US EditionSerena Williams Reveals the Real Reason Why She Used GLP-1 Medication to Lose Weight
Serena Williams used GLP-1 injections after rigorous training failed to address postpartum weight retention, resulting in a 31-pound loss and reduced joint pain.
- On Thursday, August 21, Serena Williams revealed GLP-1 medication helped her lose over 31lbs during a Today show interview.
- After struggling post-partum, Serena Williams decided to use a GLP-1 injection due to difficulty losing weight after Adira River's birth in August 2023 and family members with diabetes.
- After consulting her doctor in early 2024, Serena Williams began GLP-1 injections six months after Adira's birth, stressing, `I do everything but shortcuts` and now enjoys more energy and less joint pain.
- A Ro spokesperson confirmed Serena Williams will headline a multi-year campaign, with mixed public reactions and skepticism due to her husband Alexis Ohanian's role as Ro investor and board member.
- GLP-1s remain medically prescribed for diabetes and promote weight loss by curbing appetite but may cause gastrointestinal side effects; experts note Wegovy and Zepbound reduce weight by around 20 per cent and caution elite-athlete transitions complicate weight management, Dr. Claire Madigan said.
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Serena Williams Reveals the Real Reason Why She Used GLP-1 Medication to Lose Weight
"It was a really good decision I had to make for my life."Getty Images Serena Williams at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.The Gist Serena Williams sat down with the hosts of Today for a candid interview about her use of GLP-1 medication.The Olympic athlete shared that she had a family history of diabetes, and was thus motivated to lose weight.She also cited knee pain as an issue and said "This all started after I had my (first) kid."After sitti…
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