Dolores Catania Defends Teresa Giudice's Controversial Approach to Milania's Weight - Shocking Revelations!

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Dolores Catania, from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is defending Teresa Giudice's comments about her daughter Milania Giudice's weight. Catania, 52, stated in an interview with the U.S. Sun on July 13, "I do recall a time when Milania was going through something and gaining weight. It's common for adolescents to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle, eating junk with friends. It's important for mothers to be aware of their child's weight and address it before it becomes a bigger problem. Obesity is extremely detrimental to one's health."

During a recent episode of her mother's "Namaste Bitches" podcast, 17-year-old Milania disclosed that she has successfully shed over 40 pounds. This significant weight loss was prompted by the comments her mother, Teresa, and her sisters, Gia, Gabriella, and Audriana, made about her body. Milania shared that although her mother never directly criticized her, she would often make playful remarks like, "Are you going to have another ice cream?" Milania used to respond defiantly, saying, "I don't mind being overweight. If I want another ice cream, I'll have it!"

Teresa clarified that she never intended to pressure Milania to lose weight or develop insecurities about her body. She found Milania adorable and believed she had a slightly fuller figure. However, Teresa faced criticism from fans on social media for her comments on the podcast. One Twitter user expressed disapproval of Teresa's remarks, stating that making negative comments about someone's weight, especially coming from a sister and mother, is terrible. Another Twitter user commented that Milania was not even overweight, making Teresa's comments questionable.

However, Milania attributed her mother for helping her find a nutritionist who made a significant difference in her dietary habits. "I consumed three meals every day, and they were incredibly healthy. I would never have eaten the meals I had before," she explained. "I made a habit of waking up early before school to exercise for 30 minutes. Additionally, I would work out again after school."

Milania continued by revealing her weight transformation: "At my heaviest, I weighed around 150 pounds. But, after following my nutritionist's guidance, I successfully reached 110 pounds. I became extremely thin, resembling a stick. Despite that, I felt good about my body. However, over time, the weight gradually returned."

In the episode, Milania, referring to herself as a "pumpkin," mentioned that her appearance "didn't seem quite right" when she began middle school. Teresa made sure to commend her daughter, stating that she had always been "adorable" in her opinion.