She listed the infamous “wagon of fat” moment from her old talk show as an example.

Oprah Winfrey apologized for the part she played in promoting unhealthy and unrealistic diets.

“I’ve been a steadfast participant in this diet culture,” Oprah said.

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“Through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years and online.”

“Ive been a major contributor to it,” she continued.

The very next day, I began to gain the weight back.

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