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Posted: May 07 2009 at 10:38am \| IP Logged

Here's a question for the "Mummy Tummy" experts who also know the T-Tapp program: will T-Tapp fix a Mummy Tummy?

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Posted: May 07 2009 at 12:02pm \| IP Logged

Oh, please say yes!

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Posted: May 07 2009 at 12:20pm \| IP Logged

Here's my opinion based on a limited knowledge of both programs. I think it all depends on whether or not you actually have a diastasis--where the abdomenal muscles have separated. And then, I think it would also depend on the severity of that separation. Julie Tupler shows in the video how to check for it. I can find my video and try to describe it as best I can if anyone is interested.

In T-Tapp, when you, "tuck butt," you are doing exercises that are similar to the exercises in the Mummy Tummy video. The similarity is tucking deep within the abdominal muscles. Tupler describes the exercise as pushing your ab muscles deeper and deeper into your back. When you tuck your bum, you do the same thing although it is probably not as not as concentrated. (Tupler describes the depth in levels as you are supposed to hold at level 2 and push back to 5 a number of times.) It really helps to visualize tucking your abs deeper and deeper into your back.

Also one other major difference is that Tupler recommends wearing a band over your abdomen. It's basically a sash with a lot of velcro. This sort of keeps everything tucked in and helps the diastasis to come back together. If you have the T-Tapp, "secrets to flat abs" DVD which comes with the book, she does an exercise that seems to incorporate a similar philosophy where you use your hands to move things up and tuck them in while you contract your ab muscles.

I think if you have a small diastasis, T-Tapp alone will take care of it just fine, but if your muscles are really separated, then I think you would need to make a more concentrated effort to correct it.

Could I have just said the last couple of sentences? Sorry for long-winded explanation.

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Posted: May 15 2009 at 10:32am \| IP Logged

Elizabeth wrote:

Here's a question for the "Mummy Tummy" experts who also know the T-Tapp program: will T-Tapp fix a Mummy Tummy?

Elizabeth..... I just checked my separation yesterday and I can just push my fingers in maybe 1 cm where as before it was at least 2.5 - 3 cm. My midwife said I had better do something about it before I have another baby. Needless to say I was pretty excited! I've only been doing the Basic Work-Out plus for a bit. In fact I've only done it 14 times including today. I've lost at least 2 inches on my waist and 1.5 on my abdomen. I say at least because I didn't take proper measurements before. And I can feel the muscle.
I've lost a total so far of 7.5 inches (at least). I'm so excited about that. I'm going to unofficially do the latest 60 day challenge. And I said I wasn't going to weigh myself... but I did. I gained 2 lbs. Funny. But that's okay because I know I will lose the weight. I just have to build up my core muscles which have been living a pretty lax life for the past 10 years or so. And then I will start to lose lbs. Inches are pretty good though. I'm going to like fitting into smaller clothes. What I love about this work out the most is no dieting and it's only 15 minutes!!!

And parts of me are definitely firmer.

I can pick up my little (30lb) baby boy easier. I'm definitely stronger!!
I'm so glad I found this thread. Thank you ladies!

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Posted: June 10 2009 at 8:40pm \| IP Logged

Hi T-Tappers! I hope you all are going strong and reaping the benefits of your efforts! If for any reason you could use some extra encouragement and accountability to help you reach your T-Tapp goals, consider becoming a T-Tapp Buddy! Thank you

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Posted: Nov 17 2009 at 6:39am \| IP Logged

Question for other T-Tappers: Has anyone else felt it strongly in their knees? I could barely climb the stairs yesterday without my knees feeling wobbly! I think I don't realize how often I stand with my knees locked. JUst doing all the exercises with knees bent is a huge workout! I hope this part gets easier! I was actually a little sore this morning when I woke up, but I went ahead and did the workout. I still don't feel like I can do it all (coordination isn't quite there yet for all the moves) and I want to make sure I'm not doing the moves wrong. I did notice, though, that I was more conscious of my posture yesterday. That's a good thing!

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