Ozempic or stress? How Donald Trump lost an incredible amount of weight

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, defeating Democratic party’s Kamala Harris, in a tense White House race. Trump’s extraordinary comeback was preceded by his going above and beyond for the campaign, including a dramatic 20 lbs weight loss. So how did he lose the weight? Did Trump follow the bandwagon of taking the blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic, or Wegovy, or was it really the stress? Well, we have all the answers read on.
Earlier this year, in January 2024, Donald Trump finally opened up about losing around 20 lbs during this campaign cycle. Trump appeared leaner, leading to speculations that he might be taking Ozempic or Wegovy. Trump is finally set to return to his presidency, let’s take a look back at the time when he addressed the speculations around his weight loss.
Talking to Fox News, Donald Trump stated that he did the weight loss ‘the hard way’. He stated that he wasn’t been able to eat very much as he was very occupied. He added that he wasn’t able to sit down and ‘eat like a person’ l. “Me, it’s a little bit tougher,” he said.
Dr Carolyn Williams, a licensed dietitian in Alabama, told the Daily Mail that Trump has gone for a weight loss that could have raised other health concerns. The doctor noted that Trump lost weight, particularly in the abdominal area, where the visceral fat is stored. The doctor further expressed that however, it is unclear how healthy Trump’s approach for weight loss and maintaining it was.

Dr Williams further added that skipping meals due to scheduling and/or stress isn’t a long-term solution. If it was the case, Trump’s likely lack some key nutrients – ones like fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D – in his diet unless he’s focusing on nutrient-dense foods when he does find time for a meal.
On the other hand, in November last year (2023), as his weight loss made headlines Donald Trump released a letter purportedly from his physician stating that he is in ‘excellent health’ and that ‘he will continue to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle for many years.’

“President Trump has reduced his weight through an improved diet and continued daily physical activity while maintaining a rigorous schedule. His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional,” Dr Bruce Aronwald, an osteopath from New Jersey wrote in the statement.

While there are several speculations regarding weight loss, if Donald Trump’s physician’s word is to be taken, he has followed a healthy and active lifestyle to lose weight.