Hi! I'm Tina Thames.

I am a 37-year old, plus-sized traveling consultant. I travel within the United States on a weekly basis. My regular routine includes leaving home on Monday morning and returning home to my husband and pets each Thursday night - usually traveling 1,000 - 2,000 miles in-between.

If only I could pack my plus-sized frame into an array of 3-ounce containers and tuck them into the TSA-mandated 1-quart Ziploc bag, travel would be SO MUCH EASIER! But ...

Hi! I'm Tina Thames.

I am a 37-year old, plus-sized traveling consultant. I travel within the United States on a weekly basis. My regular routine includes leaving home on Monday morning and returning home to my husband and pets each Thursday night - usually traveling 1,000 - 2,000 miles in-between.

If only I could pack my plus-sized frame into an array of 3-ounce containers and tuck them into the TSA-mandated 1-quart Ziploc bag, travel would be SO MUCH EASIER! But alas - I'm relegated to instead squeeze my full figure into a 17.2" seat for 6-8 hours a week for my weekly commute. There has got to be a better way!

Of course that answer is easy - lose weight! However, the first thing my family and friends say when I talk about adopting a healthy eating plan is: "Oh, that must be difficult since you travel so much!" And they're right. For years I've used my frequent flights, hotel stays and forced restaurant meals as the excuse for not shedding excess pounds.

And where has it gotten me? No place good - that's for sure. I'm now considered morbidly obese - packing on an extra 80+ pounds. Also, I'm on multiple medications for diabetes and high-cholesterol. But enough, is a enough! I've decided that I'm no longer going to use my chosen work profession to affect my personal health.

This year my motto is - "Where there's a will... There's a way!".

Check out my website: www.travelersized.com