Oprah Winfrey under fire after sharing what she learned about 'thin people'

Oprah Winfrey has shared a surprising discovery she made as a result of her experience with Ozempic.

The legendary talk show host revealed that using Ozempic made her realize a surprising truth about “skinny people”, as she used to attribute their weight to their strong “willpower”, but was forced to reconsider when she started using the miracle weight loss drug.

Oprah Winfrey previously denied using Ozempic to achieve her shocking weight loss, but later recanted, denying the surveillance that follows drug use.

Winfrey has apparently been forced to change her stance on “thin people” and the way they maintain their weight.

The 70-year-old explained that she usually feels that “thin people” look the way they do because of their “willpower”.

However, when she started taking Ozempic, she realized that this “willpower” was just a lack of intrusive thoughts of hunger, often referred to as “food noise.”

Winfrey made the surprising revelation on the latest episode of her podcast, where she discussed the functions and safety of this type of drug with guest Dr. Anya Justreboff.

“One of the things I realized when I first took GLP-1 was that all these years I thought thin people had more willpower,” Winfrey admitted. Daily mail. “They ate better foods. They were able to stick with it longer. They never had potato chips.”

“And then I realized the first time I took GLP-1 that they weren't even thinking about it,” she continued. “They eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full.”

GLP-1 drugs such as ozempic and Wegovy are commonly used to regulate blood sugar and have been shown to help with weight loss and help eliminate “food noise” by reducing cravings and slowing digestion.

Winfrey earned the ire of many online with her bold claim about “thin people”, particularly sparking discussions about “food noise”.

“I beg to differ,” wrote one person. “My experience is that even though I might be thin… I think about food and I like to snack on my own time. Not immune to cravings.”

“Thin people think about food all the time too, but they work hard to manage their physical and mental needs in a healthy way instead of using medication,” said another user.

“There are a lot of thin people who are a healthy weight but not necessarily thin who actually use willpower and strategic tactics to keep their weight down. They create an environment that, unlike most of society, is NOT obese,” a third person noted, adding that they “forbid” themselves to eat until they have “walked for an hour.”

“Just because you're on a new track doesn't mean you should talk like your perception of reality is final. It's not,” the person concluded.

Winfrey received some support for her stance on the issue amid criticism.

“The food buzz is real,” one user wrote, while another added: “I'm so glad we're continuing this very important conversation! Thank you @Oprah for using your platform to share science alongside personal stories!”

Winfrey previously denied using Ozempic for weight loss, denouncing the method as an “easy way out.”

However, she came clean in 2023 after admitting it helped her shed nearly 50 pounds after decades of yo-yo dieting.

“The fact that I have a medically approved prescription for weight loss and health in my life feels like a relief, a redemption, a gift, not something to hide behind and be laughed at again,” Winfrey said. People magazine.

She noted at the time that she was “done with shaming” as she revealed she had used the drug to lose 40 pounds (18 kg) while incorporating regular exercise such as hiking to help her reach her weight goal.

Winfrey also revealed that she weighed up to 237 pounds (107.5 kg).

In a conversation with Dr. Justreboff, the former host of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” discussed the public ridicule she was forced to endure for her weight throughout her career.

She said she now realizes that her size doesn't make her feel “less than” others and that she doesn't deserve to be treated that way.

“Every week (I was) used by the tabloids, any time any comedian wanted to make fun of it or make a joke about it, they made a joke about it. And I took it because I thought I deserved it,” Winfrey explained.

Winfrey has spoken about focusing on her health and trying to live a “more vital and vibrant life.”

She explained at the time that the knee surgery she underwent in 2021 made her take her health seriously, and went on to outline her training regime.

Broadcaster Ace added that her fitness and health routines are an integral part of her weight loss, saying: “That's it. I know everyone thought I was doing it but I worked so damn hard. I know if I I won't work even if you are vigilant about all the other things, it doesn't work for me.”

“I knew about (weight-loss) drugs, but I felt like I had to prove that I had the willpower to do it. Now I don't feel that way anymore,” she added. People.