I don't like talking about that, but from the early rehearsals I noticed Kerstin MT has gained a few kilograms in weight. She looks amazing, but that's not good for a pair figure skater. Poor partner has more to work. Anyway, Marinaro looked better...
Ah, I noticed Kirsten put on weight too, but I think we need to bite our tongue about pointing out weight gain for young female skaters. It might look like too much to our eyes on tv, but I am quite sure the problem on the lift was more Michael and Kirsten getting used to each other rather than any weight gain by Kirsten. I bet you Kirsten's weight is not the problem we think it is, and plus it is likely normal to gain some weight, which she might begin to lose as the season progresses. Being fit is the important thing not worrying so much about losing weight. We all know what feeling pressured about losing weight can lead to in impressionable young female figure skaters. Fortunately, I think Kirsten as well as Gracie who also put on weight in the off-season probably have good heads on their shoulders and will not be overly pressured about their weight by their respective teams.