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Culture08:42 · Sep 10

Romi Frankel's Dramatic Weight Loss Sparks Online Debate

By שיר לוי
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Israeli model Romi Frankel has undergone a significant physical transformation over the past year, losing approximately 16 kilograms (35 pounds) through a strict fitness routine and a healthier lifestyle. This change has drawn considerable attention and mixed reactions online, particularly because Frankel was already slender before the weight loss.

Many followers have questioned the motivation behind her continued slimming, with some suggesting she is succumbing to the rigid standards prevalent in the modeling industry. While some praised her dedication and effort, others criticized the change, wondering if she is trying to conform to a specific body ideal at a time when the fashion world is increasingly advocating for body diversity.

The transformation has also fueled speculation that her weight loss is linked to aspirations of working internationally, specifically a past desire to model for Victoria's Secret. However, there is currently no confirmation that Frankel has been accepted by the brand or is in any official process with them.

Frankel is currently in New York for work, attending auditions as she aims to advance her modeling career abroad. Regardless of whether her decision is career-driven or personal, her 16-kilogram weight loss in a year is a noticeable change that has reignited discussions about the line between personal choice and industry expectations in modeling.

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