Oprah Winfrey revealed she left Weight Watchers to avoid a conflict of interest with her future ABC especially on prescription weight loss drugs.
During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he discussed how his emotions came out and noted that some people in the organization were close to tears.
Oprah Winfrey Imagines the Emotional Reaction After She Left WeightWatchers
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During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Oprah Winfrey revealed that she is leaving WeightWatchers after serving on the company’s board of directors for nine years to avoid a “conflict of interest” in her upcoming special on prescription weight-loss drugs.
The 70-year-old TV icon emphasized the importance of discussing various topics freely, stating: “I decided that because this special is very important to me and I want to be able to talk about anything I want to talk about, and Weight Watchers is now in the business of being a health company weight who also administer medication for weight. I don’t want to have any conflict of interest.”
He continued, per Daily Mail: “So I resigned from the board of directors and donated all my shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. So nobody can say, ‘Oh, he’s doing that special, he’s making money, promoting.’ No, you can’t say that.”
During the conversation, Oprah was asked if people at Weight Watchers cried when she left the organization.
Winfrey hinted at the emotional response to her exit, stating, “They almost did it.”
Oprah Winfrey Talks About Her Transformative Knee Surgery
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During her appearance on the talk show, Winfrey discussed her future ABC program, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution,” is scheduled to air soon.
When asked about his inspiration for hosting the network’s premier special, the billionaire recounted his personal journey with knee surgery in 2021.
He described the transformative experience, sharing: “I had the experience of a lifetime. Because in 2021, my knee is done. Anyone here ever experience their knees? So for four years, I was in pain every time I went down the hill, I got injections in my knees, steroid injections.”
He added, “But as you know, if you keep getting it, it actually gets worse. You don’t get better, you get worse. So, I decided to get my knee done. And let me tell you, life changed!”
He ‘Sworn’ To God To Give Him A Chance To Walk
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The 70-year-old later spoke about his relationship with God and how he vowed that if God gave him the chance to walk, he would use his body for “the greatest possible good.”
Winfrey continued, “Life changed after that. And when you first came home, I couldn’t get my feet off the bed. I couldn’t move my legs. And I swear that if God lets me walk again, I promise I will shape myself. I promise I will use my body as best as possible for myself and my health. And that’s how it all started.”
From initially struggling to move her legs after surgery to gradually improving her mobility through daily perseverance, Winfrey gushed about her determination to regain her strength and fitness.
“The first time I did a mile, it took me almost two hours to complete a mile. And every day, I will try to do a little more, a little more. And I don’t eat past 4 o’clock and watch all the right dishes,” said the former host of the talk show.
He added, “I feel like I have to do it my way and have to prove that I can do it myself. Even though I’ve been hearing all this time people talk about drugs. I feel like, I have to do it.”
Former Talk Show Host Believes ‘Obesity Is A Disease’
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Looking back on her journey, Winfrey shared insights she gained from conversations with doctors, recognizing “obesity as a disease” influenced by genetic factors.
He explained: “Obesity is a disease. It is not a disease for everyone who is overweight. It is a disease if you carry the gene or the tendency for the adipose gene, which is the fat gene. So, not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic, but if you have the gene for it, you will develop alcoholism. It is the same thing with people who have obesity. Not everyone who eats a lot and shows up with extra weight has that gene or carries that tendency.”
The producer of “The Color Purple” openly admitted his struggle with weight fluctuations, adding: “I used to struggle. I have been in a whirlwind of losing weight, gaining it back. Weight loss, gain back. And what I realized when I heard what the doctor said was that you’re always going to put it back on, and it’s like holding your breath underwater and trying not to come up. You will always rise.”
Despite initially denying the use of weight loss drugs, Winfrey revealed her decision to use them for her transformation, emphasizing her desire to end the stigma surrounding weight loss methods.
He openly discussed his experience with the drug, highlighting its effect on Thanksgiving eating habits and its role in “quieting the sound of food.”
Oprah Winfrey Says Upcoming Documentary About Weight Loss Is ‘Personal Topic’
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Ahead of the premiere of her documentary “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution” on ABCWinfrey shared her connection to the topic in a press release cited by BET.
He said: “It’s a very personal topic for me and for the hundreds of millions of affected people around the world who have struggled for years with weight and obesity.”
The documentary will feature interviews with individuals who have used popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside insights from experts in the field.
Looking back on her journey, the talk show legend opens up about her weight loss efforts throughout her career, offering transparency and inspiration to her viewers.
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