The singer and rapper is finally telling the full story behind her transformation — from 5,000-calorie vegan days to hitting her goal weight and shutting down Ozempic rumors with zero apologies.
Lizzo recently sat down with Trisha Paytas on the “Just Trish Podcast” and opened up about several personal topics, including her weight loss journey. But since the episode aired, the 37-year-old singer has faced a wave of mixed reactions online.
Earlier in June 2025, Lizzo appeared on the podcast and discussed how her approach to weight loss shifted over time.
She said, “I’ve tried everything. It’s just the science, for me, calories in versus calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food. It makes you feel full. So, if you can just do that on your own and get mind-over-matter, it’s the same.”
She also spoke candidly about how her former vegan lifestyle impacted her health. “Yeah, ’cause when I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats. I was eating a lot of bread, I was eating a lot of rice, and I had to eat a lot of it to stay full,” she explained.
“But really I was consuming, like, 3,000 to 5,000 calories a day,” the singer added, before criticizing how calorie-rich foods are marketed in America.
Following the podcast, social media lit up with reactions as some netizens questioned the truthfulness of Lizzo’s statements. One commented, “She did not do this naturally!!! She has gastroenterologist surgery. Her bellybutton tells it all [sic].”
Another netizen added, “She just go keep lying 😢 [sic]” while a third shared, “There is no shame for using Ozempic when you need to, and she needed it!”
Others debated the accuracy of her Ozempic claims, typing, “That’s actually not how Ozempic works. You can eat the same off it as you did on it and still not achieve the same results. No way she isn’t still on it. I don’t get why people lie about it. Who cares how you lose it?”
Another person remarked, “It’s actually NOT the same thing smh,” while someone else sarcastically chimed in, “Sure it is 🙄😒.” However, not all the feedback was negative.
Some praised Lizzo’s honesty and appearance, with one netizen applauding her for doing something that made her feel better mentally and physically, regardless of public opinion. Others complimented her look and even gave the singer props for not hiding her stretch marks under layers of makeup.
