2023 health scare improved his well-being, helping him manage binge eating.

Overview

  • Van Ness posted a TikTok on Oct. 30 responding to criticism after revealing he has lost about 70 pounds over the past year using a GLP-1 medication.
  • He said he is "all about body neutrality," emphasizing that looks do not determine worth or lovability.
  • He described choosing the medication after a 2023 medical issue and a colonoscopy left him feeling unwell.
  • He credits the drug, which he began in September 2024, with helping control binge eating, alongside regular Solidcore Pilates workouts.
  • In January and February he disclosed his GLP-1 use and shared progress photos showing a 66-pound loss, which he now updates to roughly 70.