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- Nov 12, 2009
For me, growth spurt means more than just height. She's definitely filling out as well -- she looks a lot different than she did when she won the 2011 World Junior title.
And such growth/puberty doesn't have to create complete havoc.I think Adelina has done well on physically handling growth, i.e. landing jumps. But there could be a mental component. When you're not used to your body or feel confident about it, your brain may have you do a lot of things that you don't plan.
A little story. When I was outside the hotel bar on Sunday night, I got a chance to get Adelina's autograph, she was quite friendly. But after all the fans got photos and autographs, she walked quickly away with her hoodie over her head. I don't think it's because she didn't want to deal with her fans, but more that she was your typical teenager who didn't want to be seen publicly. Sometimes we forget that these skaters are still teenagers and still dealing with their own issues with their bodies and what not.
Her twitter and instagram photos of herself posing in full makeup with her stomach bare would suggest she is comfortable with her body, recognizes she has an attractive figure, and is not afraid to show that off publicly. I don't doubt what you say about her behavior is true, but, look at her twitter and instagram pictures and you will see what I mean. Adelina does not come off as self conscious or trying to hide her changing figure.