Grammy-winning artist Lizzo is opening up about her weight loss journey, revealing that she briefly tried the popular drug Ozempic but ultimately saw results by changing her diet, specifically, by moving away from veganism.
During a candid appearance on the Just Trish podcast on June 19, the Truth Hurts singer shared her honest experience with weight management, saying, “I tried everything.” Among the methods she explored was the use of Ozempic, a drug originally developed for type 2 diabetes that has gained popularity for its weight-loss effects.
“Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?” Lizzo said. “So, if you eat right, it makes you feel full.” However, she added that the same results could be achieved with self-discipline. “If you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it’s the same thing.”
Despite acknowledging the effectiveness of the medication, the About Damn Time artist said she discontinued using it early in her journey. Instead, she credits her success to a significant change in her eating habits. “What did it for me is, it was not being vegan,” Lizzo explained. “Because when I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats.”
The 37-year-old singer elaborated that her previous diet was heavy in bread and rice, which she had to eat in large portions to feel full. “I was eating a lot of bread, I was eating a lot of rice, and I had to eat a lot of it to stay full,” she said.
Switching to whole foods—including animal protein—made a big difference. After reintroducing meat into her diet, such as beef, chicken, and fish, Lizzo said she felt fuller more quickly and avoided overconsumption. “I did not expand my stomach by putting a lot of fake things in there that weren’t actually filling,” she explained.
While Lizzo chose not to stick with Ozempic herself, she defended others who use the medication for weight loss. “It’s not easy… It’s a drug to help somebody with something they’re struggling with,” she said.
She also pushed back against critics who accuse Ozempic users of taking shortcuts. “It’s their way of being fat phobic when you’re telling someone they’re cheating,” Lizzo concluded.
The pop star’s comments shed light on the complexity of personal health journeys and the importance of making choices that align with individual needs, whether through medication, dietary change, or both.