Serena Williams uses GLP-1 therapy after childbirth, sheds 31 pounds

Serena Williams has disclosed that she has been using a GLP1 weight-loss medication through a telehealth provider, losing about 31 pounds over roughly a year, as she navigates post-pregnancy health after the births of her daughters Olympia and Adira. She describes feeling healthier, more energetic, and physically lighter, and she says the treatment fits into a long-term approach to her well-being rather than serving as a quick fix. Williams, who is a paid ambassador for the telehealth company, emphasized that she began the injections after her second child and that the decision followed extensive personal research and conversations with medical professionals. She also noted ongoing training, including plans to run a half marathon, and said she intends to continue the regimen as needed.

Williams has faced well-documented postpartum weight challenges. After Olympia’s birth in 2017, she said she struggled to return to her pre-pregnancy condition despite intense training, healthy eating, and a demanding schedule as a professional athlete. The weight plateau persisted after Adira’s arrival in 2023, even as she maintained high levels of activity. To address what she described as...