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OXYCHAT!
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June 11, 2002

Welcome to the OxyChat! Newsletter, a weekly publication to help you in your quest for the body you want and deserve!

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*A* Breathe Deep!
*B* Progress Report
*C* OxyTIPS
*D* Super Special!
*E* How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
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*A* Breathe Deep!
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Are you breathing correctly?

Even if you have been doing Oxycise! for some time, you may be able to improve the effectiveness of your workouts by improving the effectiveness of your inhales and exhales.

An article in "FIRST for Women" pointed out:
"To really get the full benefits of oxygen, we should breathe the way a baby does-- its belly rises and falls effortlessly with each breath. Unfortunately, that doesn't usually happen, says Tom Goode, Ph.D., director of the International Breath Institute in Boulder, Colorado. As a result of breathing shallowly from tense bellies and not allowing the diaphragm to move freely with each breath, most of us get only about 20-25 percent of the oxygen that our lungs were designed to hold, Dr. Goode explains." (_FIRST for Women_ article on Jill Johnson, "I Used to Weigh 200 Pounds," April 27, 1998, p. 49.)

Many people are "chest breathers". And many people have been chest breathers for many years, so it feels natural and seems like the right way to breathe. But these people are using only a small part of their lung capacity, taking only shallow breaths. One "giveaway" that someone is a chest-breather is that you will see their shoulders moving up and down, instead of their bellies. As Jill likes to point out, "shoulders don't breathe!" But "belly-breathing", or diaphragmatic breathing, is the RIGHT way to breathe!

I challenge you to pay more attention to your breathing this week. When you are sitting, watching TV, working on the computer, or resting, think about your breathing. Try to breathe in and out without moving your shoulders at all. Go ahead and flatten your lips, if you like, during the exhale, in order to create a little resistance, but don't worry about doing any of the other Oxycise! steps. Just breathe in, then out, slowly and deeply. Close your eyes. Let your tummy expand freely as you inhale, then feel it move back in as you exhale. Do it about ten times, whenever you think about it. If you find yourself feeling dizzy, breathe out with a little more "power". If you start yawning, take in more air when you inhale.

If you'd like to take it one step farther, tighten your abdominal muscles after each inhale, and "push" the air out on the exhale, through flattened lips, as if blowing out through a straw. But be sure to ALWAYS relax your abdominal muscles when you breathe in.

This simple exercise is the foundation of the Oxycise! Basic Breath. Make sure your fitness program is built on a strong foundation!

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Julie Gudmundsen,
OxyChat Editor

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*B* Progress Report
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*** ELLEN ***

April 5, 2002

"Dear Jill,
I want to thank you for developing Oxycise! It is fabulous and has changed my life!
I purchased the videotapes last May from QVC and have been faithfully doing it every
other day. I have fibromyalgia and a 15-inch steel rod in my back (I had a spinal fusion
for scoliosis when I was a teenager) and have not been able to exercise for years. I
have tried swimming, walking, and many various videotapes all to no avail. My pain
level would always get worse and I'd be set back for weeks. I had seen you on QVC
a number of times and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did. My physical therapist,
who I see once a month, cannot get over the progress I have made and because of that
I have made more progress with her than we ever expected! It has really strengthened
my abdominal muscles as well as my lower back. I have been able to start walking and
my pain level has dropped considerably. Because of the breathing component it has even
helped my seasonal asthma! The one week I did miss a few days I really felt a difference
in my back pain, so I haven't missed a session since. I have recommended it to a number
of my friends and family. The added benefit of weight loss and loss in inches is just an
added plus for me--it has helped improve my posture as well. What more can I say?!
Thank you so much, I just had to let you know what a difference you have made in my
life."

Sincerely Yours,
Ellen Shaughnessy
Massachusetts

* Individual results will vary.

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Your Oxycise! experiences can inspire and motivate others! Please share your progress with us! Email mailto:oxytalk@oxycise.com  or see "Share Your Story" at http://www.oxyciseplus.com/Success/share.htm 

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*C* OxyTIPS
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When you do Oxycise! you should really be FEELING it in your abs --- especially as you
do the Lift, exhale and 3 extra puffs. You should even feel a slight "cramping" or aching
sensation as your ab muscles tighten, scoop and help push the air out of your lungs. (But 
because it's a slightly uncomfortable sensation, some of us may be trying to avoid it!) Go
ahead and WORK those muscles so that you feel them "burn" a little!

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*D* Super Special!
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*E* How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
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There are several different ways to get started on the road to permanent weight control and better health with Oxycise!

* If you are just beginning to do Oxycise!, It's essential to have at least ONE of the following:

Level 1 video set
"Oxycise!" (the book)
"Easy Does It" Level 1 video set (moves at a slower pace, and has no floor positions)

Each of the three methods includes all the information you need to start breathing your way to success!

* It may be very helpful to have one of the Level 1 video sets AND the book "Oxycise!" because each method has its own advantages. (It's nice to be able to refer to the book for written explanations, and the video for visual instructions.)

* The following books are great "options" to add:

1."Chart Your Success"
Practical tips and extra information about target heart rate, cholesterol, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage; how to measure accurately, height and weight charts, self-tests to help you determine your own personal best, pages for recording your progress, & more.

2. "Fuel for Success"
Are you giving your body the best food "fuel" possible? Great suggestions from Jill Johnson for healthier eating--but not a required part of the program.

After you have mastered the Oxycise! Basic Breath and the Level 1 workout, you may enjoy challenging yourself with new body positions to increase your strength and flexibility even more -- we have TEN different workouts to choose from! (see the website link below).

All Oxycise! products carry our 30 day money-back guarantee.

For more information about Oxycise! books and videos see: http://www.oxyciseplus.com/store/catalog.htm

Questions? write mailto:julie@oxycise.com

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REMEMBER: You have a magnificent body. Treat it right!
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Jill Johnson
Oxycise! International, Inc.
8170 S. University #110
Littleton, CO 80122

OxyChat Editor
Julie Gudmundsen

Questions and Comments: mailto:oxytalk@oxycise.com
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