Oprah Winfrey’s new book details her journey with weight, describing her realization that obesity is a disease as a “liberating epiphany.” This revelation prompted her to use weight-loss injections last year, shifting her perspective away from a belief that willpower alone was the solution.
The text explores the global debate on classifying obesity as a medical condition. Supporters, including experts like Dr. Chris van Tulleken, argue the classification removes stigma and acknowledges biological and environmental factors. While some fear the label increases stigma, Winfrey’s view highlights a changing narrative, viewing weight management as a lifelong medical process rather than a personal failing.
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