Jeni

Jeni is a 29-year-old stay at home mom and has a 2-year-old daughter, Grace. She has been married to Rob for four years. She is originally from Illinois, and met Rob on the internet.

Her family recently relocated to Maryland after living in Tennessee for five years. Rob is a software trainer and a principal consultant for a computer firm. Jeni LOVES being a stay at home mom, and wants to continue to stay home. She is hoping to become a childbirth assistant and a lactation consultant. She would also like to become a T-Tapp trainer someday.

Stephanie: Hi Jeni! I am so excited to be able to do this story on you, especially since seeing your photos at your web site. So how did you find out about T-Tapp?

Jeni: I found out about T-Tapp through my involvement on the Weight Watchers web site.

Stephanie: So, how long have you been T-Tapping?

Jeni: Since March of 2001.

Stephanie: Have you done any other exercise programs prior to T-Tapp?

Jeni: I did Tae Bo for a while before ordering the T-Tapp tapes, and never did them again once I started T-Tapp. I just chase my daughter around for exercise other than T-Tapp now.

Stephanie: What are your results to date?

Jeni: I have lost 36 inches. Doing T-Tapp and eating on Weight Watchers, I have lost 30 pounds and four dress sizes, from a 16 to an 8!

Stephanie: Wow you have really gone down. What is it you like about T-Tapp?

Jeni: I like how strong I have gotten, the extra energy I have, and the peace of mind I feel getting regular exercise. I like the fact that the workout is lymphatically cleansing and speeds up your metabolism, knowing that it is so good for your health. I am so glad to know so much more about my body and how it works. The inch loss is a nice side effect too!

Stephanie: I agree, the fact that T-Tapp is so much more than just exercise, it’s peace of mind, makes it even more worthwhile. Do you have a particular tape you like?

Jeni: Maxi-Max 2 is my favorite tape right now. I did the two instructionals for four months and the beginner/rehab tape for four months before I ever got any new tapes. I like the fact that Maxi-Max 2 is a full standing and full floor workout, and I do not have to change tapes.

Now, my two favorite moves are the Primary Back Stretch and Archery Pulls. I love Primary Back Stretch because I can do it before any other activity and know that I will burn more fat doing it, and I enjoy the comprehensive torso/waist/abs stretch that the archery pulls move gives.

My next two purchases will be the extended stretching with linear alignment Target POP tape and the Balance Sequence POP tape.

Stephanie: You mentioned that you also use Weight Watchers, which is a very sound eating program. Do you find T-Tapp complements that?

Jeni: I must admit that I fell off the Weight Watchers wagon last fall during our move to Maryland and was only sporadically sticking to the program after that. I have recommitted myself to Weight Watchers as of mid-January, and internally I feel so much better. I like giving my body the fuel it needs to burn fat properly, and how I feel when I am not overeating. T-Tapp complements Weight Watchers very well in my experience.

Stephanie: Jeni another amazing thing is you are still achieving inch loss while nursing! Most people say that is impossible, but you are proving it’s not. Do you have anything you would like to share about that?

Jeni: Yes I have a 2-year-old daughter that continues to nurse a few times a day. My personal preference is that she nurse until she decides to wean, and I have the support of many women in my community, as well as her pediatrician. I had always wondered if exercise would affect my milk supply; but, I have found that in my case it does not. I do not over train, I do not usually work out more often than every other day, and even then for 60 to 90 minutes at most. I have found that other women who nurse are concerned about exercise affecting their milk supply as well. I think that when combined with plenty of fluid and nutritious food choices, exercise can be very beneficial. I certainly have an easier time keeping up with the energy level of my toddler now that I have lost weight and toned up!

Stephanie: Yes those toddlers can wear you out! I do want to thank you for your time and I want to point out that Jeni has started an email list for those T-Tapping moms who are nursing, it’s located at nursingtappers@yahoogroups.com and to see more on Jeni and her family, check out her web site at http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/jenibug/index1.html

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