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Obese woman-turned-fitness instructor who lost 92lbs
Obese woman-turned-fitness instructor who lost 92lbs and went from a size 18 to a size ZERO admits she had to lose the weight to 'stay alive' for her children
- Sophia Hogan-Booker started her weight loss journey in 2013 after she found herself unable to breath after standing up
- In two years, Sophia got down to 130lbs and now wears a size 0/2
- The mom is also a certified spin instructor and a licensed Zumba teacher
Amazing transformation: Sophia Hogan-Booker weighed 222lbs and wore a size 18/20 (top) in 2013. A little over two years later, she weighs 130lbs and wears a size 0/2 (bottom)
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Sophia started working with a personal trainer who had her cut out access sugar, soda, fried foods, and white bread in addition to working out three days a week.
She recalled that when she first started the plan she felt like she was going to pass out every time she worked out.
Sophia admitted that she would try to wiggle out of her workouts by telling her trainer Mitchell Edwards that she wasn't available for their scheduled sessions, but he always held her accountable by texting her back: 'See you in a few and don't keep me waiting'.
She also found support from her friend Lasondra, who she said was with her 'every step of the way'.
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In shape: When she was overweight (top), Sophia found herself out of breath when she stood up tying her shoes. Now, at the age of 45, she is a certified spin instructor and licensed Zumba teacher (bottom)
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A little over two years later, Sophia, who is 5'7", weighs 130lbs and wears a size 0/2. She is also a certified spin instructor and licensed Zumba teacher.
'I feel better now in my mid-40s than I did in my 20s,' she explained.
However, Sophia said it took a while for her to get used to her new body, admitting that when she first lost the weight it felt so 'surreal' that she refused to get rid of her bigger clothes.
She finally told herself that she needed to start focusing on her future instead staying stuck in the past.
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Only a number: Sophia said she now feels better in her mid-40s than she did when she was in her 20s
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...#ixzz40RQZwqJ2
Wow she is so inspiring and she looks so amazing!  Come on ATRLs you can do this too!!
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