Lizzo credits ditching Ozempic and veganism for sustainable options amid 'weight release' transformation

Lizzo has confirmed that she briefly used Ozempic during the early stages of her weight loss journey in 2023. Speaking on Trisha Paytas’ Just Trish podcast, the Grammy-winning singer revealed she tried the medication before deciding it wasn't a sustainable option.

“I tried everything. Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full,” she explained. Lizzo clarified that while the drug may assist with appetite suppression, she eventually shifted her focus to whole foods and nutrition.

Lizzo credited her dietary change—specifically moving away from processed vegan foods—as the key to her transformation. “When I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats… 3,000-5,000 calories a day,” she said. Switching to whole foods, including meat and fish, helped her feel full without overconsuming.

The artist stressed that using medication isn’t “cheating” and expressed understanding for others who choose Ozempic as a health aid. “It’s a drug to help somebody with something they’re struggling with,” she said, adding that criticism around it often stems from fatphobia.

Earlier this year, Lizzo stated she reached her weight goal and has since focused on redefining the conversation around body image, choosing the term “weight release” instead of weight loss. She also emphasised the mental toll of public scrutiny and the need to support healthier self-image.