Lizzo is addressing speculation about her body and fitness journey, telling The Guardian that she has actually gained 20 pounds in the past year after reaching her goal weight in January 2025, according to E! News.
“There are a lot of reasons,” the singer said when discussing rumors that her earlier weight loss was caused by depression. She added that her changes came after stepping back from the internet and focusing on her studio work, thoughts, routines and habits.
Lizzo said her diet shifted to mostly protein and vegetables as part of her health efforts. She also denied that Ozempic had anything to do with her weight loss, after previously pushing back on similar rumors on the Just Trish podcast.
In January, Lizzo celebrated reaching her weight release goal on Instagram and said she had not seen that number since 2014. She has said her approach included training, diet changes and other lifestyle adjustments as part of what she has described as an intentional journey since 2023.
