Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has once again sparked conversation about body image and self-acceptance after showcasing her ongoing weight-loss journey on social media.
The 36-year-old Truth Hurts singer addressed fans’ reactions to her recent weight loss with her signature mix of humor and honesty, emphasizing that her health goals extend far beyond aesthetics.
The Post That Started It All
On November 22, Lizzo posted a series of glowing photos to Instagram, captioned, “Last night I wore milkmaid braids 😝.”
While many fans admired her look, others couldn’t help but comment on her slimmer appearance.
“How you get skinny so fast??” one follower asked, while another remarked, “Yo Lizzie lost mad weight 😮.”
Some fans jumped to Lizzo’s defense, reminding others of her openness about her fitness journey.
“Can y’all go one post without mentioning how ‘skinny she’s getting’ or how she’s ‘using Ozempic’??” one commenter wrote.
Lizzo Speaks Out Against Weight Loss Rumors
Lizzo later took to Instagram to poke fun at allegations she’s used Ozempic, a diabetes medication often prescribed off-label for weight loss.
In a viral post from September, she humorously captioned a video, “When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit.”
The star also clapped back at trolls, joking about her Halloween costume parodying weight-loss drugs with the caption:
“Need self-love? Try Lizzo!”
A Holistic Approach to Health
Lizzo has been candid about the lifestyle changes that have contributed to her gradual weight loss. In March, she revealed to The New York Times that she’s been “methodical, losing weight very slowly” by tweaking her diet and exercise routines.
After exploring new cuisines during a trip to Japan, Lizzo decided to incorporate animal proteins into her meals for the first time in years, saying they improved her energy levels and mental clarity. Despite her dietary changes, she’s quick to remind fans she’s not aiming for a specific size.
“I’ve always loved working out,” she said in a May TikTok. “I’m not trying to escape fatness. I don’t ever want to be thin.”
Fitness for Mental Health
While Lizzo has shared her intense workout routines—including jump rope sessions in Bali and Pilates sessions back home—she emphasizes that her fitness journey is about mental health.
“Exercise has helped me shift my mind, not my body,” Lizzo told fans in another TikTok. “Once I started working out for mental health… I don’t look at myself in the mirror and feel ashamed of myself. My body is gonna change; everyone’s bodies change. That’s life.”
Body Neutrality Over Positivity
Lizzo has shifted her approach to body image, moving from body positivity to body neutrality. This mindset focuses on respecting and accepting one’s body without pressure to always feel positive about it.
“I’m not going to lie and say I love my body every day,” she admitted in an interview with The New York Times. “The way you feel about your body changes every single day.”
Inspiring Fans to Embrace Change
Lizzo’s journey has resonated with her fans, inspiring them to redefine their own relationships with their bodies.
In a September video captioned “fine both ways,” she showcased her physique at different stages, adding:
“The fact that you would even discuss my looks is insane. I’m a bad btch, always been a bad btch.”
For Lizzo, the focus remains on authenticity, self-care, and embracing life’s changes. As she told fans, “It’s okay to change… The feats your body pulls off every day to function is iconic.”
