Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer known for her empowering messages and body positivity, announced that she completed her weight loss journey. "I did it. Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal! I haven't seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder: you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!" she proclaimed, according to TMZ.
Lizzo's transformation was a journey of self-discovery and dedication. She changed her approach to life by focusing on health and wellness. She applied a calorie deficit in her health journey, a method she found effective. "What works across the board, science-wise, is calories in versus calories out," she stated, according to People.
A change in her diet involved moving away from veganism. "What did it for me is, it was not being vegan. Because when I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats. I was eating a lot of bread, I was eating a lot of rice, and I had to eat a lot of it to stay full," Lizzo explained, as reported by the Mirror. She began incorporating whole foods like beef, chicken, and fish, which made her feel full without overindulging in less filling foods.
Lizzo managed to reduce her body fat by 16% and lowered her body mass index by 10.5 points through diet and intense workouts. She emphasized the importance of mindset in her weight management. "Ozempic works because you eat less food. It makes you feel full. So, if you can just do that on your own and get mind-over-matter. It's the same thing," she explained her preference for natural methods over GLP-1 drugs, according to The Independent.
Throughout her journey, Lizzo was candid about her relationship with food. "I eat sweets, but they have to be with some kind of carbohydrate. I might eat almond butter and toast. Everybody's body is different. Find what works for you," she advised during a live broadcast on TikTok, as reported by People. She now avoids sugary foods and opts for "very salty" or "super savory" options, making conscious choices that align with her health goals.
Her boyfriend, Myke Wright, played a supportive role in her fitness journey. Lizzo credited him for bringing her weight loss to her attention. "My man, he's so funny. He was the one that brought it to my attention at first. Because at first I was like, 'Oh my gosh I lost five pounds' and he was like, 'Where did it go?'" she recounted, according to TMZ.
Lizzo also addressed the rumors and criticisms regarding her weight loss methods. While some speculated about her using weight-loss drugs, she clarified her stance. "I think people, it's their way of being fat phobic when you're telling someone they're cheating," she said, as reported by the Mirror. She emphasized that her journey was about finding what worked for her and encouraged others to do the same.
Her mindset about her body evolved over time. "I'm not going to lie and say I love my body every day," Lizzo acknowledged. "The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day. There are some days I adore my body, and others when I don't feel completely positive," she shared, according to People.
Beyond diet and exercise, Lizzo focused on self-reflection and mental well-being. "I loved to distract myself with people. I loved to distract myself with food. I loved to distract myself with drinking. I loved to distract myself with problems that I would create. I would love to do that. And I stopped doing that," she revealed, as reported by People. "And I just focused on me."
"I want to be very intentional about the words that come out of my mouth because there's young people who are watching me and they're experiencing what I'm putting into the world," she said, according to the Mirror. "Be careful with your words because it can affect somebody in ways you don't even know. Even me releasing the weight has affected people and I take that seriously."
With her weight release goal accomplished, Lizzo looked forward to the future. "I'm ready to stop waiting to be myself fully and to be happy," she expressed. She was eager to set "new goals," continuing her journey of self-improvement and encouraging others to pursue their own paths to health and happiness.
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