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Al Roker Says He’s 'Not Gonna Judge Anybody' Taking Weight Loss Drugs: 'It’s Unlike Any Other Addiction'

Al Roker opened up about food addiction and the use of trendy weight loss medications, admitting that he won’t judge those who turn to the drugs for help in their weight loss journeys

In an interview published Nov. 9, the Today co-host, 70, spoke to the Daily Mail promoting his new cookbook, Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion. Roker previously spoke about the topic in March when discussing Oprah Winfrey ’s televised conversation, called An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution, which tackled how the use of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss have surged in popularity. In June of that year, Roker continued to talk about his weight-loss journey, noting how his physical and mental health has improved since incorporating light exercise and a low-carb diet into his day-to-day.

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