Oprah Winfrey explained her decision to leave the WeightWatchers board, after admitting last year to using weight loss medication.
Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board after almost 10 years to avoid a conflict of interest. During her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last week, Winfrey explained why she stepped down ahead of her upcoming special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution." "I decided because this special was really important to me, and I wanted to be able to talk about whatever I want to talk about," Winfrey said.
In a press release, Winfrey said, "I look forward to continuing to advise and collaborate with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima Sistani in elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity." The 70-year-old has always been open about her weight struggles throughout her career.
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