The 'Brothers Grimsby' actress candidly shares her struggles with body positivity and weight loss and reveals she employed various methods including Ozempic in order to slim down.
- Mar 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, actress Rebel Wilson shared her experience with the type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic, which has become a controversial topic in weight loss circles.
Wilson, 44, revealed that she briefly used Ozempic for maintenance after losing 80 pounds following a "year of health" in 2020. The decision to shed weight came after her fertility doctor suggested it could improve her chances of a successful IVF procedure.
Despite facing skepticism from some who believed she would lose her "fat funny character" niche in the entertainment industry, Wilson embarked on a healthier lifestyle. She initially focused on long walks and a high-protein, low-sugar diet. Over time, she progressed to more intense workouts like running up the steps of the Sydney Opera House.
"I wasn't dealing with my emotions properly, I was just stuffing my face and holding on to them," Wilson said. She discussed her emotional relationship with food with a doctor and learned to develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Wilson, who has long been known as an advocate for body acceptance, admits that she has experienced an "emotional war" over her weight. "I'm a proud fat female," she told PEOPLE in a separate interview, "but I'm also ashamed of my eating behaviors."
The actress describes herself as an "emotional eater" who would indulge in binge eating followed by guilt and self-punishment through intense workouts. Despite her many accomplishments, she struggled with feelings of inadequacy for being unable to lose weight.
After years of self-criticism, Wilson realized the need to address the emotional roots of her behavior. With the help of therapy, she began to understand the connection between her emotions and her eating habits.
Wilson's weight loss journey is documented in her memoir, "Rebel Rising," set to be released on April 2. In the book, she addresses her struggle with body positivity and the societal pressures she faced as a plus-size actress.
"I feel strongly that young women shouldn't try to obsess over looking like Victoria's Secret models - they should just look like themselves," she said.
Despite her weight loss success, Wilson has gained 30 pounds in recent months due to a busy schedule and lack of focus on her healthy lifestyle. However, she continues to work on her relationship with food and maintains her belief that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.
Wilson's experience with Ozempic highlights the potential benefits and drawbacks of using such medications for weight loss. While they can be helpful for some, they are not a magic solution and should be approached cautiously, particularly under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
