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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Miyo Padi & Courtney Pochin

'I went blind overnight then piled on weight - but I won't let disability hold me back'

A 54-year-old woman refuses to let her loss of sight stop her from living her life to the fullest and getting down to a healthier weight.

Sonia Dawswell, a court volunteer, worked hard to shed half of her body weight after reaching 21 stone and being upset by her reflection.

The East Londoner went from a size 28 down to 10st 7lb size 12/14 with a BMI of 26.

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