Chrissy Metz reveals GLP-1 use, cites reduced food preoccupation
The 'This Is Us' actor opens up about starting GLP-1 medication after decades of dieting, partnering with telehealth company Ro.
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Chrissy Metz announced on August 10 that she has begun using a GLP-1 medication through telehealth provider Ro, reversing years of skepticism about weight-loss drugs. She credits the medication with reducing her preoccupation with food, improving her stamina in her Broadway role in '& Juliet,' and regularizing her menstrual cycle, while emphasizing it is not a "magic wand" but part of a larger lifestyle commitment.
- Chrissy Metz revealed on August 10 that she began taking GLP-1 medication through telehealth provider Ro, reversing previous skepticism about weight-loss drugs.
- Metz reports that GLP-1 has significantly reduced her preoccupation with food ('food noise'), improved her Broadway performance stamina, regulated her menstrual cycle, and reduced inflammation—but emphasizes it is not a 'magic wand' and requires lifestyle commitment.
- She has experienced approximately 100 pounds of weight loss and has shifted focus from the scale to long-term health and longevity benefits.
- Metz expects public scrutiny of her decision and advocates for personal medical consultation rather than following trends, while asserting that only she understands her body and health history.
How it unfolded
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Fox News reports that Metz was initially 'nervous and scared' but received doctor recommendation, and is now focused on longevity and overall health rather than weight loss alone.
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Page Six publishes coverage noting that Metz has experienced approximately 100 pounds of weight loss since beginning GLP-1 medication.
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Chrissy Metz, 45, reveals for the first time that she is taking a GLP-1 medication, partnering with telehealth company Ro. She discusses her initial wariness and her decision after learning about the drugs' potential health benefits.
“I'm just not a girl who just wants to do something because some of my friends are doing it.”
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Metz explains that her mind is no longer preoccupied with food and describes discovering new creative mental spaces now that food noise has diminished, something she initially doubted was possible.
“It's, like, unbelievable”
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Metz stresses that taking GLP-1 requires diligence and lifestyle changes beyond medication, and that she is prioritizing herself and her long-term health benefits rather than focusing on the scale.
“It's not just, 'Oh, I'm going to take a medication because it's not the easy way out.' I think a lot of people think, 'Oh, it's a magic wand,' and no, in fact you have to be more diligent.”
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Metz reports multiple health improvements since starting GLP-1: increased stamina performing eight Broadway shows per week, regulated menstrual cycle, reduced inflammation, and improved joint function.
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Metz acknowledges she expects criticism for her medication choice and asserts that only she understands her body and personal history, encouraging others to consult medical professionals before deciding.
“No matter what I do, people are going to talk, but nobody's in my body every day. Nobody is in my life every day.”
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What people are saying verbatim
“I'm just not a girl who just wants to do something because some of my friends are doing it.”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9
“It's, like, unbelievable”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9
“It's not just, 'Oh, I'm going to take a medication because it's not the easy way out.' I think a lot of people think, 'Oh, it's a magic wand,' and no, in fact you have to be more diligent.”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9
“It's a whole lifestyle change. It's not just, 'Oh, I'm going to take a medication because it's not the easy way out.'”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9
“No matter what I do, people are going to talk, but nobody's in my body every day. Nobody is in my life every day. Nobody's gone through the trauma I've gone through.”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9
“Nothing is for everybody, and I think it's important to be skeptical about anything we consume, put in our bodies, watch, listen to.”
Chrissy Metz, Actor · TODAY.com ↗ · Aug 9