I just looked up when “All About That Bass” came out, and the internet must be lying to me because it says 2014. How can that song be 11 years old already?! Anyway, the song in which Meghan Trainor croons, “You know I won’t be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll,” was a big breakout hit for the singer. Which makes it kind of funny that these days she’s all about detailing the different cosmetic work she’s getting done, to varying degrees of success. Last December, Meghan shared on her Workin’ On It podcast that she’d gotten so much Botox above her lip that it hurt to smile. Ouch. Then last month Meghan updated us on the results of a boob job to perk up the girls after two pregnancies — she loves them so much she struck an endorsement deal with the implant company! And now we know this: Meghan had hubby Daryl Sabara on the podcast last week, and the couple confessed that they’re taking Mounjaro together, one of the GLP-1 weight loss drugs. As Meghan put it, “Daryl and I both do everything together.” Remember that for later.
“We did 75 Hard after Riley was born and, man, did we crush,” Meghan said during the April 9 episode of the couple’s Workin’ On It podcast. “Then, we heard more and more of our friends—and even our doctors—were on Mounjaro and Ozempic.”
The 31-year-old, who added that after researching various GLP-1 injection options, she opted for Mounjaro because she felt it “had less side effects.”
And despite feeling like she knows how to lose weight on her own, Meghan added, “I could do that, but when I asked my doctor, I was like, ‘Tell me everything.’ I did the research, and I felt safe.”
To which her husband of almost seven years, 32, added, “So, I did it, too,” with Meghan affirming, “Daryl and I both do everything together. And we started that journey.”
The couple explained they’re both on the lowest possible dose of the medication, and that they balance the medication with exercise and balanced meals.
“We were like, ‘We have to make sure we don’t lose muscle, that we worked so hard gaining all those years,’” Meghan added. “And we stay in the gym, we work out, we eat right. And we just noticed that we were less hungry.”
The “Made You Look” singer also stressed she’s happy to own her health methods.
“I feel amazing,” she gushed. “Like this thing is incredible. And I have no shame being on it and talking about it.”
And indeed, this is not the first time Meghan has spoken about taking the weight loss medication.
“I’ve worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy,” she wrote on Instagram March 31. “And I’m so glad I did because I feel great.”
She added, “I’ve been on a journey to be the healthiest, strongest version of myself, for my kids and for me.”
“…she opted for Mounjaro because she felt it ‘had less side effects.’” We’re all thinking it, so I’m just gonna say it: it’s fewer side effects, not less. As for the side effects themselves, they may be reduced, but if one of the remaining effects is diarrhea (common among the GLP-1s), I think I’m with another Meg on this issue — Stalter, who said she’d “rather be 500 lbs. than sh-t all day.” Words to live by. So, is there a way to know which side effect you’ll get in advance? Cause that would really help with some decision making! (Speaking for a friend.)
But lucky for Meghan and Daryl, they’re in this together. And if that includes extra visits to the bathroom, then I dare say no couple is more prepared than these two. I’m referring, of course, to their preference for his-and-hers toilets. They’ve renovated at least two houses to make this happen in the primary suite, and I have questions. For starters, I’d love for realtors to weigh in on how that unique design affects resale. And second, Meghan described that in one house they had side-by-side cans, whereas in their new house the thrones face each other. For the sake of behavioral science, I’d love for Meghan to compile her notes on the pros and cons of each set up, both in terms of fulfilling their functions as toilets, and how the matrimonial relationship was impacted by the different positions.
First of all thank you for the fewer versus less public service announcements. I also grit my teeth when public speakers (ie people hired/known for erudition) get this wrong. Fewer pounds, people, not less!
I was here to say, welp, she would not be the first person to preach size acceptance/celebration at a less famous earlier point in her career, only to dancercize that back later.
When you do become big time successful, you have access to childcare, trainer, home gym, professionally made and supervised diet, and a stylist. And the fact is, once you start availing yourself of all this, you are very likely going to lose weight.
For this reason, even though I can see why the size acceptance advocates get so angry at the reversal of a popular voice celebrating size, if Megan says she feels better, she wants to be there for her kids, good for her.
The irony of people who say things like, “F*ck teachers”, and “We’re homeschooling our kids” but then have poor grammar skills.
(No shade to homeschoolers—the English teacher in me dies every time someone makes a grammatical error).
That is a terrible dress!!!
Omg, those toilets. That was my first thought when I saw that headline.
I’ve been on wegovy since December and I have never had diahreah. If anything, it slows down your digestion and constipates you. Although I haven’t had any issues with that either as I eat a lot of fibre and drink a lot of water. I’ve lost 26 pounds so far.
Yes, I have a friend who’s on Wegovy and her side effects are minimal. There’s also the pill form, which works wonderfully, that you have to take daily, instead of the weekly injections. Honestly if this is helping them lead healthier and happier lives, good for them. I know it’s made a world of difference for me.
Same. I’ve been on Wegovy (down 40 lbs) with very few side effects. I did have some GI issues but mild and only in the beginning as I titrated up.
Side effect doesn’t mean constant. Most people aren’t out here having daily diarrhea. I’ve been on a GLP 1 for over a year and the only time I’ve had side effects was in the first few months.
The same. I’ve been on Mounjaro for over a year and a half. I only had some side effects (diarrhea, abdominal pain) the first week. I am a very happy customer. I’ve hit my weight loss goal after losing more than 100 pounds. All my numbers are great, I’m no longer anemic, and I have put on muscle. I’ve had friends ask me about it. I don’t mind telling them I’m on Mounjaro. But when they ask how much I’ve lost I just say “a lot”. It’s not automatic weight loss. You have to work it and commit to it. But if you do, it’s life changing.
Can I ask how it helped your anemia? I’m super curious as I’ve only heard of GLPs affecting vitamin (etc) absorption the other way.
Absolutely. I was on Ozempic for a year and now almost a year on Mounjaro – I have type 2 diabetes and it works great for that. I was constipated and a little nauseous on Ozempic, I have virtually NO side effects with Mounjaro.
I’m also not losing much weight unfortunately, but that’s not why I take it.
I wish we could not shame people for taking a medication that improves their life. Saying you’d rather be 500 lbs than “shit all day” sounds like mocking — would you do that to someone who needed insulin for diabetes? It’s also simply not true. I’ve been on a GLP-1 for two years and it has changed my life, and my health. I think it’s time to change our stories too.
YES YES YES THIS ALL DAY
I have fibromyalgia which excess weight exacerbated and it’s way easier for me to treat temporary side effects of Wegovy than chronic pain.
I’ve been following a weight loss program that prescribes glp1s in addition to nutrition education and I think that is key there is to have both components.
I was on Ozempic for almost two years with I first started taking it my hair became very thin and was falling out. It constipates you do you have to drink a lot of water and I also didn’t realize that it makes you very fatigued I had no energy and I didn’t realize it was an effect of the medication. I lost about 15-20 lbs on that then stalled so the program switched me to zepbound and I have way less side effects and I’m much happier with this medication overall. No constipation, energy levels have improved it’s more selective for the hunger hormone so I definitely feel fuller faster. Best part is that I’ve lost another 20lbs so I’m 45 down 🙂
Shelly, everyone’s different. I got so sick on Wegovy (diarrhea and vomiting) I had to go to urgent care. I wish I could tolerate it, like you. Such a drag.
I’m on mounjaro and I know two other people and diarrhea has not been a side effect for any of us.
For the first time in my life I feel liberated from food noise and obsession. And that’s after 2+ years working with an intuitive eating therapist, a HAES nutritionist and a holistic anti-diet doctor.