Tracy Morgan gained 40 pounds on Ozempic: I out ate Ozempic


Last summer, Tracy Morgan revealed on the Today show that he had lost weight from using Ozempic. He’d even adopted a new, healthier lifestyle by also going to the gym every morning. According to Tracy, Ozempic had “cut [his] appetite in half.” Earlier this week, Tracy stopped by The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon complimented his appearance, and in return, Tracy shared that after his weight loss last summer, he’d learned to “out eat” Ozempic, which caused him to gain 40 lbs.

Tracy Morgan says he has gained 40 lbs. on Ozempic. On Tuesday, the Primetime Emmy nominee, 55, stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where the two discussed his dating life, the New York Knicks and his relation to Nas. As soon as Morgan sat down on stage, he received a compliment from the late-night talk show host, 49.

“You look good, bud,” Fallon told his guest. “You look great. How you staying in shape these days?”

“Well, that’s Ozempic,” Morgan said, referring to the type 2 diabetes drug, which has skyrocketed in popularity for weight loss, especially among celebrities.

After a brief reaction from Fallon, the Saturday Night Live alum shared his recent experience with the medication.

“I’ve learned to out-eat Ozempic. I out-ate Ozempic. I’ve gained 40 pounds,” Morgan said jokingly during the interview.

“I’ve never heard of anyone gaining 40,” Fallon replied.

Before moving to the next topic, the 30 Rock alum quipped, “I’m like Magic Johnson. I gained 40 pounds.”

While Morgan did not specify whether he is still taking the medication, some people do gain weight after stopping the drug. A study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in April 2022 found that a majority of people who take semaglutide gain most of the weight back within a year of stopping the medication.

The actor and comedian first revealed he was using Ozempic during an August 2023 episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna. When Kotb, 59, told The Last O.G. talent that he seemed to have been working on his body and his health, Morgan explained how he’d really been maintaining his physique.

“No, that’s Ozempic,” he said, adding, “That’s how this weight got lost… I went and got a prescription and I got Ozempic.”

He was also happy to share just how often he incorporated the FDA-approved prescription medication into his lifestyle for optimal results.

“I take Ozempic every Thursday,” Morgan shared with the daytime talk show hosts as he showed the ladies how he injects himself in the stomach.

“It cuts my appetite in half. Now I only eat half a bag of Doritos,” he jokingly added.

[From People]

Tracy’s known for doing bits, so I was confused at first about whether he was serious or not. I did a little research to see if anyone was clarifying that it was all a joke, but every report says that he did indeed gain 40 lbs while on Ozempic. So, I’ll take him at his word. I understand that people take Ozempic for weight loss because it helps suppress your appetite, which curbs the desire to overeat or snack. It’s worth noting that Tracy has diabetes, so it’s possible that the suppressed appetite and weight loss were unintended side effects to taking the drug. Because otherwise, if he was trying to lose weight, I’m not sure why he’d want to “out-eat” it. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose? If he stopped taking it, then why not just say that? It’s times like these when I miss 30 Rock because this feels like it could be a Tracy Jordan storyline.

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