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Lizzo Speaks Out About Her Weight Loss Transformation: 'Same Belly, Same Thighs, Just a Smaller Version'
'Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly,' the singer told 'Women's Health U.K.'NEED TO KNOW Lizzo discussed her weight loss transformation in an interview with Women's Health UK Speaking candidly about her appearance, the singer, 37, said her body has become a "smaller version" 'Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same,' she told the outletLizzo is opening up about the physical and psychological changes she has experienced on her weight loss journey. The singer, 37, is featured on the cover of Women's Health U.K.'s September issue, in which she discusses her feelings towards the changes in her body throughout her fitness journey and her views on body positivity. 'I like how I look now,' Lizzo told the outlet. 'I still think I'm big. I'm still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs – I think I'm just a smaller version.' 'Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same,' she continued. 'Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn't exist.' 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. Lizzo has been documenting her "weight release journey' on social media since 2023. In her latest interview, she reflected on previously struggling with binge eating as a result of feeling stressed or anxious. 'There were times when I would eat so much that my stomach hurt,' Lizzo told Women's Health U.K. 'When I was done, I would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't breathe and wouldn't let anyone know. I would hide it. I had so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food. If I was sad, anxious, stressed or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly." The "Good as Hell" singer said that she has now found 'a beautiful balance' in her relationship with food amid her fitness journey. 'It's a beautiful balance where it's like, if you allow yourself to have something, you can enjoy it without overindulging and hurting yourself,' she said. 'I'm so proud of myself for overcoming that.' In January, Lizzo announced on Instagram that she had achieved her "weight release goal" as she shared a picture of herself after lowering her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5. Since going on her weight loss journey, Lizzo said she has battled criticism for the changes to her body. She told Women's Health U.K., "Me saying I love myself in 2016 was offensive to people … How dare you love yourself! You are fat and Black and you're a woman, so you shouldn't love yourself … I had to fight for that [to love myself]. And now I'm fighting again.' Lizzo added that she is determined not to let the criticism get to her. 'It's okay to release weight. It's okay to gain weight after you've released weight, because what you're not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger,' she said. The full interview can be read in the September issue of Women's Health U.K., out now. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
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Lizzo admits she got 'tired of living' as she opens up about the lowest point of her life while posing for Women's Health UK
Lizzo has admitted she got 'tired of living' as she opened up about the lowest point of her life while posing on the cover of Women's Health UK. The singer, 37, battled depression after she was hit with multiple lawsuits in 2023 from former dancers who accused her of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. She dismissed the claims in a statement posted to Instagram shortly after the legal documents were filed, insisting that they were 'outrageous' and 'unbelievable.' That lawsuit was eventually dropped in December 2024, according to a report from The Post. Now, in a new interview with Women's Health UK, Lizzo reflected on that period of her life, which she has often described as her 'lowest'. She shared: 'It got to the point where it's just like, well… You ever get tired of living? 'It got to the point where I was like, 'I could die.' 'I never attempted to kill myself or thought about it, but I did think, 'If everyone hates you and thinks you're a terrible person, then what's the point?'.' For her cover shoot, Lizzo looked incredible as she showed off her slimmed-down frame in an array of gym wear for a sizzling workout shoot. The Truth Hurts singer first wowed in a black unitard with a white arm cover before slipping into a burgundy co-ord with a cropped hoodie. For her final looks, she turned heads in a white long-sleeved short set while posing with a weighted ball. Elsewhere in the interview, Lizzo opened up about her body and her struggles with binge eating. Over the past 14 months, the star has revealed she's lost 60 pounds through a combination of diet and exercise. She admitted: 'There were times when I would eat so much that my stomach hurt. When I was done, I would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't breathe and wouldn't let anyone know. The full Lizzo interview can be read in the September issue of Women's Health UK, on sale now 'I would hide it. I had so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food. If I was sad, anxious, stressed or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly. 'And then I would wait for everybody to leave, secretly order two separate meals on a food delivery site, then order dessert on a separate one.' Lizzo added: 'I like how I look now. I still think I'm big. I'm still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. 'I got the same belly, the same thighs – I think I'm just a smaller version. Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same. 'Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn't exist.' The singer also spoke about how she learned to let go of leaning on external validation. She said: 'My validation was from external sources, people telling me they loved me, or that I look good, and accepting me…It helped me build self-confidence. 'But if that's all I'm getting my validation from, when it changes – and it will, because people are not always going to like you – what happens? 'Where are you going to get your love from? I can convince myself that I'm beautiful, my body fine, no matter how big or small. 'But reminding myself that you can't let others tell you who you are – that was hard work.' On how she now stands with restored confidence and clarity, she said: 'There's a part of me that could easily be exploited and taken advantage of that has been broken off. I don't miss it… I'm proud of the person I've become. 'I feel like I've turned everything I've been through into growth.'
