The Pros And Cons Of Obesity

Register to read the introduction… Mary Worley has tried dieting for years and gives up because she realizes people should accept her for her personality, not her weight. Worley then experiences the marvels of being overweight when she attends a convention. Worley recalls "Here were all these fat people in stylish swimsuits and cover-ups, whereas on my home planet a fat person was expected to feel apologetic and embarrassed about her body-especially in a swimsuit [. . .]" (469). Naturally, people should be happy in their bodies, but excessive obesity is dangerous. Similarly, plumpness, not obesity, was seen as emotional well being before this century (Seid 476). To be happy in your body is good; to be dangerously obese is not. …show more content…
Only five percent of all dieters succeed in weight loss over a five-year period (NAAFA 465). Many of the people who do diet gain all the weight they lost plus more, which can be disastrous. However, confidence and will power are needed to succeed at weight loss. Worley discovered that she had more confidence the more physically competent she became (472). Confidence plays an important role in the success of dieting.

If society becomes more aware of the obesity problem, obesity can be prevented. Overeating is a serious medical issue that can produce many dangerous illnesses. Consequently, obesity can lead to a diminished sense of existence. With a decrease in fast food chains and an increase in routine physical activity, the obese population would greatly lessen. Obesity is an obstacle society has control before it becomes insurmountable.

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