The singer and rapper is finally telling the full story behind her transformation — from 5,000-calorie vegan days to hitting her goal weight and shutting down Ozempic rumors with zero apologies.
Lizzo recently sat down with Trisha Paytas on the “Just Trish Podcast” and opened up about several personal topics, including her weight loss journey. But since the episode aired, the 37-year-old singer has faced a wave of mixed reactions online.
Earlier in June 2025, Lizzo appeared on the podcast and discussed how her approach to weight loss shifted over time.
She said, “I’ve tried everything. It’s just the science, for me, calories in versus calories out. 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.”
She also spoke candidly about how her former vegan lifestyle impacted her health. “Yeah, ’cause 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,” she explained.
“But really I was consuming, like, 3,000 to 5,000 calories a day,” the singer added, before criticizing how calorie-rich foods are marketed in America.
“We live in a society that makes super calorically dense food, and they hide it […]. So, for me, when I started actually eating whole foods and eating like beef and chicken and fish, like, I was actually full and not expanding my stomach by putting a lot of like fake things in there that wasn’t actually filling me up,” Lizzo shared.
Following the podcast, social media lit up with reactions as some netizens questioned the truthfulness of Lizzo’s statements. One commented, “She did not do this naturally!!! She has gastroenterologist surgery. Her bellybutton tells it all [sic].”
Another netizen added, “She just go keep lying 😢 [sic]” while a third shared, “There is no shame for using Ozempic when you need to, and she needed it!”
Others debated the accuracy of her Ozempic claims, typing, “That’s actually not how Ozempic works. You can eat the same off it as you did on it and still not achieve the same results. No way she isn’t still on it. I don’t get why people lie about it. Who cares how you lose it?”
Another person remarked, “It’s actually NOT the same thing smh,” while someone else sarcastically chimed in, “Sure it is 🙄😒.” However, not all the feedback was negative.
Some praised Lizzo’s honesty and appearance, with one netizen applauding her for doing something that made her feel better mentally and physically, regardless of public opinion. Others complimented her look and even gave the singer props for not hiding her stretch marks under layers of makeup.
But long before this latest wave of attention, Lizzo had already hinted at a shift in focus. In August 2024, she posted a clip on Instagram of herself standing barefoot on a balcony, surrounded by tropical greenery.
“I’m taking a gap year & protecting my peace,” she wrote — a message that suggested her transformation was about more than just appearance. However, as the singer’s slimmer figure became more noticeable, so did the speculation.
By September 2024, chatter around how she lost the weight had reached a fever pitch, with some accusing her of using Ozempic. Lizzo responded with a carousel post on Instagram that both addressed the rumors and pushed back at the noise.
In the first slide, she shared a glam selfie. The second featured a video of her mouthing the words to a viral social media audio — “It’s like a reward” — while on-screen text read,” When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit.”
The third slide showed a screenshot of a comment from an internet troll asking whether she used Ozempic or narcotics, to which the musical star clapped back, “whyyyy do u follow me?” Lizzo then shared a screenshot of his Instagram profile, before closing the post with another close-up selfie, unfazed and unbothered.
The post was one of many moments where Lizzo made it clear she was in control of her narrative and her body. In fact, she had been on her weight loss journey for some time. In late January 2025, the singer took to Instagram to celebrate a major milestone — hitting her target weight.
“I did it,” she wrote alongside a mirror selfie in burgundy activewear and standing confidently. “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 added.
A second slide showed a digital readout confirming her progress, including a 10.5 drop in BMI and a 16 percent reduction in body fat.
