Sharon Osbourne isn’t one to sugarcoat things, and she’s certainly not holding back when it comes to sharing her experiences with the weight loss drug Ozempic. The iconic TV personality recently revealed that she “played the odds” by trying the popular method to shed some pounds over the years. Let’s dive into her story and see what she had to say.
Ozempic: The Conversation Sparks
During an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast on July 30, Sharon, now 70, opened up about her decision to use Ozempic. “You’ve got a weight problem, you’ve tried everything, and then somebody says, ‘Take this injection, and you’re going to be skinny,’” she explained. It’s not just about looking good—it’s about feeling good, too, right?
Bill Maher, who’s 67, chimed in with his own concerns about injecting “foreign substances” into his body, which made him hesitant to try Ozempic. But Sharon wasn’t shy about sharing the side effects she experienced when she started using it. “For me, the first few weeks were f–king s–t because you just throw up all the time,” she admitted. “You feel so nauseous.”
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Riding the Rollercoaster
Despite the rough start, Sharon persevered, and eventually, the symptoms subsided. She continued to use the drug, which helped suppress her appetite without the nausea. “I’ve been off it for a while now,” she said, noting how her stomach had shrunk. Talk about a testament to her determination!
Ozempic is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke, heart attack, or death, according to the company’s official website. In recent years, other celebrities like Amy Schumer and Chelsea Handler have also shared their experiences with the drug for weight loss. It’s clear that Ozempic has become a hot topic in the world of health and wellness.
Sharon’s Weight Loss Journey
Sharon explained that she wasn’t necessarily an overeater but did struggle with a “weight problem” due to genetics. Her first experience with weight loss drugs came after battling colon cancer in the early 2000s. She’s been transparent about her journey, even opening up on an episode of The Talk U.K. in May. At the time, she didn’t specify the name of the drug but described similar symptoms.
“I took it for four months and I lost 30 pounds,” she said during the broadcast. “But like everything, there’s no quick recipe. I was very sick for a couple of months. The first couple of months, I just felt nauseous. My stomach was upset, whatever.”
She went on to emphasize the mental aspect of weight loss, saying, “It is a mental problem. It really is, apart from, you know, when children grow up in a household where they live off chips and pies.”
