She became obese for love and has now lost 100kg after leaving her partner

A few years ago, Patty Sanchez was determined to become the most obese woman in the world. But after leaving her partner who encouraged her to continue in this crazy, morbid way of life, she has now lost more than 100kg.

She became obese for love and has now lost 100kg after leaving her partner
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She became obese for love and has now lost 100kg after leaving her partner

Over the years, Patty Sanchez used to consume 13,000 calories a day to maintain her obesity and please the man she loved and in total, she gained 200 kilos. The 51-year-old American woman from Nevada was in a long-term relationship with a man who had a fetish for obese women and who fantasized about feeding her to make her fat.

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Breaking up for a healthier future

A few months ago, this man even asked some friends to feed Patty when he was away, which she thought was strange and was what pushed her to end their relationship. She immediately began to lose weight with the help of her son who helped her eat healthier and today, she has lost more than 100kg.

Support from friends and family

However, she still finds it difficult to move around and needs to use a wheelchair. Patty Sanchez is determined to keep losing weight though so that she can feel better about herself and her body. Luckily, she has the support of her two sons.

Check out the video above to find out more about her journey.

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