Influencer Jordyn Woods has broken her silence on the rise of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, saying the revolutionary drug that’s taken over Hollywood has halted progress in the body inclusivity movement.
In a new interview, Jordyn Woods, who rose to fame in the early 2000s through Kylie Jenner and the rest of the Kardashian clan, has been open about body image before, even starting her own activewear line that features a range of sizes for every woman.
Woods, 28, spoke with Bustle about everything under the sun, from her relationship with NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns to the recent rise in GLP-1s for weight loss.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, GLP-1s are medications that help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.
Woods, a size inclusivity advocate, broke her silence on the recent trend and seemed to be against the drug that’s taken Hollywood by storm.
“Yeah. We were taking some steps forward, and now I think in the Ozempic era we’re taking a few steps back. Everyone’s skinny now. The bug hasn’t caught me yet,” she said.
Jordyn Woods Isn’t Worried About Her Weight Fluctuating
Woods implied that she wasn’t interested in using a GLP-1 herself, adding that she’s aware her weight will fluctuate.
“It’s not hard for me,” she said. “My weight’s going to fluctuate. I’m going to be skinnier sometimes. I’m human.”
In 2018, Woods spoke with PEOPLE about her activewear line, SECNDNTURE, and said that she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand after falling in love with working out.
“I went through a lot of different things and working out became my therapy, especially after losing my dad,” she said. “Throughout working out all the time I realized that there wasn’t an activewear line that was super quality and affordable and size-inclusive so I decided, ‘Why not make my own?’”
Jordyn Woods Wanted To Be The Change She Was Hoping To See
For Woods, creating an activewear brand wasn’t just about making money; it was about helping other women feel comfortable in their own skin.
“I felt like there weren’t many options for clothing out there, which enhanced my tomboy-ness because I would just wear my dad’s big shirts or my brother’s big shirts,” she said. “It was discouraging to go to the mall. I knew I couldn’t find anything that would fit me or look cute.”
After Woods began modeling, though, she learned to embrace her body and everything that came with it.
“When I started modeling I gained a lot of confidence because I had to go out of my comfort zone,” she added. “And I realized that my individuality was my greatest gift and that I have this physical body and I can’t change it so you have to love it.”
Rosie O’Donnell Is Using A GLP-1 For Weight Loss
While Woods is staying away from GLP-1s for weight loss, many other celebrities have embraced them, including comedian Rosie O’Donnell.
The former “The View” moderator appeared on the “Bleep!” podcast, according to The Blast, and opened up about microdosing the popular drug to help her avoid negative side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
“I did the lowest dose for [the first] year with 2.5. Then, I did [the second] year at 5, and now, I’m just finishing year [three] at 7.5,” she said.
O’Donnell Called GLP-1 A ‘Miracle Drug’
O’Donnell, 64, has struggled with weight for most of her adult life, she said. However, once she began taking the “miracle drug” over two years ago, she said it changed everything for her.
“I’ve had trouble with my weight my whole life. I know the shame and humiliation dealt to people who are overweight,” she stated. “My kids would come home from trick-or-treating with pillowcases full of candy and hide it,” she continued. “Smart children. I’d wake up at three in the morning and go, ‘There’s a Nestlé’s Crunch bar somewhere.’ I couldn’t help myself.”
According to O’Donnell, using a GLP-1 in the right way has not only changed her body for the better, but it’s also helped her create healthier habits and quiet the “food noise” she’s battled for years.
“Mounjaro changed my life,” she said about the medication.
