Although it’s incredible to think that still in 2023 we need to comment on other people’s bodies, it seems that how a celebrity looks or doesn’t look is still a subject of debate in social media. The iconic Oprah Winfrey is no stranger to being the center of this discussions over the decades, and this time, she’s decided to “come clean” because she’s “done with the shaming.”
These past months, especially this week, the entertainment mogul has become viral for her appearance. Instead of focusing on her achievements or whatever she has to say, the attention has focused on her slim figure. And yes, she looks amazing, as she always has, but it seems that all the speculation has fed up Oprah, and she decided to open up about the matter.
In an interview with People Magazine, the hosting legend admitted she resorted to medication to manage her weight, not really to lose weight but to avoid the yo-yo effect she’s experienced all her life. “The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for.”
As we said, she’s “absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself,” because there’s nothing to be ashamed of in using meds to achieve one’s goals. Being the responsible person she’s always been, Oprah didn’t disclose which medication she took so that people wouldn’t try following her steps without the proper medical follow-up.
Moreover, she finally decided to try medication after having a huge panel discussion with medical experts last July. After listening to the facts and knowledge, she changed her mind about medication, as she had always believed they were the “easy way out.”
But perhaps what many of us can relate to and even learn from Oprah’s process is this: “I realized I’d been blaming myself all these years for being overweight, and I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control.” Yes, losing can be a real challenge for many, not because they lack willpower, but because in some cases our genetics are predisposed otherwise.
Medication has been a “second shot for me to live a more vital and vibrant life.” But they haven’t been the only solution but a mere complementary tool. Oprah, shared medication are just part of a full and bigger fitness and health regimen that has been properly followed by medical experts.
“I felt stronger, more fit, and more alive than I’d felt in years.” Yas, queen! Let’s be a lesson to everybody, it’s all about feeling great for yourself, not for what others feel you should look like! And more importantly, if you want to follow Oprah’s steps, you should always consult a medical expert and never try it out by yourself.
