Every morning, her breakfast could feed a family of five. But Pauline Potter wasn’t eating for pleasure—she was stuck in a cycle that nearly took her life.
Her typical plate?
— 6 scrambled eggs
— Half a pound of crispy bacon
— 4 greasy hash browns
— 6 slices of bread soaked in butter
— And an ice cream milkshake to top it all off.
At her heaviest, Pauline weighed over 640 pounds, earning her the title of the world’s heaviest woman. She could barely move. Doctors warned her she was running out of time.

But then, something changed.
“I realized I wasn’t just losing control—I was losing my life.”
With unshakable determination, Pauline began a journey that would shock even the most skeptical doctors. Through discipline, therapy, and drastic lifestyle changes, she lost over 500 pounds—reclaiming her body, her health, and her future.
Now, her story is inspiring thousands around the world.
This isn’t just about weight. It’s about refusing to give up—even when the odds seem impossible.