Lizzo Opens Up About Her Struggle With ‘Disorderd’ Eating

Earlier this month, Lizzo sat down with Women’s Health to discuss her weight loss, body positivity, and her ongoing health and wellness journey. The “Special” singer revealed to the outlet that finding healthy eating patterns had always been a “challenge” for her. Lizzo purported that she suffered from disordered eating, specifically, binge eating.

“There were times when I would eat so much that my stomach hurt. When I was done, I would be so uncomfortable, I couldn’t breathe and wouldn’t let anyone know,” she says. According to Lizzo, she had “so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food.”

She continued, “If I were sad, anxious, stressed, or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly. And then I would wait for everybody to leave, secretly order two separate meals on a food delivery site, then order dessert on a separate one.” Lizzo noted that there was “a lot of shame and guilt” that she had overcome before finding healthy habits to keep her in check.

Today, she would describe her lifestyle as “very sustainable.” She added, “It’s a beautiful balance where it’s like, if you allow yourself to have something, you can enjoy it without overindulging and hurting yourself. I’m so proud of myself for overcoming that.”

In June, Lizzo sat down with the Just Trish podcast to address speculation about her physical transformation, making it clear that it had nothing to do with trying to fit into Hollywood’s mold.

Reflecting on her past, Lizzo revealed that she attended major red carpets, such as the Met Gala, at her heaviest and never once felt that her size held her back. Confidence was never the issue. But now, she says, she’s stepped into a new chapter where she genuinely feels the compliments she’s always received. “I actually believe the compliments,” she told host Trisha Paytas.

Her recent changes, she explained, weren’t just about dropping weight—it was about taking care of herself from the inside out. That meant prioritizing skin care, dental work, and regular gym sessions. “I’ve tried everything,” Lizzo said when asked about Ozempic, but she stressed that her results weren’t the product of any shortcuts. The hard work, discipline, and consistency are what reshaped not just her body, but her mindset.