Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey reveals worrying reason why Ozempic didn't work for her

Cynthia Bailey has decided to embark on a new diet to drop some stubborn pounds. She is opening up about the drawbacks of another trendy weight loss approach she experimented with – Ozempic.

During an interview with E! News, Bailey disclosed that she discontinued the use of the weight loss medication after just one month due to losing her appetite for food.

Bailey, 57, revealed she was convinced to begin taking it after seeing the results her friends were achieving on it.

However, after losing her appetite for beloved foods such as BBQ ribs and crab cakes, Cynthia decided to stop.

Recent studies on Ozempic indicate that the drug comes with various side effects, some of which could have an impact on mental well-being, both in positive and negative ways.

‘I did want to take the shot initially because all my friends look great on the shot without question,’ she said.

As Cynthia Bailey begins a new diet to shed some pesky pounds, she is getting real about the pitfalls of another popular weight loss method she has also tried - Ozempic; Bailey pictured in LA in June 2024

As Cynthia Bailey begins a new diet to shed some pesky pounds, she is getting real about the pitfalls of another popular weight loss method she has also tried – Ozempic; Bailey pictured in LA in June 2024

‘I tried it for a month. Honestly, for me, it didn’t work because I still like food and I found I just had no interest in food. Food is like something that I enjoy and I just didn’t like the way it made me feel.’ 

While Cynthia acknowledged many people are happy with the drug, she conceded it just wasn’t for her.

‘For me it did not. I didn’t enjoy it because when I get my crab cake and my salad and my oysters and my BBQ ribs, I want to enjoy it. I was just literally looking at the food like, “What is this? What am I supposed to do with this?”‘

Research has linked Ozempic to a variety of side effects, and has also raised concerns about the drug’s potential impact on mental health. 

Cynthia’s new diet comes after she found herself gaining some weight this past year, which she attributed to several factors, including being in a new relationship.

‘I don’t know if it was the stress of shooting season 16 of Housewives that had me eating everything that I could find and definitely drinking everything I could find,’ she said.

‘I gained a lot of happy weight. I’ve been in a relationship for the past 10 months now and I started not to be able to fit in my clothes anymore. I’m on the other side of menopause. It’s like a lot of reasons.’

Her goal is to simply fit back into her clothes. ‘I’m not trying to be skinny. I just want to get back into my clothes.’

Cynthia also recently announced her partnership with WeightWatchers, a points-based diet program endorsed by many celebrities.

And already she’s noticed results, including being able to fit in to a pair of jeans she hasn’t been able to wear in quite some time.

Cynthia recently announced she is shedding weight through WeightWatchers

Cynthia recently announced she is shedding weight through WeightWatchers

Bailey revealed she's now able to fit into a pair of jeans she hasn't been able to wear for a while thanks to WeightWatchers

Bailey revealed she’s now able to fit into a pair of jeans she hasn’t been able to wear for a while thanks to WeightWatchers 

She rejoiced after stepping onto the scale

She rejoiced after stepping onto the scale

Her current weight shows 194.6

Her current weight shows 194.6

Bailey raved about the results she was able to achieve in video posted to her Instagram on Wednesday.

‘So it’s been two weeks since I announced that I’m starting my weight loss journey with WeightWatchers. Since joining I’ve started noticing many changes. Not just on the scale but in how my clothes fit.

‘For example, I was finally able to zip up a pair of jeans that I haven’t worn in a while and I just felt like such a win.

‘What I love the most about WeightWatchers is how flexible and livable the program is. The Points System makes it so easy for me to enjoy the foods that I love but in moderation and I don’t feel deprived.

Bailey is also incorporating exercise into her routine

Bailey is also incorporating exercise into her routine 

Bailey told E! her primary goal is to be able to fit into her old clothing

Bailey told E! her primary goal is to be able to fit into her old clothing 

Bailey said she doesn't feel deprived on WeightWatchers and is able to eat whatever she wants in moderation

Bailey said she doesn’t feel deprived on WeightWatchers and is able to eat whatever she wants in moderation

'I still can't fit into some of my clothes YET but I know I'm headed in the right direction,' Bailey said; pictured

‘I still can’t fit into some of my clothes YET but I know I’m headed in the right direction,’ Bailey said; pictured 

‘Getting back into a workout routine has also been a huge part of this journey for me. Another major win has been the personalized support from my WeightWatchers Registered Dietitian.

‘She’s given me so many helpful tips to make the program work from my busy lifestyle like ways to incorporate ZeroPoints foods into my day.

‘Having that one-on-one guidance has been a game changer.

‘I still can’t fit into some of my clothes YET but I know I’m headed in the right direction.’

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