Less to Lose + Health Improvements Category

Patricia K.

I was introduced to T-Tapp by my sisters in 2008. I have exercised 5-6 days a week most of my adult life and have been the same weight plus or minus 5 lbs for over 30 years. I did a 30 day T-Tapp challenge on my own back in 2008 and gained every where, so I just said forget this system. I would occasionally do T-Tapp and always have a lot of energy after doing T-Tapp. I've recently been having more shoulder pain and tension. Also over 20 years ago I had an injury to the ball part of both shoulders. My doctor tells me I have a non-functioning left shoulder joint and little or no rotator cuff in the left shoulder. I was looking for exercises with less impact on my joints. After seeing my before pictures for the 30 day challenge I think my posture is also an issue.

I started reading the forums on T-Tapp and decided to give it a try and do it the right way this time. Jen Klever, T-Tapp trainer, has workshops and Monday classes just 10 minutes away from where I live. I went to a January workshop and attended a few Monday classes. Decided to do the January Jump start 30 day challenge because this time I was going to lose at least a little because I was getting form down with Jen's help. I did T-Tapp 6 days a week. I still have some upper shoulder pain, but less often. My posture doesn't look a lot different to me in my after pictures, but I feel my posture is better. On my drive to work each day I try to remember to tuck butt, lift ribs, and shoulders back. I find myself doing this at work or just going for a walk. I keep checking my posture. I have a lot more energy and I lost 1.5 inches off my waist. Yeah!!!

I would like to meet Teresa because with her years of experience and rehabilitative approach, I would be interested in learning from her what modifications I could do with some of the arm movements and positions for T-Tapp. Even if I don't win the challenge I know this time I'm going to keep T-Tapping because I know where to look for advice. There's always the 60 day challenge.

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