Married at First Sight Australia’s Michael Brunelli says he’s ‘happier without abs’ in dramatic transformation
MARRIED at First Sight Australia’s Michael Brunelli has showed off his body transformation with a topless snap.
The 30-year-old fitness fanatic said he’s happier without abs and admitted he was “severely stressed and anxious” before he changed his diet and fitness regime.
The reality star shared a before and after snap of his transformation and reflected on his mental and physical health.
He wrote: “Just a reminder that lean doesn’t always mean healthy. In the photo on the left I was at the leanest I’ve ever been.
“My body fat per cent was low, I had visible abs and was still a decent shape.
“Was I healthy? F**k no. I was mentally fried from reality TV. I’d lost 5kg of muscle/fat in 3 months.
”I was severely stressed. I was anxious. I broke out with acne.
“My blood pressure was high. My diet was horrible. And I had no next to no energy.”
The MAFS star then showed off his “less defined” abs and revealed that he is more mentally and physically happy.
Michael continued: “In the photo on the right I don’t have visible abs.
My body fat percentage is higher.
“I’m less defined. I look softer. My blood pressure is normal.
“My diet is balanced. And I am healthy… mentally and physically.
“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.”
Michael recently hinted that he’s on the brink of proposing to Martha Kalifatidis.
The pair married at the very moment they met on the show – but they could be about to do it for real this time.
Martha was paired with PE teacher Michael and the pair are still going strong two years after the show ended.
He has now hinted that he’s ready to take the next step with the 32-year-old social media influencer.
During an Instagram Q&A, a fan asked: “When are you going to put a ring on that angel 💍.”
Michael simply responded with the zipper-mouth emoji, leading fans to speculate that a proposal is imminent.
The show, which was aired in Australia in 2019 but has only hit our screens this year, has had viewers hooked.
Fast forward two years and the pair seem to be happier than ever – regularly sharing loved-up snaps of each other on social media.
The pair hit it off instantly and their romance blossomed over the course of the experiment.
Martha praised her “husband” for being a “genuine” guy and for growing in confidence during the process.
She also explained that meeting Michael had brought out a more caring side in her.
While Michael is an online PT, Martha has become a huge influencer online and has recently signed a deal with fashion brand Pretty Little Thing.