Woman aims for 1000 pound weight goal

[Catty1]

Physical issues aside, can someone not legally force this woman into a psych unit for assessment? Holy Crap!
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http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/health...nd_weight_goal
Woman aims for 1000 pound weight goal
A 42-year-old mother, who weighs 601 pounds, has her sights set on the scale hitting four digits.
By Jessica Ashley

The news of the New Jersey woman who wants to weigh 1,000 pounds is making its way around the globe. When I read it, it just made me very sad.

Zoya (Flare)Donna Simpson, a 42-year old mother who now weighs approximately 601 pounds, has her sights set on seeing the scale hit four digits. She previously earned the Guinness Book of Records title for being the world's biggest mother when she gave birth in 2007.



Simpson said her strategy to add weight includes reducing her activity as much as possible and consuming more food.

What is heart-breaking is that Simpson is mindful enough to have a plan to gain 400 pounds but doesn't seem to factor in how that impacts her young daughter and 14-year old son. Although she says that "running after my daughter keeps [her] weight down," she already relies on a motorized scooter when shopping.

What will happen when she is completely bedridden due to her size and the inevitable medical complications that come with less and less activity and more and more weight? What will happen to the children left with that legacy if her mother does not survive her own pursuit of the 1,000 title? What are these children learning too early about misplaced ambition, well-being, self-care, and just staying alive?

It also saddens me that someone who clearly has drive would use it in such a self-destructive manner. Reading her quotes, so full of disillusionment, feels the same as watching addicts suddenly run away from the treatment facility on "Ceberity Rehab" or seeing a famous athlete accused of countless infidelities deny, deny and deny some more.

Her habit -- or action item on her plan, as she may now see it -- reportedly includes spending $815 a week on groceries and consuming as much as 70 pieces of sushi at a time.

It's unfathomable, even to those of us who have had times when our own sense of portion size and food spending has been far out of the healthy range.

But before we get too judgmental, consider that Simpson is clearly being enabled by the public. According to Daily Mail, she currently earns some income by running a site where male viewers pay to watch her eat and wash herself.

It seems that something radical is called for to help this woman who is now getting the attention I fear she seeks. I just hope that there is someone out there who can get through to her and soon. Not just an intervention for her, but for the small, vulnerable child and teenager caught in the middle of all this sadness and unhealthiness.

Could this woman's 1,000-pound ideal be considered neglect of her children?

[Catty1]

Okay, now she denies this...but she and her hubby should BOTH be in the psych ward. Okay, some men find fat women sexy...but at risk to her LIFE? Pretty effing selfish if you ask me.

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http://www2.wjbf.com/jbf/news/nation..._living/66314/

Anti-Obesity Drive? Not For These Ladies: It’s a Living

Donna Simpson says she’s not aiming to become world’s fattest woman.
ABC News
Published: March 17, 2010


UNDATED—Donna Simpson’s livelihood depends on staying fat.

At 600 pounds, Simpson is a successful “model” on SupersizedBombshells.com, a Web site for men who like large women.

“I have fans who send me baklava and cheese cake and everything else you can imagine,“ says Simpson, a pale brunette with slicked-back hair. “I’m heavy and I wouldn’t mind being heavier.“

Simpson attracted intense scrutiny this week, after the UK newspaper Daily Mail ran a story about her alleged quest to gain another 400 pounds and become the fattest woman on earth. But Simpson, a stay-at-home mother of a three-year old girl, says the Mail twisted the truth.

“The whole thing about the 1,000 pounds is a fantasy I provide to my fans,“ she tells ABCNews.com, upset about the exaggerated coverage.

Simpson first fell under the spotlight three years ago when she became the world’s fattest woman to give birth at 530 pounds.

Her husband, Philippe Gouamba, told ABC News.com he stands behind her.

“I support her because I enjoy it,“ he says.

Like many men, Gouamba says he finds his wife’s weight sexy.

Though Simpson is not aiming for a world record, many BBW or Big Beautiful Women, as they are known, concede that the weight carries significant health risks.

The government says that obesity increases the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and even some types of cancers, and First Lady Michelle Obama recently announced her battle against Americans’ childhood obesity is her top priority this year.

But Mikey Garcia, owner of Mikey’s BBW (Big Beautiful Women) Club in Waterford, Mich., points out that many thin women are also in poor health, because they are often dieting or smoking.

“Just because a woman is a bigger size doesn’t mean she’s not healthy,“ says Garcia.

Garcia, who weighs a buff 195 pounds says it took him years to admit his preferences, and didn’t “come out of the closet” until his 30s.

“A lot of guys are into bigger women, but in our society it’s not acceptable,“ says Garcia. “It’s the last socially accepted form of discrimination. It would have been much easier to tell my family I’m gay than to say I like bigger women.“

The women of Supersized Bombshells, many of whom were mocked in school, and are now shunned in public, relish the admiration.

Priscilla Bell, a 26-year-old who weighs 355 pounds, says modeling for men allows her to be herself—a self confident young mother. She says she receives hundreds of e-mails from her fans every day, and makes about $600 a month from her postings.

“There are men who look at me, and say I’m as beautiful as Tyra Banks or Heidi Klum,“ says Bell, whose best-selling video shows her cooking naked.

Bell says she likes to eat salads and protein bars and walks several miles a day to make sure she stays healthy.

“As long as I take care myself, I think it’s OK,“ she says, admitting that her doctor is never pleased when she tells him she wants to remain above 300 pounds. “They don’t like the weight gain, but I’ve always been overweight and I’m happy.“

Despite health concerns and supposed social stigma, Big Beautiful Model business is booming.

Men pay a $14.99 monthly subscription to see photos of Simpson wearing a Santa hat or posing in bed. For more cash, they can watch a video of Bell taking a bath or eating pizza. Fans often shower their favorite stars with gift-cards to Lane Bryant or restaurants.

Scores of start-ups around the country are cashing in on the attraction between men and women who weigh three or four times much as they should.

Stewart Hall, who started SupersizedBombshells.com three years ago, says he now gets 3,000 hits a day and makes almost 1,000 new sales a month.

[happylabs]

Totally bizarre. I heard this story last night when I had the television on but wasn't really paying complete attention to it.

[pomtzu]

Disgusting - irresponsible - selfish............and I could go on and on. I wonder what makes some people tick???

[caseysmom]

I'd be willing to make a donation

[DJFyrewolf36]

This (BBW websites and such) has been going on for a loooong time on the fringes of the internet...Im kind of laughing at it becoming more public.

[Asiel]

Disgusting - irresponsible - selfish............and I could go on and on. I wonder what makes some people tick???

I'd say attention seeking attention in an irresponsible, selfish and disgusting way....some people will do anything for attention even if it is the wrong kind of attention.

[Daisy and Delilah]

This is insane!!! She's insane!! Put her away so she can't gain any more weight. I can't believe this.

[lvpets2002]

Well said of this disgusting act..

Disgusting - irresponsible - selfish............and I could go on and on. I wonder what makes some people tick???

[pomtzu]

A little off topic here, but just what is considered a "plus size" in women? I was rather horrified to hear a few years ago, that size 14 was. I was there at one time - and I never thought of myself as a plus. And lately I've read some saying that size 8 is, which I find truly laughable!!!

I have been at both ends of the scale - from size 14, down to size 0 (which was too big), but I was having serious medical problems then. I weighed 85 lbs and looked like an Ethiopian refugee, and every time my mother saw me, she would bust out crying because she was certain that I was going to die, and the thought crossed my mind too! I was also accused by some of being an anorexic! So not only is too heavy potentially unhealthy, but also too thin is.

I would like to be able to put on a little more weight, but I believe that I am maxed out at 100 lbs. I am just under 5' tall, so I no longer look unhealthy at that weight, and I wear a size 2 or 4.

So ladies, don't think it's all that unhealthy to carry a little extra weight. It's better than not enough, believe me!

So - what have you heard tell of being a plus size??? 14 - 20 - 24 ???

[Medusa]

Her husband, Philippe Gouamba, told ABC News.com he stands behind her.

Well yeah, he wouldn't want to stand in front of her. If she falls over.....

[Laura's Babies]

Suicide by food! She may think it is cool right now but just give it 10 to 15 years and that is if she is still alive then...

[Catherinedana]

This is very unfortunate. I am always saddened that women are so damaged by society's expectations of beauty that they are willing to hurt themselves further, either physically, psychologically or both, to feel "beautiful" or worthy of love. I am also a plus size woman, but even though I am not nearly as large as the woman in this article, I have been subject to negative feedback. One thing that stands out in my mind is when I was working with an acupuncturist regarding fatigue and weight loss. He heard my music and said, "Wow! I didn't realize how talented you are! Your voice is fantastic! Now lets try to get you camera-ready, otherwise you won't go anywhere with this." Thanks dude. Needless to say I don't go to him anymore and my husband, who was there at the time, had a few choice words for him as well. So far, I have been successful and have a wonderful fan base close to home. That's ok with me - I'm not looking to be the next American Idol. I just want to make music.

Don't be cruel regarding this woman's issues - she feels she has nothing else to offer since she cannot live up to the standards of beauty. Those of you who have never had issues with weight do not understand. It's not as simple as "go on a diet" or "just stop eating so much". As with any addiction, there are both organic and psychological issues that must be addressed. And sometimes it can only be "corrected" to a certain point. There is a huge prejudice for fat people and it makes me sad.

[pomtzu]

Cathy..

There's a big difference between being plus size, even tho you might choose to be otherwise, than being intentionally morbidly obese.

This woman needs her head examined! She killing herself, and probably seriously endangering the welfare (physical & mental, present & future), of her children. CPS should step in and take those kids out of that unhealthy environment. They take kids away from hoarders until/if, they get their lives back in order. The same should apply here - IMO.

[Medusa]

I am always saddened that women are so damaged by society's expectations of beauty that they are willing to hurt themselves further, either physically, psychologically or both, to feel "beautiful" or worthy of love.

Don't be cruel regarding this woman's issues - she feels she has nothing else to offer since she cannot live up to the standards of beauty. Those of you who have never had issues with weight do not understand. It's not as simple as "go on a diet" or "just stop eating so much". As with any addiction, there are both organic and psychological issues that must be addressed. And sometimes it can only be "corrected" to a certain point. There is a huge prejudice for fat people and it makes me sad.

Society gets the blame for everything, it seems, nowadays. I taught exercise/aerobics classes to morbidly obese women for years. They're called "morbidly" obese for a reason, b/c the morbidity rate is much higher than those who are simply "obese". The women that I taught w/o exception told me that they wanted to lose weight for themselves and not b/c society says that they must or their husbands are unhappy or whatever. They all said that they feel better when their weight is down and looking better (in their eyes) is a plus. She's purposely gaining weight b/c she's found her hook, i.e., what can generate income for her w/o giving up her food.


Who says that she feels she has nothing else to offer b/c she cannot live up to the standards of beauty? If she said that, I missed it. We coddle and nurture our weaknesses rather than try to change. We use words such as "curvy", "voluptuous", "plus size", "glandular", "big boned","cultural","foodie" rather than saying "fat" b/c we don't want to be looked upon as being cruel. So are there no more fat people in the world now?

The women in my classes never made excuses for themselves. They worked really hard to get the weight off and keep it off. We'd review what they had eaten for the week and I can recall one woman writing on her food list "11 bags of noodles". I said "Did you mean to write "11 helpings?" and she said "No, I ate 11 bags". The only thing I could think of to say was "Why?" She said "I love noodles". I said "So do I but 11 bags?" She said "I know. But you want me to be honest". I asked if she was depressed and that's the reason for eating so much. She said "I'm depressed b/c I'm fat, not fat b/c I'm depressed".

We can make excuses forever but unless and until we stop doing that, obesity will always be a problem. Obesity will become the new normal. We all have our weaknesses; w/some it's food, w/others it's alcohol or drugs or sex or shopping or whatever. None of us is perfect so we can't point a finger at anyone else for their weaknesses. However, this woman is generating income from her overindulgent eating and there are those who are pandering to her. How discouraging to those who are trying so hard to get their eating under control.