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Tim McGraw's Daughter Gracie Says Ozempic Brought Back Eating Disorder - Yahoo
Eating Disorders (Google News) · August 5, 2026
In plain language
Gracie McGraw, daughter of country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, recently shared how taking Ozempic for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms affected her mental health. Although the medication helped manage her PCOS, she reported that the rapid weight loss triggered a return of her eating disorder and led to negative body image. She expressed that the cultural pressure to be thin made her feel like she was feeding into her disorder under the guise of medical treatment. McGraw now emphasizes that being thin does not automatically mean a person is healthy.
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Key takeaways
- Gracie McGraw reported that using Ozempic for PCOS symptoms triggered a relapse of her eating disorder.
- While the medication effectively managed metabolic symptoms, it negatively impacted the singer's mental health and body image.
- McGraw observed that people treated her differently and offered more opportunities only after she lost significant weight.
- The 29-year-old warns that thinness should not be equated with health or personal worth.
- Public figures are increasingly sharing both positive and negative experiences with GLP-1 weight loss medications.
Tim McGraw's Daughter Gracie Says Ozempic Brought Back Eating Disorder Yahoo
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