Sofia’s Journey From Emotional Eating to Inspiring Others

55 Lbs Lost

Sofia, a 23-year-old barista and personal trainer from Sacramento, California, has been keenly aware of her weight-related issues since as early as the fourth grade. When she was twelve, a traumatic life event led her to use eating as an emotional crutch. Around this same time, Sofia was in denial about her identity as a lesbian. She ate to cope with everything she had going on emotionally and went from being overweight to being obese in her teen years.

When Sofia was 19, she realized she faced two choices, “I could continue on my self-destructive path and let time pass, or I could take control and dedicate the rest of my life to being healthier.” She chose the latter and started going to the gym daily and counting calories with Lose It!. It took great discipline and lots of hard work, but Sofia reclaimed the power that her weight had over her.

I never thought in a million years I’d be the person I am today. I thought I’d be unhappy, depressed, and closeted for the remainder of my life. I chose to be healthy. I want to continue to spread my truth and encourage others to do the same. I’m now free of the weight that physically and mentally kept me from being a happy and healthy person.” – Sofia

During her journey to better health, Sofia became a certified personal trainer. Helping others in their own journeys is what makes her tick these days. “I went from being obese to people at the gym asking me for advice,” says Sofia. She continues, “The journey, whether weight loss or living a happier life, takes time, but it is worth it. I want people to know that they are not alone!” 

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