Full Breakdown
Lizzo Opens Up About Her Ongoing Weight-Loss Journey
7/13/2026, 12:22:28 PM
Core Explanation of the Journey
In a July 11 interview with *The Guardian*, the 38-year-old singer-rapper addressed why she has been focusing on slimming down. She said her weight had begun to cause joint pain and that stepping away from the internet left her with only the studio and her thoughts, prompting her to concentrate on “my body, my lifestyle, my routines and habits … and this is who I am today.” Lizzo noted that the process started in 2024 and that her weight continues to fluctuate, adding that she has gained 20 pounds (9 kg) since the previous year.
Timeline and Fluctuations
- 2024 – Present: Lizzo began a steady weight-loss effort, repeatedly denying the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy.
- January 25, 2024: She posted on Instagram, “I did it… Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal.”
- April 2024: In a *New York Times* interview, she described her progress as “methodical, losing weight very slowly.”
- June 19, 2024: On Trisha Paytas’ “Just Trish” podcast, she was asked about Ozempic and replied, “I’ve tried everything.”
Official Statements on Health and Societal Pressure
Lizzo framed her weight changes as part of a broader critique of cultural expectations. She described a “system of oppression” that pressures especially women in the spotlight to feel “shit about yourself,” arguing that it drives consumerism and self-doubt. She called for “grace and love and support” for those experiencing similar struggles, emphasizing that criticism should target the oppressive system rather than individuals.
Critique of Weight-Shaming Culture
The artist highlighted how media and commercial forces amplify scrutiny of women’s bodies. She warned that the “system … is working at an all-time high right now,” and urged the public to focus on dismantling the narrative that equates personal worth with appearance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There are a lot of reasons. People always want to make it one single headline, one single thing. A lot of things can be true at once,” — Lizzo, Singer
- “I was in a place where my physical weight was causing joint pain and aches.” — Lizzo, Singer
- “I’ve gained 20 pounds since last year, so everyone can ask me about weight gain, too, if they’d like,” — Lizzo, Singer
- “We need to criticize the system and the mediums that are doing this and not the people it’s affecting because those people are human beings having a human experience,” — Lizzo, Singer
- “I don’t really see it because if anyone who’s on a natural weight-loss journey knows, losing weight is actually the slowest thing in the world and you don’t really notice it until you notice it. Also, the scale’s not really moving. But anyway, that doesn’t matter. I’m super proud of my current lifestyle.” — Lizzo, Singer
