Carmen Brumă: The only thing I wanted from life was to lose weight

Cooking and Culinary Philosophy00:01:19

Chef Adi prepares a roasted beet hummus while interviewing Carmen Brumă. Carmen discusses her home cooking habits, which focus on healthy, gluten-free, and sugar-free dishes.

Education and Personal Growth00:06:41

Carmen shares the news of her recent admission to the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics, emphasizing her lifelong desire to learn and keep her mind sharp.

Childhood and Discipline00:09:23

Carmen reflects on her disciplined childhood as the daughter of a military father and the influence of early role models like Angela Similea.

Overcoming Weight Struggles00:14:47

Carmen recounts her teenage years when she gained 35 kilograms in Moscow and her difficult journey toward finding a healthy relationship with her body.

Career Path and Public Image00:26:01

From being a TV assistant to a producer and nutrition expert, Carmen explains the pressure of maintaining a perfect image and how she turned her past vulnerabilities into a professional career.

Family Life and Motherhood00:31:07

Carmen speaks about her long-term relationship with Mircea and how she raises her son, Vlad, by balancing healthy habits with understanding the social needs of a modern child.

Reflections and Future Outlook00:40:07

Concluding the conversation, Carmen discusses her most challenging personal moments, her deep connection to the Danube village where she grew up, and her future aspirations.