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Oprah Winfrey appears slimmer after Ozempic weight loss
Summary
Oprah Winfrey, 71, attended a 92NY event and appeared noticeably slimmer after using a GLP-1 medication; she promoted her new book that reframes obesity as a treatable disease.
Content
Oprah Winfrey attended an In Conversation event at the 92NY community center in New York City and appeared noticeably slimmer. The 71-year-old spoke about her new book, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free, which she co-authored with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. In the book she reframes obesity as a treatable disease rather than a willpower failure. She has discussed using a GLP-1 medication and described how it changed her relationship with food and activity.
Noted details:
- Winfrey attended the event in a white turtleneck dress and was photographed looking slimmer than in past public appearances.
- Enough was published on Tuesday and is co-authored with obesity expert Dr. Ania Jastreboff.
- She described obesity as a chronic condition that affected overeating and said willpower alone did not address underlying biology.
- Winfrey has used a GLP-1 medication for about two and a half years and said it led to less obsession with food and a new interest in exercise.
- She has spoken publicly about past feelings of embarrassment when questioned about her weight and said she is "done with the shaming."
Summary:
Oprah's recent appearance and book focus on her experience with GLP-1-assisted weight loss and her view that obesity should be seen as a treatable medical condition. She reported changes in eating habits and relationships after using the medication. Undetermined at this time.
