One element to Metz's story that has consistently gained traction relates to the so-called weight-loss contract Metz signed to appear on This Is Us. When the show began, Metz openly told TVLine that she was happy to sign it. She shared, "Because it's one thing to try to do it on your own. But as human beings, it's an ego thing: We're more likely to do something for someone else."
She later explained to Harper's Bazaar that it's not as strict as the word "contract" suggests because there were no real stipulations about how much weight she has to lose or when she needs to lose it by. Fogelman himself confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter, "We have a general long-term plan that we've all talked about, and we will adjust the plan as needed."
On their progress thus far, the series creator further clarified that he and Metz discuss the plan for Kate as well as Metz's own goals about once every year.
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