Published on January 18, 2024, 12:38 am

Jillian Michaels, renowned fitness coach and former “Biggest Loser” trainer, has recently voiced her concerns regarding the widespread use of semaglutide injection drug Ozempic. This medication, originally prescribed for type 2 diabetes, is frequently enlisted by many for weight loss.

The popularity of Ozempic among celebrities seeking to slim down is discernible with big-name stars like Sharon Osbourne and Oprah confessing their reliance on it for shedding pounds. However, Michaels highlights that the potential side effects of this drug may outweigh the boasted benefits.

The accomplished fitness coach did not mince words when she discussed this trendy weight-loss method in a recent interview. “If it was the easy way out, I would recommend it,” said Michaels. She expressed willingness to monetize such methods if they were undeniably beneficial and safe based on existing research.

Michaels advocates for caution where health advice is concerned – especially when provided by celebrities who may lack formal training or deep understanding of fitness, nutrition, and health overall. She emphasizes that every medication — from antibiotics to vaccines — comes with its own set of side effects requiring careful cost-benefit analysis.

Among the many potential side effects linked to Ozempic are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, pancreatitis changes in vision, kidney issues and gallbladder problems—leading some to label them as ranging from ‘extremely nefarious’ to outright distressing.

Michaels further detailed the occurrence known as “Ozempic face,” a rather peculiar phenomenon whereby swift weight loss induced by the drug results in sagging skin or an aged appearance – particularly noticeable in the facial region.

A pivotal point raised by Michaels relates to dependency on drugs like Ozempic for sustained weight loss – contingent upon constant usage if lifestyle changes are not implemented simultaneously. In essence, comparable results could be garnered without resorting to drugs if one chooses appetite suppression through healthier methods.

Discussing the predicament of dependency on medication-induced weight loss, she said, “All of the meta-analysis shows us that you will gain all the weight back, and then some….you will plateau on Ozempic. It will stop working right around the 18-month to two-year mark.”

Finally, Michaels reiterates her long-held belief regarding effective weight loss that does not depend on short-term fixes or controversial drugs: “Calories in, calories out is weight loss. Health is a different conversation…we know that women and men of all ages can lose weight because most of these people on Ozempic are 40-plus. And they’re shrinking, so it looks like you can still lose weight if you’re eating less food.”

Thus bringing her stand on this matter full circle while maintaining focus on real news and a trusted perspective based upon true Christian worldview prisms and principles.