US EditionSerena Williams to promote weight-loss drugs with telehealth firm Ro
Serena Williams lost 31 pounds using GLP-1 medication to address postpartum weight and health risks, partnering with Ro to destigmatize these treatments, now used by one in eight U.S. adults.
- On Thursday , Serena Williams signed on as Ro's celebrity patient ambassador and stars in a multi-year campaign launching that day.
- After struggling post-pregnancy, Serena Williams faced weight challenges following the births of Alexis Olympia and Adira, prompting her to try GLP-1 receptor agonists nearly a year ago.
- According to Ro and Williams' interviews, Serena Williams has lost 31 pounds in eight months and says GLP-1 treatment 'enhanced' her healthy exercise and diet routine.
- Ro says the campaign seeks to normalize GLP-1 use and counter the notion it is a `shortcut` or `easy way out`, amid debate following Eli Lilly's Oscars ad and celebrity disclosures.
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Serena Williams credits GLP-1 weight loss drug for 14 kg transformation, says 'I feel light'
In a world flooded with quick-fix diets and weight loss fads, Serena Williams is opening up about something very real, personal, and relatable: her battle with weight and the powerful role a GLP-1 weight loss drug played in helping her shed 14 kilograms. Known for her authenticity and strength, Serena didn’t hide behind vague captions or misleading “detox tea” promos. Instead, she chose to share her story with honesty, hoping to inspire others s…
The tennis player revealed that she began struggling with her weight after giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia, in September 2017.
Serena Williams reveals secret behind incredible weight loss and body transformation - The Mirror
Tennis legend Serena Williams, 43, has explained how she has managed to shed a remarkable 31 pounds over the past 18 months following the birth of her second child
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