Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?
Summary
Serena Williams has publicly shared her experience using weight-loss drugs to help reduce the stigma associated with them. She initially tried traditional methods to lose weight after having children but ultimately opted for medication. Williams recently became a spokesperson for a company that sells such medications.Key Facts
- Serena Williams, a successful tennis player, spoke about using weight-loss drugs.
- Williams struggled to lose weight, even with extensive physical training.
- She chose to use GLP-1 weight-loss medication after seeing friends use it successfully.
- Williams lost 31 pounds (14 kg) over eight months using the medication.
- She became a spokesperson for Ro, a company selling GLP-1 medications.
- Her husband is an investor in the company.
- Williams aims to reduce the shame associated with using weight-loss drugs.
- Public figures like Oprah Winfrey also openly use similar medications.
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