8 Week T-Tapp Challenge: A Man’s Perspective

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When Stacy started T-Tapp I wasn’t sure it would be any different than any other exercise program she’d tried and I’m a skeptic when it comes to a lot of this stuff.  But I was glad she’d found an exercise routine SHE could enjoy.  Then she said I should try it.  Yeah, right.  Let me watch a video of some random lady and follow along…sure.  I’ve seen Richard Simmons – I can’t “sweat to the oldies” because I’m laughing too hard.  I’ve tried Tae Bo – same deal.  How can you be serious?  I reluctantly agreed and when we started the 8 week T-Tapp Challenge in early January I was already in the routine of Tapping a few times per week.  As a man, I am not embarrassed to say that I exercise using T-Tapp and would recommend lots of other men do the same.  Let’s talk about why.

  1. It doesn’t take long. I work a full-time job, help Stacy with this website, run several other websites and do financial counseling.  Not to mention I’m a husband and father.  I’m busy and I am not going to waste my time on something that doesn’t benefit me sufficiently to make it worth my while.  I can spare 15 minutes three times per week and have done so for a few months now.  If I can give up 45 minutes in a week’s time, I think pretty much anybody can.
  2. It is easy. I have always had to work to keep my weight down and I’m too lazy (yes, I admit it) to do any exercise that is really hard.  From my very first experience with T-Tapp, I thought it was a piece of cake.  It was EASY, so I keep doing it.
  3. I have a history. I reached my peak weight when I was 15 years old.  I was a bit over 300 lbs. and wore a size 50 jeans…yes, 50!  Now I weigh about 210.  I did not use T-Tapp to lose all that weight – I started working, and the job was pretty physical.  When I started to lose a little weight I got excited enough that I gave jogging a try.  At 300 lbs., I wasn’t much to see but I eventually got up to where I could run three miles – and did so several times per week.  The weight was melting off!  By 18, my weight was an even 200.  But then I stopped running because it started hurting.  In fact, I stopped exercising altogether because college and work combined made for a busy schedule.  At my highest weight since, I was nearly 250, but I’ve kept my weight mostly in check through diet and exercise (when required – I generally hate both).  My history tells me I need to do something to stay healthy and maybe even lose some pounds.
  4. I’m not losing weight, but that isn’t the point of T-Tapp. In my mind, I was supposed to use T-Tapp to help me lose weight.  I got on the scale after my first week and…nothing.  I took all my measurements and…nothing.  But I felt better, so I kept going.  I’m a few months in and from a weight loss perspective, all I can tell you is that I made it through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s without gaining any weight – and that usually doesn’t happen.  That being said, I know all of the weight loss tips out there and most of them do apply if you’re trying to lose weight.  T-Tapp may help you drop the pounds, but T-Tapp to me has been about feeling better.
  5. I have back problems, and T-Tapp REALLY helps.  I didn’t know this when I started, but Teresa Tapp has back issues as well and developed T-Tapp partially because of those issues.  I have scoliosis and kyphosis and doctors tell me I can either have surgery or deal with the pain and challenges my back brings.  T-Tapp honestly helps my back feel better.  Even if I never lose weight, I will use some of the T-Tapp exercises to keep my back stretched and strengthened.
  6. tapp-outfitModesty exists! I’m a man, so I’ll openly admit I like to look at beautiful women.  God made me that way and it is normal. However, he also gave me a beautiful wife to whom I am dedicated and instructed me to flee temptation.  Many (most) exercise videos out there are going to include young women dressed in skin-tight clothing doing things that men shouldn’t watch.  I had this concern with T-Tapp but was pleasantly surprised that the most skin is shown by Teresa herself.  Her outfit (see photo) isn’t something I would encourage Annie to wear, nor is it appropriate for all situations, but for exercise, I don’t believe it is inappropriate either.

Have any of you guys out there (or ladies, you can speak up for him) tried T-Tapp?  What’s your experience?

 

Week 1: Why T-Tapp?

Week 2: Getting in a Groove

Week 3: TappCore for Kids

Week 4: Cutting Back on Sugar

Week 5: A Man’s Perspective

Week 6: Simple Carb Crackdown

Week 7: Saving on T-Tapp

Week 8: The Results

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About Barry

Barry is the husband half of the Stacy Makes Cents team, responsible for all the marketing, website development, sanity management and taste testing. Barry writes about personal finance issues, helping people get out of debt, live on a budget and make the most of every cent that comes into their hands. He is the author of From Debtor to Better: The Details of Debt and How to Get Out! and writes periodically on his own site, Debtor to Better.

  • tamela

    I found this post very encouraging for myself, sharing these things from a mans view was neat. Thank you.

    • Barry

      Glad to share. :)

  • http://www.theencouraginghome.com Mary@The Encouraging Home

    I am so glad it is helping your back~ I was sure it would. Loved your review! I hope you continue to feel better and see improvements in your back. My 3 guys do T-Tapp with me ~ they kind of have to since I am a Trainer with it ;) It has really helped my husband’s stiff back. My boys know it works…when I am not feeling well…they will asked if I have T-Tapped today.

    • Barry

      My back pain relief is worth every minute!

  • Janette

    Thanks for sharing your perspective. I hadn’t really heard about T-Tapp before Stacy posted about the 8 week challenge. I kind of wish I had heard about this before the challenge as I’m not participating in it since I had to read up about T-Tapp first. My husband and I were doing the try before you buy videos and finally took the plunge and bought BWO+. We are excited to do the full workout now and see what kind of results we get. The thing that is very appealing is it only takes 15 minutes because you are working 5-7 muscles at a time. Less really is more. It just really makes sense. Thanks for doing a blog on T-Tapp and introducing it to us.

    • Barry

      Glad to help!

  • http://www.thesimplehomemaker.com Christy, The Simple Homemaker

    Thanks for your honest perspective, Barry. I’m here researching for a three-month family fitness focus we’re doing (we as in my family) that needs to include everyone from the 1yo to my main squeeze, so a man’s point of view helps. Tapp on!

    • Barry

      Glad to help! :)

  • Abbie

    Hubs and I are thinking about getting the TTap videos. Which do you and Stacy use? I was a little overwhelmed when I looked at all the options online. Thanks! Love the blog, guys.

    • Stacy

      We use Basic Workout Plus and we really like it. :-)

  • Kalina

    hey Barry, I don’t know if you’re interested but I see a chiropractor that specializes in spinal correction. It is a pretty recent form of chiropractic (only been around for about 7-8 years so far). I used to have a lot of back pain too before I started seeing my chiropractor regularly. I can ask him if there’s a chiropractor in your area that does that same if you are interested. It’s really amazing. our chircopractor is a very religious man and the way he puts it is that God made our bodies so that they can heal themselves and if the spine is in correct alignment then our bodies are much better able to do that. I have a sister-in-law who had a brain tumor. She had it removed and two years later still couldn’t lay down on her back without vomitting. She also couldn’t walk strait (lots of balance problems). After 6 months of seeing this chiropractor she was able to lay flat on her back again. She regained her balance and no longer has to take medication every night to keep her from vomitting. It was so amazing to see all the changes. Anyway, now that this is about a chapter long… I will end it :) – just let me know if you want me to see about anyone in your area.

  • http://www.learningwithmom.org Jasmine

    Awesome! I’m going to have my husband read this! I have been on and off T-Tapp for about 6 months (I’m almost 6 months pregnant!), and I’ve been wanting him to get on board because it does help with my back pain and just makes me feel great. Thanks, Barry!

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