Lizzo Lost 60 Pounds and Here's Why She Refuses to Call It 'Weight Loss'
If you're a Lizzo fan, you know the singer lost an incredible 60 pounds. Lizzo started her transformation back in 2023, making many positive changes to her diet, workout, and mental well-being. Here's everything the celeb did to get there—and why she refuses to call it "weight loss."
She's Been Transparent About Her Wellness Journey
The "Juice" singer has been incredibly open about her wellness journey with fans and posted on social media when she reached her goal.
Lizzo shared a selfie on Instagram on January 25, 2025, and wrote, "I did it. Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal. I haven't seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!"
She Was Flooded With Support
The comments were filled with so much love and support. One follower wrote, "Congratulations Lizzo! Keep Loving." Another commented, "Beautiful inside and out, no matter what," while another penned, "I could listen to you all day. If I did I could maybe lose 50 lbs. Thank you so much!!"
There are fire emojis, hand claps, and tons of hearts from fans.
She Dubbed It a "Weight Release Journey"
Lizzo's attitude is pure motivation. She refuses to call her losing 60 pounds "weight loss." Instead, she dubbed it a "weight release" journey, as she feels it better describes her overall goal, which is to achieve total-body wellness versus a number on the scale.
The celeb previously shared, ""I want to be very intentional with the words that come out of my mouth. Because there's young people who are watching me and they're experiencing what I'm putting into the world and they're applying to their own experience and their own life like I did when I was a kid."
She Started Losing Weight in 2023
Lizzo published an essay on Substack back in 2023.
"I started losing weight in the fall of 2023. I was severely depressed. I had been the subject of a vicious scandal, and it felt like the whole world turned its back on me," Lizzo wrote.
She Dropped 16% of Her Body Fat
Rather than turning to old habits, which typically included binging on food and eating "everything until my stomach felt like it would explode," this pushed Lizzo into action. A few months later, Lizzo lowered her body mass index by 10.5 and dropped 16% of her body fat, according to PEOPLE.
She Stays Away From "Sugary Stuff"
In the morning, Lizzo avoids "sugary stuff," and instead, focuses on getting a solid source of protein.
"I do something sweet. It's gotta be with some sort of like carb. I'll have like almond butter and toast," Lizzo shared (via PEOPLE). "So, everybody's body is different. Find out what works for you."
For more weight-loss success stories, check out Adele Lost 100 Pounds and Here Are 6 Workout Habits That Transformed Her Body.
