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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In a conversation Monday with Whoopi Goldberg on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Clarkson revealed she took a prescription drug that helped her lose weight, though she noted it's a "different one than people assume." The "American Idol" alum shared that her doctor "chased" her for "like two years" urging her to get on ...
How did Oprah lose weight? Winfrey has lost her latest weight using a weight-loss drug and with a healthy diet and exercising. She told People the weight-loss medication is just part of her regimen for maintaining a healthy weight. “I know everybody thought I was on it, but I worked so damn hard.
Adele divided her workouts into several routines per day to achieve her weight loss goals. "I got quite addicted to it," she admitted to British Vogue in 2021. “So I do my weights in the morning, then I normally hike or I box in the afternoon, and then I go and do my cardio at night," she said.
Wegovy (semaglutide) Wegovy is the same medication as Ozempic and was FDA-approved for chronic weight management in 2021. It's even sometimes referred to as “the new Ozempic.” For dosing, you'll start off on a 0.25mg injection per week, then your doctor may increase every month until you reach 1.7mg or 2.4mg per week.
The term ”Ozempic face” was reportedly coined to describe the effect that weight loss has on a person's face after they've taken weight loss medications. “The most prominent feature of 'Ozempic face' is the loss of facial fat, which gives a hollowed appearance to the face,” explains Dr.
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.
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.
Due to a Wegovy shortage coupled with Ozempic's weight loss effects going viral on social media, people without type 2 diabetes have begun using Ozempic off-label for weight loss.
While no one in the Kardashian-Jenner family has admitted to using Ozempic, there are several stars who have come forward to defend their use of the drug. Comedian Tracy Morgan revealed on the Today show in August that he gives himself an injection weekly — aside from also working out at the gym.
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.
A self-administered shot branded as Ozempic got its FDA approval in 2017 for diabetes and in 2021, the same drug (but a different amount of it) received approval as the weight-loss injection Wegovy.
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