00:00 In a recent episode of Oprah's Daily's The Life You Want, The State of Weight, iconic
00:05 talk show host Oprah Winfrey shared her thoughts on the controversial trend of celebrities
00:10 using weight loss drugs. Specifically mentioning Ozempic, surprisingly Winfrey disclosed her
00:16 own experience with such drugs, shedding light on her weight loss journey. Winfrey expressed
00:22 her initial reservations about weight loss drugs, citing her knee surgery as a pivotal
00:27 moment. "When I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I
00:32 was going through knee surgery, and I felt, 'I have got to do this on my own, because
00:37 if I take the drug, that's the easy way out,'" she explained, as reported by a leading magazine.
00:44 The media mogul went on to reveal that she had endured tabloid scrutiny for over two
00:49 decades, facing "rentless criticism and body shaming." "You all know I have been on this
00:54 journey for most of my life. My highest weight was 237 pounds," Winfrey disclosed, echoing
01:01 her commitment to her health and wellness. "I don't know if there is another public person
01:06 whose weight struggle has been exploited as much as mine over the years," Winfrey added,
01:11 highlighting the pervasive intrusion into her personal journey. Advocating for body
01:16 acceptance, Winfrey questioned societal pressure, stating, "Shouldn't we all just be more accepting
01:22 of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice."
01:28 Oprah, known for her transparency about her health journey, particularly since her double
01:33 knee surgery in 2021, emphasized the importance of appreciating one's body. Recently, Real
01:39 Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson, 47, credited her 40-pound weight loss to Ozympic
01:46 and liposuction in an Instagram video. Similarly, comedian Tracy Morgan, 54, admitted to relying
01:53 on Ozympic shots to curb his appetite, sharing his positive experience on The Today Show.
01:59 "I aren't letting it go," said Morgan. "It's cut my appetite in half. Now I only eat half
02:05 a bag of Doritos." These revelations from celebrities using Ozympic have ignited a broader
02:11 conversation about the ethics and implications of weight loss drug endorsements in the public
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