Former Biggest Loser host Ajay Rochester admits he is taking Ozempic after struggling with his weight for many years.
In a heartbreaking interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, Rochester said she faced immense pressure to be thin during her time as host of The Biggest Loser, which often led to unhealthy eating habits.
‘The pressure was on to lose those extra kilos. When I was presenting Biggest Loser, the lightest I lost was 70 kilos and I didn’t eat, I didn’t eat,’ she explained.
‘I was an emaciated doll who apparently wasn’t thin enough yet. Do you see this photo? I actually thought I was fat there because they told me I was too fat for designers to dress me.
‘I’m not healthy there, but I’m thin. Apparently it’s not thin enough.
Former Biggest Loser host Ajay Rochester admits he is taking Ozempic after struggling with his weight for many years.
In a heartbreaking interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, Rochester said she faced immense pressure to be thin during her time as host of The Biggest Loser, which often led to unhealthy eating habits. Pictured with Michelle Bridges
Rochester said doctors gave him dangerous medical advice at the time.
“Oh, even doctors constantly tell you, ‘Oh, it’s just eat less and move more.’ If you knew how much less I ate and how much more I moved and still couldn’t lose weight, that would be a stupid prescription,” he said.
Rochester said she has often been publicly humiliated for her weight and once had a milkshake thrown at her in the street.
“I mean, people have thrown things at me in the street, like when they once threw a milkshake at me in Sydney, and these guys, ‘yeah, fat pig.’ And he threw a milkshake at me as I walked by,” he explained.
Ajay said she has often been publicly humiliated for her weight and once had a milkshake thrown at her on the street.
The humiliation extended to the media’s representation of her body.
“I’ve been paparazzied on beaches, with my body on the cover of magazines, like a criminal block in my face, like ‘guess who?’ And it’s like a big shame,” she said.
The TV host turned casting director explained that Ozempic has been the silver lining in her story.
Ajay said Ozempic has changed his life
‘This drug has absolutely transformed my life. It’s not a trick. It’s not cheating. It’s medicine,’ he said.
‘As if I were a prisoner in my body… Let the magic happen. I have a disease, like I don’t want to die of obesity.’
In 2021, Ajay revealed that he is following in Rebel Wilson’s footsteps after being inspired by the actress’s “year of health.”
She shared an Instagram post detailing her efforts, along with a photo of herself after training.
“Last week I made some key changes, so I replaced my white bread with Soy Burgen (sorry, Keto isn’t for me),” she began.
‘There are NO popsicles in my house and yes, sugar withdrawal is real, I have replaced them with fruit or a small protein snack (e.g. jerky), introduced TABATA training (not fun), increased my water intake, I had Brookfarm and Greek gluten free muesli. yogurt for breakfast and most important of all: zero alcohol!’ She continued.
In 2021, Ajay revealed that he is following in Rebel Wilson’s footsteps after being inspired by the actress’ ‘year of health’.
Tabata is a type of HIIT workout that involves eight 20-second rounds of strenuous exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest.
“I don’t know what I weigh because I don’t have a scale and that’s not important right now. Moving, making healthier choices and feeling better is the key to moving more,” she continued.
‘I missed a few days with a back problem, which will be easier as I get lighter. Don’t worry about what you can’t do, focus on what you can.’
Months before, he said that he planned to lose the kilos he gained after a health problem.
‘It’s time to get my health and fitness back! If Rebel Wilson can do it, so can I!’ he wrote alongside a selfie of her in the hospital.
Ajay explained that he ended up in the emergency room for an EKG after his heart started beating, causing his blood pressure to rise and him to panic.
‘I’m fine. My EKG was normal, but it was enough of a scare to wake me up and get serious. So let’s toast to MY year of health!’ she wrote.