Ree Drummond says she didn't used Ozempic to lose weight and shares what she did instead (2024)
Ree Drummond is setting the record straight about her weight loss in recent years, clarifying that she hasn't relied on drugs like Ozempic in her transformation.
In a recent update to a blog post on her website, the "Pioneer Woman" shared how she's been able to drop 50 pounds since January 2021, writing, "I did not take 'weight loss gummies' or other supplements." There were "false articles/ads" circulating on social media claiming she was using such a product, she wrote, adding, "not only does it rob people of money, it also falsely suggests a gummy/supplement can result in weight loss."
"I did not take Ozempic, Wegovy, or similar medications," she continued. "Isupport anyone who has success using the above medications. I know they have been an absolute godsend for so many people; I have friends who’ve experienced incredible results. For me, the simple, boring truth is that when I set out to lose weight in January of 2021, I had never heard of that class of drugs."
"To be honest, if I had heard of them and had seen all the results that are out there, I might have been tempted to try them. ... Today, even though I have gained a few pounds up and down, I still have not chosen that option ... but you’ll never hear a second of judgment from me about people who choose that direction!"
Drummond previously spoke with TODAY.com in an exclusive interview about the diet and lifestyle changes that she started in January 2021, when she began her weight loss journey with the goal of feeling better.
There’s no secret to her success, she says, noting that a combination of moderate diet and exercise changes made all the difference. “I tackled it from different directions,” Drummond tells TODAY.com.
“The biggest takeaway, which I don’t always adhere to, is trying not to waste calories. I could eat a plate of delicious food with different elements and colors and flavor, or I could eat a donut,” Drummond explains. She asks herself what would serve her body better — a balanced meal rich in protein and nutrients or something that may be delicious but a little less nourishing?
"Sometimes, it’s the donut,” she jokes. “But it’s just a good thing to have in mind.”
Drummond’s realistic approach to weight loss is exactly what makes her success so relatable. She didn’t buy into weight loss programs, try intermittent fasting, go on an extreme crash diet or stock her refrigerator with fat-free, sugar-free versions of her favorite ingredients. She simply exercised regularly, added more protein and vegetables into her diet, cut out alcohol and kept an eye on how many sweets she was consuming.
While daily walks with her dogs help her stay active, she credits a rowing machine for building her tone and muscle. “I’m an impatient home exerciser, so the rowing machine was probably my favorite," says Drummond in a cheeky nod to her new cookbook, "The Pioneer Woman Cooks―Dinner's Ready!: 112 Fast and Fabulous Recipes for Slightly Impatient Home Cooks," out last October.
Drummond admits that, like many people, she falls off the exercise wagon from time to time. “Right now, the rowing machine is a clothes rack,” she quips.
“I think what I’ve done over the past two years is knowing that I don’t want to push things away or say no to foods," she continues. "I upped my movement a bit. I take a couple extra walks with the dogs each week. I make sure to get on the rowing machine at least once a day, especially through November and December,” she says.
Drummond is no stranger to a household filled with delicious food. So how does she maintain her weight without completely depriving herself of treats? “One slice of pecan pie is every bite as delicious as three slices of pecan pie,” she muses.
Ree Drummond says she didn't used Ozempic to lose weight
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"I did not take Ozempic, Wegovy, or similar medications. I know this has been a big topic in recent years, so I thought I'd add this paragraph," she wrote in an update to her blog. Drummond made it clear she isn't shaming anyone if they have used weight loss medications.
Since getting the news, the singer has lost a significant amount of weight, and on a new episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she revealed that she did so with the help of weight loss medication. She took the opportunity to address Ozempic use rumors. “Everybody thinks it's Ozempic, but it's not.
“Overall, Ozempic is a very safe medication,” explains Dr. McGowan. “The most common side effects are gastrointestinal in nature: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.”
Takeaway. While many people will respond to Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss, up to about 15% of people will not respond to the drugs. The reasons vary, from the need to make lifestyle tweaks like diet and exercise to metabolic issues and side effects from other medications.
She simply exercised regularly, added more protein and vegetables into her diet, cut out alcohol and kept an eye on how many sweets she was consuming. While daily walks with her dogs help her stay active, she credits a rowing machine for building her tone and muscle.
Winfrey, who in December admitted to using weight loss medication, empathized with the guests who shared why they turned to prescription medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, Victoza and Wegovy. "This is what I got for the first time after I took the medication.
Not that there aren't some stars who have shared their experiences with the drug, including Chelsea Handler and Tracy Morgan. But other celebs—like Khloe Kardashian and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards—have vehemently denied assumptions that they are on Ozempic.
But the star has gotten some backlash after revealing during a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show that she used a weight loss medication after her guest, Whoopi Goldberg, raved about taking the injectable weight loss drug Mounjaro.
Billie Jean King. During an April 2024 appearance on the “Wiser Than Me” podcast with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the 80-year-old tennis great shared that she started taking Ozempic because she hoped it would help manage her eating disorder. She's taken a few injections so far, she said. “I'm a binge eater.
During an interview with “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg on Monday's “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Clarkson admitted to taking a weight loss drug to lose weight. In January, Clarkson told People magazine that diet and exercise helped her slim down. She made no mention of weight loss drugs.
Even with healthy lifestyle interventions, many people still experience weight gain after stopping semaglutide. It's an experience commonly referred to as “Ozempic rebound,” although it happens with all brands of semaglutide.
Wegovy, a higher-dose version of Ozempic, is prescribed for chronic weight loss management. The medication received FDA approval in 2021 and is intended for adults with a body mass index of 27 or above, with weight-related health conditions.
Sharon Osbourne Lost 42 Pounds Using Ozempic, But Doesn't Take The Medication Anymore. She's "become more accepting" of her body since quitting the weight-loss drug.
Eating certain foods while taking semaglutide may increase or cause GI-related side effects, such as nausea, bloating, and diarrhea. The drug slows digestion, leaving patients feeling fuller longer. However, the longer foods stay in the stomach, the more likely it is that they'll cause discomfort.
People taking or interested in using Ozempic for weight loss usually wonder how quickly it works. For instance, exactly how much weight can you lose in a month with Ozempic? Results vary, but in one clinical trial that studied 175 patients, the average weight loss was about 15 pounds in three months.
“It also slows the emptying of your stomach, so you will feel full longer and eat less,” says Hokeness, adding that the FDA has not okayed Ozempic for weight loss, yet people are using it for such, which has caused shortages for type 2 diabetes patients.
Not that there aren't some stars who have shared their experiences with the drug, including Chelsea Handler and Tracy Morgan. But other celebs—like Khloe Kardashian and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards—have vehemently denied assumptions that they are on Ozempic.
Research suggests that people can lose an average of 5 pounds monthly on Ozempic. The amount of weight you can lose in a month with Ozempic depends on your dose. Other factors affecting the amount of weight loss you can expect with Ozempic include your starting weight, diet, exercise, and other medications.
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