Lizzo's Journey: Mind Over Matter for Health

Lizzo's "weight release journey," as she calls it, began with a focus on improving her mental health and finding balance. She explained in a May 2023 TikTok that exercise helped shift her mindset rather than just her body. In April 2025, she credited her boyfriend for prompting her to notice initial weight loss.

During this time, fans noticed her progress, with some speculating about Ozempic use. Lizzo addressed these rumors in 2024, and in June 2025, she briefly admitted to using a small amount of the drug on the "Just Trish" podcast. She explained that Ozempic works by reducing appetite, a principle she believed could be achieved through mindful eating and mindset.

Her approach has been described as methodical and slow, rather than a quick fix. Lizzo has evolved her stance on body image to embrace body neutrality, stating she doesn't love her body every single day. In December 2023, she incorporated Pilates to aid her back. By 2025, she celebrated reaching her "weight release goal," a number not seen since 2014, inspiring others with her achievement.