Fri Jan 31 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Josh Gad Opens Up About 40-Pound Weight Loss with GLP-1 Medication
**Los Angeles, CA** – Actor Josh Gad, known for his roles in *Frozen* and *Beauty and the Beast*, has revealed he lost 40 pounds using GLP-1 medication, a class of drugs primarily used to manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. In an interview on Dax Shepard’s podcast, *Armchair Expert*, Gad admitted to feeling conflicted about his weight loss, fearing he’s taking a shortcut and questioning how his transformation might impact his career.
Gad explained that the medication significantly reduces hunger, stating, “It takes away that signal.” While acknowledging its effectiveness, he expressed concern about developing a healthy relationship with food and exercise independently of the medication. He admitted to previously experiencing side effects from another weight-loss medication, leading to diverticulitis.
The actor also voiced apprehension about his changing image, stating, “I’ve always been the funny fat guy. Can I be the funny, skinny guy? Can I be the hot leading man?” He worries about being typecast and whether audiences will accept him in different roles.
Despite these concerns, Gad emphasized that his primary focus remains his family. “My primary goal is, I want to be there for my kids,” he said. “Everything else is bulls—.” Gad and his wife, Ida Darvish, have two young daughters.
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