The world of celebrity weight loss often buzzes with speculation, and lately, one name keeps coming up: Ozempic. Many stars have been linked to the popular medication, leading to endless chatter online. Now, Whitney Leavitt, known from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is setting the record straight about her own journey after welcoming her third child.
Leavitt recently shut down rumors about using Ozempic injections to shed baby weight. "False, guys, I don’t take Ozempic," the 32-year-old explained during a chat with It Girl on YouTube. While she admitted to using the weight-loss drug after her son Liam was born, her approach this time around is completely different. "After Billy, I’ve been counting my macronutrients," she shared. Whitney and her husband, Connor Leavitt, are proud parents to Sedona, 4, Liam, 2, and their youngest, Billy, who is 11 months old.
Her past experience with Ozempic, though successful for weight loss initially, came with tough challenges. "I did Ozempic and loved it," she recalled during the interview. "Sure, I was thin, but I had diarrhea, vomited all the time." The biggest drawback? The weight didn’t stay off. "As soon as I left it, I regained all the weight," she revealed. This common experience is why doctors often advise against using these powerful GLP-1 medications for casual weight loss, typically reserving them for adults managing obesity or diabetes.
Given her previous struggles, Whitney chose a different path after Billy arrived in 2024. This time, she’s focused on building a healthier relationship with food. "I’ve been counting my macros and it’s been amazing," she said, giving a strong recommendation for the method. "You know, I just try to think long-term. So, no Ozempic this time, guys. I’m debunking the rumors."
Leavitt has always been open about her wellness journey. In a 2023 episode of the "Weekly Trash" podcast, she talked about the importance of self-acceptance. "I’ve always been happier when I simply accept [my body]," she said then. "What I have is a gift, and I’d hate for 10 years from now [to regret thinking I looked fat]. I never want that, and I don’t want it for my children either."
Before her previous Ozempic use, Whitney had tried a Weight Watchers plan. "Those two have no relationship," the reality star clarified on the podcast, explaining they were separate efforts. "I started Weight Watchers and partnered with them. I embarked on this weight loss process, felt great, was doing very well. I got very excited until I felt I got stuck." Feeling frustrated, she consulted a nurse specialist at the local Rise Rejuvenation Center in Utah. There, she learned about her hypothyroidism and how it was impacting her body. "I have hypothyroidism and this simply messes with your hormones and I was retaining all that weight," Whitney explained, sharing the professional advice she received. "It was actually she who suggested: ‘I think you’d like this, even if it’s just for a while’."
However, even with professional guidance, the medication wasn’t a perfect fit. "I’ve liked it, but I’ve also hated it," she confessed. "I liked the weight loss, but I hated how I felt taking it… You feel nauseous, I feel easily irritable, but it’s probably because the medicine also suppressed my appetite. So I’m gradually quitting. I’m not going to take it anymore."
Now, Whitney is managing her weight through consistent exercise and mindful eating. Her dedication even includes training for the upcoming Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, where she’ll be hitting the dance floor with partner Mark Ballas. It seems her journey is less about quick fixes and more about finding a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that truly works for her.