Oprah Winfrey's weight loss remarks spark backlash, netizens react. Here is what she said
weight loss drug. During a recent podcast episode, Winfrey revealed that her use of the drug had led her to a surprising realization about thin people.
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«I used to think that thin people just had more willpower,» Winfrey confessed. «But after taking this medication, I realized that they're not even thinking about it. They're only eating when they're hungry and stopping when they're full.»
Her comments quickly drew criticism from social media users, who felt that Winfrey was oversimplifying the issue of weight management. Many pointed out that thin people often work hard to maintain their weight through healthy eating and exercise, and that willpower plays a significant role in their success.
“Thin people also think about food all the time, but they work hard to manage their physical and mental needs in a healthy way, and not by taking medication,” one user commented
“Just because you are on a new bandwagon doesn’t mean that you should speak in a way that suggests your perception of reality is definitive. It is not,” the netizen remarked on the video..
Others were more critical of Winfrey's choice of words, arguing that her comments could be seen as stigmatizing those who are overweight or obese. Some users even accused her of promoting the idea that thin people are
