Chrissy Metz Reveals 63-Pound Weight Loss With GLP-1 Medication

Actress Chrissy Metz has revealed she has lost an additional 63 pounds by using a GLP-1 medication, a decision she made after years of skepticism and a prior 100-pound weight loss achieved through lifestyle changes. The "This Is Us" star shared her health journey in interviews published on August 10 and 11, 2026, explaining that family health concerns and the challenges of perimenopause prompted her to explore medication.

Metz, 45, had previously lost weight through diet and exercise, including working with a trainer and incorporating activities like Pilates and weightlifting. However, she said she remained skeptical of GLP-1 drugs for approximately six years. Her perspective shifted due to her father's severe health complications related to hereditary obesity and her own experience with perimenopause. "I'm not getting any younger," Metz told PEOPLE, adding that she had tried numerous approaches over the years.

A key factor in her decision was the reduction of "food noise," a term she used to describe the constant mental preoccupation with food. "When I realized food noise was really a thing, that consumed a lot of my headspace," she said. Metz reported that the medication has...