India, Dec. 31 -- Oprah Winfrey is opening up about how she has quit drinking. In an interview with People on Tuesday, the television host revealed that she could "outdrink anyone" before weight loss drugs helped her cut out alcohol. The 71-year-old, who has been using GLP-1s for two and a half years, told the outlet that she once drank "17 shots." However, she now feels much healthier and happier.

"I could outdrink everyone at the table," Winfrey said, explaining that she is now satisfied after eating. "I'm not constantly punishing myself," she went on, adding, "I hardly recognize the woman I've become. But she's a happy woman." The media personality revealed that she used to be "a big fan of tequila."

Since starting weight loss drugs,...