Chrissy Teigen has candidly discussed her use of the weight loss drug Ozempic following a pregnancy loss in 2020. The 39-year-old model and cookbook author revealed on her podcast, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen, that she turned to the medication after struggling to lose weight gained during her pregnancy with son Jack, who was lost at 20 weeks due to a complication.
Teigen explained that she had gained an extra 40 pounds during the pregnancy and felt her body was 'completely stuck' after the loss. She started taking Ozempic, a weekly injectable typically used for Type 2 diabetes, and eventually lost the weight, which she said had been a constant reminder of her loss. 'I felt mentally better because I wasn’t constantly in this deep depression of seeing this pregnant belly with no baby in it,' she said.
However, Teigen also described side effects, including a loss of appetite that made eating feel like 'force-feeding.' She noted that it took three to four months to see results and that she had to adjust the dosage to regain feelings of hunger. Despite the benefits, she expressed guilt over using the drug, particularly because she sells cookbooks and indulgent food, and because she could afford it during a shortage.
Teigen’s comments have drawn criticism on social media, with some accusing her of being 'tone deaf' for complaining about the drug’s effects. Others expressed concern about the message it sends. Teigen acknowledged the controversy, calling Ozempic a 'dirty little buzzword' but said she felt it was time to talk about her experience.
