Singer Carnie Wilson, who lost over 100 pounds, reveals why Ozempic ‘scares' her: ‘I won't do it'
Carnie Wilson will not be turning to Ozempic for weight loss anytime soon.
During an interview with Fox News Digital, Wilson, who previously lost more than 100 pounds with gastric bypass and lap band surgeries, explained her stance on the weight-loss medication.
'That scares me. I won't do it. I just had a friend who was hospitalized, so it's not going to happen for me,' Wilson said.
Instead, Wilson focuses on making healthy choices in her day-to-day life.
'It's a balance every day. It's not perfect. I'm just trying not to eat sugar. I have a little tiny bit, like in a granola bar, maybe, but I find that it affects my mood. It affects my energy level.
'That scares me. I won't do it. I just had a friend who was hospitalized, so it's not going to happen for me.'— Carnie Wilson on Ozempic
4 Singer Carnie Wilson gives her opinion on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
Paige Kahn/NY Post
'So, eating healthier. It's all about taking care of myself and I think that it's connected, you know? What I put in my mouth makes a big difference. If I eat an apple, I feel better. If I eat sugar, I don't feel good. So it really makes a difference. It's how I take care of myself,' she told Fox News Digital.
Wilson told Fox News Digital in 2024 that her gastric bypass and lap band surgeries helped her go from 310 pounds to 200 pounds.
'That's fricking amazing,' she said. 'I am so thrilled about that, you know what I mean? I'm not skinny, I'm not perfect, but I'm so much healthier than I was. And I just want people to be healthy. So, if you take Ozempic or Mounjaro or whatever you do, and it works for you, great. Get healthier. There shouldn't be a stigma around any of this. It's to improve our health.'
4 Wilson says she is focused on maintaining a healthy diet.
ABC
4 'I just want people to be healthy. So, if you take Ozempic or Mounjaro or whatever you do, and it works for you, great,' Wilson says. 'Get healthier. There shouldn't be a stigma around any of this.'
UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Wilson is now focusing her efforts on mental health awareness and her partnership with Ingrezza.
The Grammy-nominated singer is using her platform to spread awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD) through her 'Connecting with Carnie' initiative that debuted on May 6.
TD is an involuntary movement disorder associated with the use of certain mental health medications.
4 Wilson says depression runs in her family, including her famous dad, Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson, and is spreading awareness about tardive dyskinesia, which is associated with the use of certain mental health medications.
FilmMagic
Wilson told Fox News Digital that she began having mental health issues when she was 5 but didn't realize it until she was about 18 or 19.
She explained that depression runs in her family, including her famous dad, Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson. She believes part of her mental health struggles are genetic, explaining, 'I was born an addict. I was probably born with some depression, and it will always be [a] challenge for me. And it's something that I'm proud to face. I'm not ashamed of it.'
'Every day is different. So, you know, some days are better than others. Some days are more challenging. Things can be more daunting. I can feel anxiety creep up, but the very, the very best thing is just to talk about it,' Wilson said about her own mental health.
'There's still such a stigma with mental health. It's a very delicate thing. We're just humans, you know, we're just human, aren't we? We have a range of emotions. We have physical pain. I mean, there's so much that we can go through, but I just think, I just try to stay positive every day and know that if I've connected with someone, I feel better.'
Wilson talked about her new initiative, 'Connecting with Carnie,' and her goal of creating a community.
'That's why it's called 'Connecting with Carnie,' because I want to encourage other people to connect, too. But you have to be brave, you have to be willing and honest with yourself first and then speak up and out. And that's why I had to get honest,' she said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
4 hours ago
- New York Post
Family of FDNY firefighter who died of a heart attack after he lost his job gets boost from new ‘relief fund'
The grief-stricken family of a FDNY firefighter who died of a heart attack after he was let go from the department after losing his job because of migrant crisis budget cuts got a $50,000 boost from a new 'relief fund.' Long Islander Derek Floyd's widow Christine Floyd is the first recipient of the FDNY Firefighters Relief Fund — a joint effort created by Nassau County and the the Uniformed Firefighters Association labor union. 'I'm just so grateful because I didn't have the means when he passed,' Christine Floyd, a mother of two, told The Post. 'I was way over my head in debt.' 8 Christine Floyd — the widow of FDNY firefighter Derek Floyd — with Uniformed Firefighters Association president Andrew Ansbro at an event announcing Floyd as the first recipient of the FDNY Firefighters Relief Fund in Garden City on June 9, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post The fund was established to assist when firefighters face difficulties like the death of a spouse, long-term medical care, or a child born with a birth defect, union leaders said. 'I would say every year we see ourselves with about a half dozen to a dozen firefighters that are suffering something catastrophic,' UFA president Andrew Ansbro said. 'We're hoping we'll be able to provide long-term care,' he added of the finances currently coming solely from private donations and events like golf outings. WABC radio owners John and Margo Catsimatidis donated $10,000 to the fund while Sullivan Papain, a firefighter advocacy law firm, has contributed $5,000. 8 Derek Floyd died of a heart attack last year after being laid off due to budget cuts. Obtained by the NY Post 8 Floyd with Christine and their children. FDNY Famlies Assistance Unit A hero honored Derek served valiantly as a distinguished US Marine sergeant for nearly a decade before joining the FDNY as a probationary member. His probationary status left Christine out of a lifetime of income after the fatal heart attack. Christine, who met her husband of almost seven years ago as total strangers on a subway platform, missed about $600,000 in death benefits, according to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which paid the mortgage on their home. 'When you think widow, you're thinking of someone who has lived their life and has had plenty of years…now you're navigating this life without your partner in a two-income household,' said Christine Floyd, a 35-year-old guidance counselor in NYC's Department of Education. 8 Christine Floyd will receive $50,000 from the fund. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post 8 Christine Floyd said she was 'over my head' in debt after her husband passed away. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post During his time in the FDNY, which began in 2019, Derek Floyd was on light duty in the ceremonial unit after a heart issue was found while he was in the FDNY academy. Floyd previously went into cardiac arrest, and his wife had to do chest compressions on him. He died in April 2024. She remembered her late husband as a family man who loved dressing in costumes to surprise their children Ethan and Abigail and would spend hours playing video games with them. Derek Floyd made sure their house was the best on the block when it came to holiday decorating, she added. 8 Ansbro wiping away tears at the press conference announcing the FDNY Firefighters Relief Fund. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post 8 Floyd giving Ansbro a hug after her donation was announced. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post 'He was very ambitious, and loyal, and disciplined. He was just a guy that everyone liked to be with,' Christine Floyd said. Derek Floyd was 'always a guy with a plan' who would want to know his loved ones were being taken care of now, she said. 'Derek always said, 'blood doesn't make you family,'' she said. 'I feel like everyone who has contributed and everyone who has rallied around us, they are our family.' 8 Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaking about the fund in Garden City — an issue he says is 'near and dear' to him. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post The next recipient that the union president has in mind is an FDNY member who has been in intensive care since suffering a heart attack on a call in late winter. The firefighter may be forced to pay out of pocket if the ailment is ruled as not being directly related to the line of duty, he added. The issue also hits home to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whose nephew died as a first responder during 9/11. This 'near and dear' issue made it a no-brainer for Blakeman to help intervene on behalf of 'trying to help people who would otherwise fall through the cracks' — especially the many who are vital community members on Long Island. 'The firefighters do an amazing job protecting the city of New York, but they also do a great job out here in Nassau.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
'RHONJ''s Dolores Catania Says She Gained 20 Lbs. After Mounjaro ‘Stopped Working': ‘I'm Having a Really Hard Time'
Dolores Catania revealed she gained 20 lbs. after her Mounjaro 'stopped working' The RHONJ star she's 'having a really hard time' dealing with the weight gain She admitted that there's a possibility her weight gain could be due to the slew of heart medications she's been takingDolores Catania is struggling with weight gain even while taking Mounjaro. On June 6, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 54, appeared on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live and talked about taking Mounjaro, an FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes. It's a brand name for tirzepatide, which is highly effective for weight loss by reducing appetite and improving how the body breaks down sugar and fat. Mounjaro is similar to Ozempic and Wegovy — brand names for semaglutide. They work in the brain to impact satiety and have been trending in and out of Hollywood. Catania — who previously shared that she lost 20 lbs. with the medication — revealed on the show that she's now gained the weight back. 'I'm having a really hard time right now. My Mounjaro stopped working, I gained 20 lbs.,' she shared. 'I've been looking for therapy for all my friends. I'm really having a bad time with this.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Lewis asked if she's able to switch to another medication like Ozempic and she immediately replied, 'I did it all.' Catania said she has since stopped taking the medication for about a month because she needed to undergo a cardiac ablation — a minimally invasive procedure where doctors freeze or burn the inside of the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm. The Bravo star assured that she's 'fine' now and was only in the hospital for the procedure. 'I'm on a bunch of medicine, like, 10 pills a day,' she said. 'It's just a formality now. I have to take it for the next 90 days, then I should be done.' 'Maybe that's why I gained weight,' she said of all the new medications. 'I'm hoping maybe that's why.' ! is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Catania previously spoke about her success on Mounjaro in 2023. "I'm down 20 pounds," she told The U.S. Sun, adding that her goal weight "is to be in the low 130s." The reality star admitted that she was previously 'gaining weight every month' and got up to 163 lbs. before trying the medication and seeing some results. 'It doesn't happen overnight. It doesn't come off easy," she said. Catania was originally prescribed Ozempic, taking the drug for two years before switching to Mounjaro in early 2023. 'I was medically prescribed for both because I am insulin resistant/pre-diabetic and have a thyroid issue,' she said at the time. Catania stressed that although she was still hoping to lose more weight on Mounjaro, taking these medications isn't a quick fix to weight loss, insisting that she focuses on exercising, healthy eating, and limiting her drinking — minus the wild nights spent with her RHONJ castmates. "I stopped taking [Ozempic] because it was expensive and everything. But being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle is cheap — it's free!" she told the outlet. "I work out regularly. There is no easy fix for weight loss and I have to watch what I eat." Read the original article on People
UPI
6 hours ago
- UPI
CPAP or Zepbound? Patients, doctors debate sleep apnea treatment
Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Adobe stock June 9 (UPI) A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The machines keep airways open using mild air pressure provided through a mask patients wear while sleeping. But patients would rather treat their sleep apnea with tirzepatide (Zepbound), a GLP-1 weight-loss drug, researchers found. "The results highlight a need for real-world comparative effectiveness data of CPAP versus tirzepatide, and a potential mismatch between patient and provider preferences when managing comorbid obesity and obstructive sleep apnea," lead researcher Ahmed Khalaf said in a news release. He's a sleep technician in the pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine division at University of California-San Diego. Nearly 30 million adults in the United States have sleep apnea, a disease in which the upper airway collapses during sleep, causing people to wake repeatedly. CPAP has been considered the gold standard for treating sleep apnea, but some patients find the machines too bulky and noisy. About 50% of people prescribed CPAP either can't use it often enough to matter or find it too bothersome, according to Harvard Medical School. Common problems include mask discomfort, dry mouth, breathing that feels out of sync and noise from the machine. Late last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound as the first drug to treat people with obesity and sleep apnea. At the time, the sleep medicine society hailed the approval as "a positive development for patients and clinicians, who now have another treatment option for this sleep disorder," according to a statement from the academy. But Zepbound is only for people with obesity and sleep apnea, the society noted. Also, Zepbound can reduce the severity of sleep apnea through weight loss, but might not cure the problem. For the new study, researchers analyzed nationwide online survey data from 365 patients, and also spoke to 17 sleep medicine professionals at UCSD. Doctors favored CPAP over Zepbound 53% to 26%, while patients favored Zepbound over CPAP 48% to 35%. Both doctors and patients supported treatment that combined CPAP and Zepbound, but doctors were more enthusiastic about combination therapy, 88% versus 61%. The patients' preferences are likely driven by their own experiences -- 78% said they were either current or former users of CPAP, results show. By comparison, only 23% of patients said they'd ever used Zepbound or Ozempic (semaglutide), the other prominent GLP-1 drug. Principal investigator Dr. Chris Schmickl, an assistant professor of medicine at University of California-San Diego, expressed surprise at the level of disagreement between patients and providers. "Recognizing differing attitudes toward treatment is crucial for developing a realistic and achievable action plan," he said in a news release. "Additional research to understand the underlying reasons behind these preferences will offer valuable insights for providers to guide treatment decisions." Researchers are scheduled to present these findings Wednesday at the society meeting in Seattle. Findings presented at medical meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. More information Harvard Medical School has more on managing CPAP problems. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
