Oprah Winfrey used to rank as one of the most trustworthy celebrities. And when the talk show legend claimed that she didn’t use weight loss medication to slim down, her fans believed her.
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But in a shocking new report, Oprah just confessed that she lied and actually did take diet drugs. And fans felt stunned that the supposedly truthful celeb slammed weight loss drugs at the same time as secretly using them!
Oprah Winfrey – Admits Lying About Weight Loss Drugs
After losing more than 40 pounds in just a few months, Oprah Winfrey shared her diet secrets. And the talk show host followed up after promising that she would never take weight loss medications such as Ozempic.
For instance, in a recent statement, Oprah questioned, “Shouldn’t we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice.” But she added that when she decided to get slim, she vowed, “I’ve got to do this on my own.” And she slammed weight loss medication as “the easy way out.”
However, now Winfrey has confessed that she lied in her denials about taking Ozempic. And she admitted that despite vowing not to use diet drugs, she secretly used weight loss medication to transform her body. However, Oprah also shared that she started taking the drugs prior to Thanksgiving, per the Daily Mail.
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Oprah Winfrey – Wants To Lose Shame
And the talk show host revealed what motivated her to go public with the use of diet drugs. Oprah explained that she feels “done with the shaming” of those who opt for weight loss medications like Ozempic. And the talk show host shared that she now uses diet drugs “as I feel I need it.” For instance, diet drugs help her stop her “yo-yo” weight gain/weight loss pattern.“
However, Oprah also expressed gratitude that “a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime,” exists. And she gushed over how the diet drug results feel “like relief, like redemption, like a gift.” But the television legend urged her fans not to see weight loss medications as “something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for. I’m absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself,” added Winfrey.
As for why she took the drugs before Thanksgiving, Oprah explained the timing let her enjoy “two solid weeks of eating.” And she credited the medication for limiting her weight gain during the Thanksgiving holiday to just half a pound rather than her usual eight pounds.
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However, Winfrey also revealed that she just needs to lose a few pounds to achieve her goal weight of 160 pounds. But she shared that she works hard to live “a more vital and vibrant life.” For instance, the talk show legend eats her last meal at 4 pm, drinks a gallon of water a day and uses Weight Watchers principles of counting points. And she also hikes.
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