Extreme measures
Whelchel’s producers were so unhappy with her weight gain (which really wasn’t that much, by the way) that they took measures to try and change it. According to Whelchel, they “hired nutritionists, therapists, and hypnotists. They sent me to fat farms, exercise trainers, and health spas.”
Every morning, they made me weigh myself in front of everyone and then would discuss whether I had gained or lost any weight. We think that it was all a bit excessive and unnecessary–only making matters worse by contributing to a negative self-image.