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Ironically, as all the "supposed" hypothyroidism was being thrown around and speculated/alleged that VK was using that as an excuse, with all the things you picked up on with Tara, she could perhaps be struggling with this condition. The exhaustion, the crippling fatigue, the bloated face and neck, depression from the chemical imbalance, it's very possible. I've mentioned this earlier in discussions because I have a lifelong battle with hypothyroidism, but deep depression has been a struggle back and forth when the thyroid issues "are out of whack". I apologize, this is absolutely not about me, I'm not wanting to get the thyroid issue started again. For Tara's sake, whatever it may be, I hope for the very best and I pray for her well care -mentally and physically. It made my heart hurt to see her and whatever it is that she's truly going through. I think she's absolutely precious.

I totally agree...not about you being a bitch, but about feeling that Gina's NOT hunching. To be honest, I've become a Gina fan. The girl can dance and she seems more approachable. Christine on the other hand ~ Again, you're totally correct......Me no likey today, yesterday and it doesn't appear that tomorrow's looking like I'm joining her fan club either!! Just no. About you being a bitch.....I feel a sisterhood here. Never can I deny my own bitchitude.

I totally agree with Khalyn deserving "front row" but I think she looks amazing in her position standing up. She looks so sassy ~ she is just beautiful!!! And I think KaShara looks like a million bucks also!!!! I don't think they have Lacey positioned well, she deserves a spot with better recognition-more towards the middle. The group picture as a whole IS a hot mess, I agree with others !!

I think so too! And with her little nose and braids and in her youth, she looks like Cindy Lou Who goes DCC !! Seriously though, I love Judes ~ I think she's beautiful!!

I totally agree with you and PBS Lover! 1000 % !!

IMO, I'm not sure that Savannah has veneers. I've had people that I've just met in the last few years ask if my teeth are veneers because of the size and well, thank God, they're at least white and straight.......but then again, as my daughter reminded me, " How can your teeth shift or be crooked? There's not one extra space in that big mouth of your's for those chicklets to budge!!!" lol Hold your head up Savannah and flash that beautiful, toothy smile!!!!

Which one is Kelsey ? Sorry, I'm just blank!!

I totally agree!! I think Kelli's very pretty!! And hell yes, she is absolutely a rock star dancer!!

LMAO!!!

I can't quote Tony Romo's wife (Kandace?) word for word, but when they were discussing Kelsey, she pretty much said, "who cares if she can dance-look at her!! " I have to agree ~she is absolutely gorgeous WITH an amazing personality!! I love the fact that she can laugh at herself, and she does it alot!! I wish that she had stayed longer!!

Bridget always looks like she's having the time of her life!! She's adorable and an amazing dancer !!

I'm sincerely not trying to be so critical of someone, but I'm just not a Brennan fan -never have been. I see her have "moments" that she dances well, but more often than not-meh.....definitely not a showstopper- I see her as a blender. Something in her eyes esp. as this picture shows, is just not appealing. She seems to be very well liked by DCC and obviously a huge following on this forum, so good for her! I have to admit, I had the same opinion of Erin in the beginning of this season, but she has totally proven me wrong!! She is ON FIRE!! I absolutely love seeing these girls come back after being cut and just rock it!! To me, it's hard to believe that it took Kelli and Hannah three-four times to finally get to training camp. I know that Hannah made show group this year as a rookie, but didn't Kelli also? They're both such strong, powerful dancers!! I think it's a travesty that they would allow the cameo picture of Hannah to pass through!! Hannah has such a striking yet very simple beauty (which I totally mean as a compliment). She always seems to appear with such a sweet pleasant expression (not including the rookie pic that looked like a "mugshot" )~ how in the hell could they have conjured up such a look on her face?

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I assure you ~ if it was early July......there was no breeze, no overcast and absolutely not ANY rain......nor did it break triple digits from early June 'til late August or early September. I live about an hour SW from Dallas and it was HOTTERnHELL!!!! If I wasn't already in the middle of my hot flashes, it would've started just seeing Kelli outside~ she needed to wear some of the "cold shoulder" tops and dresses like Judy's!! At least they're like little vents, lol

Great point, I sooo agree with you!! How many people buckle under pressure in these situations and exactly what you were mentioning, lose memory of the simplest thing ?!! I've done the same thing!!! And many adults and children aren't test takers -the test scores don't adequately reflect what they're capable of learning. Thinking of the interviews, I remember them asking the girls what the last book was that they read. Had they asked my daughter that question, she would've provided a list a mile long.....me, not so much. I have to admit, my "go to" for relaxing or decompressing, isn't reading anymore -I had to laugh inside when one offered 50 Shades of Gray- that may have been my answer! However, I can watch the History Channel or National Geographic Marathon for hours ..... It's not an option between being a talented dancer/ performer OR being intelligent.~ Texas Women And/Or DCC achieve both constantly. Nor are we pole-dancing hillbillies with big hair and stage make up with metallic and electric blue eyeshadow. There may be a small percentage that prefer to have that look outside of the norm (not including the obvious who are going to have a heavier makeup for performance)but they "don't represent" !

I thought Courtney was absolutely precious!! I distinctly remember Kelli telling her that they almost cut her and Kitty being on her ass for not having the "DCC style" !! smdh

T.H.I.S. She's gonna have to break out of that pageant/Stepford Wife Shell and be less concerned about getting a hair out of place or smudging her lipcolor!!!

Wow, You've had your own battle with your thyroid levels ~ I know how complicated it can be, dealing with all the symptoms and esp. that hyperthyroidism is every bit as much a challenge!! I hope your endocrinologist gets you back on the right path. As much as the weight can be an issue, all the other symptoms associated can make our life a living hell. I hope you're feeling better soon. I'm back on the hunt for a new endocrinologist since my insurance wasn't cooperating with my last one- And I loved her, I'm so disappointed. Yeah, I'm totally with you on the Victoria situation, if she's using this as a reason. As of right now, I'm side-eying her on this.

What is the infamous mass veteran exit ? I've heard this mentioned a few times. I'm gonna have to invest in the seasons before Season 7 ~ I've missed out on some good @#$%!!

Agree 100 %

Believe me, I totally get it. I was born with a completely inactive thyroid. I'm 55 now.....

Well, yes, you're absolutely right. My frame of mind was thinking about medication that actually "puts weight on" v. the condition itself that can make you gain weight if the medication isn't adjusted correctly........excuse me while I ramble on, lol

I had commented on a previous post of your's regarding Victoria's "alleged" thyroid disorder. I, like you don't have a functioning thyroid, in fact I've been meds all my life -I was born with a completely non-functioning hypothyroid condition. ....wasn't wanting to sound like "miss know it all", but just giving a brief insight to some that aren't aware. I hope that you're in a place where you're not struggling with it and feel decent. IF V really does have this, she needs to get this under control with a full panel blood screening and find the balance that she needs.

Medication for hypothyroid disorder will not make you gain weight, in addition to many other factors, it works as a signal to your thyroid gland, your brain-pituitary gland, etc....it will help kick in your metabolism,which sometimes is at 0 when you're really struggling with this. So indirectly you may start losing weight. It's not going to happen overnight though and your fatigue and many other severe issues are overlooked. Thyroid medication is not a "miracle pill" and you won't just drop weight immediately.

Got it ~ Thank you! I was worried that I had slipped into a coma and missed a week of my life, or more important, MTT !!