Tiele Azambuja, a Brazilian fitness model and bodybuilder, has made headlines after refusing to participate in her best friend’s wedding due to concerns over the unhealthy food menu.
Azambuja, who takes her diet and physique seriously, couldn’t reconcile her commitment to a strict eating routine with the wedding’s carb-heavy offerings, the New York Post reported.
Azambuja, 29, made it clear to the bride that she’d need to bring her own healthy meals to stay on track with her fitness goals.
However, when the bride denied the request, Azambuja decided to step down from her role as a bridesmaid. She explained that skipping her meals or deviating from her diet was simply not an option.
Despite the bride’s disappointment, Azambuja stood firm in her decision, stating that maintaining discipline in her lifestyle is non-negotiable.
She admitted that it was a tough call, but she couldn’t compromise her health for a single day. “I can’t step out of my diet overnight,” she said, highlighting the years of work she’s put into her fitness journey.
This move has sparked discussions about wedding expectations and the sometimes overwhelming demands placed on bridesmaids. Similar controversies have arisen in the past over brides making extreme requests, such as enforcing early-morning workouts or imposing strict dietary restrictions at weddings.
For Azambuja, it was about more than just a meal—it was about preserving the consistency that has contributed to her fitness success. “It was a hard choice, but I know what I did was right for me,” she reflected, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance in all aspects of life.