Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Spotlight On: Tianna Ta
Category you compete in: IFBB Bikini
Date of birth: November, 5
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Career: I am the co-owner of Gym & Juice, which is a premier sports nutrition store that provides the latest in sports supplements, located in my hometown of Worcester, MA. I am also a personal trainer, IFBB Bikini Pro Competitor, and Fitness Spokesmodel.
What is your favorite childhood memory? I had an amazing childhood, so there are so many memories to choose from! I used to always look forward to going fishing with my parents. I love to fish these days and it all stems from my childhood. I also loved family vacations. When you're young, you take family time for granted because you don't realize that when everyone grows up, it's not going to be the same. Although I do spend time with my family now, it would be hard to get everyone and their own families together.
Name a song that motivates you. I am going to with "Survivor" by Destiny's Child, for many reasons 
What is your biggest gym pet peeve? Although I spend most of my time in the gym, between working at my store and personal training, when I train myself, I look forward to focusing and just getting the job done. I like to be in the zone, so when my headphones are on, I do not like to be disturbed!
How do you like to reward yourself? I train really hard (or at least I like to think so
If you could change one things about the world what would it be? I only get one thing? Sheesh! Ok, besides world peace? I'd zap away all of the negativity that surrounds us. Negative thoughts, negative people, you get the idea. I just want genuine happiness for everyone, because we all deserve it.
What do you do right before you step onstage? I give myself a little pep talk. Sometimes my nerves take over, but I have to tell myself that I've worked so hard for this particular show, and I'm ready to show everyone else how hard I worked too. I have to remind myself to live in the moment because in time, I will no longer be able to do this, so I just have fun with it!
Nook, Book or Kindle? I am an old fashioned hard covered book kinda gal. All of this new technology is amazing, but I still like to hold my book in my hand.
Competition history:
2009 NPC Team Universe- 3rd place
2009 Flex Model Bikini Search- 3rd place
2009 NPC New Englands- 1st place and overall
2009 NPC Nationals- 1st place
2010 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro- 4th place
2010 IFBB New York Pro- 10th place
2010 IFBB Bikini Olympia- 16th place
2011 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro- 9th place
Next competition: New York Pro
If someone followed you for the day what would they be most surprised about? They'd be surprised about how hectic my life can be. Everyone's life is a bit crazy, but I feel like there are not enough hours in the day for me.
What is your preferred tanning product and why? I love Protan products because they seem to work best on my skin. It gives me an even, flawless tan and leaves my skin radiant on stage.
Favorite Quote: "Ali volat proprris"~ She flies with her own wings. I actually have that tattooed behind my left ear because I love it so much.
Who would you like to thank? I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout these years. Your messages, emails, etc inspire me to keep pushing myself every day to be the best I can be. I feel very blessed to have you all in my life and am thankful to be surrounded by the most amazing people. I have the most incredible family and friends who stand behind me unconditionally and support any decisions I make in life. My rock, and my other half, Anthony Romeo, who has never given up on me, has pushed me beyond my limits, and has made me realize how much stronger I really am, and to reminds me to continue believing in myself! And most importantly, to the worlds best coaches in the industry, IFBB Pro Shannon Dey and Rob Rosetti of Team Bombshell who have taken me under their wings and welcomed me to the Bombshell family. They are so motivating, so inspirational, so optimistic and I could not be happier than I am today! They have transformed my body in the few months I've been with them and have given me their undivided attention. The days that I'm down, they are there to remind me why I am in this sport, and they help pick me right up. They are not only unbelievable coaches, but genuinely good hearted people, who legitimately care about the well being of their girls! Also, thank you to the IFBB who have been so great to me, and I am privileged to be a part of the IFBB family. I've been blessed to have built so many friendships in this industry and look forward to building so many more. Again, thank you everyone, your support means more to me than you could ever imagine! <3
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