Oprah Says GLP-1s Silenced the "Food Noise" After 50 Years of Dieting and Changed Everything

"Food noise" is like unnecessary gossip—it's a constant, total-mind obsession about food. The chatter can be relentless and counter-productive when your goal is to lose weight. It's important to turn the volume down so you can shift your focus to motivating, positive thoughts. Hence, it may be easier said than done, since there's no volume dial. How did Oprah Winfrey silence food noise? GLP-1 medication helped her eliminate it after 50 years of dieting—and it proved to be completely life-changing.

GLP-1s have been helpful for individuals trying to reach their weight-loss goals by tricking the brain into thinking it's full and preventing overeating. These prescription drugs have produced many positive results for millions of individuals, including Oprah.

The celeb lost an impressive 50 pounds. She used a GLP-1 agonist and adopted healthy lifestyle tweaks to take charge of her health.

"One of the things that I realized the very first time I took a GLP-1 was that all these years I thought that thin people just had more willpower, they ate better foods, they were able to stick to it longer, they never had a potato chip, and then I realized the very first time I took the GLP-1 that, 'Oh, they're not even thinking about it. They're only eating when they're hungry, and they're stopping when they're full," Oprah said on an episode of "The Oprah Podcast."

GLP-1s were an integral tool to help Oprah quiet food noise, allowing her to develop a mindful, holistic approach to wellness. Without constant food chatter, Oprah told PEOPLE, "[It's] given me a quiet strength that comes with everything I do. Everything is just calmer and stronger."

The celeb added, "If you have obesity in your gene pool, I want people to know it's not your fault. I want people to stop blaming yourself for genes and an environment you can't control. I want people to have the information, whatever you choose to do with it, whether you get the medications, or whether you want to keep dieting."

Another way GLP-1 medication influenced Oprah's diet and lifestyle? She stopped drinking alcohol.

"I was a big fan of tequila. I literally had 17 shots one night. I haven't had a drink in years. The fact that I no longer even have a desire for it is pretty amazing," Oprah told PEOPLE.

Now that she's made major strides in her wellness journey, Oprah revealed she feels "more alive" and "more vibrant" than ever before.

"I'm not constantly punishing myself. I hardly recognize the woman I've become. But she's a happy woman," the actress and producer told PEOPLE. "I thought it was about discipline and willpower. But I stopped blaming myself."

For more weight-loss inspiration, check out Here's How Kathy Bates Lost 100 Pounds & Completely Transformed Her Body.