Elon Musk is the wealthiest man on the planet. Musk is also among the most popular public figures in the world. However, over the years, Musk has turned into a polarising figure. Musk has many loyal fans who support him for his accomplishments with Tesla, SpaceX and even promoting cryptocurrencies. However, many do not agree with Musk’s takes on various topics.
Recently Elon has received backlash after taking the helm of Twitter. While the internet’s views on Elon Musk may vary from admiration to dislike, his recent weight loss transformation has surprised netizens across the globe. The world’s richest man has also shared the three secrets to his weight loss success.
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Elon Musk shared weight-loss secrets
On November 16, a Twitter user pointed out how Elon has lost a lot of weight with a before-after style image. Elon replied to the tweet with, “Down 30 lbs!”. After Elon’s reply, another user asked Elon how he had dropped so much weight. The multi-billionaire revealed three things that helped him lose 30 lbs. He wrote, “Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no tasty food near me”
Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no tasty food near me
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022
Elon put on considerable weight in recent years and has been trying to lose weight for at least a few months. In August, the owner of Tesla tweeted about fasting. Elon revealed he had been fasting on the advice of a friend. Musk also explained he had been feeling healthier since fasting and lost over 20 lbs. However, Musk didn’t mention weight loss drugs in an August tweet.
Down 30 lbs!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022
After Musk’s most recent tweet about weight loss, another Twitter user asked, “Bruh, I also take Ozempic for my diabeetus. Does it give you those nasty burps too? Tastes like rotten eggs lol ugh,”. Musk replied, “Yeah, next-level” The FDA approved Semaglutide (Ozempic) in 2017 as a drug to control type 2 diabetes. They also approved the Wegovy (semaglutide) injection in 2021 for weight management in adults.
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However, Elon seems to have difficulty controlling himself around tasty food, so he stays away from it.
The backlash
While many fans praised Elon’s weight loss, some didn’t pass up the opportunity to try and troll the multi-billionaire. Many users referenced how much Musk had spent to buy Twitter, while others were critical of his use of weight loss drugs.
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Yeah, next-level 🤣🤣
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022
Musk also received a backlash after announcing Twitter Blue, which will relaunch on November 29.
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While Musk has lost considerable weight, only time will tell if he decides to drop more. What do you make of Elon Musk’s weight loss transformation?