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Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions. He chose to use that time locked in a small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He is the author of two books: “From Felony to Fitness to Free,” written to inspire people that they too can turn a negative into a positive and to make the most of their second chance.
He is currently working on his third book showcasing the unique stories, tips, and advice of many of the world’s most-inspiring sober individuals.
Q. If you are in recovery, what was your DOC and when did you discontinue its use?
A. Oxycontin 10/23/2008
Q. Who is your favorite celebrity in recovery?
A. Robert Downey Jr. and Russell Brand
Q. If you ever retire, would you prefer to live by the ocean, lake, river, or mountaintop, or penthouse?
A. Ocean
Q. Where do you go to “get away”?
A. California!
Q. How do you measure success?
A. By the amount you help others
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