Real Housewives of New Jersey: 5 biggest takeaways from Mudslinging in Mexico

3. Teresa Giudice finds new independence with bodybuilding competition

Teresa has gone through more turbulent times than most of the Real Housewives of New Jersey throughout her tenure. She said many times that Joe would never have let her enter into this kind of competition. Now that Joe is away, Teresa is free to be fully herself an pursue what she wants. Before the mudslinging in Mexico began, viewers got to see Teresa’s first bodybuilding competition. Poor Teresa had to avoid alcohol for months while training, which was probably difficult in the most explosive season to date.

Luckily for Teresa, she costar Dolores Catania’s ex Frank by her side to assist in her preparation. Surrounded by friends and family like Melissa & Joe Gorga, Teresa placed third overall in the event. The biggest takeaway of the event was how Teresa seems to be drifting more and more away from Joe and his wishes. Many rumors have been floating for quite some time hinting at a Giudice divorce, but Teresa remains adamantly against them.

Whatever the case may be regarding the state of Teresa’s marriage, it’s great to see her pursuing her goals!