Serena Williams has shared insights about her weight loss journey and the role GLP-1 medications have played in it.
For many months, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has been using the GLP-1 medication, a treatment that incorporates a naturally occurring hormone designed to help regulate blood sugar levels, appetite, and digestion. This approach has proven successful for Williams, who has shed an impressive 31 pounds and feels revitalized both physically and mentally.
Photo: Instagram/@serenawilliams “I feel great,” she told People magazine, expressing her satisfaction with her physical and mental well-being. “I feel really good and healthy. I feel light physically and light mentally.”
Williams’s journey with weight management took a turn after the birth of her first daughter, Alexis Olympia, in 2017. Despite her rigorous training and commitment to a healthy lifestyle, she struggled to achieve her desired weight. This frustration resurfaced after welcoming her second daughter, Adira River, in 2023.
“It was crazy because I’d never been in a place like that in my life where I worked so hard, ate so healthy and could never get down to where I needed to be at,” Williams reflected on her experience. This led her to explore new options to address her struggles.
The tennis star was determined to change her situation and she reached out to Ro, a health care company that guided her toward the right GLP-1 treatment. This decision was influenced by extensive research she conducted regarding the available medications. Williams acknowledged the existing controversy surrounding weight-loss drugs but expressed her belief that the GLP-1 treatments provided her body with changes that traditional exercise had not achieved after childbirth.
Photo: Instagram/@serenawilliams “I did a lot of research on it. I was like, ‘is this a shortcut? What are the benefits? What are not the benefits?’ I really wanted to dive into it before I just did it,” the tennis champion said. “I had never taken shortcuts in my career and always worked really hard. I know what it takes to be the best. So it was very frustrating to do all the same things and never be able to change that number on the scale or the way my body looked.”
Popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have gained attention for their effectiveness in aiding weight loss and metabolic health. With her newfound confidence and improved health, Williams’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the possibilities of combining medical intervention with a holistic approach to health and wellness. Her openness about her weight loss journey sheds light on the unique challenges faced by postpartum women and the importance of finding effective solutions tailored to individual needs. The story also emphasizes that every person’s journey is different, and seeking assistance—whether through exercise, diet, or medication—is an empowering choice.
Photo: Instagram/@serenawilliams
