The 'Methodical' Way Lizzo Lost Weight—And Embraced 'Body Neutrality'
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Lizzo has been a trailblazer of the body positivity movement—which encourages people to love themselves, no matter their size or shape—for years. But, in a new interview, she shared she’s moving into a more body-neutral mindset.
“The idea of body positivity, it’s moved away from the antiquated mainstream conception,” the 35-year-old told The New York Times. “It’s evolved into body neutrality.”
“I’m not going to lie and say I love my body every day,” she added. “The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day.”
Body neutrality is an approach to body image that encourages people to simply respect their bodies as opposed to forcing positivity about them, according to Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Center for Anxiety & Women’s Emotional Wellness. Translation? Lizzo is less into trying to love her body every second, and is more just accepting it.
This isn't the first time Lizzo has preached body neutrality. The "Good As Hell" singer told Vogue in 2020 that it would be "lazy" to label herself as only body-positive. "It’s easy," she said. "I would like to be body-normative. I want to normalize my body."
Lizzo, who currently has a new swimwear line out under her Yitty brand, recently told fans she's quitting music, per her IG. The news came amidst ongoing lawsuits alleging harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to The Cut. (She’s denied the allegations, BTW.)
"I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet," she wrote in a March 29 Instagram post. "All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it. But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it."
Basically, there’s a lot happening with Lizzo right now, including new weight loss. Here's what she's shared about her weight loss journey.
Lizzo's 'slowly' losing weight thanks to diet changes.
Lizzo told the Times that she’s changed her diet, and that's led to some weight loss.
“I’ve been methodical, losing weight very slowly,” she said. But she also recognized that other body positive proponents have gotten public criticism for losing weight. Her take: “My body is nobody’s business.”
Lizzo shared on TikTok back in 2020 that she’s a vegan. She also revealed that she was a vegetarian for seven years before that.
In a 2021 day in the life TikTok, Lizzo shared that she has a protein smoothie that “tastes like a—” in the morning.
She’s focusing on exercise that makes her happy.
Lizzo has always shared snippets on social media of herself doing a range of exercises, including running on the treadmill (while singing!) and Pilates. But she told the Times that she’s currently focusing on workouts that make her feel good.
“I’m taking the time every day to put some love into my body,” she said. “There is never a day when I regret taking a walk or doing some Pilates.”
Lizzo's working on a 'new me.'
In January, Lizzo shared an IG video of herself looking fit as she modeled her Yitty shapewear. In the clip, she shared that she’s looking to change things up.
“New year, new me. You know how they say, 'Run don't walk?' Teleport, bitch," she joked.
After modeling navy, burgundy and black sports bra and legging sets, Lizzo added, "We're putting ourselves first this year, you guys. You don't have to wait to feel like the best version of yourself. New year, new me in my Yitty."
Lizzo has always accepted fluctuations in her body. “It’s ok to change,” she captioned a 2021 TikTok. “I love every stage my body fluctuates to. The feats your body pulls off every day to function is iconic honestly 💁🏾♀️ love u.”
Overall, Lizzo told the Times that she’s just being honest about where she’s at. "There are some days I adore my body, and others when I don’t feel completely positive," she said.
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