Amanda Bynes is opening up about her latest health goal — and this time, she’s bringing fans along for the ride.
In a video posted to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 22, the former Nickelodeon star shared her excitement about starting Ozempic, the medication originally developed for type 2 diabetes but now widely known for its weight loss effects.
“Oh, I’m going on Ozempic. So excited,” Amanda said. “I’m 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures.”
She added, “I will post about my Ozempic journey of course.”
Amanda has previously been candid about her mental health challenges. In 2023, she revealed she’d gained “over 20 lbs.” due to depression, and that body image had long been a struggle. She also opened up about battling Adderall and drug addiction, which contributed to her decision to retire from acting in 2012.
Earlier this year, in March 2024, Amanda said on Instagram Stories, “I weigh 162 lbs. right now and want to get back to 110 lbs.” She added, “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean.”
Bynes is now one of many celebrities sharing their experiences with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. A study released in May 2024 revealed that one in eight U.S. adults has tried a drug in this category.
