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This may look like the start of a post documenting the before and after photo showing dramatic weight loss, a transformation to a healthier way of life and well-being. Unfortunately this isn't that story.
This story is however a before and after of sorts. The before is a lady who is currently 52 stone (728 lbs / 330 kg) who wishes to get to 57 stone (796lbs / 362kg ) by the end of 2012 and has the goal of beating the world record for a woman of 115 Stones (1610lbs / 730kg). Her starting point is morbid obesity
Yes that's right, she wants to more than double her weight. To achieve her goal (the - after) could well lead to ill health or even death.
Here's a few quotes:
‘I'd love to find out if it's humanly possible to reach a ton’
‘If I was to get sick, I've arranged for my sister to take care of my kids.'
‘I go for a waddle and do stretches and exercises every day,’ she said. 'My muscles need to hold up to my weight, so I have to stay strong.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026964/Susanne-Emans-bid-worlds-fattest-woman-52st-mother-2-supersizing.html
The one thing that startles me is that she eats on a daily basis more than the recommended calorie intake for 11 women and her monthly shop with her 2 boys takes up to 8 hours. As she states - ‘It's like a full day's work!'