World’s Heaviest Woman Who Once Weighed 50 Stone and Indulged in Milkshakes Transforms Beyond Recognition

Pauline Potter’s Incredible Journey: From World’s Heaviest Woman to a Life-Changing Transformation

In an astonishing turn of events, Pauline Potter once followed a shocking diet that included a breakfast of six scrambled eggs, half a pound of bacon, four hash browns, six slices of buttered bread, and an ice cream milkshake in her quest to gain the title of the world’s heaviest woman.

This is the extraordinary story of how a woman, who became the world’s heaviest by consuming a massive breakfast of six scrambled eggs, half a pound of bacon, four hash browns, six slices of buttered bread, and an ice cream milkshake, managed to turn her life around and lose over 500 pounds.

Remarkably, Pauline Potter used this extreme diet in an attempt to secure the title of the world’s heaviest woman. By 2012, weighing 50 stone, the then mother-of-one officially entered the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s Heaviest Living Woman. However, others were already vying to take the title from her.

Pauline was part of a group called Supersize Big Beautiful Women, which believed that the bigger you were, the more beautiful you became.

Fat Fighters: Pauline, Dr. Now, and Her Son at a Weight Loss Session (Image: Dr. Now)

Years of struggling with her weight, including applying corn starch to her skin folds to prevent yeast infections and relying on others for assistance, eventually led Pauline to decide on a drastic change. She embarked on a weight loss journey, even starring in the hit US show My 600lb Life.

By 2021, Pauline was unrecognizable after losing more than 500 pounds. Her journey was far from easy, filled with numerous challenges and setbacks. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, known as Dr. Now, who worked with her on the show, faced her initial resistance to the 1,200-calorie diet plan. At one point, Pauline even considered giving up on her weight loss journey entirely, despite her desire to shed weight and reduce the burden on her family.

Under Dr. Now’s guidance, Pauline initially gained weight but eventually lost enough to qualify for surgery. Despite a few obstacles along the way, she managed to lose 300 pounds and became eligible for skin removal surgery.

By January 2023, Pauline had lost over 520 pounds and was ready to embrace a healthier lifestyle in her home state of California.

In October 2021, Dr. Now shared a jaw-dropping before-and-after photo of Pauline on Instagram, showcasing her incredible progress. He wrote to his 602k followers: “I am very proud of the commitment and progress Pauline has made. When a patient wants to work with me to lose over 500 pounds, the first step is understanding their belief in the ‘power of commitment’ to achieve their weight loss goals. Weight loss surgery should not be viewed as a quick fix. It is a tool to help support you in your weight loss journey.”

He continued, “The results are inspiring when you commit to making the life changes necessary to become a candidate for surgery and to lose excess fat. You continue to invest in yourself and your goals, you have the proper support and mindset. If you are doubtful of the possibilities, ask yourself, ‘What is holding you back in life right now?’ If you are willing to commit to making changes, you will be able to see results.”

Since early 2023, Pauline has remained quiet on social media, with no new posts on Facebook or Instagram. However, her last updates showed her delight with her new, healthier lifestyle.

This inspiring story of transformation highlights the power of commitment, perseverance, and the right support system in achieving life-changing goals.

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