‘I Don’t Owe Anyone An Explanation’: Comedienne Zarna Garg On Taking Weight Loss Medication
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After facing backlash for using weight loss medication, comedian Zarna Garg defended her choice and mentioned that everyone navigates life’s challenges in their own way.
Zarna Garg used to “constantly think about food”. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Weight loss medications have gained immense popularity in recent times. Indian-origin comedian Zarna Garg, based in the US, recently opened up about her experience, revealing that she used to constantly think about food, even while eating, until she started taking the medication. While she aimed to inspire and be transparent, her revelation sparked backlash. Addressing the criticism in a new post, Zarna thanked her supporters and firmly told trolls that she “doesn’t owe anybody an explanation.” She emphasised that everyone navigates life’s challenges in their own way.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “I have a million DMs thanking me for saying I take weight loss meds. It never occurred to me to hide this. I don’t owe anybody an explanation and neither do you. In 2025, can we stop the bullshittery of pretending we’re perfect? We’re all just f***ng trying to get through it as best we can. Take the meds, don’t take the meds, do your thing with kindness around you and keep it moving.”
In the caption, Zarna Garg mentioned, “Anything else is just exhausting. I talked about this recently on a podcast episode, not realising the impact it would have in offering relief to so many. I see you. I am you. Proceed with proper medical advice and live your best life. Haters gonna hate, we don’t engage in the debate.”
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “I love ‘we’re all trying to get through it the best we can,’ it’s the great takeaway from life.”
Another shared, “Well said and so proud of you for normalising getting help for weight loss. People think it’s ok to take meds for everything else but when it comes to weight, the expect you to do it all by yourself.”
“Your body. Your decision. Stop the bullshittery is right,” a comment read.
Another mentioned, “And this is why we love and admire you, because you are REAL.”
One more added, “It’s the transparency that you lead a public life in that is relatable. Finally, folks with a platform and in the public eye being normal. It’s not easy.”
In her podcast, Zarna Garg openly admitted to using weight loss medication, stating that she felt no shame in doing so. She revealed that she was on a small dose and shared how, before starting the medication, food consumed her thoughts throughout the day. Even while eating one meal, she was already planning the next—something she believes may be tied to how her generation was raised. However, since starting the medication, she has experienced a significant shift. Her constant preoccupation with food has disappeared, and she now eats only when she genuinely feels hungry.
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