Andy Cohen credits Bravo reunion with prompting weight loss journey, reveals GLP-1 micro-dosing

Andy Cohen says a Bravo reunion prompted him to get serious about losing weight. The Watch What Happens Live host, 57, told Today that he has shed a good chunk of weight with the help of a weight loss medication, a process he described after seeing himself on the season two reunion of The Valley.

During an appearance on Today, Cohen recalled, "If you watch The Valley reunion from last season... I do not look my best, let me say that, and it was after that that I was like, "I got to get this together."" He added that he could not button some of his suits before starting the diet.

Cohen said he turned to weight loss medications—a GLP-1 class drug he referred to as a "GLP whatever it's called"—and that he was "micro-dosing" to begin. He said he lost a good chunk of weight and that the changes are part of a broader fitness journey, including a more deliberate approach to what he eats and how he works out.

Being a father of two also motivated him to stay the course. Cohen noted that Benjamin, six, and Lucy, three, provide daily inspiration to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

On his SiriusXM show RadioAndy earlier this month, Cohen disclosed that he had been using a weight loss drug, though he did not name the product. He said the drug helped curb cravings and reduced snacking in the face of craft services on the Watch What Happens Live set, where pasta nights and pizza runs are common.

GLP-1 medications help manage blood sugar, reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying, which can lead to a longer feeling of fullness. Cohen said the treatment helped him cut down on snacking and reinforced discipline around both his diet and workouts, noting that the experience prompted him to reframe his relationship with food.

Cohen acknowledged that access to medical care and insurance coverage mattered. He said his doctor and insurance helped cover part of the cost, adding that without insurance drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy can cost as much as $1,200 a month. "This is a revolutionary drug," he said, stressing that he pursued the path under medical supervision with a trainer to ensure it was done safely.

He quit using the medication after reaching his goal, saying that while his appetite returned, the experience had reshaped how he thinks about food and snacking. "I will say, my appetite returned from the micro-dose, but I feel like it caused me to reframe my relationship with food because it was sh*tty before this." Cohen said it would be hypocritical not to share his weight loss secret, particularly since he often asks others about theirs and has been vocal about body image in public discussions.

Cohen's stable, ongoing fitness routine now emphasizes heavier weights and mindful eating, with the goal of maintaining the progress he has made while balancing the demands of his career and family.