Jonathan Van Ness, renowned for his role on Queer Eye, has candidly discussed his past challenges with addiction and health concerns. While he had not previously disclosed the use of any specific weight loss medications, he recently posted a video on Instagram in which he addressed his use of GLP-1.

GLP-1 weight loss medications are designed to replicate the effects of the natural hormone Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) and assist individuals in their weight loss efforts.

What did Jonathan Van Ness say

In the video shared on Wednesday, Jonathan stated, “I have a confession to make. Yes, I am on a GLP-1 or weight loss medication. If you have been following me for a long time, you will know that I have gained and lost weight several times, very publicly. And in this time in my life, I knew that I needed a little bit of extra help. With everything that I have been through publicly and privately in the last couple of years, I gained quite a bit of weight, I was not feeling good and the most important thing was that my binge eating disorder was out of control. I was consistently making decisions that I regretted. The impulsive eating and binging left me feeling really not good, depressed and out of control.”

He continued, “I talked to my doctor about it, and he told me about GLP-1, which I tried a pill version of a couple of years ago, and that did not work for me. So now, it was like 'Let's try one of the shots'. This was back in September, and I felt immediately better. For the first time in my life, I have had control over my food intake. It has helped me so massively and that is part of why I want to be so honest with you because I know how important asking for help is and how much it can change your life in terms of healing... now I am thinking 'Could people abuse these medications? How do you get on and how do you get off'. So, so many questions!”

Jonathan has frequently discussed his journey of overcoming addiction to drugs and sex, as well as his efforts to enhance both his physical and mental well-being. Although he has not previously disclosed information regarding any weight loss medications, he has consistently highlighted the significance of self-care, regular exercise, and nutritious eating habits. In a TikTok video from 2022, the Queer Eye star revealed that he successfully lost 35 pounds (15.8 kg) through a combination of proper diet and exercise, aided by the guidance of a nutritionist.

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