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Lizzo Credits This Type Of Massage For Helping With Her Body Transformation—And There's Real Science Behind It
Lizzo is many things—a singer, a songwriter, an actor, and, now, a cover star. When the entertainer, who's birth name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, appeared in the Women's Health Summer 2025 issue, she appeared fit, healthy, and at peace. The last few years have been transformative for the 37-year-old, both inside and out. Lizzo is quick to point out that her body reinvention is not the result of Ozempic or weight loss surgery, but rather diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. She loads up on protein-rich meals, works out five days per week, hosts spiritual relies on some help from a very special friend. The four-time Grammy winner has been outspoken on social media about the pivotal role celebrity lymphatic drainage specialist Flavia Lanini has played in her wellness journey. She's a regular at Lanini's eponymous Beauty Institute in Beverly Hills, indulging in her signature detox treatment once or twice weekly. The results speak for themselves, as seen in a recent before and after phot0 posted to Instagram. According to Lanini, it all comes to down to Lizzo's dedication and effort—and their ongoing relationship. 'I always tell my clients that they really need to trust in the process and trust me. If that happens, I can deliver results—and I'm so happy with Lizzo's results,' she says. 'We took a different approach to weight loss than she ever had before, using holistic treatments and targeting all-around health.' she says. Here, more on exactly what Lanini did to have Lizzo looking—and feeling—good as hell. The woman behind the woman. According to Lanini, Lizzo first came to see her about a year ago, with the goal of both losing weight and improving her overall health. 'We really wanted to take the natural approach because she hates needles and can't handle pain,' she says. That meant regular sauna sessions, drinking Lanini's detoxifying teas, several non-invasive muscle- and skin-tightening treatments, and a re-framing of her attitude toward food and nutrition. At the crux of their protocol? Lanini's signature detox treatment. 'This was really the best process for Lizzo because it helped boost her metabolism so much. We started doing it once or twice per week,' she explains. While Brazilian-born Lanini is a lymphatic drainage expert, and lymphatic drainage is involved, the treatment is far more than that. 'My technique is different because of my background and training. Being an esthetician in Brazil is nothing like being an esthetician here. I went to university for five years to earn my degree, and then spent 11 years working with doctors,' she explains. In fact, a similar protocol is even used on cancer patients in Brazil to help detox the body in between treatment rounds, she notes. The treatment includes: Ultrasound First up, an ultrasound treatment on the abdomen to help stimulate digestion. 'Think of your gut as an apple tree. The ultrasound works to shake it and remove the 'apples,' the build-up on the gut lining,' she explains. This not only helps get things moving, so to speak, but also boosts metabolism and can even help combat brain fog. When your body doesn't need to expend energy cleaning the gut, it can focus that energy elsewhere, Lanini claims. Massage Step two involves a head-to-toe rubdown. Rather than relying on traditional lymphatic drainage techniques (more on those in a moment), Lanini's method focuses on relaxing the fascia around the muscle to improve the muscle's functionality and movement, in turn stimulating the lymphatic system. The massage is paired with Lanini's proprietary topical sculpting cream featuring guarana, a caffeine-rich Brazilian plant. Post-massage, the cream is mixed with different salts and clay and applied underneath a wrap to boost additional detoxification. Sauna During a 20-minute sauna session, Lanini's clients sip on a detoxifying, lymph-supporting tea, which also boasts Brazilian ingredients including acai, guarana, and hibiscus, among others. 'It helps keep the body balanced, combats gut inflammation, and acts as electrolytes while you're in the sauna,' Lanini explains, who adds that Lizzo drinks the tea twice daily. When all is said and done, clients feel lighter, less bloated, sleep better, and have improved energy, she says. While this was Lizzo's standard regimen, Lanini upped the ante before a big event, like the Met Gala (or our cover shoot). 'When she wanted to be even more snatched we'd do the detox treatment three days in a row. You really do end up with a completely different body,' Lanini says. She adds that because Lizzo was also concerned with loose skin after losing so much weight, they also incorporated VelaShape, which tightens the skin using radiofrequency and other energy modalities. Bringing it all home. And for those of us who can't see Lanini regularly? Even the much more widely-available, traditional lymphatic drainage massages can help improve both health and aesthetic appearance. 'Think of the lymphatic system as your body's waste management system,' says Andy Wood, a masseuse specializing in lymphatic drainage massage at Chicago's Milk + Honey Spa. It helps to move and flush out a variety of toxins and debris, including excess fluid, cellular waste, viruses and more, he explains. Unlike blood, which is pumped by the heart, there's nothing actually pumping the lymphatic system. It moves when we move, or as a result of gravity, compression, or manual stimulation, adds Morgana Kemper, owner of La Brasiliera, a spa specializing in Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage with locations in Charlotte and Chicago. Lymphatic drainage massage is a way of manually boosting the lymphatic system and is ideal for combatting swelling and strengthening immunity, she says. As far as aesthetics go, it's important to point out that lymphatic drainage massage alone isn't going to actually cause any kind of real weight loss, Wood says. Rather, when paired with diet and exercise (as in Lizzo's case), it can help enhance the effects and appearance of that weight loss, he explains. Still, because it does flush out excess fluid, it can help make the body, particularly the abdomen, appear slimmer and more contoured, Kemper says. And while lymphatic drainage is generally very gentle (think subtle tapping and soft, sweeping motions), Brazilian techniques in particular can be a bit firmer and help redistribute fat cells for an even greater contouring effect, she adds. Regardless, both experts we spoke with say getting a lymphatic drainage massage monthly is ideal for those looking to make it a part of their wellness or weight loss routine. Can't get to the spa? Kemper is a big fan of trampoline rebounding: 'It can make the lymphatic system flow 15 times faster,' she says. Or, try dry brushing, another easy, at-home, lymph-boosting option. The picture-perfect proof. Ultimately, Lizzo is the best advertisement for an integrative, holistic approach as the gateway to healthy, long-lasting changes. 'Not only has she lost half of her body weight, she's also so much more conscious of her health now. And that's because we went from the inside-out,' says Lanini of her poster-child client. Lizzo echoed these sentiments when she spoke with WH. Yes, she's surpassed her goal weight, but she's also released the mental weight of feeling judged by others—and herself. 'It's not just about before-and-after photos. It's about consistency, discipline, and self-love. I'm beyond honored to be a part of your transformation and your healing process. You're not just inspiring others, you're leading the way,' Lanini captioned the recent Instagram post where she showcased Lizzo's results. We couldn't agree more. You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
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04-07-2025
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Lizzo Shares Most Detailed Description Yet of Her Weight Loss Journey: ‘Here's the Truth'
Lizzo is revealing her fitness secrets to put an end to Ozempic rumors The Grammy winner recently appeared on the cover of Women's Health to discuss her progress She previously revealed that she reached her "weight release goal" in January 2025 Lizzo is giving the people what they want — and that's the secret to her transformation! On Thursday, July 3, the 37-year-old 'Good as Hell' hitmaker thanked spa owner Flávia Lanini for helping her continue to reach her health goals in the most natural way possible. In an Instagram post that started with a before and after split photo, the Grammy winner showed the first time she got a 'lymphatic massage from Flavia' and 'the most recent.' The massage, according to the Cleveland Clinic, 'can ease swelling' and 'moves waste toward your lymph nodes to rid your body of toxins.' The technique is also popular for its ability to aid in weight loss and body contouring. Lizzo wore minimal clothing in each photo, which perfectly highlighted the difference in her pictures. 'In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on ozempic soooo bad— here's the truth!' she wrote. 'I work my ass off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit,' the 'Truth Hurts' singer revealed. She also shared that she's since stopped consuming things like 'sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips.' Alcohol was another thing Lizzo previously gave up, 'but I'm drinking again cus I earned it!' she said. In addition to a busy lifestyle that includes performing, the 'Juice' singer has incorporated activities like pickleball, hiking and walks on the beach into her schedule, as well as moving her body by dancing and drinking plenty of water. Another pro tip: 'I detox! Once a month! I also get holistic body work done, wood therapy, and lymphatic massage.' 'I'm so happy and proud of what I've done and no one can take that away from me,' Lizzo concluded. Other photos in her carousel showed her posing for a selfie with Lanini and posing in a sauna while her body was wrapped for a more intense sweat session. The Hustlers star is featured on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue, where not only does she stun in her transformation photos, but also reveals her three daily meals that helped her do it. Lizzo's breakfast consists of two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, it's a shredded Thai chicken salad or lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna or sliced chicken breast. Her dinner, which she has no later than 5 p.m., is turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'I have GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so my body needs time to digest food before I go to sleep, so acid doesn't roll up to my throat,' Lizzo told the outlet. Snacks typically include greek yogurt with fruit and honey. As for staying fit, the Yitty founder said, 'I've never regretted a workout. After, I always feel better. I work out for mental health first. Exercise is the best mood enhancer.' Read the original article on People
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04-07-2025
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Lizzo Reveals The 'Truth' About Her Weight Loss Journey
Lizzo is finally setting the record straight about her weight loss and is not holding anything back. After months of whispers and speculation about whether the pop icon turned to Ozempic or other quick fixes, the "Truth Hurts" singer shared before-and-after photos and a raw message about how she really got to this point. From intense workouts and strict meal plans to stopping processed foods and embracing self-discipline, Lizzo revealed that her transformation was earned. And now, she's letting fans in on what worked, making it clear that there were no shortcuts. On Thursday, July 3, Lizzo took to Instagram to share an appreciation post for massage expert and spa owner Flavia Lanini, thanking her for her help in her weight loss transformation. The 37-year-old shared side-by-side "before and after" photos of her "first" lymphatic massage with the spa and the "most recent." In the caption, Lizzo explained how she lost weight, slamming blogs and people who said she took the easy way out. "The photo on my left is my first time getting lymphatic massage from Flavina, and the right is the most recent! In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on Ozempic soooo bad — here's the truth," she began. The Grammy award winner confirmed that her results came from "training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet." Lizzo also revealed that with the help of a personal chef, she maintained a calorie deficit while cutting out sugary drinks, chips, and junk food. "I play pickleball and hike and walk on the beach and move my body and dance and drink water," Lizzo continued. She mentioned that her routine extended beyond physical activity and staying in a calorie deficit. "I also get holistic body work done, wood therapy, and lymphatic massage." With over 60 pounds shed, the rapper noted that she was happy and proud of her accomplishments, and nobody could discredit her. Fans couldn't agree more as they flooded the comments section with supportive words. Many revealed that the star didn't owe anyone an explanation, as she had achieved her goal irrespective of how she did it. "It doesn't matter how you did it. You did it. That's the accomplishment. You're amazing regardless. People are just mad they're broke because no matter what 'cheat' or 'easy way' you wanna take, you need money," one person wrote. Another person commented, "I'm so glad you are doing what makes you happy. If others need a GLP1, that's okay too, we all need access to different things that help our journey." Other users slammed Lizzo's post, calling it tone-deaf and a shade to Ozempic users. "Don't like the jab towards Ozempic. Fine, you didn't take it, but most of us cannot afford a personal chef, trainer, lymphatic massages, and saunas, so isn't that kind of cheating too?" one fan wrote. A second person shared, "You're not better than others just because you don't use Ozempic. It's a different path, and people who use LPG medications have also had their own journey." Lizzo's confession comes weeks after she admitted to trying out Ozempic. During a June 19 appearance on the "Just Trish" podcast, she explained that initially, she went all out to achieve her weight loss goal, trying out the Type 2 diabetes drug. However, she concluded that the method wasn't the most effective way. "I tried everything. Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full. But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing," she shared. Lizzo revealed she only started seeing the results she wanted when she began eating meat. "When I started actually eating whole foods and eating, like, beef and chicken and fish. I was actually full and not expanding my stomach by putting a lot of fake things in there that wasn't actually filling me up," the rapper noted. Two months prior, Lizzo opened up about how her decision to go for "super savory" foods instead of "sugary stuff" in the morning helped her lose 16% of her body fat. "I do something sweet. It's gotta be with some sort of like carb. I'll have like almond butter and toast. So, everybody's body is different. Find out what works for you," she said in a TikTok Live per PEOPLE. The "Pink" singer also revealed that her weight loss journey became easier after a shift in mindset. "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. And I just focused on me," Lizzo confessed.
News.com.au
04-07-2025
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Lizzo reveals the ‘truth' about her weight loss with before and after photos
Truth hurts. Lizzo shared the real story about her weight loss journey alongside a dramatic set of before and after photos. 'The photo on the left is my first time getting lymphatic massage from Flavia [of Flavia Lanini Beauty Institute] and the right is the most recent!' the Good as Hell singer captioned the underwear-clad side-by-side mirror selfies on Thursday, reports Page Six. 'In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on ozempic soooo bad — here's the truth! I work my a** off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips … I quit drinking for the longest … (but I'm drinking again cus I earned it!).' The Grammy winner added, 'I play pickleball and hike and walk on the beach and move my body and dance and drink water. I detox! Once a month!' Lizzo divulged that she also receives 'holistic body work' along with wood therapy and lymphatic massages to keep in shape. 'I'm so happy and proud of what I've done and no one can take that away from me, ' she concluded the triumphant post. Fans flooded the comments thread with support. 'Love love love! Keep honouring yourself! Looking awesome lady, ï¸�' wrote a fan, while another remarked, 'We loved you THEN and we love you NOW.' Lizzo's detailed health and fitness routine comes just weeks after she addressed the topic of her weight loss on Trisha Paytas' Just Trish podcast in June. 'I've tried everything,' the singer, 37 said. 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full,' she said. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' She also defended people who use the weight loss drug. 'It's not easy,' she said. 'It's a drug to help somebody with something they're struggling with.' The singer insisted that 'telling someone they're cheating' by using it is a form of fatphobia. The singer previously clapped back at speculation after a fan questioned if she used 'ozempic or did she snort coke' via a September 2024 Instagram post. 'whyyyy do u follow me?' she replied, along with a row of crying emojis. She put the social media user on blast in a subsequent post, sharing his profile with her fans. In a clip, she donned a red silk robe and stared at the camera with text reading, 'When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit,' as she lip synched a voiceover saying the accusation was 'like a reward.' In a 2024 interview, the singer — who has been sharing her weight loss progress with fans since 2023 — confessed that she sometimes has mixed feelings amid her journey. 'I'm not going to lie and say I love my body every day,' the About Damn Time singer told the New York Times. 'The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day,' she continued. 'There are some days I adore my body, and others when I don't feel completely positive.'
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
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Lizzo strips down to her underwear to showcase incredible body transformation after weight loss
Lizzo took to Instagram on Thursday to display her extraordinary weight loss in stripped down side-by-side photos. The 37-year-old music artist — who stepped out with boyfriend Myke Wright on Wednesday — wore paper undergarments in mirror selfies while shouting out wellness professional Flávia Lanini. She wrote in the caption, 'THIS IS A @flavialanini APPRECIATION POST,' before detailing how she's slimmed down in recent months. 'The photo on the left is my first time getting lymphatic massage from Flavia, and the right is the most recent!' she noted. Then the star divulged: 'Here's the truth! I work my *ss off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips.' Lizzo, born Melissa Jefferson, said she 'quit drinking for the longest' but has reincorporated it into her lifestyle because 'I earned it.' Outlining her physical activity, she listed, 'I play pickleball and hike and walk on the beach and move my body and dance and drink water.' She also wrote to her nearly 12 million followers, 'I detox! Once a month! I also get holistic body work done, wood therapy, and lymphatic massage. I'm so happy and proud of what I've done and no one can take that away from me.' It comes after the About Damn Time hitmaker spoke openly about her health journey in a new interview with Women's Health. Within the issue, she revealed she's adopted a high-protein, low-carb diet to help hit her goals. She starts her day with a go-to breakfast of two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, she eats a shredded Thai chicken salad or lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna or sliced chicken breast. And for dinner, the entertainer often chooses turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. Lizzo carefully detailed how she's slimmed down in recent months Lizzo was a guest on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast in April, where she discussed her 'weight release journey.' Addressing her shrinking frame, she declared, 'I have been on an intentional weight release journey.' The singer-songwriter said, 'I put it on the internet. I posted about it, and I think over the last year and a half, as I've been doing it, my body has been changing — very slowly — but I don't think people were paying attention.' She opened up, 'I was still very anti-fatphobia on this entire journey. But I think that we gotta remember: everybody's not seeing your sh*t all the time, everybody's not seeing every video you post, everybody's not privy to what you're going through.' And Lizzo acknowledged, 'I think [my weight loss] was shocking to a lot of people.'
