Monica Riley: The Woman Who Dreamed of Becoming the Heaviest in the World
Most people dream of traveling, building a career, or buying a home. Monica Riley’s dream was different—she wanted to become the heaviest woman alive.
At her peak, Monica weighed 680 pounds. For her, that number wasn’t a burden but a milestone. She openly pursued more weight, documenting her journey and even framing it as empowerment. With her partner Sid by her side, she built a life around food, eating massive, high-calorie meals to keep the pounds climbing.
But as her weight grew, her independence disappeared. Everyday tasks became impossible. She spent more time confined to bed, relying on Sid for meals, care, and mobility. Doctors warned her of heart failure and early death, but Monica insisted she was in control of her choices.
Then reality caught up. The closer she came to total immobility, the clearer it became that her dream was turning into a trap. “I never wanted to be bedridden,” she admitted in interviews. She had wanted attention and records—not to lose her freedom entirely.
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