‘This Is Us’ star Chrissy Metz says she turned to GLP-1 drug after years of skepticism
Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to use a GLP-1 after years of skepticism about the popular weight-loss medications.During an appearance on "The Today Show" on Monday, the "This Is Us" star, 45, explained that she reconsidered the drugs as she entered perimenopause and thought more seriously about her health and her family's history with obesity."I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years," she said. "I had a friend who was like, I don't know, he gave me a thesis and I was like, 'OK, this might be helpful.'"MAYIM BIALIK DETAILS 'NIGHTMARE' AFTER ONE INJECTION OF GLP-1 DRUG LED TO WEEKS OF DEBILITATING SIDE EFFECTSAfter witnessing her father experience complications with his own health, Metz thought, "Maybe I should try and get ahead of it.""It was something that I thought would be good for me," she said.Since taking the drug, Metz said she's noticed a difference in her energy level, as well as her "overall health."Despite the previous skepticism, Metz said the most important thing for her is "longevity.""Learning what it really was and how it affects everybody differently ...
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Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to use a GLP-1 after years of skepticism about the popular weight-loss medications.During an appearance on "The Today Show" on Monday, the "This Is Us" star, 45, explained that she reconsidered the drugs as she entered perimenopause and thought more seriously about her health and her family's history with obesity."I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years," she said. "I had a friend who was like, I don't know, he gave me a thesis and I was like, 'OK, this might be helpful.'"MAYIM BIALIK DETAILS 'NIGHTMARE' AFTER ONE INJECTION OF GLP-1 DRUG LED TO WEEKS OF DEBILITATING SIDE EFFECTSAfter witnessing her father experience complications with his own health, Metz thought, "Maybe I should try and get ahead of it.""It was something that I thought would be good for me," she said.Since taking the drug, Metz said she's noticed a difference in her energy level, as well as her "overall health."Despite the previous skepticism, Metz said the most important thing for her is "longevity.""Learning what it really was and how it affects everybody differently ... my doctor and my team were like, ‘Yeah, I think this would be beneficial for you,’" said Metz, who admitted she was "nervous" and "scared" to try it.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"That's what's sort of beautiful, it's a whole lifestyle change," said Metz, who has also incorporated strength training and exercise into her regime.
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- Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to use a GLP-1 after years of skepticism about the popular weight-loss medications.During an appearance on "The Today Show" on Monday, the "This Is Us" star, 45, explained that she reconsidered the drugs as she entered perimenopause and thought more seriously about her health and her family's history with obesity."I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years," she said. "I had a friend who was like, I don't know, he gave me a thesis and I was like, 'OK, this might be helpful.'"MAYIM BIALIK DETAILS 'NIGHTMARE' AFTER ONE INJECTION OF GLP-1 DRUG LED TO WEEKS OF DEBILITATING SIDE EFFECTSAfter witnessing her father experience complications with his own health, Metz thought, "Maybe I should try and get ahead of it.""It was something that I thought would be good for me," she said.Since taking the drug, Metz said she's noticed a difference in her energy level, as well as her "overall health."Despite the previous skepticism, Metz said the most important thing for her is "longevity.""Learning what it really was and how it affects everybody differently ...
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