Here’s an interesting topic regarding health that more people should have. In a recent conversation with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Lizzo opened up about her evolving perspective on the body positivity movement, a cause she has passionately supported for years. The Grammy-winning artist expressed her concerns about how the movement has shifted from its original intent to a term that has been misunderstood and misused.
“The body positivity movement was very political, and it got taken and kind of commercialized — and now body positivity to people is code word for fat,” Lizzo explained. “So they’re like, ‘Oh, she’s not body-positive anymore.’ I’m not fat anymore. But I’m still body positive because the body positive movement was actually created by a sub-group of people who were not put in the media, who were not praised, who were told we shouldn’t exist and we weren’t good enough because our bodies were bigger or disabled or even queer and trans people.”
However, the chat got interesting when Lizzo reflected on the movement’s origins, particularly in 2016, when it was a powerful tool for challenging societal norms and expectations. “It was about me bucking against society telling me I shouldn’t exist, I shouldn’t wear leotards, and I shouldn’t like how I look,” she shared.
Get this: earlier this year, Lizzo revealed that she had achieved a personal weight loss milestone, sharing that her body mass index had dropped by over 10 points and that she had lost 16 percent of her body fat. Amid speculation about whether she had used weight-loss medications like Ozempic, she firmly denied the claims.
“I did it,” she wrote in a January social media post. “Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal. I haven’t seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!”
The 36-year-old artist has been transparent about her journey, emphasizing a balanced approach to health and wellness. She has shared glimpses of her workouts, healthy eating habits, and her philosophy of embracing consistency and self-love. In an interview with The New York Times last year, Lizzo described her approach as a “natural weight-loss journey,” prioritizing gradual progress over quick fixes.
“I’m taking the time every day to put some love into my body,” she told the publication. “There is never a day when I regret taking a walk or doing some Pilates. I’ve been methodical, losing weight very slowly.”