Serena Williams Serves Truth: Her Candid Journey with GLP-1 and Post-Pregnancy Wellness
Darling, let’s talk about something real for a moment. In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with “bounce back” narratives and unrealistic postpartum expectations, Serena Williams—our forever champion—is serving us something far more precious: radical honesty.
The 43-year-old tennis icon, who has redefined what it means to be a powerful woman in sports, recently shared an intimate revelation that has us applauding louder than Centre Court at Wimbledon. Speaking exclusively, Williams disclosed her journey with GLP-1 medication, resulting in a remarkable 31-pound weight loss, and honey, the vulnerability is everything.
“I feel great,” she confesses, radiating that unmistakable Williams glow. “I feel really good and healthy. I feel light physically and light mentally.” This isn’t just about numbers on a scale—it’s about reclaiming agency over one’s body narrative.
The struggle, as Williams describes it, began after welcoming her first daughter, Alexis Olympia, in 2017. Despite being a woman who has literally dominated tennis courts worldwide, she found herself in uncharted territory. “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 reveals with characteristic candor.
This resonates deeply, doesn’t it? Here’s a 23-time Grand Slam champion—someone who has mastered discipline like no other—feeling frustrated by her body’s post-pregnancy changes. It’s a reminder that motherhood transforms us in ways that transcend our previous understanding of ourselves.
The pattern repeated after her second daughter, Adira River, arrived in August 2023. Quick initial weight loss followed by stubborn plateau—a story familiar to countless mothers scrolling through social media, wondering why their pre-baby jeans feel like a distant memory.
Williams’ decision to explore GLP-1 treatment through Ro, a direct-to-patient healthcare company, came from a place of informed choice rather than desperation. “I did a lot of research on it. I was like, ‘is this a shortcut? What are the benefits? What are not the benefits?'” Her approach mirrors the same strategic thinking that made her a tennis legend—methodical, thorough, unapologetically smart.
The controversy surrounding GLP-1 medications—including popular brands like Ozempic and Mounjaro—doesn’t escape her notice. Yet Williams confronts the stigma head-on, acknowledging her initial nervousness while standing firm in her decision. This is what authentic leadership looks like: making informed choices about your body while being transparent about the journey.
Six months post-Adira’s birth, after ceasing breastfeeding, Williams began her weekly injections. The result? Over 31 pounds lost and, more importantly, a renewed sense of confidence. As her new role as celebrity patient ambassador for Ro, she’s normalizing conversations that desperately need normalization.
Williams isn’t just winning games anymore—she’s winning at dismantling the shame around seeking help for our bodies’ most stubborn challenges.
