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From Fat To Fit:  Some Celebrities Who Lost Weight In 2024

BY Nii Ogbamey Tetteh January 1, 2025 11:43 PM EDT
Source: Instagram.com/@townandcountrymag,@serenawilliams,@fatjoe

Progress In 2024, came in different aspects. While some celebrities had career breakthroughs, others managed to attain their weight loss goals.

For some, it was a mix of physical workouts and the use of weight loss medication that made them shed significant body mass.

Let’s take a look at some of the names that made it through 2024 on their inspiring weight loss ambition.

Oprah Winfrey

The story of this media mogul sparked many conversations in 2024, as she conveniently expressed her opinion about weight loss medications.

Her weight loss journey has been documented on magazine covers and in episodes of her popular talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show.

About to turn 70, she became confident about knowing how to keep a healthy weight over the long term, thanks to regular exercise, medication, and other lifestyle changes.

“I started hiking after having knee surgery, and I set weekly goals for increasing my distance. In the long run, I could hike three to five miles a day, and on weekends, a 10-mile straight-up hike…I felt stronger, more fit, and more alive than I’d felt in years,” she once stated in an interview.

The former talk show host was not specific about the drug she was using, but some observers linked it to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

Serena Williams

After retiring from professional tennis and welcoming her second child, the celebrated sportswoman was admired as she documented her post-delivery transformation in 2024.

She shared photos highlighting her return to pre-pregnancy body shape. Her routine included exercising and sticking to a balanced diet. The effort, according to some observers, also came with skin-tightening treatment.

The tennis champion once threw a subtle jab at critics who suggested that she had cosmetic surgery to enhance her physical appearance.

The mother of two took to Instagram, posting a new picture of herself, which seemingly was intended to put her beauty “accusations” to rest.

On Instagram, in August, she posted eight photos showcasing her slim figure and flawless face with the caption: straightforward: “100% real … forehead to toe … lol.”

Lizzo

The singer had told reporters that she lost some weight as a result of changing her diet. “I’ve been losing weight very slowly, methodically,” she emphasized in an interview.

According to sources, she used to weigh around 300 pounds, but the figure had dropped significantly. She posted selfies revealing her new body shape.

The Truth Hurts hitmaker was looking noticeably slimmer in her Instagram posts. While some cheered her on, others were speculating whether she might have used weight loss medications like Ozempic.

That notwithstanding, she continued to keep a healthy body weight to the admiration of her followers.

Fat Joe

Musician Fat Joe was another remarkable example of a person who was determined to maintain a healthy weight. His 200-pound transformation attracted lots of comments on social media.

As a diabetic, the 54-year-old artist opened up about his journey and praised Ozempic as one of his turning points. He once explained that the decision to slim down came after his close friend, Big Pun, had passed on.

“…That’s when I went on super lose weight mode… Working out two times a day. Not even eating a cracker. I call it crackhead mode, you know what I’m saying,” he stated in an interview on Big Boy TV on YouTube.

The multiple hitmaker urged people to be more vigilant about their health, adding that the Ozempic, the “greatest invention ever” helped him prioritize more nutritious foods.

His story remains a testimony to how health improvements and medical support could produce positive and remarkable results.

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