Chrissy Metz, known for her role in the acclaimed series 'This Is Us,' has revealed that she is using a GLP-1 medication to aid in her weight loss journey, having shed approximately 100 pounds. Metz announced a partnership with the online health service Ro on Monday, stating her desire to prioritize her well-being.
Metz, 45, shared her decision to use the medication with People magazine, citing personal health considerations and a family history of obesity. She also discussed her use of the drug on the program 'Today with Jenna and Sheinelle.' According to Metz, the prescription medication has helped to quiet her obsessive thoughts about food, creating more mental space for creativity, work, and present moment awareness.
This disclosure follows her previous comments to the Daily Mail last year, where she stated she had lost 100 pounds through strength training and dietary changes. Metz admitted to initial hesitation regarding GLP-1s, fearing ineffectiveness or adverse side effects. However, she expressed satisfaction with the benefits experienced, noting, "It’s been great! I’ve enjoyed the benefits that I didn’t think that would come, because I was very skeptical."
She reflected on a past mindset where food was often vilified, a perspective she attributes to past teachings. The rewards of her weight loss, she explained, include increased mobility, reduced joint pain, and decreased inflammation. Metz, who currently portrays Angelique in the Broadway musical '& Juliet,' mentioned that these changes have facilitated her ability to perform more dynamically onstage.
When considering the integration of GLP-1 medication into her regimen, Metz's motivation was to improve herself and prioritize her needs, a concept she described as challenging due to her people-pleasing nature. She noted that her blood work has improved, indicating she is proactively addressing health concerns.
Metz emphasized that the medication is not a "magic wand" and that she continues to implement other lifestyle changes. She has been working with a trainer to build muscle and is focused on her comfort and discovering her capabilities. She stated she is not focused on a specific number on the scale but rather on feeling strong and avoiding the distress of fluctuating weight.
Previously, Metz expressed complex feelings about weight loss drugs, particularly concerning their potential impact on individuals with a history of eating disorders. She stated a year ago to People magazine, "If you’re diabetic and need to lower your A1C, these are things that are important to take care of. But if you already have a restrictive eating disorder and take something that minimizes your appetite, it can become a very slippery slope."
Metz has also spoken about her desire to live a long and healthy life, referencing the tragic death of her father from sepsis following gastric bypass surgery as a cautionary event. She has stated, "I never said I was the poster child for body positivity. I just want to do what I can do to live the longest, healthiest life."