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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* A New Year and a Fresh Start!
*B* Tips for Success
*C* Progress Reports
*D* OxyNotes
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You have the power to change your life and achieve your goals. That power lies in the choices you make, minute by minute, and day by day.

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*A* A New Year and a Fresh Start!
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Every year on January 1st, millions of people resolve to lose weight. And most of them make the SAME resolution year after year. Why is losing weight so difficult?

Excess weight happens when calorie intake exceeds the number of calories burned. So losing weight should be a simple matter of using up more calories by exercising or taking in fewer calories by eating less, right? In theory, yes.

But the reality of trying to lose weight is much more difficult and complicated, and can involve many separate factors. Childhood experiences, environment, genetics, activity level, eating habits, psychological issues, behaviors and attitudes can all play a part in helping someone become overweight. So a successful solution to a person's own weight problem needs to address all the factors that have brought them to where they are now, and must be tailored to their individual needs. This means that you are the person best qualified to analyze the events and choices and feelings from your past that have resulted in your current weight problem.

What things have contributed to my weight problem?
What is the most powerful motivator in my desire to change?
What things in life are most important to me?
Am I willing to make the necessary changes in order to achieve my goal?
Do I eat in response to emotional needs, boredom, or stress?
Could I be taking in a lot more calories than I realize?
What are some things I could do that would help me reach my goals?
What activities do I most enjoy doing?
What kind of exercise routine would be most enjoyable?
How much time am I willing to devote to exercise each day?
How would losing weight change my life? (positive ways? negative ways?)
What are my greatest challenges? Fears?
Where can I find support and encouragement? (friends, family, email support, chat room?)
What positive change can I make this week to help me reach my goals?
(etc.)

You are your own best solution to weight loss success, because you can discover by experience the strategies that work best for you. Try to think of previous weight loss attempts as learning experiences and not failures.
Determination and positive attitude are essential "ingredients" for success!

The Oxycise! program can play a vital part in helping you achieve gradual, steady, and permanent weight loss. It has helped hundreds of people achieve and maintain their weight loss goals!

Oxycise! provides a gentle, yet effective way to increase calorie burn, flexibility and muscle tone without impact to joints, without leaving home, and without having to invest lots of time and money.

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*B* Tips for Success
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Click here for tips on achieving your weight loss, health, and fitness goals
during this next year! www.oxyciseplus.com/tips4success.htm

"Began Oxycise! 10/08/02 at 215 bloaty pounds. Weighed in this AM, 11/12/02, (first day of the sixth week) at 198 firmer pounds. That's 17 pounds, and three inches off the waistline! Thanks, folks."

"I started this routine in January 2000 as part of a New Year's resolution weight loss challenge at work. I started about 4 different things at once to increase my chances of finally losing weight. Oxycise! is the only thing I have really maintained all through and I won the challenge, lost 60 pounds and have kept if off for over a year now. Unlike everyone else I did not yo-yo. We weighed in every two weeks and I never went up at all.

"It is a great plan. Everyone tells me this can't be ALL I am doing, but it is the only consistent thing. I love that you don't have to do it all at once. I just do it periodically throughout the day, so it doesn't
seem like a 'chore' or something I have to schedule. It is fabulous. I feel great and everyone comments on how much better I look."

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxyciseplus.com/getstarted.htm
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*D* OxyNotes
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"This new year, if you want your get-in-shape resolution to become a reality, don't leave the house: Researchers have found you'll be 25% more likely to stick to your regimen if you exercise at home."

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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

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* Plan for Success!
*B* Progress Reports
*D* Tips for Success
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"We don't have to know how to achieve our goals, we just have to want to achieve them. A lot of people fail to achieve their goals in life because they tell themselves they don't know how. This is just an excuse for inaction. The truth is, when we focus on what we want with passion, the way to get there becomes evident." ~ Kevin Lawrence

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*A* Plan to Succeed!
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Is weight loss one of your goals this year?

Reaching any kind of goal takes commitment, effort... and planning! If you make a plan of action regarding your weight loss goals, you are more likely to succeed!

Following are a few tips on setting and achieving goals from Karim A. Jaude, founder of a business professional coaching service. These suggestions apply to achieving any kind of goal, including weight loss.

� Make it your own goal. Your goals must be your own. Weight loss goals are a perfect example. Planning to lose weight because you want to make a spouse happy is a sure path to defeat and depression. But planning to lose weight to help make yourself healthier and happier leaves you with a much higher likelihood of success.

� Set inspiring goals, but limit yourself to setting three short-term goals and as many long term goals as you want. Large inspiring goals put your subconscious mind to work creating paths of achievement. As you set short-term goals, choose goals that are stepping stones to reaching your larger goals. Every day, take six steps toward reaching your goals. The top six things on your daily action list should focus on your goals.

� Goals should be clear, specific and measurable. The more specific your goals, the more focused your mind becomes... When you set your goal be sure to answer these three questions: Do I really want this goal? How badly do I want it? Am I willing to do what it takes to achieve it?

� Reveal your goals. That's right. Tell people what your goal is and ask for help in reaching it. Successful people enjoy helping others reach their success. Telling others about your goals creates a compelling motivation toward action.

� Reward yourself. When you hit a milestone along the way, reward yourself. Plan each milestone, and your reward will help keep you focused.

Thousands of people have achieved weight loss and better health with Oxycise! So can YOU!

"I gained about 8 lbs, and gained many inches while visiting my relatives in Canada for one month. When I returned, I HAD to get to normal because my daughter was being married in 2 months!! I started back on Oxy! daily - drinking lots of water and being more careful of my choice of foods. I measure and weigh myself each Saturday morning and write down the numbers. In 6 weeks, I lost the 8 pounds that I gained and ---- most importantly, I lost 7 inches. Imagine!! I was excited and shared it with all my friends. I know that many of them are now using the Oxy! plan as well.

"Prior to Oxy! which I have been using for about 1-1/2 years, I had tried everything --- and had all the sport injuries to prove it. I had done aerobics, tae bo (which resulted in a bad ankle injury which took months to heal). Besides that, I save a lot of money because I don't pay Club fees any longer. And what about the time to travel back and forth to the Club --- time is money too!!.

"I am 58 years old and am in great health. I donate blood regularly (8 gallons) and love to walk as well. I thank God daily for good health and the ability to do the things that I do.

"I injured my shoulder about 3 years ago. Several times...in the same spot. I fell and hit it several times. I could not raise my arm because it hurt so much and was very stiff. When I first began to Oxycise! I would have to lift my right arm with my other hand, if I was doing a position that required raising that arm. If I reached for anything in my cupboard I would have to put my left hand on my right elbow and help that arm down or I would drop whatever I was retrieving.

"After about two weeks of Oxycising, I could move my right arm up and down with no pain. This was no fluke and no coincidence. It was great to move my arm up and down after three years of not being able to do it. I have had no problems for a year now, since I have been Oxycising, but as I mentioned before, I was very surprised when it started stiffening up again and hurting after several days of no Oxycising. It only took 2 or three days for it to feel good again. I am almost 65 and have osteoarthritis. When my legs are sore or stiff and my back hurts I find that if I Oxycise! a little extra it really helps.

"Sure it's work, but it is sure worth it. I don't understand why people are so slow to try this when someone who has experienced the benefits tells about it. I am so skeptical about so many things, but I have proven this to be good for me in more ways than one."

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxyciseplus.com/getstarted.htm
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*D* Tips for Success
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Put your fitness and weight loss goals in writing!

Someone has said that a goal not written down is just wishful thinking. Are you committed enough to achieving weight loss and better health to put your desires and plans on paper? A Harvard University study showed that people who wrote things down got five times more accomplished than those who did not.

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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

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* Seniors Give Oxycise! "Thumbs Up!"
*B* Progress Report
*C* Oxycise! Q & A
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"I hate to start the day without Oxycise! It wakes me up and gets me ready for the day. I think clearer and definitely have more energy. I feel firm through the waist and lower abdominal area. The staff and the residents of 'On Top of the World' and myself are truly enjoying your program. Thanks!" ~ Teri Havener, fitness instructor

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*A* Seniors Give Oxycise! "Thumbs Up!"
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"Dear Jill Johnson,
I am writing to tell you about the program I am running using Oxycise! and the great success my classes have experienced.

"My name is Teri Havener and I am an AFAA certified fitness instructor. I have personally worked out for 20 years and have worked in the fitness industry 10 years. I currently run the fitness department at On Top of the World, a large retirement community in Ocala, Florida. We have 25 pieces of Nautilus equipment, 10 treadmills, a bunch of bikes, some free weights and a large array of fitness classes to chose from including; Tai Chi, Aquasize, 3 different levels of aerobics classes, etc.

"I first heard about Oxycise! from residents last summer. They brought me the Oxycise! ad from the Parade section of our local newspaper; the Ocala Star Banner. It made pretty big claims about weight loss. People seemed interested, so I decided to put it to the test. I organized a class around the Level One Oxycise! Program. In November of 2000, I trained 150 people to do Oxycise! Breaking it down into groups of 20-25, we weighed and measured everyone. I explained thoroughly the breath and we practiced it together. Next, we went through the positions slowly giving everyone a chance to ask questions along the way. Working with seniors, my guidance gave them a better grasp of what they're doing and confidence. After the initial training, they had 3 opportunities daily to view the Level One workout tape. I usually do the class with them and help with the cueing. Some were discouraged by the quick pace and felt they couldn't keep up. I encouraged them to keep trying and not to worry about getting every little sniff or puff.

"In February, we weighed and measured everyone again. The results were not dramatic, though almost everyone lost some weight and inches. Take into consideration we conducted this experiment through the Holidays... I was more impressed by the inches lost, particularly in the lower abdomen and hip area."

"Even more impressive were some of the other health improvements. Everyone seems to agree that they have more energy. Some commented that they didn't feel as good on days they skipped Oxycise! People with sleeping disorders or difficulties completely eliminated the problem or saw great improvement ... One woman hasn't slept more than 2 hours at a time for 8 years. She has tried to get help from doctors, sleeping clinics, even hypnotists, but nothing has worked. Well, the night before last she slept for 6 hours, a new record for her.

"One gal with lymphedema saw a lot of improvement. Swelling in her arm had gone down. Her doctor wanted to know what she was doing. So, she demonstrated some of the Oxycise program. A test revealed that her blood oxygen level had gone up. Scientific proof!

A diabetic man was taking 6 insulin shots a day. After one week of Oxycise! he is down to 4 shots a day.

"I listen as they talked about their firmer abdomens, improved posture, flexibility and range of motion of their joints. Someone said that her chiropractor noticed that the shape of her body was changing and wanted to know what she was doing. Singers and those with breathing problems were able to get more air. Someone else said she used to get cramps in her calves all the time. Not any more!

"Several people said their blood pressure went down. One man told me his blood glucose level had gone down from 130 to 103. Also, his cholesterol came down from 220 to 202. This has been the best report he has gotten from his doctor in years.

"Wow! I was amazed at what I was hearing. I asked the group if they were interested in continuing the program. A resounding 'yes' came forth."

[Editor's note: Since Teri's "experiment" took place we have developed the new "Easy Does It" workouts especially for seniors! See www.oxycise.com/EasyDoesIt.htm for more information!]

"I recently ordered 3 Oxycise! tapes (3, 4 and Abs/Upper Body), and I love them. Jill did such a great job with the pause and comment to relax, deep breath, scoop nearly every rep that I feel I am getting so much more benefit out of the workout than when I was doing just O!1 & 2. And I'm sure I'll get more out of 1 & 2 now when I do them...

"Though my husband doesn't appreciate the breath technique (he's an avid biker, foul or fair weather, so he gets plenty of oxygen that way), he frequently does the workouts for the stretching.

"Thank you all so much for Oxycise! I feel like it's a routine I can stick to - just 15 minutes at a time and no frequent clothes changes and car rides to the gym (which just add more time to that required for a workout).

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxyciseplus.com/getstarted.htm
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*C* Oxycise! Q & A
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QUESTION: I am in my fifties. After doing Oxycise! for several weeks, I can tell that my muscles are stronger and my body feels more firm. I have also lost inches because my clothes are fitting more loosely. But I haven't seen any changes on the scale. How can this be?

ANSWER: Your inch loss is a great indication that you have lost excess fat. But you may also be gaining muscle weight. Don't worry -- both of these results are excellent! As we get older our bodies actually lose muscle mass, and our metabolic rate decreases. This is one reason why excess weight starts to creep on with age, even though our eating habits may not change much. Or we might see the same weight on the scale as when we were younger, yet have less muscle and more fat on our bodies. This is why it's especially important to exercise and strengthen our muscles as we age.

Adding muscle is also a great way to burn fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body will use, around the clock. So gaining weight -- if it's muscle weight -- is a very good thing! Another plus: pound-for-pound, muscle is more dense than fat and takes up less space! So it's very possible to lose inches and clothing sizes, yet not have much change in weight, or possibly even a small gain.

Keep on breathin'! Oxycise! will help tone and strengthen your muscles and burn excess fat at the same time. You may even wish to add light weights during your Oxycise! routine to increase the resistance -- and help build your muscles even more. And the very best way to determine your body composition is by testing your body fat percentage every month or two. The scale doesn't tell the whole story!

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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

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* Reaching Your Weight Loss Success -- Write Now!
*B* Progress Reports
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"Our goals should stretch us bit by bit. So often when we think we have encountered a ceiling, it is really a psychological or experimental barrier that we have built ourselves. We built it and we can remove it... we must not expect personal improvement without pain or some 'remodeling.' " ~ Neal Maxwell

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*A* Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals -- Write NOW!
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During the past month we've said a lot about goal-setting. We've also mentioned the importance of putting your goals in writing.
But have you taken the time to do it? This is such an important principle, it bears repeating. Remember -- a goal not written down is just wishful thinking!

"I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don't set goals in our life and learn how to master the technique of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When one learns to master the principle of setting a goal, he will then be able to make a great difference in the results he attains in this life.

"I would suggest to you that setting goals is a simple process, but there are two or three things about it you have to learn. I learned in my business career that I could get all excited about a principle, or that I could get all excited about trying to do something, but if I did not write it down and if I did not place it in front of me where I looked at it over and over and over again until it really became part of me, I did not accomplish that goal. I would suggest that if you want to have success in the goal setting process, you learn to write your goals down. I would even put them in a very prominent place--on your mirror or on the refrigerator door. Keep your goals in front of you, in writing. Then, with the desire to reach your written goals, you will be more willing to pay the price that successful goal-oriented people must pay." ~ M. Russell Ballard

Do it now -- write down your weight loss goals! It will make all the difference in your success!

"I had gained about 40 lbs. in the last 4 years and kept having to buy bigger clothes. Although people told me I didn't look like I weighed as much as I did, I knew that I was uncomfortable. I tried different diets but wasn't really willing to do much exercise. My energy level was very very low and I suffered from depression. I found Oxycise! on the Internet and decided I had nothing to lose.

"I have to say that Oxycise! is the best thing I have ever found for weight loss and energy! In one week, I lost 5 lbs and could just about fit comfortably into my one size smaller pants. Also, I realized immediately that I didn't crave sugar or chocolate anymore. And believe me that's a miracle! After 3 1/2 weeks,I can fit into the pants I wore 5 years ago! I have lost a total of 10 lbs. but I know I've lost inches all over. I also have a much higher energy level and have no more depression. I'm so excited that something this easy can really work. I think I'll be doing this for a long long time. Thank you so much for helping me attain my goals! I've told lots of friends about it and they're amazed at my results and are excited to try for themselves."

"I think it's important for everyone to know that you can accomplish your goals, just don't expect miracles to happen overnight. It took me 7 months to loose the 39 lbs. and 38.5" but I know that those pounds and inches won't be coming back. 'Slow and sure wins the race!'

"For the first time in about 5 years I will be looking at a summer weight under 300 pounds.

"For the first time in 20 years, I find I can't wear my rings and not because they are too tight, but they are so loose I'm afraid I'll lose them. I just wish I had a machine that I could walk into and measure all the inches all over the place. Since starting with the Oxycise! program, I feel so much better and have more energy than I have had in a long time. And to my surprise, I also found that without really thinking about it, I have improved my diet and in general eat more sensibly.

"I attribute these changes to Jill and Oxycise! When you feel good, you think more positively, and and as a result making changes seem to be effortless. I do the Oxycise! routine a minimum of 5 times a week without complaining or thinking of ways to get out of it. I have even added some of my own positions. I did find that there are periods where it seems like instead of losing, I'm gaining inches, but I continue to perservere then suddenly, whoosh more inches and weight come off! Oxycise! is addictive... it's a way of life, it's a happy feeling---IT'S GREAT."

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxycise.com/getstarted.htm
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Thousands of people have lost weight-- and kept it off -- with Oxycise! So can YOU!

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REMEMBER: You have a magnificent body. Treat it right!
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