Oprah Winfrey delves deeper into her journey with weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, shedding light on her 85-pound weight loss.
In her latest ABC Special, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution,” she defends these drugs following her departure from the Weight Watchers’ Board of Directors, a partnership spanning since 2015.
During the emotional special, she expressed relief from self-blame, stating, “There is now a sense of hope, and you no longer blame yourself.”
Addressing concerns of conflict of interest, she clarified her decision to leave the board, highlighting her desire for unrestricted dialogue in the special.
Oprah has also donated her shares in WeightWatchers to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared her struggles with societal judgment and self-criticism, stressing the need to end body shaming.
In emphasizing obesity as a medical condition rather than a character flaw, she enlisted medical professionals like Dr. Jen Aston to provide insights during the special.
