The discussion around her appearance ties back to Lizzo’s openness about her fitness journey, which she’s shared with fans since early 2020. In one post, the “About Damn Time” singer shared a video of herself jumping rope outdoors and tagged her trainer.
Lizzo performs onstage during the Supersonico Festival on October 11, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Building on her fitness journey, Lizzo took to TikTok in June of that year to share more of her workout routines, including an exercise bike session. In a voiceover, she addressed misconceptions about her goals.
Lizzo performs on May 21, 2016, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. | Source: Getty Images
“Hey, so I’ve been working out consistently for the last five years, and it may come off as a surprise to some of y’all that I’m not working out to have your ideal body type. I’m working out to have my ideal body type,” she said.
Lizzo at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, 2016, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Lizzo and Sophia Eris attend Entertainment Weekly’s PopFest on October 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
By February 2021, Lizzo opened up about the steady pace of her progress, noting that others often commented on her weight loss—though she hadn’t noticed a significant change herself. “If anyone who’s on a natural weight loss knows, losing weight is actually the slowest thing in the world, and you don’t really notice it until you notice it,” she shared.
Despite seeing no movement on the scale, the Michigan native expressed pride in her healthy routine, which included meditative mornings with sound balls, making smoothies, taking wellness shots and vitamins, and hitting the gym for her workouts.
Lizzo attends the premiere of “Girls Trip,” 2017 | Source: Getty Images
In a 2022 interview, Lizzo shared her perspective on body positivity and health, laughing off the idea of being boxed in by public expectations. “I can’t fit into a box!” she said, addressing speculation about how weight loss might affect her music or fanbase.
Lizzo attends the MTV Video Music Awards on August 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images
She emphasized prioritizing health — mentally, spiritually, and physically — without focusing on societal pressures. Explaining her veganism, the star stated, “I’m not a vegan to lose weight; I just feel better when I eat plants.”
Lizzo performs on stage during the Reading Festival on August 25, 2018, in Reading, England. | Source: Getty Images
Lizzo also reflected on the complexity of food and stress, noting, “It sucks that we associate weight gain with the negative thing that causes it. I feel very lucky because I don’t feel that weight gain is bad anymore. Nor is weight loss — it’s neutral. And food is fun.”
Lizzo attends the Total Wireless Presents Lizzo Live Powered By Pandora on September 12, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Continuing her candid reflections, Lizzo shared a heartfelt update in a November 2023 Instagram post. Alongside a selfie in a robe, she wrote, “Hi. I’m working… on music, myself, relationships with people and food, my anxiety, my body, my business, and my trust issues with the world… but they are deep now, deeper than they’ve ever been. Xoxo.”
Lizzo’s journey of self-care extended into December 2023, when she shared a TikTok video of herself doing Pilates. Captioning the post, “Help I started Pilates to heal my back now I can’t stop,” she showcased her commitment to physical wellness while adding her signature humor to the mix.
By May 2024, Lizzo continued to prioritize her health, sharing a workout video on social media. Guided by celebrity trainer Corey Calliet, whom she tagged in the post, the clip showed her ongoing dedication to fitness and well-being.
Lizzo performs on the West Holts stage during the Glastonbury Festival on June 29, 2019, in Glastonbury, England. | Source: Getty Images
Lizzo performs onstage during Made In America – Day 2 on September 1, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Source: Getty Images