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IOL News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lizzo's transformation: from curves to confidence, no quick fixes here
Lizzo reveals the secrets behind her weight loss transformation. Image: Instagram American singer and rapper Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has taken to Instagram to address the rampant speculation surrounding her weight loss and to share the realities of her personal transformation journey. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her empowerment anthems and body positivity, shared unfiltered images showcasing her dramatic change, dispelling notions that her new frame is a result of quick-fix solutions. 'In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on Ozempic soooo bad - here's the truth! I work my arse off, training 3x a week,' Lizzo posted, laying bare the dedication that has gone into her new physique. In a candid moment, she described her ongoing 'intentional weight release journey', which she began in 2023, highlighting the significant effort and lifestyle changes that have accompanied this process. The singer elaborated on her extensive regimen, detailing a multi-faceted approach that incorporates personal training, dietary adjustments, and self-care practices. 'I work my arse 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 crisps… "I quit drinking for the longest… (but I'm drinking again because I earned it!)' she wrote. Lizzo's commitment extends beyond a mere workout schedule. She actively participates in activities like pickleball, hiking and dancing. '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,' she emphatically stated. Wood therapy massage, also known as maderotherapy, is a type of massage that utilizes various wooden tools to manipulate the body's muscles, tissues, and skin. It is a non-invasive technique that aims to reduce cellulite, improve circulation, and promote lymphatic drainage, among other benefits. In the past, Lizzo has acknowledged having used Ozempic, a medication often prescribed for type 2 diabetes that has garnered attention for its weight loss effects, she is adamant that her current success is primarily due to her own efforts. 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full,' she mused in a prior episode of the Just Trish podcast. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' In tandem with her health journey, Lizzo faces challenges outside of her weight transformation.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lizzo Shares the 3 Meals She Ate to Achieve Her Weight Loss Goal and Why She Eats Dinner Before 5 P.M.
Lizzo revealed that she reached her "weight release goal" in January 2025 The singer is on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue In the interview, she discussed meals that helped her lose weight When it comes to her weight loss journey, these three meals are "Good as Hell" for Lizzo. The performer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, 37, is featured on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue, where she candidly opens up about her experience working on her physical health. In January 2025, the musician announced that she had achieved her "weight release goal," sharing a picture that showed she had lowered her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 and lost 16% of her body fat since January 2023. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Lizzo said in the new interview published online Tuesday, July 1, that her meals consist mainly of protein and vegetables. Her go-to breakfast includes two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, the singer switches between three meals: a shredded Thai chicken salad, lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna, and sliced chicken breast. As for dinner, however, she tends to stick with the same routine, choosing a turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. Dinner is something that comes earlier for Lizzo, typically before 5 p.m. "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," she told the magazine. According to the Mayo Clinic, GERD happens "when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn." In addition to heartburn, other symptoms include backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat, upper belly or chest pain, and trouble swallowing. Lizzo made the change to her diet after being vegan for a year — something she said she was not approaching in the "healthiest way." 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. She told the outlet that she "wasn't getting the nutrients" she needed as she was mostly eating "bread, soy, cashew cheese, and meat substitutes." Read the original article on People
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lizzo shares the exact meal plan that helped her slim down, fans are taking notes
Lizzo is being honest about her health journey. The Grammy-winning singer has shared the meal plan that helped her lose 16% of her body fat, and her fans are paying close attention. How did she do it? Well, apparently, it took no shortcuts, balance, and consistency. She eats meals high in protein, has dinner early to help with GERD, and treats herself from time to time. Even though there were rumors, she said she didn't use Ozempic or surgery—just commitment, awareness, and a healthy way to find balance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Following her declaration that she has reached her " weight release goal ," Lizzo is now abandoning the regimen that enabled her to do so. In a cover story for the most recent issue of Women's Health, Lizzo (real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, 37) spoke candidly about her journey toward physical health and the regimen she used to "release" 16% of her body fat, as per a report by USA Today. Live Events In January 2025, Lizzo declared her "weight release goal" and disclosed that she has reduced her body fat by 16% and her BMI by 10.5 since January 2023. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez honeymoon at a world-famous landmark - the secret behind its charm What does Lizzo eat in a day? In order to accomplish this, Lizzo explained in the July 1 online interview that she primarily eats vegetables and protein in her meals. She usually has a cauliflower hash brown, chicken sausage, and two scrambled eggs for breakfast. The Grammy-winning musician alternates between tuna-stuffed lettuce wraps, sliced chicken breast, and shredded Thai chicken salad for lunch. Lizzo likes to eat the same dinner every night, which is a turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans, and she eats it at five o'clock. Regarding her early dinner, Lizzo explained that she has GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), so her body needs time to digest food before she goes to sleep so acid doesn't roll up to her throat." GERD is defined by the Mayo Clinic as "when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn." Upper abdominal or chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat are other symptoms. Did she use Ozempic or have surgery? Although Lizzo considered weight loss surgery and cosmetic operations like a stomach tuck, she did not use the weight loss medication Ozempic during her trip. She doesn't condemn it, even though she didn't choose that path. In the past, she has denied claims that she was taking Ozempic. How does she balance cravings and health? Low-sugar Greek yogurt with blueberries or blackberries and a little honey on top is Lizzo's go-to snack. She has also been known to exchange several Frappuccinos for a single cup of vanilla protein coffee every day. Lizzo admits that she occasionally gives in to her urges and indulges on a waffle stuffed with crab claws, chicken tenders, or a doughnut stuffed with coconut cream. She claims that there is balance in the foods she chooses. FAQs Did Lizzo use Ozempic to lose weight? No, Lizzo confirmed that she did not use Ozempic or weight loss surgery on her journey. What is Lizzo's daily diet? Her meals are high in protein and vegetables (eggs, chicken, turkey meatloaf, and Greek yogurt), with the occasional treat of chicken tenders or doughnuts.
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Lizzo reveals meal plan that helped her achieve weight loss goal
After announcing she has achieved her "weight release goal," Lizzo is now dropping the routine that helped her get there. Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, 37, in a cover story for Women's Health's latest issue, opened up about her physical health journey and revealed the routine she followed to "release" 16% of her body fat. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lizzo's meal plans To achieve her goal, Lizzo detailed in the interview published online July 1 that her meals consist mainly of protein and vegetables. For breakfast, her go-to option is two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, the Grammy-winning artist switches between shredded Thai chicken salad, lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna and sliced chicken breast. As for dinner, which she eats at 5 p.m., Lizzo prefers to stick with the same one: a turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. "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 explained about her early dinner. GERD, according to Mayo Clinic, is "when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn." Other symptoms include backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat, upper belly or chest pain and trouble swallowing. A snack for Lizzo typically is low-sugar Greek yogurt with blueberries or blackberries and a little honey on top and she's traded multiple Frappuccinos a day for one cup of coffee with vanilla protein. TikTok has banned #SkinnyTok: Will it make a difference? True health is in balance However, at the same time, Lizzo says she does give into her cravings, occasionally indulging in a waffle with chicken tenders, crab legs, or a coconut cream–filled doughnut. 'There's a balance,' she says of her food choices. 'I think that's what true health is.' Lizzo, in January 2025, had announced she had achieved her "weight release goal," revealing she had lowered her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 and lost 16% of her body fat since January 2023. The artist, in the interview, shared her journey toward health started after she was hit with a series of sexual harassment and weight shaming allegations, which she referred to as 'a shocking, really hurtful accusation,' during the summer of 2023. Lizzo has maintained innocence, and the case is ongoing in Los Angeles Superior Court. In December 2024, her name was dropped from a harassment lawsuit, USA TODAY previously reported. Did Lizzo take Ozempic to lose weight? Lizzo told the magazine she did not take weight loss drug Ozempic during her journey, though she contemplated weight loss surgery and cosmetic procedures like a tummy tuck. While she chose not to go that route, she doesn't condemn it. The rapper had earlier also slammed allegations that she was taking Ozempic. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
BreakingNews.ie
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Lizzo releases music video filmed after Met Gala
US pop star Lizzo has released a new music video filmed at the Met Gala. Lizzo, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, revealed the video for Still Bad (Animal Style) in a stream on Twitch before posting the full clip to her Instagram account. Advertisement 'DROPS TONIGHT,' she teased in an Instagram post showing the song's mp3 file on Thursday. 'MEET ME ON TWITCH! 5PM!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) The song is a re-released alternate version of her single Still Bad, which originally debuted in March. The upbeat pop number shows clips of the Good As Hell singer arriving at the Vogue-run gala in a black and white two-toned gown before cutting to footage of her running through the streets of New York City, partying in an arcade and lip syncing in a limousine. 'I like the demo version more and I had people in my head telling me that it wasn't good enough,' she wrote on BlueSky of the decision to re-release the song. Advertisement 'But I'm learning it's not about what's good enough, it's about what I WANT.' Her upcoming album, Love In Real Life, is due to be released this summer. The album will mark her first since the musician and her production company were sued by ex-dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, who made a number of claims, including allegations of sexual, religious and racial harassment. At the time, the singer, 37, said the claims were 'as unbelievable as they sound' and insisted she would 'not let the good work I've done in the world be overshadowed by this'. Advertisement Her first single since the scandal, Love in Real Life, was released in February. Fans speculated over her return to music after the Grammy Award-winner posted a video of her spray painting the words 'bye bitch' on to a large printout of her album cover Special on Valentine's Day. Lizzo attending the 2025 Met Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) Earlier in the month, it was reported she had told a Twitch stream about her plans, saying: 'I've been working on new music for the last two years.' In 2023 she released the song Pink, which featured on the Barbie movie soundtrack, and a remix of the song Special. Advertisement A month after the allegations in August 2023, similar claims were made against Lizzo by stylist Asha Daniels, who said she was subject to racial and sexual harassment and a hostile work environment while on tour with Lizzo. A US judge dismissed the specific allegations against Lizzo.
