Oprah Winfrey Reflects on Weight Loss Drugs and Misconceptions About Thin People

The media mogul shares how GLP-1 medications reshaped her understanding of obesity and her own weight loss journey.

Oprah Winfrey revealed that taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy changed her perception of thin people, challenging her belief that their weight was solely due to willpower.
She explained that her previous assumptions about thin people’s eating habits were incorrect, noting that they often lack the intrusive hunger thoughts, or 'food noise,' that many with obesity experience.
Winfrey discussed the stigma and public humiliation she faced over her weight throughout her career, emphasizing the societal shame associated with obesity.
She described obesity as a neuro-metabolic disease influenced by biology and environment, advocating for its treatment like any other medical condition with tools such as medication, diet, and exercise.
While acknowledging the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, Winfrey clarified that they are not a standalone solution and stressed the importance of a comprehensive health and fitness routine in managing weight.