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She Lost 160 Pounds With Ozempic, But That’s Only Half the Story

Amy Kane didn’t set out to become a viral weight-loss sensation. But when she shared before-and-after photos of her incredible transformation, the social media couldn’t handle it. It’s not every day you see someone dropping 160 pounds in such a short time. But there was a catch. She did it with the help of the now-famous weight-loss drug Ozempic. But while the internet cheered her on, Amy had a few realities to share that most people don’t talk about when it comes to these miracle meds.

Amy, who goes by @AmyinHalf on TikTok (a clever nod to her “halved” body size), started taking Ozempic in July 2023. At the time, she weighed around 337 pounds (153kg). The goal wasn’t to become some overnight fitness guru or diet culture icon—Amy just wanted to be healthier. Like many others, she had struggled with weight for years and had tried “literally everything” under the sun.

Originally meant to manage Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic (and a bunch of similar meds with different names) started making headlines when users reported massive weight loss as a side effect. He who doesn’t pivot on a cue like this is probably a lousy businessman. So, of course, we started seeing the celebrity hype, viral TikToks, and even whispers of Hollywood’s biggest stars secretly slimming down thanks to “the shot.”