Gracie McGraw says Ozempic triggered eating disorder

Gracie McGraw, the 29-year-old daughter of country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has publicly shared that her use of the weight-loss medication Ozempic led to the return of a serious eating disorder she had previously managed. McGraw detailed her experience in a series of Instagram posts, explaining she began taking the drug after being diagnosed with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), in 2022.

While the medication effectively helped control her PCOS symptoms and resulted in significant weight loss, McGraw said the psychological impact was devastating. She described initially believing it was the best decision she had ever made, as she finally achieved a thinner physique and noticed immediate changes in how she was treated. She reported receiving more professional opportunities and different reactions from people in her social circles and family.

However, that external validation soon gave way to a troubling realization. McGraw said the rapid weight loss fed directly into a pre-existing eating disorder, which resurfaced under what she called the "guise of this miracle shot." She reflected that she became "way too...