Inside Lizzo’s Three-Meal Formula for Weight-Loss Goals
So, turns out, Lizzo’s weight-loss hack is basically one part scramble, one part salad, and one part meatloaf—that’s all it takes. No green juice clichés here. The “Truth Hurts” star (aka Melissa Viviane Jefferson) told Women’s Health on July 1 that she built her routine around protein and veggies, and honestly, it’s shockingly straightforward.
She starts the day with two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage and a crispy cauliflower hash brown—fuel that keeps her energized without the carb crash. Midday calls for lean protein again: shredded chicken Thai salad or lettuce wraps loaded with tuna or sliced chicken breast, depending on her mood. Dinner—always before 5 p.m. thanks to her GERD—features homemade turkey meatloaf alongside mashed cauliflower and steamed green beans. The early cutoff is nonnegotiable. “My body needs time to digest food before I go to sleep,” she explained, “so acid doesn’t roll up to my throat.”
Between main meals, Lizzo reaches for Greek yogurt with blueberries, blackberries and a drizzle of honey, plus a single cup of coffee blended with vanilla protein powder. But don’t think she’s robotically strict. She admitted she still lets herself go after crab legs, chicken tenders or the occasional donut craving. “I think that’s what true health is,” she said.
Her journey hasn’t always been this balanced. In the past, Lizzo’s relationship with food was wrapped up in emotional eating—binging until she felt sick, then hiding the aftermath. Now, she tracks portions with playful self-checks. “I’ll open a bag of BarkThins, and after the fourth one I’m like, ‘Okay, Melissa, put it back,’” she said. “I’ll grab one more for the road and drink a ton of water.” This mindful pause helped her overcome intense food noise, and she’s proud of the shift.
Since launching her intentional weight-release journey in 2023, Lizzo has also faced off against off-stage drama. That year, former backup dancers sued her for an allegedly hostile work environment and weight-shaming claims she emphatically denied on Instagram. She stressed that she’d never criticize someone’s weight and knows all too well what daily body-shaming feels like.
Amid album breaks, Lizzo announced a “gap year & protecting my peace” in August 2024. She’s been candid about her fluctuating self-esteem—telling The New York Times in April she doesn’t love her body every day—and even addressed Ozempic rumors on TikTok, joking about allegations popping up after months of weight training and calorie control.
This isn’t a miracle cure or some secret sauce. It’s protein, veggies and setting boundaries—with yourself and your bedtime. If this gains traction, don’t say I didn’t tell you. Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Women’s Health, The New York Times, E! Online, TikTok
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