Former First Lady Michelle Obama is an inspirational figure for many. Be it her stellar words of wisdom, her exceptional advocacy for philanthropy, her political legacy, or her professional ventures, everything she does embodies perfection and excellence.
However, with the evolution of social media, many people have questioned everything she does these days. For instance, over the weekend, Michelle shared behind-the-scenes footage from a new photo session with celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz.
The 61-year-old posted about her slim figure with a reflective caption: “Annie Leibovitz has always known that a photograph can do more than preserve a moment — it can say something.”
According to the New York Post, while many followers praised the shoot’s elegance, others questioned her transformation, noting that she looked in her best shape but wondered whether Ozempic was the secret behind her sculpted figure. The popular medication, which doctors usually prescribe to control Type 2 diabetes, has been in the news for its use for drastic weight loss.
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While it is not officially approved for weight loss, many celebrities have been accused of taking the drug to achieve their target number on the scale. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, is approved for weight loss under various brand names, including Wegovy and Mounjaro.
As Michelle Obama flaunted her toned arms and stomach, people mocked her appearance. “Ozempic – just like everyone on The View who suddenly decided to ‘get healthy,'” one person tweeted. “I’m not knocking it – but for Christ’s sake – be honest about it!”
Another wrote, “It’s called Ozempic,” while a third X user wrote, “I would imagine Ozempic. That or a personal trainer and a strict diet; nah, Ozempic is way easier.”
While Ozempic has made waves in the media for its rapid weight-loss results, it’s also faced backlash over its intense side effects, which have led to several lawsuits, one of which is referred to as Ozempic mouth.
This symptom is a condition in which the lower part of the face becomes hollow and sags, causing the skin around the mouth to droop and deepen laugh lines and marionette wrinkles. These symptoms further affect a person’s appearance, making them look ragged and old. Other symptoms of Ozempic include changes in vision, severe allergic problems, stomach issues, and low blood sugar.
2. Why Ozempic Is Dangerous
While it’s hailed as a weight-loss miracle, reports show:
1) Severe side effects: From nausea and vomiting to pancreatitis and thyroid cancer risk.
2) Dependency: Many users regain weight (and more) when they stop taking it.
3) Unknown long-term… pic.twitter.com/Wu4jb53btg
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Despite these Ozempic allegations, Michelle Obama has always been fit and active. She loves working out, and over the years, she has shifted to swimming and yoga compared to heavy weight training and intense cardio sessions at the gym.
Furthermore, she has also openly spoken about her post-menopausal weight gain. In 2022, in a chat with PEOPLE Magazine, like many other women who go through drastic physical and emotional changes during menopause, the 61-year-old admitted to feeling different in her own skin after the weight gain.
“I’m not trying to stick to numbers, but when you’re in menopause, you have this slow creep that you just don’t realize,” she added. In addition, the mother of two said that as she ages, she is more mindful of her lifestyle than she is of being extremely diet-driven or obsessive.
IS MICHELLE
ON OZEMPIC?
Michelle Obama sparks Ozempic weight loss rumors after flaunting slender frame in new photoshoot pic.twitter.com/M4CD228Fq0
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She’s known to promote the concept of healthy living even during her tenure in the White House. The Chicago native launched the “Let’s Move” initiative in 2010 to tackle the long-standing issue of childhood obesity in America.
Under this initiative, the former First Lady promoted healthy eating within families, provided healthier school lunch options, and increased physical activity.
