Lizzo addresses drastic weight loss transformation

Lizzo is addressing her drastic weight loss transformation and her views on body positivity.

“I like how I look now. I still think I’m big. I’m still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs — I think I’m just a smaller version,” the singer, 37, told Women’s Health for a profile published Monday.

“Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same. Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn’t exist.”

The “Truth Hurts” songstress added that her body transformation is an ongoing process and that she might gain weight back — and that’s OK.

“Let me tell you this. It’s okay to release weight. It’s okay to gain weight after you’ve released weight, because what you’re not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger.”

Lizzo — born Melissa Viviane Jefferson — also addressed the speculation around Ozempic use and weight-loss surgeries. Although the musician denied using either remedy, she was adamant that there should be no shame in either option.

“If I did all of this on Ozempic, if I did all this with surgery, I would be just as proud of myself, because this sh*t is hard. Everyone who’s ever been in a bigger body in this current version of society knows that this sh*t ain’t easy. Existing isn’t easy.”

Lizzo has faced Ozempic allegations ever since she started sharing her weight loss journey with fans in 2023.

When a fan commented, “did she use ozempic or did she snort coke,” on the singer’s Instagram post in September 2024, the Grammy winner clapped back with the perfect response.

“whyyyy [sic] do u follow me?” she replied at the time, along with a series of crying face emojis.

The songwriter came clean about briefly trying the weight-loss drug at one point during her weight loss journey, but shared that she stopped using it because it didn’t work for her.

“Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full,” she explained on the “Just Trish” podcast in June. “But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it’s the same thing.” 

The body positivity activist also candidly shared the “truth” about her weight loss earlier this month after more Ozempic claims were thrown her way. She posted a dramatic set of before and after photos showing the results of lymphatic massages, and penned a lengthy caption to the haters.

“In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on ozempic soooo bad— here’s the truth!” she wrote.

“I work my ass off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips… I quit drinking for the longest… (but I’m drinking again cus I earned it!).”

Her fans took to the comments to praise the “Juice” singer for her honesty and vulnerability on social media.

“Love love love!! Keep honoring yourself! Looking awesome lady. ❤️✨✨” one fan wrote.

“We loved you THEN and we love you NOW🔥.” another added.