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Gracie McGraw: Ozempic Fueled My Eating Disorder
5 Aug
Summary
- Ozempic use in 2022 brought back Gracie McGraw's eating disorder.
- She caved to 'skinny culture' despite PMOS symptom control.
- Gracie McGraw believes Ozempic was one of the worst things she did.
Gracie McGraw, daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has revealed the severe impact Ozempic had on her mental and physical health. In 2022, she began using the drug to manage symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as PCOS. While Ozempic was effective in aiding weight loss and controlling her PMOS, McGraw stated it also triggered a relapse of her eating disorder.
She described realizing that she had been 'feeding into my eating disorder this whole time under the guise of this miracle shot.' McGraw reflected that stopping the Type II diabetes medication has led to her regaining weight and seeing how detrimental the weight loss had been. She also noted that she received more career opportunities after losing weight, highlighting societal pressures.
Despite past struggles with body image, exacerbated by comparisons to her sisters and parents, McGraw is focusing on recovery. She recently transitioned from Ozempic to a low dose of Mounjaro to help regulate her body more normally. McGraw emphasized the importance of open discussion about such issues, advocating for self-care and empathy.
