T-Tapp Christmas Party

You'd think that a fitness company would be a little skimpy when it comes to holiday treats and celebrations centered around food.  NOT at T-Tapp!  We all love food and that's part of the reason why the T-Tapp workout is so fabulous -- you don't have to diet to get results!  Do consistent workouts (or even a few T-Tapp exercises regularly) and you will be able to maintain and possibly even lose inches over the holiday season while enjoying treats and great eats.  YES You Can!  Try it for yourself here: http://t-tapp.com/try!

This year we did our annual Cookie Exchange and Secret Santa.  Unfortunately, I was really sick and took my first sick days of the year, which meant that I skipped the baking this time around. (Sorry guys!)  Luckily my coworkers are awesome and sent me home with a huge plate of cookies anyway.  Plus, I got to enjoy that yummy cupcake from a friend.

On the Winter Solstice (December 21st) the T-Tapp staff headed over to Cello's Charhouse restaurant in Safety Harbor -- a quaint, colorful eatery right off of Main Street.  They welcomed our party with open arms.  We started off sampling the various wines that Teresa brought over and crunching on char-grilled pita triangles with Parmesan cheese.

And a delicious salad with Goldfish crackers.

Beer Cheese Soup with Popcorn. Sooo good!

I ordered the bacon wrapped filet wrapped in mushroom saunce with perogies and winter squash.

Lauren and I shared a slice of Lemon Butt Cake. They called it that because apparently the cake goes right to your rear.

Thank you for the wonderful meal, Teresa!  It's always a pleasure spending time away from the office with my coworkers.

The moon was ripe and ready for the eclipse.  I wasn't feeling well and went straight to bed, so I missed it. *sad face* But I did snap this picture, which doesn't do the moon any justice.  It truly was looking magical.

Au revoir!

Since I've Been Gone

Bonjour! It's been a while.  Life got super busy! And there's a LOT going on in my world.

Since I last posted...

I became Mayor of Ban Thai Restaurant!

I met my new cousin, Cassie!

Enjoyed a chocolate baklava!  And didn't think twice about how much butter or sugar was in it...

Celebrated Thanksgiving Day with good friends!

Cherisse and David... newlyweds!

My plate:

Apple cobbler for dessert:

And then proceeded to pass out in a food comatose on their couch. Good times!


Tended bar at the Writer's Block Party in Ozona where Non-Local Flow (my step-sister's book) was sold.

They put these two paintings together for the first time and discovered they appear to be painted together.

And a whole lot more!  

I have been exercising here and there, body brushing often, going to bed by 10pm and working many overtime hours through the T-Tapp sales.

Au revoir!

Nature's Food Patch Makeover

Since I was a little girl I've been going to Nature's Food Patch with my mom.  I remember when the store was on Cleveland closer to Highland Avenue in a much smaller location.  Then they moved to their current spot years ago and have recently done a total store-wide makeover!  This place is truly amazing now and really competes on the same level as The Fresh Market and Whole Foods Market.

Nature's Food Patch
1225 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-4908
(727) 443-6703

I stopped at NFP after my morning appointment for a quick bite to eat.  As soon as I walked through the door I was blown away with how different the store looked!  Love the floors, colors and large variety of delicious, healthy foods.

I could literally LIVE in this store!  Give me a sleeping bag, tent and lock me in... I'll stay for days, weeks even!

I'm lucky that I only stopped for lunch because I could seriously do some damage to my bank account in that store.  Their hot and salad bars are amazing, and I love their deli section with freshly made personal servings -- great for lunch!

I picked out a cup of sweet potato and veggie soup, California Surprise Wrap (on whole wheat - 100% veggie), roasted sweet potatoes, tabbouleh (mine is way better), a few Emergen-C packets and a bottle of eVamor alkaline water.


So far this week...
I have not worked out this since Saturday, have lots of house work to do, blogging to catch up on and sleep that my body craves.  For the past two days we ate homemade mac and cheese -- made with brown rice gluten-free macaroni, Cabot extra sharp cheddar and organic milk.  I'm back drinking coffee too... homemade and Starbucks.  Although I do not like the SB workers around here -- only the employees at the Clearwater Mall location are nice and happy to serve customers, so I'll be making more coffee at home instead.  I plan to get back on track with my workouts and healthy habits this week.  T'appy Holidays starts on November 7th!

Off to bed...

Au revoir!

2010 T-Tapp Retreat: Day 4 & Trainer Certification Retreat

Bonjour! I'm still catching up on my posts, as you can see...  Above is another gorgeous sunrise over Tampa Bay I took on 10.10.10. (Just to think the next 10.10.10 will be on October 10th, 2110!)

First thing in the morning Teresa led a final Senior Fit workout and we finished measuring the event attendees shortly after.  Every year I am so amazed at how many inches everyone drops in a matter of one weekend, by pushing maximum form, learning and applying new techniques and tweaks... maybe a massage, reflexology session or steam time in the sauna.  Balancing relaxation and rest, plus hydration and quality eats with all the physical activity is important!

The Retreat workouts count as a Blitz type of Boot Camp; this is where you do 2-4 workouts per day (depending on the individual) for two days in a row and end with 1-2 final workouts on day three. You can choose to do as many or few workouts as you'd like. Sit in the back and take notes... T-Tapp Retreats are all about education!  Knowledge is power and everyone who attends really gets better with the mind to muscle connection (neuro-kinetic flow) and maintaining form too!

Top 5 Inch Loss Winners of the 2010 T-Tapp Retreat:

1. Laurie Brooks - 31.25 inches
2. Dawne Gordon - 22.50 inches
3. Cryssanthe Detroyer - 19.25 inches
4. Claudine Henry - 19 inches
5. Stephanie Robinson - 18 inches

110 combined inches lost for the top 5 winners! Awesome!

In the photo, left to right: Laurie, Cryssanthe, and Claudine...

Congratulations ladies!



The other inch loss winners were not in the room for the announcement.

And I've even seen other Retreat attendees post on Facebook and the T-Tapp Forum about additional inch loss a week after they left Florida.  It's like residual results!

Teresa ended the 2010 T-Tapp Retreat with a Final Straight Through Workout that was a fusion of the other previous workouts done over the weekend.  We all said our goodbyes and parted ways (well, most of us), hoping to meet again soon at another fabulous T-Tapp event...

Our Annual T-Tapp Trainer Certification Retreat started at 4pm on Sunday, with the actual certification classes beginning on Monday morning and stretching through end of day on Tuesday.  During this event we have our trainers and trainers-in-training (TNTs) come in to teach the T-Tapp workout (Total Workout, T-Tapp MORE, Hit the Floor, and/or Ladybug) to be certified by Teresa Tapp to teach that workout in anywhere around the world.


Sunday, October 10th Eats

Brekkie

Starbucks Grande Nonfat Vanilla Latte, Fresh Fruit Cup, KIND Fruit & Nut Bar.

Forget the fruit and get an apple instead...

Lunch

Lauren and I had a window of free time and made it to Val & Matty's Wedding Party!

Asian Pasta, Scallops and Duck Quesadilla.

Plus one Bud Light beer.

I wish we had more time to hang out with our friends at the party, but we headed back to the Spa for the start of our Trainer Certification Retreat.

It was wonderful seeing the trainers again!  We're like one big happy family of sisters.  It's so fun to be with everyone, catch up, workout, learn new form techniques, eat fabulous food and drink!

Dinner

For dinner we headed over to the new pizzeria in town... Dominic's.  This place rocks!  We got a Mother-In-Law Pizza and it was fantastic.

The Mother-In-Law pizza... no sauce, mozzerella, cheddar and feta cheeses, tomato, spinach and garlic. YUM!  My new favorite pizza.

And I drank a Blue Moon when we got back to the spa.

Joan Schrader did another presentation for the trainers on magnesium oil and prill beads.  And a Trainer Only Meeting with Teresa followed that session, we wrapped things up before 11pm.

Trainer workouts started at 7am the following day, Monday the 11th. 

When I locate my green robot flash drive with all my backed up photos I'll be able to finish up Monday, October 11th - Thursday, October 14th.

Au revoir!

Organic Blueberry Spring Mix Smoothie

Bonjour! Well, I didn't get a chance to post last night... fell asleep too soon again. Here ya go...

Tuesday's Eats

Brekkie

Purple smoothie!

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 cups fresh organic spring mix
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 Tbsp Chobani 0% Plain yogurt
• 1 tsp local bee pollen

Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend. Done! Drink and enjoy.

And once I got to work I snacked on the rest of the Chocolate Cherry Almond Balls. Yum!

Lunch

We decided to get lunch from Taste Safety Harbor.

Pumpkin Curry Soup and a Meddie Veggie Wrap.

Honestly, this was the WORST $9.00 lunch in the history of lunches.  I ate 1/2 of the wrap and less than 1/2 of the soup.  The flavors were so off and sadly, the pumpkin soup didn't taste like it did last year.  I love Taste for wine, but not their food. Bleh!!!  The only thing that I like there is the hummus...and my homemade version is better in my opinion.

Snack

Veggie chips!

Dinner

Wild Coho Salmon with WW Pasta, Spinach, Broccoli, Tomatoes and Bread Stick.

Healthy Habits

Body Care

Skipped everything good for me today...

Nourishment
Fruits: 2 servings
Veggies: 4 servings
Water: 2 liters

Supplements
Alfalfa: 6 caps
Pyruvyl Glycine: 12 sprays
Vitamin D3: 8 sprays

Au revoir!

Thursday Happy Hour

Bonjour!  I don't participate in happy hour very often these days.  Not much of a drinker anymore either.  Healthy habits have a way of doing that after time.  Tonight I enjoyed myself and spent the evening with my family in Dunedin.


Eats

Brekkie

Cherry Almond Oatmeal with Maple Syrup and Organic 2%.

And before lunch a Buddy Fruit snack.

Lunch

Hummus and Veggie Ezekiel Wrap.

Dinner

After work Abbie met me at my apartment and then we left to meet my Dad and Step-mom in Dunedin for dinner and drinks out.  Abbie wanted to go to Dunedin Brewery, but when we got there they had already started Oktoberfest (it's still September!) and the admission was $30, which included a huge 32-ounce mug filled with beer + $6 refills.  We passed on the offer and walked over to Chic-A-Boom Room for happy hour... and ended up staying for dinner!

I started off with an icy cold Yuengling draft...

And then we all shared some pita appetizers.

Pita Veggie Pizza and Hummus Trio with black bean dip and eggplant dip.

I ate 1.5 slices.

 

I ate 2 slices.

And for the main course... Grilled Veggie Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese.

Have to say that I was impressed with the food at Chic-a-boom!  Usually breakfast is the thing to eat there, or Caramel Apple Martinis, but dinner was yummy too.  It was a wonderful evening spent with people I love!


Healthy Habits

Body Care
Well, I pretty much skipped all the important stuff today... will get back on track tomorrow.

Nourishment
Fruits: 1 servings
Veggies: 5 servings
Water: 2 liters

Supplements
Alfalfa: 6 caps
B-12 Plus: 8 sprays
Pyruvyl Glycine: 12 sprays
Vitamin D3: 8 sprays


Pretty tired... heading off to dreamland.

Au revoir!