Oprah Winfrey, a public figure known worldwide, has shared candid thoughts about her long and complicated relationship with weight. The celebrated talk show host revealed she faced harsh criticism about her size throughout her career and recently opened up about her experience using weight loss medication. Oprah explained that she once believed thin people succeeded because of willpower and strict diets but later realized through using GLP-1 drugs that managing weight is more about biological cues for hunger than sheer discipline.
Despite being mocked for her weight for decades, Oprah admitted she also contributed to promoting harmful diet culture through her TV shows and magazine platforms. She expressed sadness rather than anger over the criticism and said she regretted moments like the time she rolled a wagon filled with the fat she lost on her show, which set unrealistic standards for viewers.
Now 71, Oprah is determined to shift the conversation around weight loss to one focused on compassion rather than shame. She described her use of weight loss medications not as a moral failure but as a tool to manage a complex health condition. Oprah has vowed to do better, acknowledging her past role but focusing on a healthier future.
