A Physical Advantage or A Death Wish? Trixie Rosal University of San Francisco RHET 120 - Written Communications Professor Chisako A. Cole 14 May 2018 Cutting weight is a very controversial issue in the culture of combat sports. While athletes, trainers, coaches and even commentators speak about this topic, I too would like to share some of thoughts. I chose this topic as it connects deeply with me in a totally different sense. Weight issues are definitely something I care about and for this essay, it was recommended that we write about our passions. To connect it to the sports culture, I understood that in some sports, athletes cut weight, which means to lose weight. The idea of cutting weight, did not really sit well with me as I also understood, the negative impacts it has on a person’s health. I, a person coming back from a world of a hectic cycle of starvation, purging and binge-eating, I know how grueling and unhealthy it can be. I definitely put my life at risk and ...