I think people are just projecting their own weight frustrations on Helen.
Yes, I agree as well.
Also, if we've been watching TBL all season, our perceptions of what is normal have become skewed for these specific people--we're used seeing them fat or at least fattish.
I think people are just projecting their own weight frustrations on Helen.
Definitely, I agree. And, I don't agree with the whole "mother's should give up everything for their kids" thing. When they are kids, sure, but Shanon was not a kid anymore. And, we don't know the dynamic the family has. Helen may have given up everything her whole life for her kid, and now, she needs to do something for her. My mom has done a lot for me most of my life and I would never expect her to sacrifice herself during my adult years simply because she's my mom. Plus, to lose weight and get healthy, you have to be somewhat selfish.
Helen was not one of my favorite contestants but it wasn't the whole "she sent her daughter home" thing. Actually, I kept remembering Shanon telling Helen she didn't want to be at the ranch without her. The two main things that bugged me about her were her continual "look at me" and "look what I can do" comments (Mike's brief "cockiness" as some call it, was nothing by comparison) and she displayed an underhanded streak--her cookie-eating against Tara, her comments to Laura when Laura had the sole vote, telling green team they are like daughters to her...huh?
If there's anyone to be jealous of, it's Tara. She looks amazing and she's kicka$$! And she's gorgeous! And I am thrilled for her.
BTW....FLN is going to start showing season 5 this weekend!!!! My first season watching. Ali...Bernie...Mark...Jay...Ninja Paul...tattoos..."Pride on 3"...Mark crying a river....Bob thinking he was gonna win by stacking his team with the big tough guys...
Well, I am going to miss watching BL tonight. I wasn't a fan of Helen's, as I was hoping Tara would win, because she worked so hard all season and she never got into the game playing or gossip. She focused on health and healing. I am happy for Helen, but I do think she was too thin and didn't appear healthy at all on the finally. Does anyone know when the Season 8 starts?
I know that Susie from season 2 had surgery to remove loose skin (I think I remember reading about her personal struggle to decide to have that done) and I think that Erik also had a full body lift.
I'm sure a lot of people are jealous of Tara as she does look beautiful and has done a great job, as did all the contestants.
