Hello Everyone! Thank you for coming to my profile! Let me start off by
introducing myself. My name is Tina Q. I am 21 years of age and I am a
proud hispanic. As of April 3rd 2008, I weigh 189 lbs and stand 5 feet and 6
inches tall. I was born in Denver, Colorado and was raised here my whole
life. It wasn't easy always being overweight, especially in school. I didn't
understand I had a
Hello Everyone! Thank you for coming to my profile! Let me start off by
introducing myself. My name is Tina Q. I am 21 years of age and I am a
proud hispanic. As of April 3rd 2008, I weigh 189 lbs and stand 5 feet and 6
inches tall. I was born in Denver, Colorado and was raised here my whole
life. It wasn't easy always being overweight, especially in school. I didn't
understand I had a weight problem until I was in 1st grade and went to
school as a pig for Halloween. I will never forget the day all the kids laughed
and made fun of me for going as smooshed up nose lil pig. The name Piggy
would stick with me for the next 2 years. When I went into middle school, I
believe, I weighed 135 lbs. Sure it doesn't sound too bad but when since I was
only 4'9, you can see why kids teased me and called me names such as fatso,
fatty, cow, pig, hippo and ugly. As i progressed into High School, I started
dance classes and became very active at the gym with my mom. The pounds
shed off and the names did as well. I weighed 132 lbs and was 5'5. My aunt
would tell me I had a killer body. Hearing the comment would mean so much
more to me if I was to hear it now. In the summer of 2002, I went on vacation
to Florida and had a great time. I came back from my vacation in June and
when I went back to my sophmore year in high school, I had picked up 30
lbs!!! YIKES! Ohh but that's not the worst part, I continually gained weight as
my grades failed, as fighting in my own home became a routine, and as I
became suicidal. I picked up an additional 15 lbs for my then all time high of
177 lbs. I was not comfortable with my body, I had very low self esteem. I lost
all of my friends because of my depressive behavior and battles in my home
got even worse. My mother, who loves and cares for me dearly, just didn't
understand that when she said small comments about my weight, it really
hurt. She called me names daily and she told me she only did it to motivate
me to go in the right direction. I can understand she is trying to help me but
in the end, it boils down to my self esteem getting worse and worse and I
hated my mother for it. Years have gone by now and I am now in college. My
Mothers and I relationship is a lot better. I don't have any friends. I don't have
a social life. I don't like going out in public because I am ashamed of how I
look. I am so over this. This past Easter, I didn't leave my house to attend a
family get together. It was then, while I was sitting on my bed, eating some
nachos, that I realized something had to change. I am wasting my life away
and I need to live. I saw this informercial on TV and I can't believe how
excited I am. I am about to start the greatest journey of my life and I am NOT
going to stop until I am happy with myself. I haven't received the package in
the mail yet but when I do, I am going to get my butt in gear and I am going
to work as hard as I can to get to my goal weight of 130 lbs. I know this is
going to be a great challenge for me but I am so ready to get rid of my
lifestyle and change it to be happier, healthier, and ultimately have the Million
Dollar Body!
