Pauline Potter, from Sacramento, California, is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s heaviest woman. She weighed in at 293 kg (645 lb) in July 2010.
Pauline was born in 1962 and was married three times, the last one ending in divorce in 2008. She suffered from depression and chronic overeating. She started gaining weight rapidly after her divorce. She was so heavy that she had to use a mobility scooter to get around.
Pauline turned her life around after her divorce and began to exercise and eat healthier. She joined a gym and began to work out. She was able to lose some weight and got down to 250 kg (550 lb) by July 2012.
Pauline Potter is an inspiration to many and a testament to the power of determination and hard work. She is an example of what can be achieved if you set your mind to it.
Pauline also serves as a reminder that obesity is a major health issue in the United States and around the world. She is proof that it is possible to lose weight if you make the commitment to do so.
Pauline Potter may have been the heaviest woman in the world, but she is a true example of how determination and hard work can help you reach your goals.
