TapouT XT: The 90 Day Results!

Welcome to my TapouT XT Results update.

I finished my 90 days of TapouT yesterday. It's been such an amazing and rewarding journey. I've never had more fun working out. Best. Workout. Ever.

I know you probably just want to see pics -  and I won't disappoint! They are included below. BUT... please take a few minutes to read the words here as well. TapouT is about SO MUCH MORE than just the physical transformation.

Let's start with the numbers:

Age:  48

Height:  5' 4"

Weight:  Down 6 pounds

Body Fat:  Down 3% (huge difference at my size)

BMI:   Down 1.0

Chest:  Down 1.25 in

Waist:  Down 2.5 in

Hips:   Down 0.5 in

Legs:   Down 1.5 in

Arms:  No change in inches, big change in shape

I didn't start out with the goal of losing weight with TapouT. I just wanted to firm up. I was getting "fluffy." Much to my surprise, my body went through quite the transformation, without any change to my diet. I eat pretty clean normally, but I indulge on occasion and I wasn't willing to give that up. I can only imagine the transformation had I cleaned it up a bit more.

I'm thrilled with the results. I don't have any doubt that as I continue to do TapouT, my body will be in it's best shape ever at the ripe old age of 48. What's not to love about that?  Thanks, TapouT!

What I Love About TapouT (Besides the obvious.)

1.  Well, I'll go ahead and state the obvious. This workout WORKS for me. My body loves it.

2.  TapouT makes me want to workout. It's fun, it's hard, it's empowering and it's effective.

3.  The mix of workouts keeps it fresh. I never once grew bored over 90 days of working out.

4.  Mike Karpenko is a great coach. He's the real deal. He's so supportive on the dvds and in real life.

5.  The people on the TapouT videos are amazing. MMA fighters, fitness pros and all the rest. I find them absolutely inspiring.

6.  I'm stronger, tougher, and way more resilient having done this workout. I feel victorious. Unstoppable.

7.  This is extreme fitness. It doesn't get easier over time; it forces you to elevate your game. The better you become, the better the workout.

8.  You can't help but feel really proud of yourself when you finish each workout. And that is exactly the point. 

9.  The community of people involved with TapouT is crazy supportive and encouraging. I feel so thankful to be a part of it.

10. Bottom Line:  This workout is changing lives every day. People aren't just getting stronger bodies; they're just getting stronger, period.

My Biggest Lessons 

1.  Always bring it, 100%. What in the world is the point of doing a workout like this without full energy and commitment? It may be easier in the moment, but when that moment is over, what do you have to show for it? Nothing. Cheating or holding back intensity doesn't hurt anyone but me. It's dumb. I've learned with TapouT to always bring it, mind and body. Hit it with a hammer, not a pencil.

2.  Stay outside of the comfort zone.  Mike says in Muay Thai, "I will tell you this. Results aren't made in the comfort zone. So stay uncomfortable. Stay with us."  I hate to admit that in the past I've stayed pretty close to my comfort zone. I've pushed hard and done some intense things, but I rarely really pushed myself out of the comfort zone. Until now. Being uncomfortable... is, well, uncomfortable. But the results when you overcome and crush something you didn't think you could? Unbelievable. The Grinder taught me I can do anything.

3.  Believe you can.  Even at Day 90, there are still moments in these workouts when my mind tries to tell my body it can't do something. The body starts to respond and let up before I'm even aware of the thought at times. It's easy to believe the thought that you can't. I'm too tired. My muscles are screaming. I'm worried about injury. I've done enough, whatever that is. Almost every time my mind started pulling me back, Mike would say something about believing in myself or staying with it. He would tell me "to quit does NOT exist" or "there's no QUIT in TapouT."  I learned to push beyond my mind, and let my heart take over when both mind and body wanted to quit. What a great life lesson.

The Evidence

If you've seen the transformational photos on the TapouT Facebook page, you know this workout is highly effective. My results aren't transformational in a BIG way, but they are still truly transformational for me. I wish the photos showed the magnitude of change in my body's composition. You'll just have to trust me. I'm so strong and firm. I can't wait to see where I go from here with TapouT.

Here are some photo results.

My progression over 90 days... from fluffy to fit!

From "fluffy" to fit and firm... Lots of my clothes are baggy. Down one size or more.

I love all the results I've seen with TapouT, but my shoulders make me smile (and make tough-girl faces.)  :-D

I wasn't too unfit at the start, but the difference is clear.  Very trimmed up. And TapouT gives the gift of SOLID legs!

To all of you who have been "in it" with me for the past 90 days - thank you! My husband Pat has been amazingly supportive and encouraging. My "Team Scorpion" TapouT partners have inspired me to bring my very best, every single day. What a special group of people you are. I'm so blessed to have had you by my side every day. And to the greater TapouT community that provides undying support to complete strangers, day and night... I'm forever grateful. Taking on this workout was a big deal for me. Thank you for your encouragement! 

Come and get it?  DONE.  

Best. Workout. Ever. 

Thanks, Tapout XT!

My best to you,

 Lisa

"Bandit"

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My "real" life beyond TapouT XT:

    Executive Consultant: www.laiventures.com

    Author and Coach: www.soulforbreakfast.com

Day... 90! Muay Thai

"We don't give away a TapouT body.
You have to come and get it!"

It's a beautiful day today.

It's Day 90.  My final workout in my 90 day push to better fitness with TapouT XT.

I woke up this morning filled with such excitement to reach this milestone.

I chose my favorite workout, of course:  Muay Thai. I grabbed my favorite workout gear. I got my towel and my water. And then I pressed play, like I've done so many times in the last 90 days.

Most days I feel totally victorious after I finish TapouT.

Today? I was victorious before I even started.

Imagine how I felt when I was done!

To the headlines, below.

Day 89: Buns & Guns & Ultimate Abs

It's Day 89 - hello, hello, hello.

Wow!  So close to Day 90.  :-D

Today I chose Buns & Guns & Ultimate Abs for my workout.

How can I possibly not give Jupinko a shout-out for her role in this workout? I mentioned her on Day 1 (although I didn't know her name) and a few times since then, but today I give her a formal SHOUT OUT for her amazingly fit physique.

<--- The cameraman shares my admiration for her *star* assets, as captured in this still from the video. This is what hard work looks like. Talk about results. Go, Jupinko! (For more on Jupinko, click here.)

To the headlines, below.

Day 88: Legs & Back

It's Monday on Day 88.  Yep, Day 88!

My choice of workouts today was Legs & Back.

You would think that after all these days I'd have each workout memorized. What I love is that they all still feel fresh to me. I know the moves and I remember some of the sequencing, but the workouts continue to surprise me.

I'm challenged, with great intensity, even now on every single workout. I used to take breaks and now I don't. I used to have to skip or severely modify some moves and now I don't. Maybe as I've gotten stronger I just push myself harder?

I find myself a little overwhelmed these final days of my TapouT 90 day adventure. I know I'll miss the push of the commitment; I have made TapouT 100% non-negotiable for 88 days now. I'm totally excited to hit the 90 day milestone, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit to being a little sad... to see the daily commitment to the workout, and to this blog, come to an end.

But then I remember that I can still do TapouT any time I want. SWEET. What could be better than that?  :-D  To the headlines, below.

Day 87: Cross Core Combat

Well, maybe just a tiny bit when I realized Cross Core Combat
is the one that ends with The Grinder.  :-o

It's Sunday evening with "Lisa's Choice" on the calendar today.

Being able to pick my own workouts as I finish up the full 90 days is pretty fun. I have all my favorites lined up and ready to go. Getting to choose for myself every day is awesome.

Why, then, did I not choose one of my favorite workouts today?!?

First, I ate BBQ ribs last night. In volume. "Hard" felt better than "Favorite" for my choice today. At least before I started the workout.

Second, I also forgot just how hard Cross Core Combat is. Seriously. How could I forget? The Grinder is just... wow. Or maybe WOW.

To the headlines, below.

Day 86: Ripped Conditioning

Happy Saturday afternoon. I hope your weekend is off to a great start.

It's Day 86... and the first of five days where I'm choosing my own workouts, having completed the TapouT calendar yesterday. I chose Ripped Conditioning as my first pick. I love this workout.

<--- "Your body's like a piece of dynamite. You can tap it with a pencil all day, but you'll never make it explode. You hit is once with a hammer, bang! Get serious, do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense. It's so much more rewarding." Jason Statham

One of my favorite things about TapouT is that you work HARD from the moment you press play. Every single minute counts and you're pushed to your limits, sometimes even in the warm-up. I love the intensity - and my body loves it too. As for Jason Statham, well, mad respect and all kinds of crushing.

To the headlines below.

Day 85: Cardio XT & Ultimate Abs

It's Day 85 and I knocked out Cardio XT & Ultimate Abs today.

And I'm almost speechless. Not because Cardio XT takes the very last breath from my lungs by the end of the workout. Not because Ultimate Abs at the end of Cardio XT is like pain on a silver platter.

<--- I'm almost speechless today because I just finished the TapouT calendar. If I was smart, I'd be calling my TapouT series DONE today. I'd claim victory in every sense of the word and I'd feel it body, mind, and soul.

However... I signed up for 90 days of TapouT from the beginning. The infomercial sold me on 90 days. The workouts talk to me about 90 days. The fact that the calendar is only 84 days... well... it doesn't give me a pass on crushing the full 90.

So for the next five days, I'll be choosing my own TapouT routine. I'll do all my favorites and enjoy every minute of my final lap, and my virtual trip to the podium to celebrate completion of the full 90. I can already feel the pride that will come with receipt of my "Earned With Sweat" t-shirt.

In the meantime, though?  BOOM. I crushed the calendar. I'm doing the "happy dance" as suggested by my TapouT buddy Shannon. A very happy "happy dance." I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. So... to the headlines, below.