As the weight debate rages, Mary Ray Worley's "Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance" seeks to dispel and break many of the stereotypes often placed on overweight people. Worley states that “Americans would rather die or cut off a limb than become fat” (Worley 291). Worley's basis for writing this article is to explain her experiences as an overweight woman in a society that does not accept her and how she overcomes this stereotype. Worley uses the comparative contrast of the real world and the atmosphere of the NAFFA convention to discuss the differences. in its “planets”. Worley says most current studies indicate that body size is primarily determined by a person's genetic makeup. She discusses the new view of body image and believes that we should all create “a new relationship with our bodies, one that does not involve self-loathing” (Worley 291). Worley expresses extreme distrust and outright hatred towards doctors and everyone else associated with the medical field. At the NAFFA convention, Worley realizes how much his body is preventing him from enjoying his life. She talks about the time when she was in high school and didn't get the lead role in the play because she was overweight (Worley 291). This is not a valid statement. Maybe she wasn't the most talented performer trying out for the school play. We don't know. His remarks are similar to those of other overweight people blaming society for their problems. Worley mentions Dr. Diane Budd, an unknown physician, to support the assertion of "current studies" that body size is primarily determined by a person's genetic makeup (Worley 292). It may be that body size is determined from genetics, but Dr. Budd can't be trusted on this subject just because it's in the middle of a paper instead of taking ownership of his issues. choices are and should be subject to careful scrutiny. People should be able to stand up for who they are. Indeed, the author even criticizes the lifestyle of healthy and skinny people. Offering no real solution, Mary Ray Worley is another angry soul screaming into the wind, telling the real world that she will not comply. Although she has some valid points in her article, she needs to support her claims with facts rather than her own opinions. Works Cited Worley Ray, Mary. “Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance.” » Writing and reading for ACPComposition. Ed. Thomas E. Leahey and Christine R. Farris. New York: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2009. 189-194. Print. “Genomics and health”. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 10. 2010. Internet. September 21. 2011.