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OXYCHAT!
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June 18, 2002 

This special issue of OxyChat will help you fight FAT and STRESS at the same time!

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*A* Can Stress Make you FAT?
*B* Success With Stress!
*C* Emergency Breathing
*D* Super Special!
*E* How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
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"When I Oxycise! consistently, my moods are much more consistent and I become a much more 
optimistic person. I also find it easier to tackle hard emotionally-grounded issues for myself when I 
am Oxycising." ~ Sarah

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*A* Can Stress Make you FAT? 
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"Stress May Cause Excess Abdominal Fat In Otherwise Slender Women"

NEW HAVEN, CT -- November 15, 2000 -- Non-overweight women who are vulnerable to the 
effects of stress are more likely to have excess abdominal fat, and have higher levels of the 
stress hormone cortisol, a study conducted at Yale suggests. 

(See the complete article at http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1eacd6.htm  )

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*B* Success with Stress! 
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Many people have commented that Oxycise! makes them feel better -- less moody, less 
stressed, more happy. The following excerpts are just a FEW of the many comments 
from our files on this subject.

"...I am seeing that my abs and pecs have become tighter and toned and that I have 
increased energy. The tension I feel in my head (from stress) is reduced. My forehead, 
shoulders and lower back feel a lot more easy because I am more relaxed (they are 
not as tense)."  ~ Robert

"Things started to change as soon as I started on this program. I am sleeping like a 
baby and my stress level is down..."  ~ Vicki

"I am very athletic and could be on my bike for hours but never get exactly the same 
'high' as I do with Oxycise! I just do it in the morning outside the house... as I watch 
the sun come up for about half an hour. Then I am ready to face the world and all the 
stress that goes with it!  Seriously, don't focus only on your weight. Oxycise! is some
-thing magic, a very special gift to put into your life... just do it for the other 'side effects.' 
If I miss a day or two, I get this urge for breathing deeply. It's just part of my life now. I 
could never never stop doing Oxycise!"  ~ Suzanne

"Well now since Oxycise! my waist is now a 32, and my hips are now a 44, bust is now 
a 38, wow!  I have an excellent day when I do Oxycise! -- less stress." ~ Marilyn

"My body is getting reproportioned. I am watching it change shape before my eyes on a 
daily basis...I can't believe it!  I also sleep better, have less stress and anxiety, am much 
happier all day, have a huge increase in endurance, have no more headaches, and have 
been able to go off some medications I was taking...I don't need them anymore!" ~ Nancy 

"I am 56 years old and your program has made me fell wonderful.  I am sending all my
friends your way. Thanks again, Cindy"

"I have experienced weight loss, inch loss, muscle definition and tone, increased flexibility, 
loss of cellulite, a reduction in appetite... if I wake up with a little headache, it is gone from 
15 minutes of Oxycise!, increased energy, reduced tension from stress. I am sure there 
are more benefits that I will realize as time goes on."  ~ Diane

"I'm so excited.  I've lost six pounds in the last two weeks and an average of an inch every-
where!  Wait, that's not it!!!! I sleep so much better, I've got so much more energy, I'm in an 
overall better mood. My stress level has reduced...I would go on but I'm sure you get this 
all the time!"  ~ Hilda

"My weight was 148 when I first started doing the Oxycise! breathing workout, it's now 135
-- my goal weight!  I work out every day, sometimes twice! I have found if I'm under stress, 
it's helped me to do my breathing, and I feel so much better after working out!"
~ Sylvia

"...After the first two weeks I realized I didn't care if I lost any weight, I'd be doing Oxycise! 
for the rest of my life. My energy level doubled (I have four kids). My tolerance for stress 
quadrupled (I have one husband). My muscle tone improved (I'd been doing free weights 
for 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week). My whole outlook on life was so much better. My 
family has a much happier mom and wife.  I accidentally let Oxycise! slip for 6 months 
during a very difficult time and just started back again two weeks ago. I am back to my 
old euphoric self and can't praise Oxycise enough. Next to God I have to credit Oxycise! 
for my sense of well-being. Thanks to all of you."  ~ Cindy 

"Oxycise! has helped to lower my blood pressure, increase my lung capacity, reduce my 
stress level, eliminate my PMS, helped end my constant back pain from the excess weight, 
and eliminate my depression and feelings of hopelessness."  ~ Kathy

"...I have increased energy, I'm toning up my body, and I feel happier."  ~ Robin

* Individual results will vary.

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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NOTE: If you have been diagnosed with depression, do NOT reduce your dosage 
or stop taking prescription medications without first consulting with your health 
care professional, even if you start to feel better. Always follow your doctor's advice.
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*C*  "Emergency Breathing"
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I've noticed that when I feel upbeat and positive, I am much more likely to engage in positive 
behaviors. In those upbeat moods I can visualize my own success.... I feel a sense of mo-
mentum, of being "on a roll", and one good action just seems to lead to another!  But when 
I am feeling "down" and unhappy with myself, or life in general, I am much more likely to do 
things I will regret later. In these "down" moods, I may feel so lethargic that I pretty much 
"crawl into a cave" emotionally and physically, avoiding movement and exercise altogether. 
Or I may resort to "comforting" myself by binging on unhealthy foods -- even though that 
behavior only makes me feel even worse afterwards. Can you relate?

Is there a way to avoid these "black moods" and the self-destructive behaviors that sometimes
follow them?  Whether it's PMS, or the natural bio-rhythms of our bodies, or just dealing with 
the ups and downs of life, there's really no way to avoid the "down" times -- they happen to 
all of us. Then how can we deal with them in a more positive way?

Sometimes life is like a storm at sea, and you just have to "batten down the hatches," hold 
on tight, and "ride it out" until things calm down. Count to a thousand.... Pray... Meditate...
Turn on some soft music... Take a bubble-bath... any positive action that brings peace and 
comfort. If you know that you have a tendency to binge on junk foods when you are feeling 
unhappy, tense or irritable, then you may want to go for a walk or send yourself to your 
room(!) or do something else that gets you away from a potential "crime scene" (your 
kitchen)! Calling a friend on the phone may help, or sharing your troubles with your Oxy-
friends  (caring people who have "been there" are just a few clicks away at the OxyChat 
Message Room at http://www.oxyciseplus.com  )

Or you might try writing an "emergency response" instruction sheet for yourself about how 
you will handle the situation (do this when you are feeling upbeat and positive and then save 
it for when you need it). I have collected inspiring thoughts, letters from friends, thank you 
cards, special memories, poetry, and compliments from others in a folder I call my "Sun-
shine File". Reading through these things always lifts my mood.

Another remedy that really works -- IF you will do it! -- is Oxycise! itself. I know it's hard to 
make yourself do a workout when you are feeling crummy. So don't think of it as doing a 
workout... think of it as "Emergency Breathing!"

The very next time you feel "one of those moods" coming on, whether it's bad news, anxiety, 
stress, anger, or depression, just stop everything. Then sit down, close your eyes, and do 
nothing else but breathe. Try to tune out the world and focus on breathing in and out, deeply 
and slowly. After ten deep breaths, go ahead and do some real reps, if you feel like it.... or 
do ten more deep breaths. I think you will find that your stress level will diminish with each 
breath and you will discover renewed inner strength. Repeat as needed!

My sister has told me that she gets the "blahs" almost every day, about mid-afternoon, and 
so she has made a point to "schedule" her Oxycise! workout specifically for that time of day. 
She says it has worked wonders as a natural mood-lifter. 

We'd love to hear how Oxycise! has helped you in dealing with life's ups and downs!  
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Julie Gudmundsen,
OxyChat Editor 
mailto:julie@oxycise.com  

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*D* Super Special!
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http://www.oxyciseplus.com/Superspecial.htm 

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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

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