Carla Bruni at 57: Her controversial one‑meal-a-day diet
Carla Bruni, the former First Lady of France, model, and singer, has sparked significant interest and stirred up numerous controversies. On December 23, 2024, she celebrated her 57th birthday. This begs the question: what does she look like now?
During the 1990s, Carla Bruni was one of the most popular models in the world, working with major fashion houses. In 2007, her life underwent a dramatic change.
The love that changed everything
The model fell in love with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Their relationship was widely commented on, and their marriage in 2008 made her the First Lady of France. Bruni had to adapt to the demands of her new role, which meant temporarily stepping away from her music career.
As First Lady, she actively engaged in public life, accompanying her husband at official events and ceremonies. In 2011, the couple welcomed their daughter, Giulia. Once Sarkozy's presidency ended in 2012, Bruni could finally return to her musical roots.
She also returned to modeling. In October 2024, Carla Bruni appeared as a mature model at a Victoria's Secret show, marking her first collaboration with the brand. She donned a form-fitting black lace bodysuit with a corset, and her back was adorned with angel wings featuring fringes of sparkling beads.
Controversial diet
In the podcast "Allez J’ose!" Carla Bruni revealed that she eats only one meal a day to avoid gaining weight during menopause.
"I stopped gaining weight once I stopped eating," she said, causing a stir in the media. She emphasized that professional demands influenced her decision.
"If I weren't a public person, I could allow myself to gain 9-11 pounds. My husband certainly wouldn't mind slightly rounder cheeks. Of course, I wouldn't want to gain 33 pounds, but I would calmly accept one size larger," explained the wife of the former French president.
Nevertheless, experts were highly critical of her approach. Dr. Hanna Stolińska, a nutritionist, warned in an interview with the Modonet portal that such an approach is unhealthy.
"There are no recommendations that advise such a drastic reduction in the number of meals. You can't provide everything you need for the whole day in one meal," she pointed out.
Eating three to four meals a day is best so that the body receives the appropriate amount of necessary nutrients. Otherwise, we risk muscle loss, malnutrition, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
