Yasmin Brunet, the Brazilian influencer and former Big Brother contestant, has been making waves with her stunning transformation. She recently attended the Ginger fashion show, a brand launched by actress Marina Ruy Barbosa, and turned heads in a vibrant, multi-colored dress. However, the event wasn’t just about fashion; it served as a platform for Yasmin to open up about her weight loss journey and the struggles she faced with lipedema, a chronic vascular disease that causes abnormal fat accumulation and swelling.
The 36-year-old model revealed that she lost 8kg in just two months, crediting her weight loss to a combination of lifestyle changes, a tailored treatment plan, and her battle with lipedema. “I was way above my ideal weight,” she shared with Vogue Brasil, “I had a compulsion [to eat], I ate a lot in the [Big Brother] house to relieve stress and anxiety. I left with 10kg more than my normal weight, super inflamed, and with lipedema at its worst.” She continued, explaining the impact lipedema had on her life: “My leg had burst blood vessels, I was carrying a lot of weight, and it was really bothering me. For the first time, I sought out a specialist. I always heard that the only treatment was liposuction. But on Vera Viel’s recommendation, I went to this doctor and he changed my life.”
Yasmin emphasized the importance of addressing her health holistically. “It was all about changing my diet, genetic testing – where I discovered I have gluten and lactose intolerance – which really helped,” she explained. While exercise played a role in her transformation, she candidly admitted, “I did a lot of exercise at the beginning, but it’s not something I love to do, and I need to get back into it. I focused more on cutting out gluten, which inflamed me.” Yasmin’s openness about her journey with lipedema and her weight loss journey provides an empowering message to her followers, showcasing the importance of seeking professional help, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and embracing self-acceptance. Her story highlights the power of perseverance and the transformative potential of prioritizing one’s well-being.
