Have you ever experienced that moment when someone you look up to gets real? I had that moment when I heard Lizzo speak about her journey.
She finally admitted it—and why that matters (Ozempic and all)
This is big. Lizzo, in a recent Just Trish podcast chat, said, “yeah, I tried Ozempic.” No glitz or gloss, she just owned it. She said it helped curb her appetite, “Ozempic works because you eat less food… it slows your stomach down.” But then she paused and said something powerful: if you learn to do it yourself, it’s the same magic. It’s not some miracle—it's simple science: calories in vs calories out, you know?
She didn’t lean on the drug. She leaned on herself—and that honesty counts. It’s like when you try a shortcut, realize the long way feels better, and stick with it.
The real switch: ditching vegan for whole foods—and why no one’s talking about that
Here’s a twist you might not know: Lizzo was vegan for about a decade. But she realized all her faux meats, bread, rice—they were keeping her stuck. She told it how it was: “I was consuming 3,000–5,000 calories a day.” So, during a trip to Japan, she reintroduced beef, chicken, fish, cooked veggies—and her body responded big time. Suddenly she felt full without bloating—and the energy shift? Massive.
It wasn’t flashy. It was mindset, it was nutrition, it was paying attention to what actually felt good—and letting go of what didn’t.
This isn’t just weight change—it’s emotional healing too
Something she said on Jay Shetty’s podcast really hit: it wasn’t just about appearance—it was about mental health. She talked about letting go of self-doubt, food-related anxiety and even the role alcohol played in her relationship. She openly shared that her workouts don't have anything to do with identifying a "body." Instead, Lizzo said they are about cutting through mental haze, and being present.
It's heartbreaking to consider how many of us are spending our money, time, and energy using food to escape, when we could use food to fuel. Lizzo said she wasn't being it at one time in her life, paused and was redirected. And that’s a shift you feel, not just see.
What is new that you didn't know before
- Micro-goal mindset: She said she focused on small wins—like doing a good healthy breakfast, avoiding starbucks, or completing a 20min walk—while keeping the big goals in the distance.
- Strength training wasn't optional: She wasn't just doing cardio. Daily workouts included pilates and lifting, building both lean muscle and confidence.
- Partnered accountability: Her boyfriend, Myke Wright, watched the early changes and kept her grounded—calling out early yo-yo moments, encouraging long-term thinking.
These details show that real change isn't overnight—it’s slow, supported, and gritty.
A closer look at her social media reaction
On Instagram, Lizzo posted mirror selfies wearing crop tops and leggings saying, “I did it. Reached my weight release goal… haven’t seen this number since 2014!” Her caption: “Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to.” Nick Cannon commented, “Queen!!” It felt like cheering from friends, not just fans.
Meanwhile, on TikTok she ever-so-peppered encouragement—"If you're reading this...just remember you can do ANYTHING you put ur mind to!"—while jumping rope on some Caribbean getaway. That's authenticity.
Why this matters to you (and everyone)
- It's not about quick fixes—it’s about sticking to what you build for yourself.
- It reminds us: drugs can help, but usually just during a phase. The long-term stuff comes from lifestyle.
- It challenges the idea of “weight loss”—she calls it weight release, and that language shift is honest and gentle.
- Emotional healing often hides behind nutrition progress—and it's huge.
It was comforting to hear her articulate what so many of us already know: change occurs first in the mind, manifests itself through habit, and ultimately, appears over time.
Key points to remember:
- Tried Ozempic briefly → stopped when mindset took over
- Shifted from vegan += bloating → to whole foods = filled up, energized
- Reached 16% body fat loss & 10.5 BMI drop since Jan 2024
- Daily workouts = cardio + strength + mental boost
- Emotional health focus = meditation, reflection, ditching distractions
- Loved one support reinforced her journey & kept her grounded
