Legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey is set to explore the effects of prescription weight loss drugs in an upcoming TV show while reflecting on her recent departure from the WeightWatchers board due to a conflict of interest.
Oprah’s revelation of using weight loss drugs marks a change in her approach. He now emphasizes his role alongside a holistic health regimen and aims to advocate for underestimating obesity and promoting health equity.
Oprah Winfrey To Discuss ‘Radical Effects’ Of Weight-Loss Drugs In TV Special
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In the future ABC primetime special titled “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution,” scheduled for March 18, Oprah Winfrey will delve into the controversial field of prescription weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
In recent years, these weight loss drugs, especially Ozempic, have taken over Hollywood, with some big names, such as Sharon Osbourne, admitting to using the drug to drop a few pounds.
Oprah’s TV special will feature her, physicians and patients exploring the “radical effects” of these drugs in front of a live audience.
follow NYPOprah, who was also an executive producer on the premiere special, noted the very personal nature of the topic, stating: “It’s a very personal topic for me and for the hundreds of millions of people involved around the world who have struggled for years with weight and obesity.”
Oprah Winfrey Resigns From WeightWatchers Board
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The upcoming premiere special comes after Oprah stepped down from the board of directors of WeightWatchers, where she has been an investor since 2015.
He donated all his shares in the company to the National Museum of African American History and Culture after revealing his use of weight loss drugs.
In a statement announcing her departure, Oprah cited the need to “eliminate any perceived conflict of interest surrounding her taking weight loss drugs.”
The billionaire wrote: “I look forward to continuing to advise and work with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima Sistani in increasing the conversation about recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and supporting health equity.”
She added, “Weight Health is a very important topic that needs to be addressed on a broader scale. I plan to participate in several public forums and events where I will be a vocal advocate in advancing this conversation.”
He Admitted Using Weight Loss Drugs
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In a December interview with People magazineOprah admits she uses weight loss drugs, although she refrains from naming specific drugs.
Describing it as a tool to avoid weight fluctuations, she stated: “I now use it because I feel I need it, as a tool to manage not yo-yoing. The fact that there is a medically approved prescription to manage weight and stay healthier in my life feels like a relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to be hidden and once again mocked.”
“I’m really done with shaming other people and especially myself,” he added.
While acknowledging the benefits of using weight loss drugs, Oprah emphasized that they are not a stand-alone solution.
He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to health and fitness, stating that “It’s everything.” He added: “I know everyone thinks I do, but I work hard. I know that if I don’t also exercise and be vigilant about everything else, it doesn’t work for me.”
Oprah Winfrey Reveals Her ‘Aha’ Moment In Using A Weight Loss Prescription
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During the interview, Oprah revealed that the pivotal moment for her to use pharmaceutical help was during a panel discussion titled “The State of Weight” in July, part of Oprah Daily’s “The Life You Want” series.
The octogenarian shared that he had his “biggest aha” moment using pharmaceutical aids for weight loss. Reflecting on the event, he said: “I realized that I had blamed myself all this time for being overweight, and I had a tendency that there was no willpower that would be controlled.”
“Obesity is a disease. It’s not about willpower — it’s about brains,” he added.
After that moment, Oprah said that she “let go of my shame about it” and consulted her doctor, who then prescribed weight loss medication. Now, the former host of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” uses the drug as she sees fit.
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