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Tamara is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor through the American
College of Sports Medicine and has authored the book ‘265Point’ to
provide “on point” practical guidance to those that are ready to ditch
dieting and get fit for good. A recovering junk food addict and couch
potato, she believes it is possible for anyone to change with the right
tools, systems, and support.
Tamara appeared on the demonstration floor of The Dr. Oz television
show with fitness guru and Insanity® creator Shaun T. in February
2012 and her weight loss success story is currently being showcased
in the top-selling Hip Hop Abs® infomercial.
Recognized as “The Professional’s Coach”, Tamara understands the
dilemma of fitting fitness into an already busy lifestyle. The year of
her transformation, she juggled a 55 hour work week, a full time MBA
course load, and community and family commitments.
A banking professional of 16 years, Tamara holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance from Virginia Tech and a Master’s Degree from the
University of Florida.
Tamara’s journey is fascinating…

When did you realize you needed to lose weight?
I wish I could say that I realized that I needed to make a change all
on my own, but the reality is I needed a little help. My wakeup call
came when I went to the doctor in December 2007 for what I thought