Connect with us

NEWS

Breaking News : Princess Kate’s gorgeous curls have suddenly disappeared after chemotherapy, leaving William heartbroken as he comforts her: “Stay strong, my love, we’ll be home soon…” ( For Full Information, Check Link In

Published

on

 

Oprah Winfrey announced she was leaving WeightWatchers on Thursday and giving away all her stock – a move that follows the TV talk queen revealing that her recent dramatic weight loss was due to taking new weight-loss drugs.

A statement from Winfrey issued by the company said that the talkshow host, a public face for WeightWatchers since 2015, would donate all her shares in the company to the National Museum of African American History and Culture “to eliminate any perceived conflict of interest around her taking weight-loss medications”.

According to the company’s financial statements, Winfrey’s stake in the company was valued at more than $18m. The company said that Winfrey, 70, will still continue to work with WeightWatchers as an advocate for weight health and obesity issues by “elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity”.
An apparent conflict between WeightWatchers, which promotes a non-medical, points-based approach to food intake, and the talkshow host came in December when she told People magazine that she integrated GLP-1 drugs, brands that include Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, into her existing “holistic approach” of “regular exercise and other lifestyle tweaks”.

Winfrey said she was “absolutely done with the shaming from other people, and myself”, adding that she had “released my own shame” about using a prescription weight-loss drug.

She said her weight fluctuations had “occupied five decades of space in my brain, yo-yoing and feeling like, why can’t I just conquer this thing, believing willpower was my failing”. “It was public sport to make fun of me for 25 years,” Winfrey added. “I have been blamed and shamed, and I blamed and shamed myself.”
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that weight loss drugs, which disrupt the stomach’s hunger signals to the brain, should be prescribed only in combination with, not as a replacement for, diet and exercise programs.

WeightWatchers, founded in Queens, New York, in 1963 has already made moves into the clinical space of the $142bn weight-management industry.

Last March it announced the acquisition of Sequence, a company that, it says, “pairs clinically-proven medications with access to board-certified clinicians, registered dietitians, fitness coaches, and a care coordinator” to achieve customers’ weight loss.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

NEWS2 hours ago

Travis Kelce steps out for a night of fun in Las Vegas, joining Justin Timberlake for a lively poker night away from Taylor Swift…See More

NEWS2 hours ago

Shocking Revelation : First Lady Melania Claims Barron Is Not the President’s Biological Son : In her memoir, Melania described the moment she informed Donald Trump of her pregnancy, highlighting their shared joy and anticipation. She also detailed her commitment to a healthy lifestyle during her pregnancy, emphasizing her dedication to their child…More Details Below

NEWS3 hours ago

Reason why Prince William stepped in to represent royal family at Pope Francis’ funeral…See More

NEWS6 hours ago

Chaos at Jalen Hurts’ Wedding: Ceremony Halted as Secret Love Child Revelation Stuns Guests — Hurts Calls Off Marriage to Bryonna Burrows; See 15 Jaw-Dropping Photos”

NEWS7 hours ago

Kate Middleton was overcome with emotion as the doctor disclosed her diagnosis: ‘I will soon begin an extended course of chemotherapy due to the tumor…More details

Funeral of Pope Francis underway with world leaders among thousands gathering...See More
NEWS13 hours ago

Funeral of Pope Francis underway with world leaders among thousands gathering…See More

NEWS3 days ago

BREAKING: Reports Emerge That Beyoncé Has Been Diagnosed With a Serious Illness; Jay-Z Reportedly by Her Side During This Difficult Time…See More details

NEWS3 days ago

Breaking : Patrick Mahomes shares Secrets Brittany might not want the world to know about the delivery of baby Golden Raye…See More

NEWS4 days ago

Breaking News : Kayla Nicole Sparks Fresh Cheating Speculation About Travis Kelce with Vague Comments on Podcast…See More

NEWS5 days ago

BREAKING : “Tensions and rifts: Prince Harry and Kate Middleton’s relationship strained by conflict and betrayal…more details

NEWS5 days ago

Breaking Barriers: Donald Trump’s Son Comes Out as Gay, Sparks National Conversation…See More

NEWS5 days ago

Before Kelce: Taylor Swift’s Secret NFL Crush Revealed : In the whirlwind saga of Taylor Swift’s highly publicized relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, fans have been captivated by their seemingly serendipitous love story…Full details

Copyright © 2024 USAtides24