Oprah Winfrey: Obesity is not your fault

Oprah Winfrey, 71, has opened up about her lifelong struggle with weight, emphasizing that obesity is not a matter of willpower but rather a complex issue influenced by genetics and environment. She revealed that a pivotal moment occurred while filming a special on obesity, where she learned that overeating is a symptom, not the cause, of the condition. This insight has been profoundly freeing for her.

She has been using GLP-1 weight loss medication for over two years, which she states helps manage neural signals related to overeating. This has resulted in a more peaceful and robust feeling, allowing her to redirect her energy away from food obsessions. Winfrey shared this in an interview discussing her new book, "Enough."

Previously, Winfrey detailed her struggles in a March 2024 special, recounting extreme dieting and the public's scrutiny of her weight. She now advocates for destigmatizing obesity, urging people to understand it's not a personal failing and to seek information and support without self-blame.