Bella Thorne recently shocked the entertainment industry by condemning Ozempic – the popular weight loss drug. In an Instagram video, the former Disney Channel star called out the drug for introducing “crazy beauty standards” to the industry.
She also lets her audience in on a healthier weight-loss alternative that has got her feeling good about her body again.
Bella Thorne’s Instagram Rant
There’s likely no fan of the popular actress who would have guessed right about the subject of her recent Instagram video. It was Saturday, June 20, 2024, a perfect day for the actress to let the world know how she felt about Ozempic.
She began by blaming the drug for her recent lack of body positivity in addition to the pressure it has placed on industry figures.
Bella Thorne Complains About Hard-to-Meet Beauty Standards
In the video, Bella Thorne adorned an attractive blue and black leopard-print bikini and stood right in front of a mirror. “So, I haven’t been feeling good about my body for a while,” she immediately confessed.
“Especially with everybody on Ozempic, it’s like setting all these crazy beauty standards that nobody can keep up with unless you’re on Ozempic,” she added.
What’s Ozempic?
Ozempic is originally a drug for lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Its major target is to reduce the chances of stroke, heart attack, and death in these diabetic people, plus those who suffer from heart disease.
Also called semaglutide, Ozempic later became popular among the Hollywood elite, who discovered its usefulness in weight loss. Since then, it has become a must-have for most celebrities.
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Bella Thorne Weight Loss
While flaunting her new look, Bella Thorne proudly shared her new wellness program, which seemed to have worked pretty well. “I have swam every day, and I have sweat out everything possible, and I have walked everywhere,” she announced gleefully.
Also, she disclosed that she has been feeling better about her appearance since she began the practice. “I’m finally feeling good about myself, Okay?” she announced.
Bella Thorne Denounces Ozempic
The 26-year-old celebrity made sure to dismiss the drug before she ended her video. At one point, she said, “I’m finally feeling good, so Ozempic, you can…” She then proceeded to flip off the camera before concluding her statement with “…off.”
This isn’t Bella Thorne’s first video about wellness. For quite a while now, she has been speaking to her social media followers about health issues.
How Does Ozempic Work for Weight Loss?
Since Ozempic wasn’t designed for weight loss, how come it has yielded results? According to Novo Nordisk, semaglutide, the active component of Ozempic, reduces weight in two ways.
First, it reduces hunger and appetite, therefore minimizing the craving for food. Second, it slows down the emptying of the stomach and, as a result, prolongs the feeling of satisfaction after meals.
Health Professionals Have Warned Against Ozempic’s Weight Loss Use
A notable scientist, Christopher McGowan, M.D., who is also a weight loss expert, has sounded the alarm against using Ozempic for weight loss. According to him, the quantity of semaglutide required for weight reduction is higher than what Ozempic provides.
He warned that people who lose weight through Ozempic will regain it when they stop taking the product. Also, the high demand for the drug has made it scarce and out of the reach of people with type 2 diabetes.
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Doctor McGowan Recommends Another Drug
According to Dr. McGowan, there is a more suitable drug for weight loss called Wegovy. Wegovy is pretty much the same as Ozempic and was produced by the same manufacturer but with higher doses of semaglutide.
Wegovy contains 2.4 milligrams of semaglutide compared to Ozempic, with just 0.5 milligrams. However, Wegovy has also become scarce, forcing its users to turn to Ozempic.
Aside From Bella Thorne, Other Celebrities Have Complained About Ozempic
Even though many celebrities have been outspoken about the benefits of Ozempic, Bella Thorne’s and a few other celebrities’ views on the matter will create doubts in potential future users.
Another notable personality who has spoken against Ozempic’s use for weight loss is Sharon Osbourne. Osbourne carefully described how she lost too much weight that she hasn’t been able to regain.
Bella Thorne Battled a Mental Health Challenge
In one of her social media videos in February 2024, Bella Thorne admitted to her viewers that she had mental health issues. “I’m doing a mental health check-in,” she began. She further admitted to crying all night.
“It’s important to make these videos because when we go on social media, we see all this happiness, amazing looks, hair, makeup, and everything,” she stated.
Bella Thorne Movies and TV Shows
Most of Bella Thorne’s fans got hooked after her performances in TV shows and movies such as “Shake It Up” (2010), “Blended” (2014), and “Midnight Sun” (2018). She has appeared in over 100 of them so far.
Like every other Hollywood celebrity, she loves to remain fit and suitable for many potential roles. But she loves her freedom, too. She is determined not to subject herself to the industry’s “crazy beauty standards.”
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