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OXYCHAT!
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July 10, 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* Cellulite -- What is it, and How Can I Get Rid of It?
*B* Progress Reports
*C* Message Room Discussion About Cellulite
*D* How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
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"My cellulite is going away! This is cellulite I've had for over 20 years, that NOTHING would touch!
...To say that I am sold on Oxycise! is the understatement of the millennium." ~ Nancy F.

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*A* About Cellulite...
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Dimples... lumps... "cottage cheese thighs"... Any way you look at cellulite, it's not a pretty
picture! But what IS it, and how do you get RID of it?

Cellulite is not a medical term, but one that was first coined in European salons and health
spas. Believe it or not, cellulite is simply plain old fat. Dr. Stephen Barrett, M.D., operator of the website Quackwatch, explains, "Many years ago, Neil Solomon, M.D., conducted a double-blind
study of 100 people to see whether cellulite differed from ordinary fat. Specimens of regular fat
and lumpy fat were obtained by a needle biopsy procedure and given to pathologists for analysis
and comparison. No difference between the two was found."

"More recently," writes Dr. Barrett, "researchers at Rockefeller Institute used ultrasonography, microscopic examinations, and fat-metabolism studies to see how 'affected' and unaffected
skin areas differed in seven healthy adult subjects (five women, two men; four affected, three
unaffected). The researchers concluded: (a) certain characteristics of skin make women more
prone than men to develop cellulite; (b) the process is diffuse rather than localized; and (c)
there were no significant differences in the appearance or function of the fatty tissue or the
regional blood flow between affected and unaffected sites within individuals." [Rosenbaum M.
and others, "An exploratory investigation of the morphology and biochemistry of cellulite,"
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 101:1934-1939, 1998.2]

So what causes the lumpy appearance? Dr. Barrett explains, "Strands of fibrous tissue connect
the skin to deeper tissue layers and also separate compartments that contain fat cells. When
fat cells increase in size, these compartments bulge and produce a waffled appearance of the
skin."

What DOESN'T Work

Every year millions of dollars are spent on products and treatments that claim to reduce cellulite -- creams, body wraps, rubberized pants, sponges, herbs, vibrators, electrical stimulation, hormone
and enzyme injections, etc. But none of these products has been shown to produce permanent results. Dr. Barrett comments that Endermologie may improve the appearance of dimpled areas,
but the procedure is time-consuming and expensive -- and only temporary. The Federal Trade Commission has successfully taken action against many marketers of alleged cellulite-reducing products.

So what DOES work? Dr Barrett says liposuction surgery may permanently help in some cases.
But any type of surgery involves high cost and potential risks. There must be a better way!

Losing excess fat is the very BEST way to get rid of cellulite. "The Bottom Line", Dr. Barrett concludes, is that "The amount of fat in the body is determined by the individual's eating and
exercise habits, but the distribution of fat in the body is determined by heredity. In most cases reduction of a particular part can be accomplished only as part of an overall weight-reduction
program."

...Which brings us to Oxycise! By following the Oxycise! program faithfully you can expect to
see improvement in the appearance of cellulite as your body tones up and burns excess fat.
In fact, many Oxycise! customers have reported that their cellulite has totally disappeared!

(Keep reading!)

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Julie Gudmundsen,
OxyChat Editor
mailto:julie@oxycise.com

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Read More About it: "Cellulite" Removers, by Stephen Barrett, M.D., "QuackWatch", http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cellulite.html

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*B* Cellulite Progress Reports
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*** LYNNDA ***

Message Room post
Author: Lynnda
Subject: Oxycise! Results

"I was introduced to Oxycise! by my mother-in-law, as my husband's Aunt Jean is the
older lady on the [Level 1 and 2] video tape. I was very skeptical until I watched the tape
and realized what Jill was saying is true. I started doing Oxycise! in Jan of 1999 and in
two months lost 36 lbs. I noticed my energy level going up, lower back strengthen, my
outlook on life better and all the cellulite I had my thighs and butt gone! Nothing I have
ever done got rid of the cellulite until Oxycise! came around! I also have 4 young kids
and I don't take time to spend on exercise and with Oxycise! I can take 15 min out of
my day. I will never go back to exercise again. Oxycise! will always be a big part of my
life. I have gone from a size 18 down to a size 12. Thanks to Jill and Oxycise!"

Lynnda Coyle

* Individual results will vary.

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*** LISA ***

Message Room Post,
September 1999

"Oxycise really does work on cellulite and saddlebags. I am lucky in that until recently
I didn't have much trouble in the hip area (that's the ONLY place!), but since I gained
weight I gained saddlebags, too. And in fact, the place I noticed results first is the
saddlebags are going away, and I can see a big difference in the cellulite all over my
body. It's a lot better. Months back I remember a lot of comments about how amazed
everyone was that their cellulite was disappearing - the dimples were just going away.
So keep breathing - or start breathing - and kiss your cottage cheese goodbye!"

* Individual results will vary.

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*** BETH ***

"Dear Jill,
I bought your program about a month ago, and just let me say, it's absolutely wonderful!
I do it faithfully every day and my energy levels have skyrocketed. The energy I get from
doing Oxycise! lasts all day long, not just for a couple of hours. In the three weeks I've
been doing the program I have seen such amazing results. All the cellulite I had on my
thighs is smoothing out and becoming toned. The pouch in my stomach from having a
baby is starting to go away. I love your program and I know this is something I can do
for the rest of my life. I've said goodbye to the endless diets I've been on and working
out at a gym. Thank you for giving me my life back. You are a godsend."

Sincerely,
Beth A. Wagner

* 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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*C* Message Room Discussion About Cellulite
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September 1999

Tracy: "As for everybody else who has had cellulite disappear, can I ask you, did it seem to
get worse before it got better? Mine seems worse than it was before, or because I am looking
for changes in my body I am noticing it more? Thanks for any info."

Chris: "Yeah, me too. Gross, huh?"

Peachy: "Yes, I remember it was just lumpy, then it was like cottage cheese, then it was like
moon craters (closest thing I can think of) I thought aarrghh.. and then when I got obsessed with having no waistline.. I remember looking down one day and suddenly seeing quads, flat smooth quads... Keep going.. image your fantastic body in your mind, don't obsess, just expect it, it'll
just be there one day..."

[Comments: We don't know why this occurs, but several women have said they noticed that
their fat deposits became softer or lumpier before they started to smooth out. Don't be alarmed
if you see this happening, it's probably just a natural part of the process. My own theory is that
the fat is burned off in layers, thus accounting for changes in the skin's appearance. ~ J.G.]

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*D* 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.)

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 full-body workouts to choose from, and an Audio Commuter workout so you
can get in extra "reps" while you travel! (see http://www.oxyciseplus.com/store/catalog.htm
for more information)

* 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.

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

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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