In a world where thinness is often celebrated, some women are embracing the opposite—striving for the largest thighs on record.

Michele Rufinelli, a 40-year-old mother of four from the U.S., currently holds the Guinness World Record with thighs measuring a staggering 10,000 inches in circumference. Despite the physical challenges—like finding clothes and fitting into vehicles—Michele embraces her body with confidence and credits her family’s unwavering love for helping her stay grounded.

To get around, she drives her own lorry since no standard car fits her frame. Professionally, she’s thriving as a plus-size model, turning what many might see as a limitation into a career.

But Michele isn’t alone in this pursuit. Bobbie-Jo Westley, another American woman, is determined to beat her record, even though she already weighs 540 pounds. Bobbie-Jo earns up to $2,000 an hour on webcam but remains devoted to her husband, ignoring romantic offers from online fans.

While these women challenge beauty standards and find empowerment in their choices, their journeys also raise questions about health, fame, and self-expression. At the heart of it, their stories highlight just how varied and complex human goals can be—especially when they defy expectations.