kmen Electra reflects on weight pressure during Bay Watch and cherishes fond memories kmen Electra beloved for her role as Lonnie McKenzie on the iconic series bayat recently opened up about the pressures she faced regarding her weight during her time on the show speaking at the premiere of the docu series after Bay Watch moment in the Sun the 52-year-old actress revealed that while she never had a formal weighin producers would occasionally urge her to lose weight stating you need to lose some pounds Electra's candid remarks highlighted the unrealistic beauty standards often imposed on women in the entertainment industry particularly during the 1990s reflecting on her experiences she said I never had a weighin but I was told sometimes that I was too heavy and I've looked back now and I don't think I was her comments resonate with many who have experienced similar pressures in their careers and serve as a reminder of the industry's impact on body image the premiere of the documentary which provides a behind the scenes look at the Beloved lifeguards series that ran for 11 seasons and captivated audiences worldwide featured several other female cast members who shared their own experiences with weight related pressures Nicole edert who portray summer Quinn expressed her fears upon learning she would be wearing the iconic red swimsuit saying I panicked it made me so insecure and so uncomfortable Alicia Bridges who played Lieutenant Taylor Walsh on the series echoed these sentiments stating that the female stars faced immense pressure adding that they couldn't get cellulite these Revelations shed light on the often unspoken challenges faced by women in the industry particularly in a show that emphasized physical appearance as a key element of its appeal despite the surrounding weight and appearance Electra emphasized that her overall experience on Bay Watch was positive she fondly recalled the thrilling moments she experienced while filming including tandem surfing which she described as one of her proudest moments I was doing things I would never have imagined I could do she noted showcasing her passion for the physical aspects of her role Electra also humorously mentioned that she continues to embrace one of her most famous traits from the show running in slow motion I still run in slow motion for people it's become this worldwide thing she boasted adding that she enjoys teaching others how to do it this playful acknowledgement of her past illustrates her enduring connection to the cultural phenomena that bayat created bayat which originally aired from 1989 to 1999 became a pop culture staple known for its Suns soaked beaches dramatic rescues and iconic slow motion running scenes following its success the show was retooled as bayat Hawaii featuring a new cast from 1999 to 2001 the docu series gathers insights not only from Electra but also from other notable cast members including David Hasselhoff Pamela Anderson Alexandra Paul and David chicachi as a lecturer reflects on her time in the spotlight her stories serve as both a reminder of the pressures faced by women in the entertainment industry and a celebration of the joyous moments that made her experience memorable through the lens of nostalgia she continues to inspire others by embracing her past while promoting body positivity and self-acceptance amidst the ever evolving standards of beauty in Hollywood