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Gulf Press > Entertainment > Oprah Winfrey issues apology for perpetuating diet culture – News
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Oprah Winfrey issues apology for perpetuating diet culture – News

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Last updated: 2024/05/12 at 1:14 PM
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In a recent three-hour live WeightWatchers special, veteran talk show host Oprah Winfrey apologized for her role in promoting diet culture. Winfrey admitted to being a major contributor to the industry and acknowledged her past involvement in showcasing unsustainable weight loss methods. She expressed regret over past weight-loss shows and makeovers she had done throughout her career, acknowledging that she had been a part of perpetuating the unrealistic standards set by the diet culture. One particular moment that still haunts Winfrey is when she displayed a red Radio Flyer wagon filled with 67 pounds of fat on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ to symbolize the weight she had lost after a liquid-only fast.

During the WeightWatchers special, Winfrey was joined by actresses Rebel Wilson, Amber Riley, and Busy Philipps, as well as WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani and several doctors. The group discussed the company’s transition from promoting dieting to focusing on overall health and providing medical interventions for weight management through drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. They emphasized the importance of seeking medical aid for weight loss without shame and promoting body acceptance. Winfrey herself revealed that she had lost 40 pounds with the help of a weight-loss medicine, despite previously criticizing it as an “easy way out.”

In December 2023, Winfrey announced that she had resigned from the WeightWatchers board of directors after nearly a decade of service to avoid any conflicts of interest. She stated that her decision to step down was to prevent any misinterpretation of her intentions, particularly regarding her upcoming show about prescription weight-loss medicines. Winfrey clarified that the special was important to her as she wanted the freedom to discuss various topics, including the role of WeightWatchers as a weight-health company that now offers drug medications for weight management. Following her resignation, Winfrey donated all her shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to dispel any accusations of financial gain from promoting the company.

Overall, Winfrey’s public apology for her past involvement in diet culture sheds light on the harmful messaging and unrealistic standards perpetuated by the industry. By acknowledging her role in promoting unsustainable weight loss methods, Winfrey is advocating for a shift towards a more inclusive and healthy approach to body acceptance and weight management. This apology marks a significant milestone in Winfrey’s journey towards embracing a more holistic view of health and wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical aid for weight management without shame. The WeightWatchers special served as a platform for Winfrey and other celebrities to discuss the evolving landscape of the health and wellness industry, highlighting the importance of promoting sustainable and accessible approaches to achieving overall well-being.

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