Chrissy Metz Credits GLP-1 Medication for Weight Loss and Reduced Inflammation
The actress shared how the drug has positively impacted her health and ability to perform on stage.
Actress Chrissy Metz has spoken about the significant benefits she has experienced from using a GLP-1 medication, attributing it to her 100-pound weight loss and a reduction in inflammation. Metz, who is currently making her Broadway debut in "& Juliet," shared these insights during a red carpet event over the weekend.
Metz described the drug as "super helpful," particularly noting its impact on her energy levels and physical performance. "I think, honestly, being able to run around a stage eight shows a week was like really, really amazing," she told ET, adding that the GLP-1 has "really minimized" her inflammation. She also mentioned that the medication has helped alleviate her "food noise," a common concern for individuals managing weight.
The "This Is Us" star, who is 45, first candidly discussed her GLP-1 journey in August, sharing a "progress report" on her Instagram Story. At that time, she stated that the medication had been "great" and a welcome relief after years of dieting.
"It's so nice not to be obsessing about what I’m going to have every minute, even as I’m still consuming the meal," Metz explained in August. "I just vilified food for so long because I was taught that it was bad, and you shouldn’t eat this or that."
Metz revealed in August that she began taking a GLP-1 after losing 100 pounds the previous year. She had previously been skeptical about the medication but found her experience to be positive. She also touched on the personal nature of weight management decisions, stating, "It’s something I feel like, it is so personal, and sure, I think it’s important to like destigmatize anything... But I also think it’s people’s personal decision to decide what it is that they want to do for their body."
She further elaborated on the personal aspect of her health journey, noting that she is perimenopausal and experiences knee issues. The reduction in the mental preoccupation with food has been a significant positive change for her. "I think ultimately, at the end of the day, we all just want to feel good and feel good about ourselves," Metz concluded.