That's a good reason to celebrate if you regularly include exercise into your life.
Check out this blog entry if you need more proof.
T-Tapp is a smart way to exercise because you get your cardio, strength training and flexibility all in one neat package....more bang for your exercise time indeed!
It's also been touted as an anti-aging workout. This quote pretty much sums it up...
Our obsession with strenuous over-exercising produces free radicals that actually encourage the aging process. T-Tapp provides the perfect antidote. This program is quick, easy, efficient, places no stress on the joints and, most important, it is effective. The T-Tapp system is the ideal anti-aging workout. Highly recommended! -- Nicholas Perricone, M.D., New York Times best selling author of The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet.
Not bad eh? Get slim and trim and get younger too!
Let me help you plan your next steps for a fabulous new you. You deserve it.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Holidaze is coming...Are you ready?
You know the feeling...parties, visits, special treats...awww who cares, I'll start a diet in the New Year. I'm sure lots of us have been there, done that. I sure did! Mondays were always good days to start a diet and so was January 1st.
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday treats and not to exercise because we're too busy. I'm guilty of this too if I lose track and get too busy and too tired. Hey...I never said I was perfect!
If you're planning on making a change...make it now instead of waiting. I used to go nuts eating everything I craved because I wasn't going to eat it for a long time and most likely if I didn't freak out like that I probably would have five pounds less to lose by January 1st.
What do I do differently now? I plan. I plan for a week or a weekend so I'm not caught off guard and so I have the option to try something I really want. It is the holiday season after all and since I no longer eat like every day is a holiday I do taste something here and there sometimes.
Notice I said TASTE. If its a nice looking dessert I'll take one bite, maybe two. When eating dessert the best tastes are the first and last so why bother with all those bites in between? Most times everything is too sweet and I couldn't handle a whole piece anyway.
I also might choose to have just salad or veggies for dinner rather than a huge meal at a party so I can compensate for some of the other things I might taste. I might actually bring my own dish to eat and share so I'm sure there is an option for me.
When it comes to exercise I'll look ahead and plan my workouts so I can fit regular exercise into my schedule.
The good thing about these tactics is that the holidays come and go and I'm not in a constant brain fog from all the extra rich goodies that seem to be everywhere and I don't feel gross by January 1st.
Let's not forget that the holidays are about spending time with others and if you're greatful for the work they've put into entertaining you and appreciate the time you spend with them then you'll still have fun and won't need new pants before January 1st.
Let me know if you're taking the bull by the horns and making changes now rather than waiting. What are some of the things you'll do to survive the holidays while still eating nutrient rich foods and exercising...share!!
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday treats and not to exercise because we're too busy. I'm guilty of this too if I lose track and get too busy and too tired. Hey...I never said I was perfect!
If you're planning on making a change...make it now instead of waiting. I used to go nuts eating everything I craved because I wasn't going to eat it for a long time and most likely if I didn't freak out like that I probably would have five pounds less to lose by January 1st.
What do I do differently now? I plan. I plan for a week or a weekend so I'm not caught off guard and so I have the option to try something I really want. It is the holiday season after all and since I no longer eat like every day is a holiday I do taste something here and there sometimes.
Notice I said TASTE. If its a nice looking dessert I'll take one bite, maybe two. When eating dessert the best tastes are the first and last so why bother with all those bites in between? Most times everything is too sweet and I couldn't handle a whole piece anyway.
I also might choose to have just salad or veggies for dinner rather than a huge meal at a party so I can compensate for some of the other things I might taste. I might actually bring my own dish to eat and share so I'm sure there is an option for me.
When it comes to exercise I'll look ahead and plan my workouts so I can fit regular exercise into my schedule.
The good thing about these tactics is that the holidays come and go and I'm not in a constant brain fog from all the extra rich goodies that seem to be everywhere and I don't feel gross by January 1st.
Let's not forget that the holidays are about spending time with others and if you're greatful for the work they've put into entertaining you and appreciate the time you spend with them then you'll still have fun and won't need new pants before January 1st.
Let me know if you're taking the bull by the horns and making changes now rather than waiting. What are some of the things you'll do to survive the holidays while still eating nutrient rich foods and exercising...share!!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Today I had a COOL Exercise Buddy
C. comes to visit me every once in a while and each time she asks me if I'm going to do "that exercise". I love doing T-Tapp and she loves to do it too! I taught her the basic workout and we have fun doing it together.
Sometimes A. joins us as well. He is her brother. I have a great time watching them do the moves and we sneak in a few giggles each time I say "bend it, tuck it, lift it". T-Tapp is a great bonus for our muscles and it makes us all feel good too. Everyone is really mellow after our workout.
Today we did something a little different. C and I did "Hit the Floor" and as I write this I think our legs and tummies are still feeling like jello. C's favourite part was organs in place and the tucks. She is a pro and it was her first time doing it. I'm glad we had enough space so we could follow along on the DVD and not kick each other in the head.
My favourite part is that C is 6 years old and she's learning all about exercise and how good it is for your body and muscles. I think she needs her own T-Tapp DVD and Tapp Core should be just right.
Tapp Core is a series of moves that can be done individually or you can pick and choose a few to do here and there when you have time.
Exercising is fun with a six year old buddy and I hope she comes to visit again soon so that we can do more T-Tapp together.
Sometimes A. joins us as well. He is her brother. I have a great time watching them do the moves and we sneak in a few giggles each time I say "bend it, tuck it, lift it". T-Tapp is a great bonus for our muscles and it makes us all feel good too. Everyone is really mellow after our workout.
Today we did something a little different. C and I did "Hit the Floor" and as I write this I think our legs and tummies are still feeling like jello. C's favourite part was organs in place and the tucks. She is a pro and it was her first time doing it. I'm glad we had enough space so we could follow along on the DVD and not kick each other in the head.
My favourite part is that C is 6 years old and she's learning all about exercise and how good it is for your body and muscles. I think she needs her own T-Tapp DVD and Tapp Core should be just right.
Tapp Core is a series of moves that can be done individually or you can pick and choose a few to do here and there when you have time.
Exercising is fun with a six year old buddy and I hope she comes to visit again soon so that we can do more T-Tapp together.
Monday, November 23, 2009
You need healthy fuel!
In order to lose weight you shouldn't starve yourself. You need to eat well and feed your body the right foods so you're strong, healthy and ready to take on the world.
As you incorporate more nutrient dense food you'll feel better and have more energy too!
Another thing I hear often is that it takes too much work to eat healthy. I have a bunch of fast and easy things that I put together for my meals and I've just come across another fast and easy recipe that I made in my crock pot.
Moroccan Lentil Soup
I made it exactly like the recipe except I used crushed tomatoes instead of diced, I used red lentils and near the end I added two packages of frozen chopped spinach to add more green to it.
This tasted good for lunch today over a bunch of steamed garlic...mmm mmm good for a cool fall day.
Give it a try!
As you incorporate more nutrient dense food you'll feel better and have more energy too!
Another thing I hear often is that it takes too much work to eat healthy. I have a bunch of fast and easy things that I put together for my meals and I've just come across another fast and easy recipe that I made in my crock pot.
Moroccan Lentil Soup
I made it exactly like the recipe except I used crushed tomatoes instead of diced, I used red lentils and near the end I added two packages of frozen chopped spinach to add more green to it.
This tasted good for lunch today over a bunch of steamed garlic...mmm mmm good for a cool fall day.
Give it a try!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Why wait for the new year to start your transformation?
Are you dreading the festivities because you don't like anything in your closet? Have you gone out to buy this year's party outfit only to find that you had to settle for something "ok" because nothing else looked right? I remember that time...I hated the outfit I ended up with!
By the time December rolled around I was depressed and didn't really want to go anywhere. That was my lowest and that's when I decided to make a change...in the new year. That was when Eat to Live was coming out so I had a great excuse to keep eating and eating until the big day.
What is your excuse? Why are you waiting?
You could get a great head start on your transformation and actually feel better about yourself by Christmas morning!
Want a great place to start? Try following these suggestions which will help you get there...
1) Eat at least 3 pieces of fruit each day!
2) Eat a huge salad each day...load it up with lots of colourful veggies!
3) Eat up to one pound of cooked veggies a day...aim for dark, leafy greens too!
4) Move your body each day!
For more great information I'd love to discuss T-Tapp and Eat to Live or Eat for Health with you. There is a great new package set up for Eat Right America which features Eat for Health on ShopNBC and I'm actually in the promo :o)
Check it out here
By the time December rolled around I was depressed and didn't really want to go anywhere. That was my lowest and that's when I decided to make a change...in the new year. That was when Eat to Live was coming out so I had a great excuse to keep eating and eating until the big day.
What is your excuse? Why are you waiting?
You could get a great head start on your transformation and actually feel better about yourself by Christmas morning!
Want a great place to start? Try following these suggestions which will help you get there...
1) Eat at least 3 pieces of fruit each day!
2) Eat a huge salad each day...load it up with lots of colourful veggies!
3) Eat up to one pound of cooked veggies a day...aim for dark, leafy greens too!
4) Move your body each day!
For more great information I'd love to discuss T-Tapp and Eat to Live or Eat for Health with you. There is a great new package set up for Eat Right America which features Eat for Health on ShopNBC and I'm actually in the promo :o)
Check it out here
Monday, November 9, 2009
A great little interview clip that explains T-Tapp
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Take pictures as you progress!!
I love pictures...now I do. I didn't like them so much in the past but I'm glad I managed to have a few before my journey because everyone needs a few "Before Pics".
I can't stress how valuable keeping pictures along my journey has been for me personally. I'm very visual and many times looking back on my pictures have helped remind me that I've come a long way.
Here's a movie I made last year of a collection of my pictures along this transformation.
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If you are considering changing your lifestyle for the better take pictures, make notes of your journey and you'll be thankful for the feedback you can refer to in the future to see what worked and what didn't work!
I can't stress how valuable keeping pictures along my journey has been for me personally. I'm very visual and many times looking back on my pictures have helped remind me that I've come a long way.
Here's a movie I made last year of a collection of my pictures along this transformation.
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If you are considering changing your lifestyle for the better take pictures, make notes of your journey and you'll be thankful for the feedback you can refer to in the future to see what worked and what didn't work!
Monday, November 2, 2009
What do I have in common with Alanis Morissette?
The beginning of my transformation journey began with a wonderful book called "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman.
Once I began eating according to the advice he offered in his book I was thrilled to have lost 19lbs in the first 6 weeks. I happily ate this way because I knew I was getting healthy and losing weight at the same time.
That is a big change from other "diets" where you starve, eat very little or remove complete macro-nutrient categories in order to quickly reach your goal but then struggle to keep it off once you start to eat normally.
Dr. Fuhrman's advice helped to me to have a more normal relationship with food and to learn what was best for my body. One big thing that I also did not do was I did not set any deadlines for the weight loss. I let myself relax and trusted that my body would do what it needed to do in order to lose weight. No crazy 20lbs in 20 days schedule...just eat and let my body do it's thing.
Well I'm not the only one who eats this way...Alanis Morissette does too!
Check out her article in People Magazine's November 9th issue. I've attached a link at the bottom.
Pretty neat!
Eating this way gave me the energy and the desire to move my body and a few years later I added T-Tapp to my life and BOOM it was like magic.
Eat to Live and T-Tapp are my magic formula!
Dr. Fuhrman has another book that breaks things down and makes it even easier to follow. Eat for Health is a two book set. One teaches you why you should eat this way and the other is a recipe book.
I highly recommend that everyone increase fruits and veggies in their daily diet as a first step. When was the last time you ate kale or collard greens?
Take care of yourself!
Here's the link to the article http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/People_Mag_Nov-09_Alanis_Morissette.pdf
Once I began eating according to the advice he offered in his book I was thrilled to have lost 19lbs in the first 6 weeks. I happily ate this way because I knew I was getting healthy and losing weight at the same time.
That is a big change from other "diets" where you starve, eat very little or remove complete macro-nutrient categories in order to quickly reach your goal but then struggle to keep it off once you start to eat normally.
Dr. Fuhrman's advice helped to me to have a more normal relationship with food and to learn what was best for my body. One big thing that I also did not do was I did not set any deadlines for the weight loss. I let myself relax and trusted that my body would do what it needed to do in order to lose weight. No crazy 20lbs in 20 days schedule...just eat and let my body do it's thing.
Well I'm not the only one who eats this way...Alanis Morissette does too!
Check out her article in People Magazine's November 9th issue. I've attached a link at the bottom.
Pretty neat!
Eating this way gave me the energy and the desire to move my body and a few years later I added T-Tapp to my life and BOOM it was like magic.
Eat to Live and T-Tapp are my magic formula!
Dr. Fuhrman has another book that breaks things down and makes it even easier to follow. Eat for Health is a two book set. One teaches you why you should eat this way and the other is a recipe book.
I highly recommend that everyone increase fruits and veggies in their daily diet as a first step. When was the last time you ate kale or collard greens?
Take care of yourself!
Here's the link to the article http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/People_Mag_Nov-09_Alanis_Morissette.pdf
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Hooray for Charlotte!! The power of T-Tapp
Charlotte and I were room-mates at the T-Tapp retreat in 2007. It was a pleasure to get to know Charlotte and to see her transform over the years. We both certified for T-Tapp this year as well!
I'm pleased to share a link to woman's day where she is featured (just scroll down a bit)
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Health/Diet-Nutrition/10-Incredible-Weight-Loss-Transformations.html
Oklahoma is lucky to have such a wonderful T-Tapp trainer!
Here is another link if you want to read more about Charlotte and her journey http://www.t-tapp.com/success/charlotte/default.html
I'm pleased to share a link to woman's day where she is featured (just scroll down a bit)
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Health/Diet-Nutrition/10-Incredible-Weight-Loss-Transformations.html
Oklahoma is lucky to have such a wonderful T-Tapp trainer!
Here is another link if you want to read more about Charlotte and her journey http://www.t-tapp.com/success/charlotte/default.html
Friday, October 23, 2009
If you think you have no time....I've got the solution
Yes...we're all busy and trying to do several things at once or trying to squeeze in too much into one day. By the time we get home from work or we've had a full day with the kids it feels like there is no time to exercise or even muster up the courage to put on those runners and do something active.
This is another reason why I love T-Tapp. You don't need a lot of time!
Who wants to drive to the gym, look for parking, change into workout wear, find the machines, wait for the machines, wait for the class, get changed, go home, get stuck in traffic...get my drift? Or who wants to flail about with no real purpose other than to get your heart rate up then on another day do some weights...don't forget the flexibility compnent.
T-Tapp is the solution...no monthly fees, no hassles with other people at the gym, you don't need to workout one or two hours every day.
With T-Tapp you can get results in as little as 15 minutes a day. How good is that?
AND you get your strength, cardio and flexibility training all in one.
What's not to love?
Do you think it looks too easy? Think again. It will get you sweating and the best thing is that no matter what your fitness level it will keep challenging you...that means you never have to do more than 8 reps or keep adding minutes to your workout.
Sweet isn't it.
Give me a call, let's analyze your needs and get you started.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Believe in yourself!
You can choose to reside in a place of fear, a place where you doubt who you are and what you are capable of, or you can choose to believe in the best version of yourself.
I saw this quote and I had to make a note of it. It struck a chord with me because I lived in a place of fear and doubt for a very long time.
I had no self-confidence and I didn’t want to face the world. Getting ready for a party or dinner out was a chore. I didn’t like the clothes I had and I knew that people would look me up and down and I’d imagine what they’d be thinking. Some were even bold enough to tell me to my face what they thought.
Fast forward to now. I still have times where I fear and doubt that I can maintain my current size. I still worry that this is all a dream and I’ll wake up back where I was. Then I snap out of it. I have found the best tools for me to keep improving my health and wellness. That was the ticket for me and all along the journey I felt great and the shrinking was a bonus.
The biggest difference in this journey has been to focus on health and wellness rather than an ideal weight or an ideal size. Each day that I eat healthy and each week that I achieve my exercise goals I know I’ve done the best I can do for myself. I’m working on the best version of myself. I am a work in progress and I am not perfect.
One key thing I notice whenever I’m with other T-Tappers is that we’re all different sizes and shapes but we’ve all come to respect our uniqueness and even celebrate the wonderful machines that we are. We all believe in our best version of ourselves and we trust that our choices will get us there.
I'm ready to help you be the best version of yourself...are you ready?
I saw this quote and I had to make a note of it. It struck a chord with me because I lived in a place of fear and doubt for a very long time.
I had no self-confidence and I didn’t want to face the world. Getting ready for a party or dinner out was a chore. I didn’t like the clothes I had and I knew that people would look me up and down and I’d imagine what they’d be thinking. Some were even bold enough to tell me to my face what they thought.
Fast forward to now. I still have times where I fear and doubt that I can maintain my current size. I still worry that this is all a dream and I’ll wake up back where I was. Then I snap out of it. I have found the best tools for me to keep improving my health and wellness. That was the ticket for me and all along the journey I felt great and the shrinking was a bonus.
The biggest difference in this journey has been to focus on health and wellness rather than an ideal weight or an ideal size. Each day that I eat healthy and each week that I achieve my exercise goals I know I’ve done the best I can do for myself. I’m working on the best version of myself. I am a work in progress and I am not perfect.
One key thing I notice whenever I’m with other T-Tappers is that we’re all different sizes and shapes but we’ve all come to respect our uniqueness and even celebrate the wonderful machines that we are. We all believe in our best version of ourselves and we trust that our choices will get us there.
I'm ready to help you be the best version of yourself...are you ready?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Yeah but what is T-Tapp?
Hmmm...I guess it's not enough to just say it's an awesome workout and I love it?
I'm all about working smarter not harder so here's a great link to the T-Tapp website where you can learn all about it. http://www.t-tapp.com/faq/what-is-ttapp.html#
If you're interested scoop up the basic or total workout and catch my November 1st class where we'll go into the Basic workout in detail. By then you should have your workout dvd and you'll be ready to kick it into high gear!
The holidays are coming...don't you want to feel great BEFORE the parties start rather than waiting until January 1st to get started?
I'm all about working smarter not harder so here's a great link to the T-Tapp website where you can learn all about it. http://www.t-tapp.com/faq/what-is-ttapp.html#
If you're interested scoop up the basic or total workout and catch my November 1st class where we'll go into the Basic workout in detail. By then you should have your workout dvd and you'll be ready to kick it into high gear!
The holidays are coming...don't you want to feel great BEFORE the parties start rather than waiting until January 1st to get started?
Monday, October 19, 2009
7 Easy Fat-Burning Exercises | Lifescript.com
Check out these moves in a great article featuring Teresa Tapp, the creator of T-Tapp.
It's amazing how you can fit some of these moves and techniques into your daily life and benefit from them tremendously.
7 Easy Fat-Burning Exercises Lifescript.com
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It's amazing how you can fit some of these moves and techniques into your daily life and benefit from them tremendously.
7 Easy Fat-Burning Exercises Lifescript.com
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ontario's First T-Tapp Trainer!
Hi! I'm Isabel and I'm thrilled to be the first T-Tapp trainer in Ontario!
I am so excited to work with you so you can achieve your goals faster and be the best that you can be. I am a certified personal trainer with Can-Fit-Pro in Canada and became a T-Tapp trainer in order to share in my passion for such a wonderful workout and to help others empower themselves and feel much better. I have seen the amazing results that T-Tapp delivers and have experienced them first hand. I used to be a couch potato and watched my kids from the sidelines because I had no energy to run around and was too embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. Honestly, I didn't even want to socialize because I didn't want people to see me.
I started T-Tapp in 2005 and have loved it ever since. I heard about T-Tapp from a forum that I belong to for healthy eating and it seemed like the ideal workout for a busy mom who wasn't really into the gym scene and wanted something fast and effective. I wanted the most bang for my workout time and this certainly was the perfect and smartest workout for me. I was amazed at the results I was getting and was ecstatic when T-Tapp helped me become leaner and stronger without jumping around. To this day I am still amazed at how smart this workout is and how it keeps challenging me after all these years. The benefits are more than just external...weight loss and getting slim and trim are great but this workout helps you with so much more.
I have had issues with my weight for as long as I can remember. After finally finding a way of eating that helped me lose weight I knew that I also needed to incorporate regular exercise into my life. I struggled with back pain since my teenage years due a diving accident and could not do exercise that involved lots of jumping around or took too long due to working full time and having a busy household. After combining T-Tapp with healthy and clean eating, my body changed dramatically and I rarely am unable to enjoy life because of my back pain. T-Tapp was the perfect solution for me and I'm so happy and honored to be part of the T-Tapp family in order to share the benefits of this workout program and help you see for yourself how wonderful this program can be for you!
I know what it feels like to be overweight, embarrassed to face the world and depressed about letting things get to a hopeless point. I know how it feels to have no energy or confidence to try yet another thing that might finally be what transforms you. If that's the point you're at then take the plunge and let's get you going with T-Tapp. If you're already a T-Tapper and you feel you're not doing it right I'd love to help you improve your form and most of all I can't wait to be a part of your success story! It's time to put yourself first and take care of yourself. T-Tapp is not just a business, it is a cause and we're like a family...we can help you become the radiant, confident and healthy person you deserve to be.
If you're still wondering if this is for you, what are you waiting for? E-mail me at isabel@t-tapp.com and let's get the party started!!
I am so excited to work with you so you can achieve your goals faster and be the best that you can be. I am a certified personal trainer with Can-Fit-Pro in Canada and became a T-Tapp trainer in order to share in my passion for such a wonderful workout and to help others empower themselves and feel much better. I have seen the amazing results that T-Tapp delivers and have experienced them first hand. I used to be a couch potato and watched my kids from the sidelines because I had no energy to run around and was too embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. Honestly, I didn't even want to socialize because I didn't want people to see me.
I started T-Tapp in 2005 and have loved it ever since. I heard about T-Tapp from a forum that I belong to for healthy eating and it seemed like the ideal workout for a busy mom who wasn't really into the gym scene and wanted something fast and effective. I wanted the most bang for my workout time and this certainly was the perfect and smartest workout for me. I was amazed at the results I was getting and was ecstatic when T-Tapp helped me become leaner and stronger without jumping around. To this day I am still amazed at how smart this workout is and how it keeps challenging me after all these years. The benefits are more than just external...weight loss and getting slim and trim are great but this workout helps you with so much more.
I have had issues with my weight for as long as I can remember. After finally finding a way of eating that helped me lose weight I knew that I also needed to incorporate regular exercise into my life. I struggled with back pain since my teenage years due a diving accident and could not do exercise that involved lots of jumping around or took too long due to working full time and having a busy household. After combining T-Tapp with healthy and clean eating, my body changed dramatically and I rarely am unable to enjoy life because of my back pain. T-Tapp was the perfect solution for me and I'm so happy and honored to be part of the T-Tapp family in order to share the benefits of this workout program and help you see for yourself how wonderful this program can be for you!
I know what it feels like to be overweight, embarrassed to face the world and depressed about letting things get to a hopeless point. I know how it feels to have no energy or confidence to try yet another thing that might finally be what transforms you. If that's the point you're at then take the plunge and let's get you going with T-Tapp. If you're already a T-Tapper and you feel you're not doing it right I'd love to help you improve your form and most of all I can't wait to be a part of your success story! It's time to put yourself first and take care of yourself. T-Tapp is not just a business, it is a cause and we're like a family...we can help you become the radiant, confident and healthy person you deserve to be.
If you're still wondering if this is for you, what are you waiting for? E-mail me at isabel@t-tapp.com and let's get the party started!!
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