Reality television personality Whitney Leavitt has publicly shared her challenging experience with the popular weight loss medication Ozempic, revealing that while she successfully shed 20 pounds, the severe side effects forced her to discontinue treatment.
The Ozempic Journey: Weight Loss Success with Physical Toll
Whitney Leavitt, known for appearing on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and competing on Dancing With the Stars, recently opened up about her medical weight loss journey during an appearance on the Weekly Trash podcast. The reality star disclosed that she used a GLP-1 medication, commonly known as Ozempic, which resulted in significant weight reduction but came with unbearable physical consequences.
"I've loved the weight loss, I've hated how I've felt on it," Leavitt confessed, according to People magazine. "You constantly have diarrhea... you're nauseous, I feel like I'm easily irritable, but it's probably also because it's also suppressing my appetite."
Medical Background and Decision to Stop Treatment
Leavitt, who suffers from hypothyroidism, managed to lose approximately 20 pounds through the Ozempic treatment. However, after two months of persistent illness and not feeling like herself, the television personality made the difficult decision to stop taking the medication.
"I'm grateful for the weight I lost, but I'm getting off of it. I've literally been sick for two months. I haven't felt like myself," she added during the podcast interview.
The drug Leavitt used, GLP-1 (also known as semaglutide), is primarily designed to treat Type 2 diabetes but has gained worldwide recognition for its weight loss properties. It belongs to a class of medicines called GLP-1 analogues, GLP-1 RAs and incretin mimetics.
New Approach to Weight Management
Having discontinued Ozempic, the Dancing With the Stars contestant has adopted a more traditional approach to weight management. She is now carefully monitoring her nutritional intake through macro counting, a method that involves tracking protein, carbohydrates and fats consumed.
Leavitt believes this nutritional strategy will help her maintain her weight loss without experiencing the severe side effects that accompanied her Ozempic treatment. The reality star's experience highlights the importance of considering both benefits and potential drawbacks when pursuing medical weight loss solutions.
As Ozempic continues to gain popularity for weight management, stories like Leavitt's serve as important reminders that individual responses to medication can vary significantly, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
