Al Roker.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Al Rokeris urging people not to be judgmental of those who decide to use weight loss drugs.
On Tuesday, theTodayco-host, 69, was on air and commented onOprah Winfrey’s recent televised conversation, calledAn Oprah Special:Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution, which tackles how the use of medications likeOzempic,WegovyandMounjarofor weight loss has surged in popularity.
“Everybody’s struggling with it and we’re still trying to figure it out,” he said. “But no shame, no game. Just stay within your lane and don’t give anybody a hard time.”
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“It’s still a struggle but I’m never going back,” he vowed. “I have setbacks and struggle every day, but I never forget how far I’ve come.”
In June of that year, Roker continued totalk about his weight-loss journey, noting how his physical and mental health has improved since incorporating light exercise and a low-carb diet into his day-to-day.
“Exercise, and not extreme exercise — we’re doing that 30-day walking challenge — that improves, I think, your mental health,” he said at the time. “Combined with a low-carb diet, I’ve lost about 45 lbs. in the last several months. I do about 100 grams of carbs a day and I walk.”
source: people.com
