I am fat by choice, because when I was thin, it was a serious health risk. When I got cancer, I lost from 95 pounds down to 31 pounds during chemo, surgery, and radiation therapy, and I swore I'd never be that thin again. It was hard work getting fat, and I'm proud of every single gram of weight I carry around. It's my health insurance - and if that means I might not be allowed to eat in Mississippi restaurants, then so be it. At least I'm alive to eat.