Starting T-Tapp

 

Have you heard of T-Tapp??  I have.  A couple of times over the last few years.  I need to do something.  I was encouraged to start so I got a copy of the book from our library system and started reading.  I am anxiously waiting for the DVD to arrive as well.  I am greatly encouraged by what I’ve read.  It makes a TONNE of sense and seems simple, and yet not too good to be true.

 

I weighed in this morning with my Wii Fit Board at 184 lbs.  It’s not the most I’ve ever weighed, but it’s way more than I should be (in my opinion) a year after having a baby.  The only times I’ve been heavier (that I can recall) is at the end of a couple of my pregnancies.

 

I still need to take some measurements to get my starting point.  To see how many inches I will loose with this exercise.  I am excited!

 

I’d like to loose 3-4 clothing sizes.  I am currently comfortable in a size 16 pant.  With this goal in mind, the author of Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes, recommends the following:

• Do a full T-Tapp workout (Basic Plus Workout) ten to fourteen days in a row. (BOOT CAMP)
• Then switch to an every other day workout schedule for four to five weeks.
• Then take two days off between workouts for another four to five weeks, until you hit your desired size, and then work out a couple of times a week to maintain results.

I was showing my DH the basic stance for the exercises and in just a few short minutes of demonstration while explaining the concept to him, I felt it in my stomach muscles!  He was intrigued by T-Tapp as well.  I really hope he’ll join me.  If the benefits are what I’ve been reading (success stories in the book and online) we will both be slim and trim in no time.

 

Can you imagine?

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Marathons

I love running when I was in high school.  I would run just because; I’d walk every morning in the warmer weather.  I was in track and field events every year.  My  husband doesn’t understand running, if no one is chasing you.

 

My girls have been asking daily for a number of days now if they can run in the Fallen Four Marathon.  Today I did a little research.  There is a children’s run and a family run.  The cost is minimal and you get a t-shirt out of the deal.

 

I told Kristyn she’d have to train.  So I had her run two – three blocks.  I said if you can run to the police park and back without stopping, I think you’d be able to do the marathon.  She ran to the park, took a short break and ran back.  She did a total of 4 “lengths” if you will (there and back twice).  The second time, Cora went with her.  I was impressed.

 

So, we’ll talk with the daddy about it when he gets home.  I would love to get back into running; I never ran any marathons when I was younger and more fit, but it’s something that I’ve been thinking about more and more in the last few years.

 

Of course, that would mean not getting pregnant again right away.

 

What a sight that would be!!!

 

Do they let pregnant women run marathons??

 

hee hee

 

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Body After Baby Challenge

So it’s been a bit since I posted an update about the Body After Baby challenge being hosted by Mama Notes.

 

I was doing really well drinking lots of water for about a week.  I’m back to not drinking as much and actually drinking more coffee again.  Need to get back to replacing the water my body is using.

 

Since December 26th, I have missed two days on Wii Fit Plus.  I’ve done a minimum of 15 minutes daily.  I am so pleased.  Overall I would say that I am loosing.  At the very least, I’m not gaining.

 

I went back to look at my goals at the beginning of this challenge and they were just not reachable.  However, at that time I did not imagine that we would get this much snow!  And the temperature has been very cool.  Therefore, the walking to get the mail 3-5 times a week will not be happening.  However, I guess I could get out there and shovel.

 

If only the shovel were not buried beneath the snow.  Thanks, kids!!

 

In my initial goals i talked about two exercise machines we have.  I haven’t used them, but it might still happen.  I need something.  The Wii is getting the cardio done but I need some stomach work.  I’d do the exercises on the Wii for stomach but many of them require getting on the floor and getting on the floor in this house invites a dog-pile, which generally includes one or more children and the puppy.  It’s just not pretty and very ineffective for getting exercising done.

 

So, that’s where I’m at with that.  I am pleased that I am loosing, even if it is very slow progress.  And I am pleased with my activity level, but could increase and make a few changes.  And I need more water!

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Body After Baby: January 5th to 11th

 

Goals from last week:

• Keep drinking more water.
• Use the Wii Fit daily, in the morning and then later with the kids, just for fun.
• Get to bed before midnight, preferably before 11PM.

These goals are really motivating.  I am going to keep up with these for the coming week too.  I am doing well so I want to make them habits in my life.

 

I’m sad that I haven’t lost any poundage yet, but I’m trying a little.  (My eating needs to change, but I am exercising.)

 

Thanks to Mama Notes for hosting this challenge.

 

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Body After Baby Week 5 Begins – December 29 to January 4

 

First a quick review of the week of Christmas:

 

I ate too much.  We attended a party on the 22nd and the 23rd.  Then we decorated and sampled the gingerbread train with my brother on the evening of the 24th.  We celebrated again on the 25th with a big turkey dinner.  We’ve been eating leftovers since.

 

I can’t say that I’ve done a tonne of exercise in the last week.  Well, I did a bit more since Christmas Day when we unwrapped the Wii and Wii ft board.  The puppy and or the 2 year old have me up well before anyone else is ready to get up, so I plan (and have for a couple of days now) to get a workout in first thing in the morning.

 

I have been drinking less coffee.  Coffee doesn’t affect my sleep or mood or energy level as much as it does some people.  I am able to drink a cup right before bed and I am still able to sleep well. I drink coffee as a routine thing, or as a comfort thing.  I don’t know if we’ve been too busy or just uninterested.  Whatever the reason, I have been able to get more water in.  I like that.  I find my body has been craving the water and I feel better when I meet the craving.  Water tastes so good these days.

 

Now for goals for the coming week:

 

Keep drinking more water.

Use the Wii Fit daily, in the morning and then later with the kids, just for fun.

Get to bed before midnight, preferably before 11PM.

 

Thanks to Mama Notes for hosting this challenge.

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Body After Baby Week 2 Begins

I need the reminder of my 8-week goals.

• weigh 10 pounds less.
• walk 3-5 times a week.
• use exercise machines 3-5 times a week.
• drink 3L of water a day.

And specifically for last week I wanted to:

1. Water intake - act when my reminders go off!
2. Inventory meals in the freezer to help with menu plan.
3. Walk on Monday and Tuesday.
4. Use machines on Saturday AM.

Well, I didn’t do well with those last week.  I walked once.  I used a machine 2 days.  I didn’t drink nearly enough water.  I did inventory my freezer and made a new menu for December and January.  I’m excited for that.

So this coming week:

1. Water intake – drink more!
2. Go to bed by 11.
3. Walk Wed, Fri, and Mon.
4. Use machines on Thurs, Sat, Tues.

Here goes nothing!

 

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,

Body After Baby Challenge

For those visiting from Mama Notes, WELCOME!

I so very badly want to loose this baby weight and so I'm joining the BAB Challenge.  I'm sad that Matthias is almost 4 months old and I still weigh 45 pounds more than I want to weigh.  Before I got pregnant with Matty I was a size 12 to 14 and somewhere between 150-160 pounds. I'd like to get back there and lower.  I'd really like to weigh about 145 pounds.  I felt healthiest when I was there.

When Jason and I got married I was about 125 lbs.  I was "sickly" and "bone-y" according to my husband.  I put on a lot of weight with each baby but have always lost it fairly easily without a lot of effort on my part.  I walk (or did) a lot.  I love walking, but with 6 children it is getting more difficult.  I'm going to have to make something else work.

This is an 8 week challenge.

• By the end of January I would like to be 10 pounds less than I am now.  That will get me well on my way, I think.

• Each week, I'd like to walk 3-5 times a week.  My plan is to walk with the children to get the mail and back.  It's not really far but we can add to the length by going a different route home depending on weather, temperature and behavior.

• I will use the 2 exercise machines we have at least 3-5 times a week.  We have an Ab King Pro and some other rowing thing.

• I have a water goal too - I want to up my intake.  My hubby says I should drink half my weight in ounces each day.  With that calculation I need to drink 3L of water a day.  I know I'm not there.

Once we get the Wii (Christmas gift), I'll add some goals concerning that.

So that is my overall goals.  This week is crazy for me and since we are supposed to post on Tuesdays, this week is almost over!  I need some goals for the next couple of days.

1. Water intake - act when my reminders go off!
2. Inventory meals in the freezer to help with menu plan.
3. Walk on Monday and Tuesday.
4. Use machines on Saturday AM.

 I have so many other little things that I want to add too, but I know I will get overwhelmed if I add anymore.

Striving to learn and live God's purposes,