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Lizzo reveals pictures of weight gain as she shares powerful message
Alexandra B.
Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo has opened up about gaining weight after a significant weight loss and encouraged fans to embrace natural weight fluctuations.
The 'Truth Hurts' singer recently posted side-by-side photos on social media revealing that she has gained around 20 pounds since last year.
Rather than not addressing the change, Lizzo proudly displayed the images as part of what she described as an effort to "flip the script" on the way people talk about body image and health.
Over the last few years, the 38-year-old documented her wellness journey, sharing workouts, healthy eating habits, and personal milestones with her 11.2 million Instagram followers.
Lizzo has been very open about her wellness journey
Opening up about widely reported weight changes, the 38-year-old told The Guardian that there “are a lot of reasons” she began to focus on wellness in 2023. She said: “People always want to make it one single headline, one single thing. A lot of things can be true at once.
“I was in a place where my physical weight was causing joint pain and aches. I also got to the point where I came off the internet, and all I had was the studio and my thoughts.
“So I poured myself into the things I could control. My body, my lifestyle. My routines and habits. So, yeah, both of those things are true. And this is who I am today.”
Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, also very openly explained: “I’ve gained 20 pounds since last year, so everyone can ask me about weight gain, too, if they’d like.”
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The singer has used her weight gain to spread a positive message
In a recent post, Lizzo showed photos taken a year apart to highlight the differences in her appearance. Instead of framing the weight gain as a setback, she used it as an opportunity to remind fans that progress isn't always linear and that fluctuations are a normal part of life.
She previously said: “Will my body fluctuate from this size? Will I get a little smaller depending on some of the choices I make or a little bigger, depending on some of the choices I make in my life? Yes, I’m used to fluctuating.”
Overall, her message was met with widespread support from followers, many of whom praised her honesty and willingness to show an unfiltered version of herself.
Fans flooded the comments section with messages of encouragement, thanking the singer for showing a realistic perspective on body image and being a huge advocate for body positivity and a role model for larger women.