For Oprah Winfrey, a croissant is now just a croissant — not a struggle

January 2, 2026

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(LA Times) – After decades of public and self-imposed shame, Oprah credits a GLP-1 drug with silencing “food noise” — the constant mental obsession about food. She now views obesity as a disease that causes overeating, a realization that transformed how she understands her body and relationship with food. The medication brings unexpected bonuses: She lost interest in alcohol and can now pack for a book tour without going into a shame spiral. (Read More)