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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Oprah Winfrey gets real about body image struggles following weight loss: ‘I blamed and shamed myself'
Oprah Winfrey has long faced public scrutiny over her body. In a 2023 interview with People, she said, 'It was public sport to make fun of me for 25 years. I have been blamed and shamed, and I blamed and shamed myself.' Oprah Winfrey decided to lose weight after moderating a panel on weight and obesity(AFP) After undergoing knee surgery in 2021, Winfrey says she found a new relationship with her body. What started with physical therapy turned into daily hikes. 'I could eventually hike three to five miles every day. I felt stronger, more fit, and more alive than I'd felt in years,' she told People. Also read: Oprah Winfrey says taking weight loss drugs has changed her opinion of 'thin people' Winfrey opens up about role of medication in losing weight Winfrey confirmed she now uses a doctor-prescribed GLP-1 medication. She did not name the drug but said it helped her stop blaming herself for her weight struggles. 'I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control. I now use it as I feel I need it – as a tool to avoid yo-yoing,' she said. The star decided to moderate a panel on weight and obesity for Oprah Daily. 'My highest weight was 237 pounds,' she said. Still, she insists medication alone isn't enough. 'It's not one thing, it's everything. I know that if I'm not also working out and being vigilant, it doesn't work for me,' Winfrey told People. Also read: Expert says on Oprah Winfrey's show 'never sleep with your phone, keep it in bathroom'. Explains why it causes anxiety Winfrey talks about the shame and stigma around body weight The talk show host shared that she felt judged in stores and on red carpets when she weighed more. 'Let me show you the gloves. Would you like to look at the handbags? There is a condescension. There is stigma,' she recalled. Winfrey also revealed she was once told to lose weight during a TV appearance in the 1980s. 'I just sat there smiling breezily, wanting nothing more than to crawl under my chair,' she said in her 2017 cookbook Food, Health, and Happiness. She no longer has a specific number in mind. 'I don't have a goal in mind, I'll know what it is when I get there,' Winfrey said in a 2020 WeightWatchers Q&A. She added that she still uses their point system and stops eating by 4 p.m. FAQs How did Oprah Winfrey finally lose weight? She combined regular exercise, a balanced diet using WeightWatchers principles, and a doctor-prescribed weight-loss medication. What weight loss surgery did Oprah have? Oprah didn't have weight-loss surgery; she underwent knee surgery in 2021, which helped her return to daily physical activity. How long did it take Oprah to lose 67 pounds? While she hasn't confirmed losing exactly 67 pounds, she has shared her progress gradually over several years, including a 26-pound loss with WeightWatchers.
Fashion Value Chain
05-05-2025
- Health
- Fashion Value Chain
Nordic Happiness Summit 2025 Explores Joy Through Unity
The first-ever Nordic Happiness Summit (NHS) took place in Helsinki from March 24–25, 2025, bringing together students, academics, artists, policymakers, and businesses to explore the theme of 'Togetherness.' Organized by students from Hanken Business Lab and the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare, and Happiness at the Stockholm School of Economics, this pioneering event aims to reimagine happiness from a Nordic perspective. The summit was conceived in the basement of Hanken School of Economics by Markus Wartiovaara, who recognized a gap despite the Nordic countries' consistent top rankings in the World Happiness Report. NHS was born from this vision—to create a space dedicated to exploring why Nordic countries rank so highly in happiness and how those values translate into practice. By integrating perspectives from academia, business, culture, and policy, the summit addressed key issues such as workplace burnout, societal stress, and emotional resilience. The focus was not just on dialogue but also on solutions for a more connected, fulfilled society. A Unique Student-Led Platform NHS 2025 stood out as a fully student-driven initiative. From concept to execution, students were deeply involved. Markus Wartiovaara emphasized that NHS reflects the best of higher education—learning beyond classrooms through real-world collaboration and shared experiences. Project leaders Onni Larri and Anton Mattsson highlighted how the World Happiness Report 2025 inspired discussions on empowerment and wellbeing. Larri noted the summit's goal was to go beyond superficial joy and explore deeper, lasting happiness. Mattsson emphasized how the Nordic education system cultivates empowerment through critical thinking and curiosity—fundamentals that support both personal fulfillment and societal resilience. Looking Ahead Following the success of the 2025 summit, NHS is set to become an annual event, rotating between Helsinki and Stockholm. The next edition will be hosted in Stockholm in 2026. Micael Dahlen, a key organizer from the Stockholm School of Economics, called the 2025 edition a 'mjukstart'—a soft, safe space to try, fall, and grow together. As NHS takes root, it promises to foster ongoing dialogue and practical action around happiness in the Nordic region and beyond. Key Themes from NHS 2025: National Trends: Reflections on the World Happiness Report 2025 Workplace Wellbeing: Strategies for better organizational culture Personal Resilience: Tools for mental health and self-care Educational Impact: How universities foster happiness through learning and research For updates on NHS 2026, visit
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Group Chat' Comedy Starring La La Anthony From Kenya Barris & Kim Kardashian Gets Hulu Pilot Order
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has handed a pilot order to Group Chat, a satirical comedy starring and executive produced by La La Anthony (BMF), written and executive produced by black-ish creator Kenya Barris and executive produced by Kim Kardashian. Group Chat landed at Hulu for development in summer 2024 as the first project under a first-look deal Kardashian signed with 20th Television. The Disney TV Studios division co-produces the comedy with BET Studios where Barris is a principal partner. More from Deadline Kim Kardashian Says She "Will Never Do A Roast Again" After Getting Booed At Tom Brady's Roast; Slams Tony Hinchcliffe For Crude Jokes Ava DuVernay Wants To Make A TV Series About Tom Bradley Kim Kardashian Urges Higher Wages For Inmates Who Serve As Firefighters: "I See Them As Heroes" Loosely inspired by Anthony's bestseller The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness, Group Chat revolves around five fly, successful women in their forties who have conquered LA and seemingly have it all. But behind their picture perfect lives is a secret group chat where the real drama unfolds. In their world, the truth is messier, more unfiltered, and juicier than anyone could imagine. Longtime close friends Kardashian and Anthony executive produce alongside Barris and Adam Kassan via Khalabo Ink Society. Hulu has been ramping up its live-action comedy slate. Mid-Century Modern, which originated as a pilot, just premiered last week. Another comedy pilot, Phony, starring Connie Britton, remains in contention. At Hulu, Kardashian also stars in and executive produces the upcoming Ryan Murphy legal drama series All's Fair and executive produces the streamer's top unscripted series, The Kardashians. Additionally, she executive produces with Emma Roberts the drama series Calabasas in the works at Netflix. She's repped by WME. Barris, the creator/executive producer of the black-ish franchise which spanned three series, executive produces the praised BET+ series Diarra From Detroit, created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, and The Vince Staples Show for Netflix where he also wrote and directed the movie You People. Barris and Khalabo Ink Society are repped by WME, Artists First and attorney Gregg Gellman at Morris Yorn. Known for her role on Starz's Power, Anthony is a series regular on BMF and recurred on The Chi. She also appeared on Barris' show grown-ish and in You People. Her first book, the 2014 The Love Playbook, was followed by The Power Playbook. Anthony is repped by WME, Untitled Entertainment and attorney Renee Farrell. Best of Deadline TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Everything We Know About 'Black Mirror' Season 7 So Far 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max?
