Whoopi Goldberg Was 300 Pounds and Here's How Mounjaro Helped Her Transform Her Body
Significant weight loss is more than a big achievement—it's life-changing. In a person's appearance, losing eight to 10 pounds generally means dropping a size in clothes (though this can vary depending on the individual). Losing weight can dramatically improve so many other aspects of your body as well, including metabolic health, energy, confidence, sleep habits, and overall health and well-being.
Whoopi Goldberg started her weight-loss journey at nearly 300 pounds. She lost weight while taking Mounjaro. The GLP-1 medication helped the star transform her body in several ways. Learning about someone's significant weight loss is extraordinary motivation to start your own successful journey, so let's dive in.
Goldberg's Weight Has Fluctuated Over the Years
During a discussion on "The View," Goldberg noted that her weight has fluctuated over the years.
"My weight has come and gone and up and down, but it's never been an issue for me because I don't listen to what other people say about me," the celeb said (via Women's Health).
She Experienced a Major Health Scare, Which Promoted Changes
However, after putting on weight during a serious health scare—involving pneumonia in both lungs—Goldberg decided to try Mounjaro.
When speaking of treatment post-diagnosis, Goldberg said, "I had taken all those steroids, I was on all this stuff."
Her Shift in Perspective
The TV personality was unaware of her weight gain until she happened to see her reflection one day.
"I just always felt like me. And then I saw me and I thought, 'Oh! That's a lot of me,'" she said.
Goldberg also recalled, "You're living your life and you're doing what you need to do—and that's the last thing you're thinking about because you've got other stuff on your mind. When you realize it, you go, 'Well, damn.' And everyone says, 'Well, I thought you knew.'"
She Lost Weight While Taking Mounjaro
Goldberg has been refreshingly open about taking weight-loss medication to boost her overall well-being. Mounjaro was a crucial factor in her journey.
The celeb shared with Kelly Clarkson, "I'm doing that wonderful shot that works for folks who need some help and it's been really good for me."
She Lost the Weight of "Almost Two People"
Goldberg weighed almost 300 pounds while filming Till in 2022. When speaking about how much weight she's dropped, Goldberg revealed, "I've lost almost two people."
She Lost Weight in 2014, Too
Goldberg lost weight back in 2014, when she weighed 217 pounds. The celeb ended up shedding around 35 pounds, which was partly inspired by former co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd.
"I happened to notice that I had begun to look like a linebacker. I happened to look over and there was Sherri, skinny, and I said, 'What did you do?' She said, 'I've been doing Rocco DiSpirito's one pound a day diet.' I said, 'Please, I want to do it too,'" Goldberg said on "The View" (via ABC News).
If you're looking for more weight-loss inspiration, check out Here's How Oprah Lost 50 Pounds on a GLP-1 and Finally Ended Her Lifelong Battle With Weight.
