my intro and feeling discouraged

[seibert7kids]

Welcome, Celestia! Another 7 children, homeschooling Momma here
I've been faithfully TTapping for about 4 months and have had very, very slow exterior progress, but have noticed the difference in my health in other ways. Mainly, more energy and my body doesn't feel so "floppy" anymore (hard to explain.....but I guess maybe my insides have cinched up some?).
I was also having routine soreness in my hips (due to many years of pregnancy/childbirth and other joint issues) and my hips have NOT HURT since I began TTapp! For me, this is a great encouragement and a praise!
I don't know if you happen to be nursing still, but I know that many of the ladies here have commented that when we are nursing our bodies seem to hang onto some extra fat/cushion for feeding purposes and that it takes some time after you quit nursing to get rid of the extra. (Trisch and others please correct me if I am wrong!)

[TalyQ]

Welcome, Celestia! Another 7 children, homeschooling Momma here
I've been faithfully TTapping for about 4 months and have had very, very slow exterior progress, but have noticed the difference in my health in other ways. Mainly, more energy and my body doesn't feel so "floppy" anymore (hard to explain.....but I guess maybe my insides have cinched up some?).
I was also having routine soreness in my hips (due to many years of pregnancy/childbirth and other joint issues) and my hips have NOT HURT since I began TTapp! For me, this is a great encouragement and a praise!
I don't know if you happen to be nursing still, but I know that many of the ladies here have commented that when we are nursing our bodies seem to hang onto some extra fat/cushion for feeding purposes and that it takes some time after you quit nursing to get rid of the extra. (Trisch and others please correct me if I am wrong!)

I am still nursing my almost 11 month old and therefore afraid to do any major eating changes or too rigorous exercise (worried about toxins in the milk). I don't have much milk though anymore and would gladly supplement her with some other milk (she does eat solids), but she won't drink milk from a bottle or cup. So I am still trying to nurse her as much as I can.

[BlessedMama]

Yes, our bodies are wonderfully made to keep fat stores to nourish the baby. I still lost some, but as my little guy started eating some foods, still nursing but not exclusively, my body released some more. He never seemed to act like the milk tasted off or anything. I would try to nurse him before I worked out, just in case!

Natalija, I think as long as the changes you make are gradual and not a major detox sort, you would be fine. I did a gentle cleanse when my last ds was 5-6 months old. It was Perfect Cleanse from Garden of Life, because I needed to do something but didn't want to cause issues for my ds. Other than that, I did small, baby steps on changes and most of the time did not work out more than 15-20 minutes a day, always with 1 day off.

And yes, nurse them as much and as long as you can--the time will come all too soon when they don't nurse anymore and your "baby" is 5. Make small, healthy changes now and when that time comes, any remaining fluff will melt away. Trust me!

[TalyQ]

Thank you Trish.

[Celestia]

Thank you, Trisch! The only hormonal issue I suspect is that I have hypothyroidism, because I am always cold and my hands and feet feel like ice cubes. I own the Total Workout. Is it OK if I do it every day? Should i be moving on to Ladybugs or Hit the Floor? My trouble spots are definitely my hips, abdomen, and thighs. I started out as size 18, and it's been over six weeks and I still can't fit into size 14. I feel like I must be doing something wrong.

On my first visit to this forum I saw a post with explanations on how to do each exercise correctly. Now I can't find it. Will someone kindly direct me to it? I must be doing the exercises wrong. I have a goal to become a trainer and come to the training in October!

Thanks,
Celestia

[Celestia]

Yes, I am still nursing! Maybe that is what is going on!

[TalyQ]

Celestia, I am in the same boat as you. I am discouraged that no changes occured yet, but I am also nursing. So, I just need to patiently learn the exercises and keep focusing on the muscles that are being trained and when she stops, then I guess I will see some results... but it's hard to be patient (of course I know I am still eating too much, so that might be a reason as well )

[BlessedMama]

Celestia, doing TWO every day would be too much. It's considered a full workout and your muscles need a day in between to recuperate. With possible hypothyroidism, I'd personally split things up.

Let's slow things down a bit:

M-BWO+ portion--do only 4 reps of the moves, hold the Plie squat vs. going up and down with your legs and really focus on shoulder to hip alignment, no singles on Jazz Twist, only 1 HoeDown Also, kick out after each set of Plies, after each move and between sides on T-Tapp Twist. That will help you reset your form--use the pause button generously!

T-PBS, TTT stretch only, 1 HD

W-PBS, then do Lunges through Runner's Stretch--still just 4 reps of each move, kick out after each set of Balance, and after each move, between sides on Thread the Needle

Th-like Tuesday

F-PBS, then Arms to end. Again--just 4 reps of moves, pause during the arms segment often to clap pull and kick out, reset. Kick out between sides on Torso Twist, Step Lifts, and Lawnmowers

S-like Tuesday

S-PBS only

Do this for a few weeks, really focusing on form--especially the curling the core and lifting ribs, which helps the shoulder to hip alignment. On Plies, you may not be down very far--do not go down so far, even holding the squat, that you are pitching the shoulders forward OR leaning back to compensate. Those are common errors!

Ribs up helps inch loss in the arms, tummy and thighs! So practice ribs up throughout the day, not just during workouts.

Also, each move is purposeful and intentional. No flailing arms in the air--every move is through thick, thick, wet mud.

Try this for a few weeks and see how things are!


The thread you were referring to might be this one:

http://forum.t-tapp.com/showthread.p...-All-T-Tappers

HTH! Keep us posted!

[Vanetta]

HI Celestia and congratulations on your inch loss!! That's great! In answer to your question, after a bootcamp, you should only do Total W/O every other day, or every two days. You need to take at least ONE day completely off each week. Contrary to what is touted in the fitness world, this can backfire with inch loss with T-Tapp workouts. So many muscle groups are being worked at the same time that you need a day off for your muscles to have time to rest. If the muscles are tired, it's harder to activate them to your personal max. ability. You could do a short workout like Basic WO+ on the in-between days. You can do PBS everyday, and you can do hoe downs everyday, but not 20 sets...lol The general rule of thumb is 15-20 mins. is considered a short workout.

I would encourage you not to move too quickly into the advanced workouts. Having great form/alignment on each move is the aim. The TWO becomes advanced the more near-perfect form you can achieve. Your form/alignment will always be improving which is why T-Tapp is progressive in that you'll never outgrow it. If you don't have it, TWO SuperSlow is a great DVD for working on improving your form and alignment. It's a clinic with LOTS of teaching in it for getting better form/alignment. Teresa explains a lot of the reasons for why the move is done in a certain way, etc. (It's NOT easier b/c it's slow...just sayin'...) MORE is also a great workout. It lays a great foundation. When you do advance to Lady Bug, etc., you'll be glad you have a great foundation to on which to build. I think Ayj mentioned this already, so I'm just chiming in.

These are my thoughts. Enjoy those babies. They do indeed grow up FAST!! My "baby" will be 25 the first of May. Hard to believe.

[TalyQ]

Celestia, doing TWO every day would be too much. It's considered a full workout and your muscles need a day in between to recuperate. With possible hypothyroidism, I'd personally split things up.

Let's slow things down a bit:

M-BWO+ portion--do only 4 reps of the moves, hold the Plie squat vs. going up and down with your legs and really focus on shoulder to hip alignment, no singles on Jazz Twist, only 1 HoeDown Also, kick out after each set of Plies, after each move and between sides on T-Tapp Twist. That will help you reset your form--use the pause button generously!

T-PBS, TTT stretch only, 1 HD

W-PBS, then do Lunges through Runner's Stretch--still just 4 reps of each move, kick out after each set of Balance, and after each move, between sides on Thread the Needle

Th-like Tuesday

F-PBS, then Arms to end. Again--just 4 reps of moves, pause during the arms segment often to clap pull and kick out, reset. Kick out between sides on Torso Twist, Step Lifts, and Lawnmowers

S-like Tuesday

S-PBS only

Do this for a few weeks, really focusing on form--especially the curling the core and lifting ribs, which helps the shoulder to hip alignment. On Plies, you may not be down very far--do not go down so far, even holding the squat, that you are pitching the shoulders forward OR leaning back to compensate. Those are common errors!

Ribs up helps inch loss in the arms, tummy and thighs! So practice ribs up throughout the day, not just during workouts.

Also, each move is purposeful and intentional. No flailing arms in the air--every move is through thick, thick, wet mud.

Try this for a few weeks and see how things are!


The thread you were referring to might be this one:

http://forum.t-tapp.com/showthread.p...-All-T-Tappers

HTH! Keep us posted!

I think I am going to try this when I know all the moves. Can you please just tell me what TTT stretch is? Is it the Tuck, Twist and Turn (I have it from WISH) or something else? Or is it T-tapp twist? THanks for clarifying.