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Shared Secrets for Beauty, Fitness and More
June 10, 2000
News: Congratulations to Sandra Hammond – she organized a great horse and rider fitness expo in Charlotte, NC! I really enjoyed meeting fellow T-Tappers and learned so much about horse fitness and health. Watching the chiropractor crack a horse's neck put shivers down my spine! I also learned how to give my horse a massage. Horse riders are generally "fit", but the T-Tapp workout delivers results in better alignment, reduction in back pain, ability to maintain chiropractic alignment (especially "jumpers") and inch loss from upper thighs and tummy. I taught the workout in the middle of the horse ring with a sandy floor covered with 3 or 4 inches of sawdust – you should've seen us perform the balance moves! Talk about sweat, without A/C, everyone was sweating!
I just returned from Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (what a beautiful area for a fall fitness retreat!). Now I'm busy finishing the next issue of Women's Fitness for September. There are some great things happening at "WFI". They've moved corporate office to South Beach Miami, secured better printing, more articles, more writers, and even created some reader fitness competitions with fantastic prizes (i.e.: cash, diamonds, and more). Needless to say, these new deadlines have caused me to be late with my ten day tip (sorry!), so I've combined the 10th and 20th into one big newsletter.
Check out before/after photos from previous fitness retreat held at the Belleview Biltmore Resort Hotel in Clearwater, FL. Our next fitness retreat is in Dallas, TX Sept 7-10th at Cooper Aerobics Institute and then in Clearwater, FL October 19-22nd at Belleview Biltmore. You can enter if interested in attending either of these retreats without deposit on the web site[/URL]. Once I realize how many want to attend, I can secure number of rooms (they're filling fast).
Virtual Fit Trainer ([URL="http://www.virtualfit-trainer.com/"]www.virtualfit-trainer.com (http://www.t-tapp.com/reservations.asp)) also has a great article written by Cheryl Shakespeare sharing her personal experience at most recent T-Tapp retreat. Her story covers daily itinerary of what goes on and reveals lots of tips from evening seminars and more.
Contest Winners: Since this newsletter combines two in one, we have many more winners! Congratulations to 12 Target Pop Winners: Diana Lott, Eleanore McQueer, Wynter Manyak, Nancy MCManus, Debbie Assini, Anita Wuest, Ybil Janke, Sharon Morrissey, Kristyn Bray, Patricia Jeter, Magda Peta, and Kerry Fleiger-Holmes win their choice of Target Pop Video Primary Back Stretch, Secret to Toning Arms without Weights or Organs in Place/Half Frogs for ultimate flat stomach without sit-ups. And Congratulations to 4 Mini Max winners: Mona Southworth, Myrle Yates, Tina Crosier, and Irma Gomez who win their choice of Mini Max Videos 1, 2, 3 or 4. These videos are concentrated T-Tapp Total Workouts (each start with Primary Back Stretch) without any instruction or breaks and have new and/or advanced movements. Each is less than 30 minutes, but deliver full body workout with focus on different areas of the body. Winners please email your selection or call 800-342-0717. Next contest drawing for free videos will be June 30th. Be sure to re-register since names do not carry forward. Those who win video they already own can choose whatever Target Pop or Mini Max they desire.
Shared Secrets for Beauty, Fitness and More: After having technical data for the past 3 newsletters, I figured it's time to share some secrets and new finds.
Great New Fitness Water! Tasty and low calorie. Gatorade has produced, in my opinion, the best tasting water ever. "Propel" is available in 3 natural flavors: lemon, berry, and orange. Each are fortified with 4 or 6 essential vitamins, BUT what I like is that "Propel" contains sodium and potassium to replenish body balance without all of the sugar found in regular Gatorade. I've never cared for the taste of regular Gatorade and I've seen enough athletes experience muscle cramping on sideline while drinking Gatorade because of it being too much like drinking "food" (i.e.: not enough water to hydrate the body and too much sugar). So, I was skeptical when I first heard about "Propel", but let me tell you, it is good. Those of you who take any type of thermogenic stimulant NEED potassium – drinking "Propel" is a great way to hydrate your body and support your adrenals! Adrenal support is very important; I'll do a separate newsletter on this topic. Additionally, "Propel" is fortified with B12, B6 and the amino acid Phenylalanine. Basically this fitness water is a great way to boost energy, help suppress appetite, and help elevate your "mood". For more information about benefits of Phenylalanine, check out archive section for past newsletter on importance of amino acids for weight loss/management. Personally, I think "Propel" is good alternative to diet soda consumption and it can help the body function better. However, it does contain aspartame. If you can't find "Propel" in your area, call 1-800-334-2867 to locate a distributor. Enjoy, but don't forget to drink pure H2O too!
Create your own Water - Pure Grapefruit essential oil makes water taste GREAT and aids the body's lymphatic system to function at premium (helps control cellulite too!). Just add one drop to one liter of water and presto, you have great tasting water at one-tenth the cost of "flavored" waters! Grapefruit Essential Oil is available at 1-800-342-0717 or www.t-tapp.com (http://www.t-tapp.com/) under nutrition items. Only $8.00 per ½ oz and free shipping – lasts forever! (3 months.)
Bloating - Primary causes for bloating are too much sodium, carbonated beverages (even diet sodas), and simple carbohydrates (for every gram of carb, your body retains 3 grams of water). How to quick fix the situation? Models often start work at 5:30 am for make-up with undereye puffiness from excess alcohol and/or pasta the night before. For quick results I gave them 2 Premium Blended Alfalfa capsules with lemon juice and water at room temperature with instructions to do Primary Back Stretch (5 minute movement sequence). Viola, puffiness would disappear within the hour! Whenever a model got booked for slinky lingerie or dresses they were instructed NOT to consume any simple carbohydrates, chips or soda, not to drink through a straw and NOT TO CHEW GUM!
Zap a Zit! - To make a blemish/pimple nearly disappear use eye-redness reliever drops. Apply with a Q-tip and hold it on the blemish for 10 to 15 seconds.
Age Spots - To erase age spots, use fresh lemon. Place half a lemon directly on the age spot for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water. Yogurt and/or sour cream can work too; apply thick layer and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Instant longer, leaner legs - Whether it be strappy sandals, pumps or sling backs, heels immediately slim the leg visually BUT avoid Mary Jane or T-strap styles – they create a horizontal line at the ankle and will make legs appear shorter!
Shorts to slim thighs - Shorts that are 1" to 2" wider than your thighs will create the leanest look and keep length at mid-thigh for additional lengthening effect.
Instant craving control - Three deep breaths can end cravings – be sure to inhale all the way, hold 2 seconds, then exhale all the way for best results.
Free offer - Eyelash curlers are a great way to enhance the eye but be careful; the pads don't last forever. Old pads can break lashes! Other companies charge for replacements, but The Shiseido Curler offers FREE refill pads to their customers (212-805-2320).
Protect skin from sun damage yet still "tan" - Fountain's 8 hour time released 30 SPF sunscreen is the only sunscreen available that fully penetrates the skin, THEN releases 8 hours of continual protection without re-application – even if you swim or shower. Great for boating, skiing and swimming where water reflection increases sunray intensity up to 80%. Use daily under make-up and neck for protection and as moisturizer (it doesn't smell like fruit!). Remember, necks reveal age faster than faces! Free shipping and 25% savings through June 30th - Retail is $19.95; Special is $15.00.
How models fake a tan - First of all, the photographer often uses film tint during the shoot, second they use "Ban de Soleil" orange gel on top of Fountain's 8 hour 30 SPF sunscreen during the shoot, and third the photo session usually occurs a 6 pm or later during time when sunlight is "golden". Try these tips yourself and you'll discover that you too can fake a tan without streaks or artificial look. "Ban de Soleil" is available at most drug stores/grocery stores; retail is approximately $9.00.
Spider Vein Help - "Veinish" has developed a lotion that boasts a clinically proven 90% success rate to help eliminate unattractive spider veins – even bright red ones. This all-natural herbal formula deeply penetrates the skin to unclog veins – they even offer a money back guarantee. However, results are temporary. Retail is $34.90 for one application; results last for 10 days – they do offer a set of 8 applications for $139.40. Shipping included in price. 1-888-201-0209.
FYI - the CRT Skin Tightening System does minimize spider veins and even eliminates majority of them. When wanting body perfection without surgery I suggest doing the CRT Skin Tightening System and then using "Veinish" on stubborn areas for special occasions or photo sessions.
Stretch Mark Solution - "Regenetrol Complex Stretch Mark Cream" has a dermatologist-developed topical formula clinically proven to reduce appearance of stretch marks of all types in 70% of its users. Retail is $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping in US ($10.50 outside US) 1-800-597-9930 or visit www.stretchmark.com (http://www.stretchmark.com/).
Check your Calcium - We all know the importance of taking calcium to maintain strong bones, help prevent PMS symptoms, prevent kidney stones, help avoid breast cancer and even help lose weight, BUT not all calcium is create equal! Check those labels! Calcium citrate has been clinically proven to be twice as effective in absorption and better than calcium carbonate. Calcium Candy – each "chew" has 500 mg of calcium, 100 IU of vitamin D is aid in calcium absorption and 40 mcg of vitamin K. Basically these are candy sweetened with a teaspoon of corn syrup (20 calories each), but with yummy flavors of chocolate, caramel, and mocha its easy to supplement calcium into daily diet. "Viactiv" calcium chews are available at most grocery stores or www.viactiv.com (http://www.viactiv.com/).
Dark Chocolate delivers 3x more than Milk Chocolate - dark or bittersweet chocolate has more than 3 times as many antioxidant compounds known as flavonoids (Lancet, Aug 7, 1999). Other studies have found that it has as much antioxidant power as red wine does. My secret? I enjoy dark chocolate and red wine together – nice to know there are some health benefit as well as enjoyment. Salute!
Super power smells - The quickest way to boost your productivity doesn't require more sleep or a double espresso. In fact, a room's scent has profound effects on a person's concentration according to Ayn Crowley, Ph.D., professor of marketing and consumer psychology at Drake University in Des Moines. "Certain smells increase the activity of the brain's beta waves, which control mental alertness and clarity," explains Crowley whose findings have been published in the Journal of Marketing. For example, people worked 33% more efficiently in rooms scented with almost any pleasant aroma. Some smells are super powerful: A lemon scent diffused into a work environment reduced typing errors by more than 50%. "Citrus scents such as oranges and lemons work especially well," Crowley says. Check out www.officescents.com (http://www.officescents.com/) for fragrances that promise to boost your performance potential.
Free Sample - With all the debate about pink vs. blue artificial sweeteners why not try something naturally sweet without danger to health or side effects. Stevia has been around for centuries. Try before you buy! New Naturals will send you free packets of pesticide-free white Stevia powder (great in ice tea or lemon-aid) 1-888-753-4372.
Free "Natural" Candy Bar - Two 4-inch samples of chocolate and peanut butter bars sweetened with wildflower honey. Contact: "Phil's" toll free 1-877-264-2200.
I will be sending out another ten day tip on the 30th of June covering secret spot reduction techniques for the short torso/long leg body types... finally "Apples" can rejoice and achieve spot reduction to trim torso, slim waist, and flatten their tummy. Pictures too! Done daily these tips will achieve inch loss within 10 days!
Meanwhile do Primary Back Stretch every morning and do Organs in Place/Half Frogs every evening before bed (featured in articles section (www.t-tapp.com/articles (http://www.t-tapp.com/articles)) and can be printed for free!
Best Wishes, Teresa
June 10, 2000
News: Congratulations to Sandra Hammond – she organized a great horse and rider fitness expo in Charlotte, NC! I really enjoyed meeting fellow T-Tappers and learned so much about horse fitness and health. Watching the chiropractor crack a horse's neck put shivers down my spine! I also learned how to give my horse a massage. Horse riders are generally "fit", but the T-Tapp workout delivers results in better alignment, reduction in back pain, ability to maintain chiropractic alignment (especially "jumpers") and inch loss from upper thighs and tummy. I taught the workout in the middle of the horse ring with a sandy floor covered with 3 or 4 inches of sawdust – you should've seen us perform the balance moves! Talk about sweat, without A/C, everyone was sweating!
I just returned from Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (what a beautiful area for a fall fitness retreat!). Now I'm busy finishing the next issue of Women's Fitness for September. There are some great things happening at "WFI". They've moved corporate office to South Beach Miami, secured better printing, more articles, more writers, and even created some reader fitness competitions with fantastic prizes (i.e.: cash, diamonds, and more). Needless to say, these new deadlines have caused me to be late with my ten day tip (sorry!), so I've combined the 10th and 20th into one big newsletter.
Check out before/after photos from previous fitness retreat held at the Belleview Biltmore Resort Hotel in Clearwater, FL. Our next fitness retreat is in Dallas, TX Sept 7-10th at Cooper Aerobics Institute and then in Clearwater, FL October 19-22nd at Belleview Biltmore. You can enter if interested in attending either of these retreats without deposit on the web site[/URL]. Once I realize how many want to attend, I can secure number of rooms (they're filling fast).
Virtual Fit Trainer ([URL="http://www.virtualfit-trainer.com/"]www.virtualfit-trainer.com (http://www.t-tapp.com/reservations.asp)) also has a great article written by Cheryl Shakespeare sharing her personal experience at most recent T-Tapp retreat. Her story covers daily itinerary of what goes on and reveals lots of tips from evening seminars and more.
Contest Winners: Since this newsletter combines two in one, we have many more winners! Congratulations to 12 Target Pop Winners: Diana Lott, Eleanore McQueer, Wynter Manyak, Nancy MCManus, Debbie Assini, Anita Wuest, Ybil Janke, Sharon Morrissey, Kristyn Bray, Patricia Jeter, Magda Peta, and Kerry Fleiger-Holmes win their choice of Target Pop Video Primary Back Stretch, Secret to Toning Arms without Weights or Organs in Place/Half Frogs for ultimate flat stomach without sit-ups. And Congratulations to 4 Mini Max winners: Mona Southworth, Myrle Yates, Tina Crosier, and Irma Gomez who win their choice of Mini Max Videos 1, 2, 3 or 4. These videos are concentrated T-Tapp Total Workouts (each start with Primary Back Stretch) without any instruction or breaks and have new and/or advanced movements. Each is less than 30 minutes, but deliver full body workout with focus on different areas of the body. Winners please email your selection or call 800-342-0717. Next contest drawing for free videos will be June 30th. Be sure to re-register since names do not carry forward. Those who win video they already own can choose whatever Target Pop or Mini Max they desire.
Shared Secrets for Beauty, Fitness and More: After having technical data for the past 3 newsletters, I figured it's time to share some secrets and new finds.
Great New Fitness Water! Tasty and low calorie. Gatorade has produced, in my opinion, the best tasting water ever. "Propel" is available in 3 natural flavors: lemon, berry, and orange. Each are fortified with 4 or 6 essential vitamins, BUT what I like is that "Propel" contains sodium and potassium to replenish body balance without all of the sugar found in regular Gatorade. I've never cared for the taste of regular Gatorade and I've seen enough athletes experience muscle cramping on sideline while drinking Gatorade because of it being too much like drinking "food" (i.e.: not enough water to hydrate the body and too much sugar). So, I was skeptical when I first heard about "Propel", but let me tell you, it is good. Those of you who take any type of thermogenic stimulant NEED potassium – drinking "Propel" is a great way to hydrate your body and support your adrenals! Adrenal support is very important; I'll do a separate newsletter on this topic. Additionally, "Propel" is fortified with B12, B6 and the amino acid Phenylalanine. Basically this fitness water is a great way to boost energy, help suppress appetite, and help elevate your "mood". For more information about benefits of Phenylalanine, check out archive section for past newsletter on importance of amino acids for weight loss/management. Personally, I think "Propel" is good alternative to diet soda consumption and it can help the body function better. However, it does contain aspartame. If you can't find "Propel" in your area, call 1-800-334-2867 to locate a distributor. Enjoy, but don't forget to drink pure H2O too!
Create your own Water - Pure Grapefruit essential oil makes water taste GREAT and aids the body's lymphatic system to function at premium (helps control cellulite too!). Just add one drop to one liter of water and presto, you have great tasting water at one-tenth the cost of "flavored" waters! Grapefruit Essential Oil is available at 1-800-342-0717 or www.t-tapp.com (http://www.t-tapp.com/) under nutrition items. Only $8.00 per ½ oz and free shipping – lasts forever! (3 months.)
Bloating - Primary causes for bloating are too much sodium, carbonated beverages (even diet sodas), and simple carbohydrates (for every gram of carb, your body retains 3 grams of water). How to quick fix the situation? Models often start work at 5:30 am for make-up with undereye puffiness from excess alcohol and/or pasta the night before. For quick results I gave them 2 Premium Blended Alfalfa capsules with lemon juice and water at room temperature with instructions to do Primary Back Stretch (5 minute movement sequence). Viola, puffiness would disappear within the hour! Whenever a model got booked for slinky lingerie or dresses they were instructed NOT to consume any simple carbohydrates, chips or soda, not to drink through a straw and NOT TO CHEW GUM!
Zap a Zit! - To make a blemish/pimple nearly disappear use eye-redness reliever drops. Apply with a Q-tip and hold it on the blemish for 10 to 15 seconds.
Age Spots - To erase age spots, use fresh lemon. Place half a lemon directly on the age spot for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water. Yogurt and/or sour cream can work too; apply thick layer and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Instant longer, leaner legs - Whether it be strappy sandals, pumps or sling backs, heels immediately slim the leg visually BUT avoid Mary Jane or T-strap styles – they create a horizontal line at the ankle and will make legs appear shorter!
Shorts to slim thighs - Shorts that are 1" to 2" wider than your thighs will create the leanest look and keep length at mid-thigh for additional lengthening effect.
Instant craving control - Three deep breaths can end cravings – be sure to inhale all the way, hold 2 seconds, then exhale all the way for best results.
Free offer - Eyelash curlers are a great way to enhance the eye but be careful; the pads don't last forever. Old pads can break lashes! Other companies charge for replacements, but The Shiseido Curler offers FREE refill pads to their customers (212-805-2320).
Protect skin from sun damage yet still "tan" - Fountain's 8 hour time released 30 SPF sunscreen is the only sunscreen available that fully penetrates the skin, THEN releases 8 hours of continual protection without re-application – even if you swim or shower. Great for boating, skiing and swimming where water reflection increases sunray intensity up to 80%. Use daily under make-up and neck for protection and as moisturizer (it doesn't smell like fruit!). Remember, necks reveal age faster than faces! Free shipping and 25% savings through June 30th - Retail is $19.95; Special is $15.00.
How models fake a tan - First of all, the photographer often uses film tint during the shoot, second they use "Ban de Soleil" orange gel on top of Fountain's 8 hour 30 SPF sunscreen during the shoot, and third the photo session usually occurs a 6 pm or later during time when sunlight is "golden". Try these tips yourself and you'll discover that you too can fake a tan without streaks or artificial look. "Ban de Soleil" is available at most drug stores/grocery stores; retail is approximately $9.00.
Spider Vein Help - "Veinish" has developed a lotion that boasts a clinically proven 90% success rate to help eliminate unattractive spider veins – even bright red ones. This all-natural herbal formula deeply penetrates the skin to unclog veins – they even offer a money back guarantee. However, results are temporary. Retail is $34.90 for one application; results last for 10 days – they do offer a set of 8 applications for $139.40. Shipping included in price. 1-888-201-0209.
FYI - the CRT Skin Tightening System does minimize spider veins and even eliminates majority of them. When wanting body perfection without surgery I suggest doing the CRT Skin Tightening System and then using "Veinish" on stubborn areas for special occasions or photo sessions.
Stretch Mark Solution - "Regenetrol Complex Stretch Mark Cream" has a dermatologist-developed topical formula clinically proven to reduce appearance of stretch marks of all types in 70% of its users. Retail is $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping in US ($10.50 outside US) 1-800-597-9930 or visit www.stretchmark.com (http://www.stretchmark.com/).
Check your Calcium - We all know the importance of taking calcium to maintain strong bones, help prevent PMS symptoms, prevent kidney stones, help avoid breast cancer and even help lose weight, BUT not all calcium is create equal! Check those labels! Calcium citrate has been clinically proven to be twice as effective in absorption and better than calcium carbonate. Calcium Candy – each "chew" has 500 mg of calcium, 100 IU of vitamin D is aid in calcium absorption and 40 mcg of vitamin K. Basically these are candy sweetened with a teaspoon of corn syrup (20 calories each), but with yummy flavors of chocolate, caramel, and mocha its easy to supplement calcium into daily diet. "Viactiv" calcium chews are available at most grocery stores or www.viactiv.com (http://www.viactiv.com/).
Dark Chocolate delivers 3x more than Milk Chocolate - dark or bittersweet chocolate has more than 3 times as many antioxidant compounds known as flavonoids (Lancet, Aug 7, 1999). Other studies have found that it has as much antioxidant power as red wine does. My secret? I enjoy dark chocolate and red wine together – nice to know there are some health benefit as well as enjoyment. Salute!
Super power smells - The quickest way to boost your productivity doesn't require more sleep or a double espresso. In fact, a room's scent has profound effects on a person's concentration according to Ayn Crowley, Ph.D., professor of marketing and consumer psychology at Drake University in Des Moines. "Certain smells increase the activity of the brain's beta waves, which control mental alertness and clarity," explains Crowley whose findings have been published in the Journal of Marketing. For example, people worked 33% more efficiently in rooms scented with almost any pleasant aroma. Some smells are super powerful: A lemon scent diffused into a work environment reduced typing errors by more than 50%. "Citrus scents such as oranges and lemons work especially well," Crowley says. Check out www.officescents.com (http://www.officescents.com/) for fragrances that promise to boost your performance potential.
Free Sample - With all the debate about pink vs. blue artificial sweeteners why not try something naturally sweet without danger to health or side effects. Stevia has been around for centuries. Try before you buy! New Naturals will send you free packets of pesticide-free white Stevia powder (great in ice tea or lemon-aid) 1-888-753-4372.
Free "Natural" Candy Bar - Two 4-inch samples of chocolate and peanut butter bars sweetened with wildflower honey. Contact: "Phil's" toll free 1-877-264-2200.
I will be sending out another ten day tip on the 30th of June covering secret spot reduction techniques for the short torso/long leg body types... finally "Apples" can rejoice and achieve spot reduction to trim torso, slim waist, and flatten their tummy. Pictures too! Done daily these tips will achieve inch loss within 10 days!
Meanwhile do Primary Back Stretch every morning and do Organs in Place/Half Frogs every evening before bed (featured in articles section (www.t-tapp.com/articles (http://www.t-tapp.com/articles)) and can be printed for free!
Best Wishes, Teresa