In May 2024, Bunnie Xo, a well-known personality, came into the limelight when she disclosed that she had started taking tirzepatide, a weight-loss medication. However, she accentuated that despite the popular connotation that this medication suppressed appetite, she had yet to experience such an effect.
On her popular podcast dubbed ‘Dumb Blonde,’ Bunnie spoke candidly, saying, “I’m hungry as anything.” At that time, she was only on her second day of taking tirzepatide, illustrating that her journey with the medication was only beginning. Despite this, she reflected on waking one day to find herself having lost a pound and a half, albeit being ravenous.
Bunnie spent much of her time on the road with her husband, the renowned country star Jelly Roll, during his ‘Beautifully Broken’ tour. While switching between cities, she expressed her constant hunger. “Like, I’m starving right now. I’m ready to eat again,” she voiced. She did not, however, give up on her healthy diet and continued to consume nutritious food items, such as proteins and vegetables.
Tirzepatide, known under the brand names Mounjaro or Zepbound, has been approved by the FDA for weight loss. It was found during a clinical trial that this medication aided patients in losing about an average of 22.5% of their body weight, which translates to about 52 lbs. Not only does this medicine reduce one’s appetite, but it also aids the body in metabolizing sugar and fat.
Despite its scientifically proven benefits, Bunnie was hesitant about using the weight-loss medication. As someone who seldom resorts to medications for any reasons, her decision to use tirzepatide was an enormous one. Therefore, she decided to start with a smaller dose. Bunnie voiced her apprehension, “I was so scared to take it that I had nightmares the day before… I have nothing in my body.” She asserted she was fully natural and had nothing at all in her system, so deciding to take tirzepatide was a significant development.
Her worries were fueled in part by countless TikTok videos featuring content creators sharing their unpleasant experiences with the medicine. Such a negative narrative around the medication compelled Bunnie to start with a microdose. She was not starting at a standard level, she emphasized due to her fears.
After beginning her journey, Bunnie experienced some undesirable side effects, despite just taking a minor dose. “I felt like I was going to projectile vomit, so I had to eat watermelon, and then that made me feel better,” she narrated. Apart from these minor hiccups, Bunnie has been gritting her teeth and powering through her regimen.
Bunnie said, “I’m really hungry,” underlining her point of still feeling hungry despite the medication. However, she hopes to see some impact soon, concluding, “I woke up a pound and a half lighter. So we’ll see how it goes.” From her experience, it becomes clear that every individual’s reaction to medication can vary, and it may take some time before the beneficial effects of the drug to manifest. Therefore, one should not be disheartened if the initial stages do not yield immediate results. One should always consult with a physician or a qualified healthcare professional who can provide advice in relation to one’s own circumstances or condition.
