Fitness and Exercise

POP star Lizzo has claimed plus-size women are being “erased” as society grapples with the impact of the “Ozempic boom.”

The Truth Hurts singer, 37, has lost a lot of weight in recent years but said she is “still a proud big girl” after years of championing the body positivity movement.

In an essay shared on Substack, she wrote: “So here we are halfway through the decade, where extended sizes are being magically erased from websites.

“Plus sized models are no longer getting booked for modeling gigs. And all of our big girls are not-so big anymore.”

But Lizzo, who said she still weighs more than 14 stone, hit out at people who have criticised her for losing weight.

She said: “We’re in an era where the bigger girls are getting smaller because they’re tired of being judged.

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“And now those bigger girls are being judged for getting smaller by the very community they used to empower.

“There’s nothing wrong with living in a bigger body.

“There’s nothing wrong with being fat.

“But if a woman wants to change, she should be allowed to change.”

She said she started exercising in 2023 following a lawsuit in which she was alleged to have sexually harassed former dancers, which she denies, and which she said left her suicidal.

Lizzo previously revealed she had also used weight loss medication, as well as overhauling her diet.

Other stars including Meghan Trainor, Rebel Wilson and Amy Schumer have been criticised for slimming down, having previously championed larger bodies.

But Lizzo said she felt compelled to do so because of how she was viewed by society.

The American musician explained: “I was sick and tired of my identity being overshadowed by my fatness.

“People could not see my talent as a musician because they were too busy accusing me of making ‘being fat’ my whole personality.

“I had to actively work against ‘mammy’ tropes by being hypersexual and vulgar because being a mammy by definition is being desexualized.”

She added: “We have a lot of work to do, to undo the effects of the ozempic boom.

“I want us to allow the body positive movement to expand and grow far away from the commercial slop it’s become. Because movements move.”

TOWIE star Amy Childs has given a health update after her drastic weight loss, admitting she’s ‘on a journey to self love.’ 

Reality TV star Amy recently dropped two stone, and has spoken openly about her weight loss. 

Now, in a new post, the 35-year-old reality favourite has shared an insight into her weight loss after receiving “a lot of comments lately.” 

Amy snapped a selfie in the mirror of her walk-in wardrobe, and could be seen wearing a green crop top and black leggings. 

She showed off her midriff and stood barefoot while holding one hand up in the air and displaying a glam makeup look. 

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Amy penned to fans: “Feel like I have to do this post!! A lot of comments lately about my weight. For the past few months I have been really focusing on my nutriton with @jon_jkphysique. 

“I have been really honest with you all, after losing a lot of weight,  I realised I needed to understand how to eat the right way and to eat the right foods.. it’s been tough but I have started to gain healthy weight back( a little way to go) but I have been going gym, focusing on weight training and working on being more toned.” 

Amy continued: “I have also been having my weekly body treatments @3daestheticsuk (will be doing another reel soon) about this treatment. 

“This is not an overnight thing and it’s taking time but a journey to be my best self for the family. So please no negative comments please…

“PS jons foods are amazing 👍🏻 please give him a follow.” 

Fans flooded the comments with messages of encouragement for the star, as one person penned: “you look amazing well done to you be proud of yourself.”

A second added: “Gorgeous and honest,” and a third echoed: “You look great @amychilds1990 people always have too much to say on peoples weight etc, continue to do you and be fabulous.” 

In September, Amy underwent a tummy-tightening treatment.

The Towie star – who used fat jabs briefly two years ago – shared a video of herself on Instagram at the time, telling fans: “So guys, I’m on a journey to feel my most confident self.

“After having four children, dealing with weight loss and stress, my body has been through a lot! But it’s September and the perfect time to reset and create new goals.

The 35-year-old beautician went on to speak about a treatment which claims to “help tighten and firm up” the tummy after losing some elasticity.

A representative for Amy told The Sun: “Two years ago, she briefly tried weight loss injections, but they made her feel unwell and really sick, so she stopped them immediately.

“After having her babies, she wanted to feel like herself again and worked with a nutritionist, which helped her lose weight in a healthy way.

“Still, she was left with a tummy that felt jiggly and loose. This year, after her mum became ill, she lost more weight due to stress which she has spoken about on the show as well as the stress of cancelling a wedding.

“Following this she has felt a renewed drive to focus on her health.

“Through balanced nutrition, consistent training and support from 3D ReFirm treatments, she’s now on a journey to become fitter, stronger, and healthier, inside and out and tackle the areas of concern like her crepey skin on her tummy.”

Amy shares two of her four children with fiancé Billy who she first met in 2000.

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In 2023, the pair welcomed twins into the world after a “long and exhausting” labour – but their marriage plans have taken a back seat.

The star, who shot to fame in 2010 on the ITV2 reality show, has recently pushed back her wedding plans due to “last minute changes”.