This Is Us star Chrissy Metz has opened up about her long and very public relationship with her weight. The actress, who became widely known for playing Kate Pearson in the hit series, recently revealed that she has been taking a GLP-1 medication to help manage her cravings.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Metz explained that her decision came after years of trying different approaches, including diets and therapy. She also pointed to perimenopause and a family history of obesity as factors in her decision to explore medication.
Metz admitted that she was initially very sceptical about GLP-1 drugs and did not expect them to work for her. However, she said her experience so far has been positive.
“I just wanted to take care of myself. I’m not getting any younger. I’m in perimenopause, and there were obesity issues within my family and with my father, and I felt like I’ve tried so many modalities, whether it was diets or therapy, and none of it really worked for me,” she said.
The actress added, “It’s been great! I’ve enjoyed the benefits that I didn’t think that would come, because I was very skeptical.”
Why Did Chrissy Metz Decide To Take GLP-1?
According to Metz, one of the noticeable changes has been better control over her cravings. She also said she has experienced less joint pain and found herself becoming more mobile. However, Metz stressed that she does not view the medication as a quick fix. She has also been working with a trainer and lifting weights as part of her approach to becoming stronger.
“I know it’s not a magic wand, and I need to change other things, so I’ve been working with a trainer, and I’m lifting and putting on muscle,” she explained.
For Metz, the focus is therefore not simply on losing weight but on feeling stronger and becoming more comfortable with what her body can do.
What Did Chrissy Metz Say About People Trolling Her?
Metz also addressed the criticism she has faced over her weight and her decision to take GLP-1 medication. Interestingly, she pointed out that people criticised her for not taking the medication before, and she expects the criticism to continue now that she has revealed that she does.
“Before, people were like ‘Why isn’t she on a GLP-1?’ and now they’re going to know I’m on it and be like, ‘Why is she on a GLP-1?’” Metz said.
The actress made it clear that she has decided not to let those comments dictate her choices. “It doesn’t matter, because like I always say, they’re not in my life. They’re not in my doctor’s notes. They’re not in the hereditary issues my family has,” she added.
Metz said she would rather focus on people who are “positive and kind” instead of worrying about online criticism.
Does Chrissy Metz Have A Weight-Loss Goal?
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Metz’s interview is that she is not working towards a specific number on the weighing scale. Rather than setting a target weight, the actress said she wants to feel strong and avoid allowing the number on the scale to determine how she feels about herself.
Known for her Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated performance as Kate Pearson on This Is Us, Metz has spent years being publicly scrutinised for her appearance.
