Serena Williams Inspires With Honest Talk About Post-Baby Body and Resilience

Retired tennis superstar Serena Williams is candidly sharing her journey to shed over 30 pounds. The 43-year-old athlete revealed to People that she utilized the GLP-1 medication, Zepbound, to help achieve her leaner physique. Reflecting on her weight loss struggles, she stated, “I had never taken shortcuts in my career and always worked really hard.” Her weight-loss efforts began post-pregnancy after welcoming her first daughter, Alexis Olympia, in 2017, followed by a second, Adira River, in 2023. Williams commenced weekly GLP-1 injections approximately six months after Adira’s birth. “I did a lot of research on it,” she expressed about the medication, which ultimately resulted in a transformation that left her feeling both “light physically and light mentally.” As a celebrity ambassador for Ro, Williams aims to promote body positivity to her daughters, emphasizing confidence at any size. Her honesty was met with positive social media reactions, with many acknowledging her dedication to fitness along with the medication.