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Serena Williams criticised for taking weight-loss drug after pregnancy: ‘An athlete like her is dangerous for society'
Serena Williams used Zepbound, a GLP-1 medication, to lose over 31 pounds post-pregnancy, aiming to improve health and challenge stigma around weight-loss drugs, she said.
- On August 21, Serena Williams revealed she was taking Zepbound, a GLP-1 weight-loss medication, and last Thursday launched a campaign with Ro, the GLP-1 medicine telehealth company.
- After her pregnancies, Serena Williams said her weight struggles began after a 2017 emergency C-section and she started weekly injections six months after Adira River's August 2023 birth, telling People, `I never was able to get to the weight I needed to be, no matter how much I trained`.
- Williams said she lost 31 pounds after starting the medication and reported improved blood sugar levels and lighter joints, enhancing her physical and mental wellbeing.
- Fans and critics reacted online, with many calling the messaging from an athlete 'dangerous for society,' while supporters rallied in her defence and condemned racial critics alleging white appropriation.
- Public-Health voices noted unanswered questions about long-term effects and marketing risks, while observers flagged that her husband, Alexis Ohanian, serves on Ro's board amid GLP-1s costing over US$1000 a month, estimated at �1,120 .
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WOL-AM 1450 AM & 95.9 FM‘Sometimes You Need Help’: Serena Williams Reveals Weight Loss Was Aided By GLP-1 Medication
Legendary tennis player Serena Williams‘ weight loss has been a trending topic as she reveals that a GLP-1 medication played a significant role in her transformation. In a candid conversation, the tennis icon shared that she has been using Zepbound to achieve her weight goals. Source: Joe Buglewicz / Getty In discussing her weight loss, Serena highlights a struggle that is relatable to many women. During her interview with Today, Williams explai…
'Sometimes You Need Help': Serena Williams Reveals Weight Loss Was Aided By GLP-1 Medication
Legendary tennis player Serena Williams‘ weight loss has been a trending topic as she reveals that a GLP-1 medication played a significant role in her transformation. In a candid conversation, the tennis icon shared that she has been using Zepbound to achieve her weight goals. Source: Joe Buglewicz / Getty In discussing her weight loss, Serena highlights a struggle that is relatable to many women. During her interview with Today, Williams explai…
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