Chrissy Teigen, known for her unfiltered honesty, recently shared her experience with Ozempic, aiming to inspire her children to embrace self-acceptance. In a candid conversation with People Magazine, Teigen, the acclaimed Cravings cookbook author, delved into her decision to openly discuss using Ozempic following a miscarriage in 2020—an ordeal she has described as one of the most harrowing periods in her life.

Reflecting on her journey, Teigen, 39, expressed her desire to dispel the myth of perfect lives often portrayed on social media. “From the early days of social media, I’ve always wanted to show people that life isn’t as perfect as it might appear,” she explained. “I hoped my story would resonate and help many feel better about their own families, bodies, and selves.”

Teigen and her husband, singer John Legend, are the proud parents of four children: Luna, 9, Miles, 7, Esti, 2, and Wren, 1. In 2020, they faced the devastating loss of their expected son, Jack, a tragedy that occurred in October of that year.

During an appearance on the Self-Conscious podcast, Teigen shared that she turned to Ozempic after the miscarriage, describing her struggle with “a deep depression” stemming from seeing a “pregnant belly with no baby in it.” She explained that the medication became a part of her healing journey as she sought to reconnect with her body and find a way forward.

On the Self-Conscious podcast, Chrissy revealed that she began taking Ozempic after the miscarriage, explaining that she had “fallen into a deep depression of seeing this pregnant belly with no baby in it.” The medication, became part of her healing process as she tried to reconnect with her body.

Still, Chrissy said her openness isn’t about glamorizing quick fixes, it’s about showing her children that transparency and self-care matter more than perfection. “…I would want my daughter [Luna]…or son, if Miles wants to venture into hair plug territory or something, I would want them to know that it’s not about pretending to be perfect, it’s about being open and honest about what it feels to make you feel better,” she told the outlet.

She also emphasized that while weight loss can help people feel better physically, it’s not a cure for insecurity. “It’s not about striving for perfection, because it doesn’t make anybody else feel emotionally happy at the end of the day,” she said. “… It’ll never truly fulfill you. But people are going to make their own decisions about their bodies and what will make them feel healthy and safe and proud of themselves, and everybody has a right to do those things.”

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