She has turned her life around, losing over half her body weight and inspiring countless others with her determination.
Her journey to such an extreme weight began as a personal challenge after her husband revealed his attraction to larger women.
However, Pauline was taken aback when she officially entered the Guinness World Records as the World’s Heaviest Living Woman.
“I thought if I contacted them and put myself out there, someone might be able to help me.”
The TLC reality star confessed that there was a time when she embraced her large size with pride.
However, she acknowledged that things eventually spiraled out of control, making even simple movements an overwhelming challenge.
“I used to love being big, but it went too far. It’s too difficult for me to even get up now. Someone has to pull my head while I rock myself into a standing position,” she shared when reflecting on her struggles before embarking on her weight loss journey.
“There’s a lot of work involved. With lots of rolls of flesh you can get infection in the folds.
“To prevent this, I wash every day, dry myself thoroughly and then rub corn starch into the folds around my stomach and behind my knees.
“My son has to help me when there are areas I can’t reach.”
As their relationship grew, so did her weight, as Alex expressed a liking for her larger physique.
The two married in Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day in 2003, but their relationship didn’t last.
After their separation, Pauline’s son Dillon stepped up as her primary caregiver.
Despite the challenges, Pauline’s appearance on My 600lb Life marked a turning point.
She committed herself to a rigorous weight loss program and completely redefined her life.
Dr. Now shared her success on Instagram, celebrating her incredible achievement of losing over 35 stone (500lb).
In his caption, Dr. Now wrote: “I am very proud of the commitment and progress Pauline has made.”
“When a patient wants to work with me to loose over 500 pounds, the first step is understanding their belief in the “power of commitment” to achieve their weight loss goals.”
He emphasized that the journey is “inspiring” when patients “commit to making life changes” and “continue to invest in yourself”.
Pauline’s fans flooded social media with praise and encouragement.
Another supporter shared: “Wow!!! I’m so proud and happy for her. She came a long way.”
