Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up.

Oprah said that if her life hadn't taken a massive turn and if she had stayed the same old little girl from Milwaukee, she would have never been this healthy, strong and vibrant. Because the circumstances under which she lived her younger days were too traumatic for her.

"I was excited to make the number. I’m excited to make every number," Winfrey told Al Roker when he asked Oprah how she felt celebrating her milestone birthday in January. "I remember many, many years ago, as a young girl, I always thought I would never make it to the 60s or 70s. I had this number in my head that I thought, ‘Okay, I’m going to be out by then.’"

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She added, "I don't know why. I think I had a vision of it when I was a kid and I think it is because under the circumstances that I was living [in] when I was a little girl in Milwaukee on welfare with my mother. What I now know is if I had stayed in those circumstances, I probably wouldn’t be here, healthy and strong and vibrant."&nbsp;

Oprah has always been open about her childhood struggles. She never hesitates to talk about living in poverty during her younger days in Mississippi, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Tennessee at different times in her childhood. &nbsp;Despite experiencing sexual abuse as a child and a teenager, she moved on in her life and made a mark in the media and entertainment industry.&nbsp;

Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up.

Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up. Oprah said that if her life hadn't taken a massive turn and if she had stayed the same old little girl from Milwaukee, she would have never been this healthy, strong and vibrant. Because the circumstances under which she lived her younger days were too traumatic for her. "I was excited to make the number. I’m excited to make every number," Winfrey told Al Roker when he asked Oprah how she felt celebrating her milestone birthday in January. "I remember many, many years ago, as a young girl, I always thought I would never make it to the 60s or 70s. I had this number in my head that I thought, ‘Okay, I’m going to be out by then.’" Also read: Kim Kardashian’s former Beverly Hills mansion hits the market for $5.1 million She added, "I don't know why. I think I had a vision of it when I was a kid and I think it is because under the circumstances that I was living [in] when I was a little girl in Milwaukee on welfare with my mother. What I now know is if I had stayed in those circumstances, I probably wouldn’t be here, healthy and strong and vibrant." Oprah has always been open about her childhood struggles. She never hesitates to talk about living in poverty during her younger days in Mississippi, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Tennessee at different times in her childhood. Despite experiencing sexual abuse as a child and a teenager, she moved on in her life and made a mark in the media and entertainment industry.

Oprah Winfrey never thought she would make it to 60 and the reason will leave you teary-eyed

Media icon Oprah Winfrey recently made a stunning appearance at the premiere of The Color Purple in Los Angeles, showcasing a remarkable weight loss transformation. The 69-year-old executive producer of the musical&nbsp;coming-of-age period drama film&nbsp;donned a vibrant floor-length purple gown, accentuated with a glittery purple clutch and matching heels.

Entertainment Tonight caught up with Winfrey on the red carpet, inquiring about the secret behind her weight transformation. In response, Winfrey revealed that her transformation was the result of several strategies woven together for best results.

"It’s not one thing, it’s everything," Oprah said. The billionaire also declared her intent to maintain her current state while speaking to the publication on the red carpet. "I intend to keep it that way," Oprah added.

Winfrey hosted a panel for Oprah Daily in September to address the ongoing obesity and weight crisis in the US. The host also addressed&nbsp;the ongoing discussions about weight loss drugs like Ozempic in Hollywood. She was joined by&nbsp;obesity specialists Dr Fatima Cody Stanford and Dr Melanie Jay along with psychologist Dr Rachel Goldman and Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers

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During the panel, Winfrey expressed her belief in individual choices regarding body acceptance, stating, "Shouldn’t we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice."

Oprah also revealed that she contemplated taking the drug but eventually decided to avoid it, thinking it was an easy way out. The host shared, "Even when I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I was going through knee surgery, and I felt: ‘I’ve got to do this on my own.’ Because if I take the drug, that’s the easy way out."

Media icon Oprah Winfrey recently made a stunning appearance at the premiere of The Color Purple in Los Angeles, showcasing a remarkable weight loss transformation.

Media icon Oprah Winfrey recently made a stunning appearance at the premiere of The Color Purple in Los Angeles, showcasing a remarkable weight loss transformation. The 69-year-old executive producer of the musical coming-of-age period drama film donned a vibrant floor-length purple gown, accentuated with a glittery purple clutch and matching heels. Entertainment Tonight caught up with Winfrey on the red carpet, inquiring about the secret behind her weight transformation. In response, Winfrey revealed that her transformation was the result of several strategies woven together for best results. "It’s not one thing, it’s everything," Oprah said. The billionaire also declared her intent to maintain her current state while speaking to the publication on the red carpet. "I intend to keep it that way," Oprah added. Winfrey hosted a panel for Oprah Daily in September to address the ongoing obesity and weight crisis in the US. The host also addressed the ongoing discussions about weight loss drugs like Ozempic in Hollywood. She was joined by obesity specialists Dr Fatima Cody Stanford and Dr Melanie Jay along with psychologist Dr Rachel Goldman and Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers Also read: BTS member Jung Kook gets emotional during last live session with ARMY before military enlistment During the panel, Winfrey expressed her belief in individual choices regarding body acceptance, stating, "Shouldn’t we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice." Oprah also revealed that she contemplated taking the drug but eventually decided to avoid it, thinking it was an easy way out. The host shared, "Even when I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I was going through knee surgery, and I felt: ‘I’ve got to do this on my own.’ Because if I take the drug, that’s the easy way out."

Oprah Winfrey opens up about sudden weight loss at The Color Purple LA premiere

Oprah Winfrey, the renowned media mogul, recently hosted a candid panel discussion titled "The Life You Want Class: The State of Weight" on Oprah Daily. During this thought-provoking conversation, Winfrey delved into the global obesity and weight crisis, a challenge that affects a staggering 2 billion adults worldwide. She was joined by a panel of experts, including obesity specialists Dr Fatima Cody Stanford and Dr Melanie Jay, psychologist Dr Rachel Goldman, and Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers.

During the panel, Oprah shared her personal journey with weight stigma and the challenges she has faced. She opened up by revealing, "You all know I’ve been on this journey for most of my life. My highest weight was 237 lbs. I don’t know if there is another public person whose weight struggle has been exploited as much as mine over the years."

The media icon continued, discussing her recurring battle with weight, saying, "You all have watched me diet and diet and diet because my body always seems to want to go back to a certain weight."

Winfrey also shed light on the societal treatment of people based on their weight, saying, "This is a world that has shamed people for being overweight forever. And all of us who’ve lived it know that people treat you differently, they just do."

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She went on to recount her experiences with weight stigma, particularly while shopping. Winfrey explained, "It’s that thing where people are like, 'Let me show you the gloves. Would you like to look at the handbags? Because we know that there’s nothing in here for you.' There is a condescension. There is stigma."

The TV personality also shared her perspective on the concept of accepting one's body as it is, stating, "Shouldn't we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice. Even when I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I was going through knee surgery, and I felt, 'I've got to do this on my own.' Because if I take the drug, that's the easy way out."

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Oprah Winfrey, the renowned media mogul, recently hosted a candid panel discussion titled "The Life You Want Class: The State of Weight" on Oprah Daily. During this thought-provoking conversation, Winfrey delved into the global obesity and weight crisis, a challenge that affects a staggering 2 billion adults worldwide.

Oprah Winfrey, the renowned media mogul, recently hosted a candid panel discussion titled "The Life You Want Class: The State of Weight" on Oprah Daily. During this thought-provoking conversation, Winfrey delved into the global obesity and weight crisis, a challenge that affects a staggering 2 billion adults worldwide. She was joined by a panel of experts, including obesity specialists Dr Fatima Cody Stanford and Dr Melanie Jay, psychologist Dr Rachel Goldman, and Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers. During the panel, Oprah shared her personal journey with weight stigma and the challenges she has faced. She opened up by revealing, "You all know I’ve been on this journey for most of my life. My highest weight was 237 lbs. I don’t know if there is another public person whose weight struggle has been exploited as much as mine over the years." The media icon continued, discussing her recurring battle with weight, saying, "You all have watched me diet and diet and diet because my body always seems to want to go back to a certain weight." Winfrey also shed light on the societal treatment of people based on their weight, saying, "This is a world that has shamed people for being overweight forever. And all of us who’ve lived it know that people treat you differently, they just do." Also read: Disha Patani pays heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput on 7th anniversary of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story She went on to recount her experiences with weight stigma, particularly while shopping. Winfrey explained, "It’s that thing where people are like, 'Let me show you the gloves. Would you like to look at the handbags? Because we know that there’s nothing in here for you.' There is a condescension. There is stigma." The TV personality also shared her perspective on the concept of accepting one's body as it is, stating, "Shouldn't we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in? That should be your choice. Even when I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I was going through knee surgery, and I felt, 'I've got to do this on my own.' Because if I take the drug, that's the easy way out." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oprah Winfrey says she was treated differently for being overweight: There's stigma

Oprah Winfrey has spoken up about her struggle to find answers from medical professionals regarding a common perimenopause symptom. As per Today.com, Oprah said that despite experiencing heart palpitations in her late 40s, doctors never informed the 69-year-old media mogul that this could be related to entering menopause. She shared her frustrating experience during a panel conversation about menopause, which aired on April 5 on OprahDaily.com. It wasn't until Oprah stumbled upon a book that she learned about the link between heart palpitations and perimenopause. She saw five different doctors, including a female doctor who performed an angiogram and prescribed heart medication without ever considering menopause as a potential cause.&nbsp;

"I never had a hot flash in my life. Never had one ... but I started (menopause) at 48 with heart palpitations. And I went from doctor to doctor, literally five different doctors. At one point, a female doctor had given me, first of all, an angiogram and put me on heart medication and never once mentioned that this could be menopause or perimenopause," she said.&nbsp;

Oprah shared that she stumbled upon the fact that heart palpitations could be a symptom of perimenopause by chance. She was in her office one day and came across a book that had information on the topic.

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"I just happened to be in the office one day and opened a book and saw 'heart palpitations symptoms of perimenopause,'" she added.&nbsp;

Oprah has been very open about her health issues throughout her career, using her platform to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritise their health. She has spoken publicly about other health issues before.

In 2007, she revealed that she had battled thyroid issues for years and that her weight had been affected as a result. She has also shared that she struggles with high blood pressure and has made changes to her diet and lifestyle to manage it.

Furthermore, Oprah has been vocal about her history of sexual abuse and how it has impacted her mental health. She has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and has shared her own experiences with depression and anxiety.

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Oprah Winfrey has spoken up about her struggle to find answers from medical professionals regarding a common perimenopause symptom. As per Today.com, Oprah said that despite experiencing heart palpitations in her late 40s, doctors never informed the 69-year-old media mogul that this could be related to entering menopause.

Oprah Winfrey has spoken up about her struggle to find answers from medical professionals regarding a common perimenopause symptom. As per Today.com, Oprah said that despite experiencing heart palpitations in her late 40s, doctors never informed the 69-year-old media mogul that this could be related to entering menopause. She shared her frustrating experience during a panel conversation about menopause, which aired on April 5 on OprahDaily.com. It wasn't until Oprah stumbled upon a book that she learned about the link between heart palpitations and perimenopause. She saw five different doctors, including a female doctor who performed an angiogram and prescribed heart medication without ever considering menopause as a potential cause. "I never had a hot flash in my life. Never had one ... but I started (menopause) at 48 with heart palpitations. And I went from doctor to doctor, literally five different doctors. At one point, a female doctor had given me, first of all, an angiogram and put me on heart medication and never once mentioned that this could be menopause or perimenopause," she said. Oprah shared that she stumbled upon the fact that heart palpitations could be a symptom of perimenopause by chance. She was in her office one day and came across a book that had information on the topic. "I just happened to be in the office one day and opened a book and saw 'heart palpitations symptoms of perimenopause,'" she added. Oprah has been very open about her health issues throughout her career, using her platform to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritise their health. She has spoken publicly about other health issues before. In 2007, she revealed that she had battled thyroid issues for years and that her weight had been affected as a result. She has also shared that she struggles with high blood pressure and has made changes to her diet and lifestyle to manage it. Furthermore, Oprah has been vocal about her history of sexual abuse and how it has impacted her mental health. She has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and has shared her own experiences with depression and anxiety. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oprah Winfrey reveals her doctors ignored a common heart-related menopause symptom