Author Marilyn Wann wrote a very funny piece about being fat and how she was and is treated. In the piece he attacks many common beliefs about fat people. He attacks these claims and also provides evidence from health journals that disproves many of the myths prevalent in today's society. His stories and experiences are truly instances of injustice and unjust treatment. However, even in all the times in her life where she was mistreated due to her size, she is not bitter or has animosity towards people. In the article he wrote, he has many distinct mental models about healthy body weight that few people have. The way she approached achieving a “healthy” body weight was to believe there was no such thing. She came to this state of mind because when she went to get checked at the doctor's office, she had no problems with her blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugars. He is a very healthy person who eats vegetables and exercises. He is a legitimately healthy individual despite his size. His other mental model for having a healthy body weight is that even people who have a "normal" body weight or are thin can still have health problems. She has a great mindset about her size and because she is so confident, she was able to start her own magazine for fat people, which became a success. The mental models supported by many medical care industries and health insurance companies have had a major impact on the health and well-being of fat people. For example, the author of this article has to pay a rate that is astonishingly 4 times higher than what a thin person would have to pay for his or her health insurance. This rate is because... middle of paper... they also cause people to look at fat people and assume that they are unhealthy or at risk of dying prematurely and this is certainly not true. My model mentality about having a healthy body weight is not very strong. I don't believe there is a set body weight that will determine how healthy you are. I believe people should exercise and eat healthy, regardless of whether they are trying to lose weight or not. When I was younger I was one of the many people who thought fat people were unhealthy, but after reading about nutrition and recognizing different body types I quickly changed my perception. My mental model is based on how I was taught in class and also how my parents approached exercise and nutrition. Clearly, after reading this article I feel much more informed on the topic of body weight and its relationship to overall health and well-being.