Bella Thorne criticizes Ozempic’s impact on beauty standards

“I’m finally feeling good, so Ozempic, you can…” Thorne said before flipping off the camera in an Instagram Stories clip.

Struggling with Body Image

Bella Thorne, known for her candid approach to personal topics, recently shared her thoughts on Ozempic via her Instagram Stories.

On Saturday, July 20, the 26-year-old actress and singer revealed her struggles with body image and how the diabetes drug Ozempic is influencing societal beauty standards.

Expressing Concerns

In a video clip wearing a blue leopard-print bikini, Thorne opened up, saying, “I haven’t been feeling good about my body for a while.

And especially with everybody on Ozempic, it’s like setting all these crazy beauty standards that nobody can keep up with unless you’re on Ozempic.”

Ozempic, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained popularity in the entertainment industry for its weight loss effects, raising concerns about its impact on body image and beauty expectations.

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Positive Changes

Thorne shared her recent efforts to improve her body image through exercise. “I have swam every day and I have sweat out everything possible and I have walked everywhere,” she said.

“And, I’m finally feeling good about myself, Okay?” Her message ended with a strong statement against the pressures of using Ozempic: “I’m finally feeling good, so Ozempic, you can…” she said before flipping off the camera and ending with, “…off.”

Advocating for Mental Health

Thorne frequently addresses health issues on social media. In February, she opened up about her mental health struggles in an Instagram video.

“I’m doing a mental health check-in,” the Shake It Up alum began. “My mental health is not good. On a scale of one to crying all night, I’m at a 10.”

She emphasized the importance of sharing these struggles, stating, “It’s important to make these videos because when we go on social media, we see all this happiness, amazing looks, hair, makeup, and everything. Even making this list is making me more depressed. But I guess what I’m trying to say is it’s okay to be depressed.”

Conclusion

Bella Thorne’s honesty about her body image and mental health issues sheds light on the pressures many face in today’s society, especially within the entertainment industry.

Her openness encourages others to acknowledge their struggles and seek healthier ways to feel good about themselves.