Serena Williams Opens Up About Weight Loss Journey

Legendary tennis player Serena Williams has recently revealed she successfully shed over 30 pounds with the aid of a GLP-1 prescription medication. She shared her positive feelings, saying, “I feel great. I feel really good and healthy. I feel light physically and mentally.”

Williams explained that her weight management struggles began in 2017 after she gave birth to her first daughter, Alexis Olympia, via emergency C-section. Despite her efforts—training hard and eating healthily—she couldn’t reach her desired weight, which she found frustrating considering her dedication to her sport.

Serena Williams on a yacht in 2025 — Serena Williams admitted to using a weight-loss medication to help her lose more than 30 pounds in her transformation.

After welcoming her second daughter, Adira, in August 2023, Serena was able to lose the baby weight in just two weeks. However, progress plateaued afterward. She decided to explore other options, researching various GLP-1 drugs before starting medication six weeks postpartum. Since then, she’s felt more active, with less joint pain, and has reported feeling energetic and motivated.

Serena Williams holding Adira — Following her second childbirth, she managed to lose the initial weight rapidly but then hit a standstill, prompting her to seek additional solutions.

Williams shared that her body’s changes have been worth the effort, especially as she’s become more active and feels better overall. She’s recently showcased her toned physique in social media posts—wearing bikinis on yachts and working out at the gym—highlighting her journey of self-love and transformation.