For Lizzo, ditching the vegan lifestyle makes her feel good as hell.
The “Cuz I Love You” singer, who began her veganism journey in 2020, recently reintroduced animal proteins into her diet after realizing she loves Japanese cuisine.
“It has some of my favorite foods,” the 36-year-old said in an Oct. 10 TikTok. “When I got to Japan, I was in awe at how clean and delicious their food was. I indulged in fresh sushi and fluffy egg. And I was amazed at how good my body felt the next day.”
And Lizzo—who has documented her weight-loss journey on TikTok as well—explained that listening to her body has improved her health.
“After tests and research,” she continued, “I found that animal proteins helped me have more energy, lose weight and helped with my mental fog.”
So, what’s on the menu these days? In the video, Lizzo showcased some of the new meat dishes she added to her diet, including egg white cups, a buffalo chicken lettuce wrap and grilled chicken.
But despite shifting her diet to include meat and other animal products, the “About Damn Time” singer noted she still believes in the benefits of the vegan lifestyle, especially going “raw vegan” to only eat whole, plant-based foods.
“I do believe that the vegan diet is still the healthiest diet to have,” she shared. “I aspire to one day be a raw alkaline vegan. Until then, this is the diet that's helped me reach my goals and help me feel good in my body.”
Calling it a “sensitive subject,” Lizzo acknowledged people may be upset with her decision to return to meat, but expressed she would “rather be honest and share my story in my own words.”
“People are vegan for many reasons, whether it be health or environmental or love for the animals or all of the above,” she said. “Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian white meat-only or fully carnivorous, I'm not going to judge you. Do what's best for you in your life at that moment.”
And, in true Lizzo fashion, she reminded her followers about what is most important in life.
“All that matters is that you're happy,” she said. “If you're happy, I'm happy.”
Read on to see more of Lizzo’s weight loss transformation.
Taking a Step Back
Lizzo has shared that she's been in on "intentional weight release journey" since 2023.
She had also faced a lawsuit that year, filed by several of her former backup dancers who accused her of creating a "hostile, abusive work environment" and weight-shaming, accusations she vehemently denied.
"With passion comes hard work and high standards," she wrote on Instagram. "Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team."
"I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis, she continued, "and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight."
In between albums at the time, the "About Damn Time" artist announced in August 2024 that she was taking "a gap year & protecting my peace."
Learning How to Love Me
Lizzo admittedly has her ups and downs when it comes to her body.
"I'm not going to lie and say I love my body every day," she told The New York Times in April 2024. "The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day. There are some days I adore my body, and others when I don't feel completely positive."
Looking Good as Hell No Matter What
In a Sept. 18, 2024, TikTok, Lizzo posted her own before and after, showing herself in a black two-piece before the video cut to her in a gray bodysuit.
As she captioned the clip, "Fine both ways."
Dust Your Shoulders Off, Keep It Moving
"When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit," Lizzo quipped via Instagram Sept. 20.
That Power Looks So Good on Her
The Grammy winner stepped out for lunch at Nobu Sept. 27 wearing a sheer black and white dress by Jean Paul Gaultier with a black bodysuit. She topped the look with a leather trenchcoat draped on her shoulders, large silver hoop earrings and black sunglasses.
Nobody’s Perfect
"I overate yesterday, and I'm feeling really bad about it," she shared in a Sept. 30, 2024, TikTok while detailing the ups and downs of her journey. "I'm trying to remind myself that my body needs that nourishment and if my body deserves comfort then my brain deserves comfort too."
She’s Her Own Inspiration
The singer has been all about TikTok fitspo, including one that explained how she pushes through workouts.
"I was doing Stairmaster today, and I was doing a higher level than normal," the sweat-drenched star explained in October 2024, noting that in order to avoid quitting early, she dropped down to a lower speed. "Sometimes when you want to give up, it's really just because you've been pushing yourself too hard. Don't give up, just take it easier on yourself."
Goooooal!!
"I did it," Lizzo shared on Instagram Jan. 25, 2025. "Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal. I haven’t seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!"
Hair Tossed, Checked Her Nails...
Lizzo looked hella good in Christian Siriano at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party March 2.
In Her Prime Time
Back in action as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live April 12, 2025.
Massaging the Numbers
On July 3, 2025, Lizzo shared a before-and-after from her first lymphatic massage with Flavia Lanini vs. her latest.
She credited the treatment, which targets specific areas to move excess fluid away from tissues and toward lymph vessels and nodes to flush out toxins, along with wood therapy, training three times a week, pickleball, dancing, drinking water, consuming less sugar and more protein, a monthly detox and various other lifestyle adjustments for her health transformation.