Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has shared their dramatic 66lb weight loss transformation in a candid Instagram post, detailing the methods behind the change. The 37-year-old posted a side-by-side before-and-after photo on their Instagram stories, captioned simply: 'Lost 66 pounds!'
In a subsequent story, Jonathan revealed that weight loss medication known as GLP-1s played a significant role, alongside a healthier diet, reduced alcohol consumption, and group Pilates. 'My mental health and overall feeling is a different universe since last year and the biggest change was group fitness,' they wrote. 'Take what works for you & leave the rest.'
Jonathan has been open about their weight-loss journey and past struggles with binge eating disorder. In a January TikTok video, they explained that the medication helped control cravings and provided a sense of control over food intake for the first time. 'I gained quite a bit of weight, wasn't feeling good, and the most important thing is that my binge eating disorder was out of control,' they said.
The star joins a list of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Kelly Clarkson, who have publicly discussed using weight loss drugs. Jonathan has previously spoken about their disordered eating in 2022, noting that seeking help transformed their relationship with food. 'It used to be my lowest priority which would make me so hungry that when I would eat, I would binge,' they said. 'This has been and continues to be a healing journey I'm grateful to be on.'
