Gracie McGraw, the eldest daughter of country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has opened up about how taking Ozempic for three years affected both her mental health and her relationship with her body. The 29-year-old actress and singer revealed on Instagram that while the medication helped manage her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms and led to significant weight loss, it also caused her eating disorder to resurface, per Page Six
Gracie said she first started using Ozempic in 2022 after being diagnosed with PCOS. Although she initially believed it was the right decision, she later realized the weight loss had reinforced unhealthy thoughts about her appearance and self-worth
Gracie McGraw’s weight loss came with unexpected struggles
In a series of Instagram stories, Gracie reflected on how quickly people’s attitudes toward her changed after she lost weight. She said she noticed differences in the way she was treated socially and professionally, which made it harder to recognize that her eating disorder had returned. “It also brought back my ED and negative views on my body,” she wrote, per People
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Looking back, Gracie said she believes taking Ozempic was one of the worst decisions she made for herself because it strengthened unhealthy patterns she thought she had overcome
Years of body shaming took a toll on Gracie McGraw
Gracie also spoke about growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of two famous musicians. She said she spent years being compared to her parents and younger sisters, Maggie and Audrey, and often faced criticism about her appearance
She explained that the constant comments left a lasting impact on her confidence and body image, making it easier to fall back into harmful habits once she began losing weight. Even after becoming thinner, she said she never felt satisfied with how she looked
Gracie McGraw is now focused on recovery
Gracie shared that she is no longer taking Ozempic and has since switched to a low dose of Mounjaro to help manage her PCOS. She said she is doing much better today, although she still experiences occasional struggles with body image
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She also encouraged people to show empathy instead of judging others based on their weight. She ended her message by reminding anyone struggling with similar issues that it’s okay to ask for help
Honest post from Gracie McGrawreceives widespread support
Gracie’s post was praised by her followers her for speaking openly about eating disorders, body image and the pressures created by modern beauty standards. Mental health advocates also welcomed her decision to share her experience, saying stories like hers can help reduce stigma around eating disorders and encourage others to seek support
