Oatzempic: Steph Claire Smith slams new viral 'toxic diet trend' that's ... trends now
Steph Claire Smith has lashed out over a new diet trend that's sweeping the internet.
The Australian model, 30, took to Instagram on Wednesday to condemn the viral 'Oatzempic' craze and share the dangerous impact it can have on the body.
Oatzempic has been dubbed a meal replacement shake consisting of half a cup of oats blended with water, lemon and lime juice.
The trend claims to shed weight on those who try it, with some claiming to have lost up to 18 kilograms in two months.
In her caption, Steph warned others not to attempt or give in to the latest weight loss fad.
Steph Claire Smith (pictured) has lashed out over a new diet trend that's sweeping the internet
'Oh look, another toxic diet trend has hit the internet,' she wrote.
'Please do not fall for this. You do not need to deprive yourself of enjoyment of food to be 'healthy'. Been there, done that… it's unsustainable and brings no joy.'
In her video, Steph continued: 'FYI, I am not making one of those horrid-sounding drinks. I am making myself a real smoothie because I'm hungry for a snack.'
'It just makes me so furious. That amount of weight loss in that amount of time can not be good for you. Not to mention the drink sounds gross,' she added. 'It's just restrictive dieting disguised. And if you're following anything like this, you're depriving yourself of actually enjoying food.'
The Australian model, 30, took to Instagram on Wednesday to condemn the viral 'Oatzempic' craze and share the dangerous impact it can have on the body
Steph admitted that she's attempted dangerous diet trends and 'quick fixes' in the past, while urging her followers to simply 'enjoy food'.
'I was in a place with my restrictive eating where I would
