Successes, Reflections , & Motivation from Students & Clients

I began T-Tapp in October 2006.  Years of over-training with weights, FIRM and Cathe videos left me big and bulky, sore and tired.  During my 40's I thought - and was told by personal trainers - that I needed to lift heavier, work out longer and harder because of my age, my changing hormones and slowing down metabolism.  I just got bigger and felt worse.  I was also becoming increasingly concerned about free-radicals, inflammation and general wear and tear on my body. 

One day while reading a thread about cellulite on the FIRM Ya Ya's forum I saw mention of the T-Tapp CRT system.  I went to the T-Tapp site and began reading about CRT, the workouts and the messages posted on the forum.  What I read both made sense and also seemed too good to be true.  I took the plunge and bought the CRT system and the Total Workout package, and then scheduled a phone appointment with Lani.  During that phone appointment she explained the reasoning behind the recommendation of using only T-Tapp and not any of the other exercise that I had been doing, for 30 days.  It was very scary to think of giving up working out so intensely for two hours per day - I was afraid I would gain weight and lose all muscle tone.  At the same time, the thought of getting results without having to spend so much time was very appealing.  I could tell that Lani was being very sincere, and something in her voice made me feel that it would be OK.  So, I did the instructionals for about two months and then gradually added in other T-Tapp workouts.  I now typically rotate B/R, Lady Bug, Tempo Intermediate and Hit the Floor.  I try to do PBS every morning and evening no matter what else I am doing that day, and also brush using the CRT system at least once per day.  In the evenings after PBS I then do two sets of Awesome Legs and Organs in Place/Half Frogs before going to bed.  I have not done any other type of exercise since beginning T-Tapp other than occassionally walking or swimming.  The bulkiness is almost gone, I'm two sizes smaller than when I began T-Tapp and have a much, much better shape.  So I've gotten far better results while spending about two thirds less time per week as I did previously. 

In February and March I attended Lani's online "Naturally Thin and Beyond" class and really enjoyed it.  I learned a new way of thinking about food and it was just what I needed to get off the diet roller-coaster.  I learned how to eat all I wanted and lose weight in a healthy way, eating real foods instead of skipping meals, or replacing meals with energy bars and shakes.  I feel significantly better eating real food.

 "Hi Lani, thank you for the wonderful class yesterday.  The training really helped me to make connections that I could not take just reading or even watching.  I am extremely pleased to know about all the tweaking of the exercizes...I love the fine tuning and I love seeing how things can become more effective.  To keep watching and learning is so wonderful and you did a great job... my mind is so full of ideas that I am quite, quite happy.
     I had a lot of thoughts about the class, you , and even the different perspectives on how to approach aging that you  had. I am glad you brought that up.  What I love about T-Tapp is that it creates beauty in motion...it is the carriage of a strong and proud woman...it is knowing that you walk on the earth sure footed and flexible and that feeling translates into everything you do.  It becomes part of an aura that moves out around you and touches everyone.  As we all get older we need for more of us to focus on what is life affirming and not just age denying.  One is positive, one is negative.  I  know what road I will be taking.
    I got so much out of your class, Lani.  You are not only a good teacher, but your energy and your spirit is just really lovely and inspiring.  It makes you so attractive and it helps to remind me that being beautiful and sexy is all about the whole self....not that moment in time when someone snapped that picture.  I found the whole experience to be very compelling and left me with so many ideas and thoughts about women and life, about how amazing and beautiful the body is in the way it works, about getting older and how we approach it...and about the mysterious creation of beauty...that wonderful mix that when taken apart may not seem outstanding,but when pulled together with a strong and wonderful spirit...becomes simply dazzling.  I can't thank you enough.  Sincerely, Patricia B., CA

After exercising with the T-Tapp trogram for about 6 months, I took a life changing detour with breast cancer.  Following my double mastectomy/lymph node surgery, and during my chemotherapy and radiation treatments, I continued to attend my T-Tapp classes with Lani as often as possible.  I credit the T-Tapp program with regaining my complete arm flexibility and keeping my compromised lymph system working well.  In addition, while others might have started to lose correct posture after such a surgery, mine has remained erect and aligned.  T-Tapp not only does all of the cosmetic things it is advertised to do, it has been of great benefit to my in my recovery from cancer.  I am almost 5 years out from my cancer surgery and still continue to attend T-Tapp classes.  53 and still cancer free.  Thanks, Teresa!"   Sybil Janke, CA

"Lani gives such clear instruction. She is fun loving and enjoyable, and keeps me involved in exercise and living a healthy life! I learn something new each class....Lani is great and really gives full attention to each individual. She is extremely knowledgeable in what she teaches. She has a LOT of enthusiasm and motivation in her class. She gets everybody going with lots of energy!" Pam S., CA.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you Lani for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and your expertise. Every minute was a learning experience. All I have to say is this... if anyone EVER has the opportunity to Tapp w/Lani, DO IT!!!!!!!!! Totally worth the 2+ hour drive to get there. Lani is an amazing instructor, and you can't help but learn from her...".Karen S., CA

"Lani, thank you so much for coming to Roseville. In the 4+ years since I last saw you..... you look absolutely awesome. I remember when we were talking about the permanent pooch that won't go away. Well, you took care of it and are still as energetic and uplifting as ever. I didn't sweat much yesterday and thought that I wasn't doing it right and getting enough isolated contractions, but oh boy, this morning.......I have met every centimeter of my lats! So how's about a quarterly visit to Roseville to keep me honest?"  Patty S., CA

"I had a great time in class yesterday meeting all of you and getting my first training. It was tough but I loved it and I was in a fantastic mood when I left! Lani really is wonderful...articulate, thorough but still fun and encouraging...a lovely woman inside and out. It helped tremendously to see it live and have corrections."   Patricia B., CA

"CherylK is right--Lani is picky, which is good for all of us...I've been to just about all of her clinics, but I still learned a number of new tweaks, which I intend to put into practice....Thanks, Lani, for putting on some super clinics (as always) and for giving each of us so much personal attention. Please return soon so that we can have a chance to all get together again. BTW, you looked great!"  Laura H., CA

"It was a great clinic.  I surprised myself and excited that I was able to do both classes... What more can I ask. I believe it awakened some long dormant muscles and comotose nerves on the back of my left leg and inner thighs. Lani, if this is so, you are instrumental to my recovery."    Jane H., CA

Anyone in class that wants to show this next part to a friend or spouse feel free to use it.  My back has never felt to good.  Last weekend I did a major cleanup on my property.  Trimming trees, hauling branches, raking, shoveling,  a major workout.  Not one time during the day did my back ache.  I spent 8 hours outside and did not even really tire out.  Usually after a day like this I come in with severe lower back pain and spend the next day hobbling around.  Not this time!