‘I'd hit rock bottom': Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen's mornings were fueled by a chain of cigarettes and mocha frappuccino

Time of India

2 days ago

Gisele Bündchen's seemingly perfect life masked unhealthy habits and anxiety (Getty Images)
At the height of her modeling fame, Gisele Bündchen's life looked flawless from the outside, but behind the scenes, unhealthy habits and mounting anxiety were taking a toll. Years later, she revealed how a wake-up call pushed her toward a cleaner diet, sobriety, and the grounded lifestyle she embraces today.
Gisele Bündchen's 'frappuccino and cigarettes' mornings to a healthier, grounded life
In the early 2000s, Gisele Bündchen was at the top of her game—fronting luxury campaigns, dominating runways, and making headlines. But as she later revealed, the reality behind the scenes was far from glamorous. 'From the outside, it looked like I had everything and I was just 22 years old,' she said. 'On the inside, I felt as if I'd hit rock bottom.'
Her daily routine reflected the chaos: 'I was starting my day with a mocha frappuccino with whipped cream and three cigarettes,' she admitted, adding, 'Then drinking a bottle of wine every night.'
It was a lifestyle that fed her anxiety and left her feeling trapped despite her professional success.
Gisele Bündchen's wake-up call that sparked change
Bündchen's turning point came during a visit to a naturopath, who cut straight to the truth: 'Well, do you want to live?' That question triggered a total overhaul of her habits. She quit smoking, alcohol, and caffeine, and embraced a strict diet rich in vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and small portions of lean meat.
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The process wasn't easy. She described the early days as brutal, suffering the 'worst migraines' of her life during withdrawal. But slowly, the clean-eating approach and balanced lifestyle started to replace the anxiety that had been overwhelming her.
Her disciplined new way of living became even more consistent after marrying
NFL
quarterback Tom Brady in 2009, with the couple famously sticking to a mostly plant-based diet and avoiding processed foods.
Why this past chapter still inspires today
Looking back now, Bündchen's story resonates because it's about sustainable change, not a quick fix. Her transformation didn't happen overnight—it was the result of small, consistent choices that reshaped her health and mindset.
'I think I feel better in my forties than I did in my twenties and not just physically,' she reflected years later. It's a reminder that reinvention is possible at any stage, and that the biggest breakthroughs often start with a single, honest moment of self-reflection.
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