Overview
- Van Ness posted a TikTok on Oct. 30 addressing criticism that his weight loss means he is no longer body positive.
- He said he is "all about body neutrality" and emphasized that appearance does not determine worth or lovability.
- He began a GLP-1 regimen in September 2024, disclosed it publicly in January, and has gone from a 66-pound loss then to about 70 pounds now.
- He described a 2023 medical issue and said he chose the medication after not finding a severe problem through a colonoscopy and because he did not feel well.
- He reported feeling healthier and more confident, credited added exercise including Pilates at Solidcore, and said the treatment helped him gain control over compulsive eating.