Karolina Kurkova’s Weight Is Affected by Hypothyroidism, Says Fox News
January 13, 2009 in Hot Models by Versus
Fox News says that supermodel Karolina Kurkova struggled to get in shape for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and didn’t get down to her goal weight because of a thyroid disorder. Here’s what they had to say:
Although she looked simply stunning at last year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, supermodel Karolina Kurkova has come under harsh criticism for her fuller-than-usual figure over recent months. The 24-year-old was unfairly blasted by the Brazilian media for her “cellulite and love handles” after walking in Sao Paulo Fashion Week in June, and was then harshly dubbed “too fat” by fashion critics following the lavish lingerie show in November.
Kurkova has told Tarts in the past that her diet is comprised mainly of fresh vegetables, salad and protein. But for several weeks leading up to last year’s Miami show, an inside source said that the supermodel cut carbs altogether, and worked out for hours in an effort to keep up with other super-slim Angels Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr and Marisa Miller.
“She was exhausted and didn’t get down to where she wanted to be,” said the pal.
Apparently her weight woes may have more to do with a medical condition than with just a lack of willpower. According to an insider, Kurkova joins the ranks of 27 million Americans who suffer from the thyroid disorder hypothyroidism, which interferes with the body’s metabolism.
Source: Fox News
aww. my friend has this disease and she has to work out all the time too. karolina is a beautiful girl and people should noy say she is fat
what ? you mean shes not skinny all the time ?
That sucks. I would hate to be in an industry where I was literally objectified like that. That being said, she works in an industry that makes most of us women feel inferior about our bodies. . .
I agree with Runner Girl. When the media blast her for her figure (which isn’t bad at all) it makes us wonder “well what about us?”. There is ntohing wrong with her figure. In fact, I think she’s little. I wouldn’t mind being her size. Shame on the media for accusing her of having “love handles” and “cellulite”. That was uncalled for.
In the fashion industry, her body is considered quite big which i agree upon
but, outside of fashion world, her body can somehow be considered sexy
I disagree with Loda. The media does seem to accept curvier women, but I don’t even see Karolina curvy. I think she’s small. She is well toned and seems to be in good shape. Where is she “big”?
Yeah Loda, why would you agree that she’s big? I think she looks great. Forget Fox news, I thought the media were getting better with body image
I think she’s perfect. I mean i would love to be that ‘fat’.
i hate fashion critics!
they say about her “too fat”?
they are lunatics!
She has an amazing body
Wow she’s got a BEAUTIFUL body for someone with a metabolism problem.
I think this is BS… why is this story just coming out? And where was this problem all along? She used tobe very small!
I think its shameful for her to blame her weight gain on a serious problem that many men & women battle.. especially because she still looks absolutly breathtaking.
that sucks. if she eats well and exercise and didn’t get to her goal, what hope is there for me.