I know exercise is good for me, but I seldom make time for it. I've promised myself to at least do my 15 minute basic routine from T-Tapp even if I don't make time for anything else. I've done it 2 days in a row to build the habit before New Year's day and I feel my muscles again. This is also the perfect rehab for after my wreck. I'm not affiliated with T-tapp, but a friend from The Grocery Shrink recommended it to me. It is pretty amazing and worth the money. I purchased my dvds at a discount with a coupon I got from the back of Teresa Tapp's book, Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes, which I got on sale at Amazon. The book is informative but I couldn't do the exercises just from reading it, I had to have a dvd. After joining her mailing list I was able to get other dvds on sales advertised through the list. I also won one after entering one of her 10 day giveaways. My favorite dvds are her Hit the Floor Harder dvd and T-tapp to tempo. I've seen them on ebay too, but sometimes you can get them for less from T-tapp just by waiting for a sale.
News flash!!! There is a 20% off coupon code HA2TT that you can use right now to get started!
There are some free videos on youtube, just to see if you like it. Here's one that describes why such a short workout can be so effective. It also helps you get used to her rhythmic talking that she uses all the way through her workout videos instead of music.
This link is to a video that is my total inspiration! Click on the video that says Charlotte Siems. If a mother of 12 can dedicate herself to consistent exercise and get these stunning results, surely a mom of 5 can too.
I'm hoping to mix up my exercise routine with weight training with my husband, some ballet practice with my girls, and good family fun exercises like bike riding, soccer, swimming, and hiking.
What is your favorite way to exercise? Do you have any tips for staying motivated? Leave a comment and tell me what you think.
I agree that exercise is one of the best ways to care for the body the Lord has given you! I knew nothing about it until I married into a fit family, but it still took me quite a few years to get the results I so desired. I now weigh about 20lbs less than I did at my wedding and finally like how I look. I began using The Firm (the step I bought came with three Firm videos for $55 and I bought more all off ebay), but once I got where those could take me, I joined the YMCA. Classes are an awesome way to be challenged and go further than I could at home. When no one was watching at home, I often quit early or didn’t use as much weight as I should have. I didn’t truly see the results I wanted until I started group classes. I now go to an hour class about four times a week – mixing up step, weights, spinning, boot camp, etc.
I’ve also had to learn a great deal about eating, but that’s a whole other issue. I would love to share with you a little more if you are interested. I’m not a nutritionist or anything but I’ve done enough reading to know how to eat healthy while still enjoying dessert once or twice every day! No gimmicks, just some good changes to make what I eat go the extra mile for health.
Good luck with your resolutions and blessings to you for a merry Christmas!
I have the TTapp workouts, but I’ve never actually done them other than a couple of test runs when I first got them 😮 I will be including them as part of my fitness plan in the coming months, though.
I’ve been making good use of my treadmill and tracking my food for the last couple of months and losing a pound or two a week. As a lifelong stop/start exerciser, I finally found that the best way to keep myself motivated is with very specific, short-term goals, one month at a time. The problem with 6-month goals, or 1-year goals, is they’re long enough to get off track and/or tire of whatever I’ve committed to long before the time is up. But here’s the cool thing about a 1-month goal: It’s a long enough time period to see results from the activity (important for motivation) and if I revamp my plans every month, not only is it more interesting, but it’s guaranteed to be a good fit for my life and schedule (life is busy, and what worked last month or last year might not work right now) all of which means there’s far less room for failure and lots more potential for success.
Love your newsletters and inspiration. Keep up the good work!
I love T-tapp workouts and lost 14 inches the first month I was using the 15 minute DVD. I think sometimes 15 minutes is the most people can commit too. And it was great for my A.D.D. I’m glad I ran into your post. It inspires me to dust it off and start the new year out ttapping!