Serena Williams' Weight Loss Transformation: How Zepbound Changed Her Game

SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION: Serena Williams Reveals Secret Behind Her Sizzling New Look

The tennis world is buzzing with excitement as 43-year-old legend Serena Williams opens up about her dramatic weight loss journey, leaving fans and critics alike wondering if she's still the same woman who dominated the court for decades. But behind closed doors, Williams has been sharing a secret that's helped her shed an astonishing 31 pounds over the past year – and it's not just about hitting the gym or following a strict diet.

According to Vogue (via thescholarlynote.com), Williams has been using weight loss medication Zepbound, a GLP-1 medication, which has left her feeling "light physically and mentally." But what exactly is Zepbound, and how does it work its magic? In short, GLP-1 is a natural hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite – found in popular weight loss medication brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. And it's precisely this hormone that has helped Williams achieve her sizzling new look.

But let's take a step back. What led to Williams' weight struggles in the first place? The tennis icon has been open about her postpartum journey after becoming a mother for the first time with the birth of her eldest daughter, Alexis Olympia, in 2017. She dealt with similar challenges following the arrival of her second daughter Adira River in August 2023. Williams would experience quick bursts of weight loss only to see her weight plateau despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a professional athlete.

"I never was able to get to the weight I needed to be no matter what I did, no matter how much I trained," she confessed to People (via thescholarlynote.com). "It was crazy because I'd never been in a place like that in my life where I worked so hard, ate so healthy and could never get down to where I needed to be at."

That's when Williams approached healthcare company Ro – for which she is a paid spokesperson – for guidance on GLP-1 medication. And it was a game-changer. "I had never taken shortcuts in my career and always worked really hard," she added. "So it was very frustrating to do all the same things and never be able to change that number on the scale or the way my body looked."

But here's the thing: Williams' transformation hasn't been without controversy. Just weeks after her post-workout gym selfies sparked rumors about Ozempic, she left fans concerned with her lean appearance in sultry bikini snaps taken during a luxe yacht getaway. While many praised her post-retirement glowup, others were quick to sound off – accusing the superstar of changing her figure too drastically.

'She's too thin… why?' one critic asked, sparking a heated back-and-forth in the comments. As the debate raged on, some fans defended the star's new look while others said they barely recognized her. "She's definitely not thick anymore," one fan chimed in. Someone else added, "They don't know that she was even thinner from 1998-2007."

But Williams isn't here to let the haters get her down. The businesswoman, philanthropist, high-fashion darling, and mother of three has always been unapologetically herself – on and off the court. Over her illustrious career, Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles – the most by any female player in the Open Era – and spent 319 weeks as world No. 1.

So what's next for this tennis icon? With the US Open just around the corner (and Williams' last competitive tournament being the 2022 edition), it seems like we're about to witness another chapter of her incredible journey. And one thing's for sure: with or without Zepbound, Serena Williams will always be a force to be reckoned with.

A Brief History of Serena's Weight Struggles

It all started in 2017 when Williams became a mother for the first time with the birth of Alexis Olympia. The tennis icon has been open about her postpartum journey and how she struggled with weight gain. But it wasn't just the pregnancy that caused her weight struggles – it was also the challenges of caring for two young children.

The Birth of Adira River

In August 2023, Williams welcomed her second daughter, Adira River. This time around, she dealt with similar postpartum challenges, including quick bursts of weight loss followed by a plateau in her weight loss journey. It was during this time that she began exploring GLP-1 medication to help regulate her blood sugar and appetite.

The Road to Zepbound

Williams has always been about maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a professional athlete. But despite her best efforts, she just couldn't seem to get to the weight she needed to be. That's when she turned to healthcare company Ro – for which she is a paid spokesperson – for guidance on GLP-1 medication.

Zepbound: The Game-Changer

So what exactly is Zepbound? It's a GLP-1 medication that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. And it's precisely this hormone that has helped Williams achieve her sizzling new look. "I had never taken shortcuts in my career and always worked really hard," she confessed to People (via thescholarlynote.com). "So it was very frustrating to do all the same things and never be able to change that number on the scale or the way my body looked."

The Reaction

But not everyone is thrilled with Williams' new look. Some fans have accused her of changing her figure too drastically, while others are worried about the potential health risks associated with GLP-1 medication. "She's too thin… why?" one critic asked, sparking a heated back-and-forth in the comments.

A Message from Serena

So what does Williams have to say to all the haters? Not much, really. The tennis icon has always been about being herself and living her life to the fullest. And that's exactly what she's done – with or without Zepbound. "I've never felt that pressure to maintain a certain appearance," she admits. "I always felt comfortable at any size, whether I was a lot heavier or not."