Former Child Star Amanda Bynes Starts Ozempic for Weight Loss

Amanda Bynes, the former Nickelodeon and child star, has announced she is starting the weight loss drug Ozempic to help lose over 40 pounds and improve how she looks in paparazzi photos. She is currently 173 pounds and aims to reach 130 pounds, hoping to reduce her double chin visible from certain angles. Ozempic, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained popularity as a weight loss aid despite not being FDA-approved for that purpose. Bynes has been open about her struggles with mental health, body image issues, and past substance abuse, including Adderall misuse linked to her desire to stay thin. She has previously shared that depression contributed to recent weight gain, but she is now committed to her weight loss journey and plans to document it publicly. Since her conservatorship ended in 2022, Bynes has been more active on social media, sharing updates including her health and lifestyle improvements.