Jill Brightbill Harrisburg, PA Certified T-Tapp Trainer jillb@t-tapp.com Hello! My name is Jill Brightbill. I am a 55-year-old wife, mother and grandmother and live in Harrisburg, PA. I work full time as an administrative assistant for the state government and am a certified T-Tapp trainer and IFPA certified personal trainer. You can find me on the forums as “jillmar.” My T-Tapp journey kicked off in 2001. I found T-Tapp through another forum. I thought this workout sounded too good to be true! But it really intrigued me because it was different from any other workout I had done. With my athletic and dancing background, I thought it would be too easy for me. Boy, was I wrong! My muscles became so sore after just one workout…and I easily learned that T-Tapp truly was different. When I saw the power and effects of this workout, it didn’t take long to convince me I wanted to become a T-Tapp trainer.
But like a lot of people, I was a little lackadaisical in getting started…and two surgeries slowed me down in 2003 (knee surgery in the summer and a complete hysterectomy in the fall). Talk about being lax! I always had a pretty flat stomach …even after a partial hysterectomy and childbirth. About eight months after the hysterectomy, I started carrying extra “padding” around my waist –something I never had before! Each season, I was traipsing to the store to buy bigger pants. I went from a size 4 to size 8/10 in just a year and my exercise and eating habits did not change. Finally, I had had enough! I got serious and started Tapping regularly. My arms have always been thin and I now have long lean muscles in my arms which I could never achieve with lifting weights at the gym. My knees do not hurt anymore and I have been able to lose the “padding” from my waistline. My hot flashes are controlled and I continue to reap all the health benefits of T-Tapp. I am maintaining now by doing only 2-3 workouts each week. I’m now wearing a size 6 but can also fit into some size 4’s. Another challenge came in May, 2005 when I broke my ankle. I had a cast (bright pink, I might add) up to my knee. I was devastated because I could not do a full workout. However, I chose to be undaunted and poured myself into Teresa’s floor work. I lost over 9” while wearing my cast! T-Tapp has introduced many positive attributes to my life: more energy, better health, good posture, a flat stomach, a great mental attitude, improved sleep, increased strength and stronger muscles. I’ve also been lucky enough to attend several fitness retreats, 3 of which were graced by Teresa’s presence. My form greatly improved after learning the important tips at these wonderful events. I’m really grateful for the improvements I’ve seen and have become a T-Tapp “evangelist” to those who want to increase their personal fitness and overall health. This year (2006) I finally pursued my dreams and am proud to say I’m a T-Tapp trainer! It is such an honor to be able to pass on the health and psychological benefits T-Tapp brings to all of us. I have learned that even setbacks can be overcome with T-Tapp. Thank you, Teresa, for a wonderful program! I am forever indebted to you! If you have any questions, or are interested in one-on-one or group training, I can always be reached at jillb@t-tapp.com.