Monica Riley, once weighing 680 pounds, dreamed of becoming the heaviest woman on Earth. Her weight struggles began in childhood, and she eventually embraced her size as part of her identity. With full support from her husband, Sid, she pursued her goal by consuming extreme amounts of high-calorie foods daily, reaching about 880 pounds. As her size grew, so did health concerns from friends, strangers, and online followers warning about risks like heart disease and immobility. At her peak, daily life required Sid’s constant help, and the reality of losing her independence made her rethink her ambitions. Everything changed when Monica became pregnant. Shifting her focus from weight goals to motherhood, she defied doubts and gave birth to two children. Motherhood brought her joy far greater than any world record, filling her days with family moments instead of calorie counts.
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