Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli reveals his health and fitness transformation

‘Lean doesn’t always mean healthy’: Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli reveals harsh reality behind his health and fitness transformation


Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli got real with his fans on Tuesday while discussing his health and fitness journey over the past few years. 

In a candid Instagram post, Michael revealed how looks and muscular tone aren’t always everything when it comes to being fit. 

The 29-year-old shared two images side by side, with one taken on MAFS and the other more recently, writing: ‘Just a reminder that lean doesn’t always mean healthy.’

Change: In the above photo he pointed out that he looked 'less defined' and 'softer' but was as healthy and strong as he's ever been

‘Lean doesn’t always mean healthy’: Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has revealed the harsh reality behind his health and fitness transformation and shares encouraging message to fans dealing with their own body image issues

Speaking about the image of him looking trim with visible abs, he said: ‘I was at the leanest I’ve ever been.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣My body fat (percentage) was low, I had visible abs and was still a decent shape.⁣⁣’

Despite his visible muscles, Michael said he was not living a healthy life at the time. 

He explained: ‘⁣I’d lost 5kg of muscle/fat in 3 months.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣I was severely stressed. I was anxious.⁣⁣ I broke out with acne.’

More than the physical: In an empowering message to fans, the online fitness trainer said: 'So if you're not considered "skinny" or "lean" or "toned" it doesn't instantly mean you're unhealthy'

More than the physical: In an empowering message to fans, the online fitness trainer said: ‘So if you’re not considered “skinny” or “lean” or “toned” it doesn’t instantly mean you’re unhealthy’

Finding balance: '⁣Health is deeper than your physical appearance.⁣⁣ It's complex AF,' he added in the caption

Finding balance: ‘⁣Health is deeper than your physical appearance.⁣⁣ It’s complex AF,’ he added in the caption

‘My blood pressure was high. My diet was horrible.⁣ And I had next to no energy,’ he educated his fans.

Michael then drew attention to his second more recent photo and pointed out that he had no visible abs, and looked ‘less defined’ and ‘softer’. 

‘My blood pressure is normal.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ My diet is balanced.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And I am healthy… mentally and physically,’ he boasted.

Life changes: Following his stint on Married At First Sight, Michael quit his job as a primary school P.E. teacher and moved to Bondi with girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis

Life changes: Following his stint on Married At First Sight, Michael quit his job as a primary school P.E. teacher and moved to Bondi with girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis

In an empowering message to fans, he said: ‘So if you’re not considered “skinny” or “lean” or “toned” it doesn’t instantly mean you’re unhealthy.⁣⁣.. ⁣Health is deeper than your physical appearance.⁣⁣  It’s complex AF.’

Following his stint on Married At First Sight, Michael quit his job as a primary school P.E. teacher and moved to Bondi with girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis.

He then launched his online personal training business Tru Fit By Michael. 

Online entrepreneur: He then launched his online personal training business Tru Fit By Michael

Online entrepreneur: He then launched his online personal training business Tru Fit By Michael