"One benefit of Oxycise! that I never notice until I stop doing it consistently is how it lifts my moods. I have been to counselors, psychologists, and even a psychiatrist over my short 24 years to be treated for depression, and they all agree I have a propensity for it. I have been on all the medications, from Zoloft to Prozac, but could not find any with side effects I could live with. I also tried the natural remedies, which did work well, but I was worried about long-term side effects (i.e. ones that may show up in ten years!) from taking it every day. Incidentally, mood disorders run in my family so I am sure this will always be a battle ground for me.

"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.

"So, now that I write that, I realize I need to get back to Oxycising twice daily... I have been slacking lately and have noticed how much more moodier I am and how the small tasks seem more difficult again. Two days ago my husband said to me, ' you should Oxycise more...' but he didn't expand on why... now I realize what he meant!"

Sarah Gillespie

Just What the Doctor Ordered!

"I was feeling a little discouraged, but quickly snapped out of it when I measured myself after 9 days of starting Oxycise! I lost 2-3/4 inches...

"Thanks for Oxycise! I love all the links and the research and stories. As a chiropractor, this is a system I can safely recommend to my older and injured patients."

I'll keep breathing,
"Dr. Deb"
Debbie A. Kucharski, D.C.

"I can feel the strengthening inside."

Message Room

"I'm Kari - I am 28 and have been overweight most of my life.... This program works!!! I know this - because I have tried every single thing out there and NEVER have I had results like this. I think the problem is that most don't understand that all of our bodies and systems are different. There isn't any diet that is going to work the same for 2 different people. For me it took a while to see results - but I could FEEL the results inside. I had 2 C-sections with my girls - so my tummy was pretty well shot. With Oxycise! I can feel the strengthening inside. That was where it started. I think that there is no magic thing that is going to make you lose weight.... as it's said in here a lot - it took a long time to put it on - it will take a while to take it off. I was really discouraged at first when I saw how some people lost soo much in the first week... but I stuck with it and it's now starting to happen. I love the way I feel when I do it - and the fact that it's only 15 minutes fits into my schedule beautifully. Give it a chance to work for you and I know you will feel and possibly see the difference. I hope you will continue to post with us here- we are a crazy bunch of gals and also very encouraging when its needed. Hang in there..."

Kari
Washington State

21 Pounds and 18 Inches with Healthy Eating and Oxycise!

"I finally did it. It took me since last September when I started eating healthier, then I started O! in January. I'm 43 years old and started out at 144lbs in September at 5"2". My goal was 120. Last week I hit 118.5 pounds. I am so excited. I've also now lost over 18 inches from O!

"I do O! 6 days a week. Started out doing it 2X/day 6 days a week for the first month, then tapered off to 1X/day 6 days/week.

"I have gone from a size 10 to a size 4 since last Sept. as well.

"I feel so much healthier, have tons more energy, have better skin tone, muscle tone, etc. etc. etc. I could go on forever.

"So, if I can do it, anyone can because I've never stuck to anything like this before. I'm going to keep with the healthy eating habits and keep O!ing!!"

Ann Johns
Minnesota

"I can say I really love Oxycise!"

"Hi Jill!
I bought Oxycise! and kept it on my shelf for a couple of months.

"I was one of those people who tried a lot of diets. I decided I was going to try this one, besides it's only 15 minutes. I did the Oxycise! and felt really great. After two weeks, I lost 2 inches off my waist and 1 inch off my thighs. I can say I really love Oxycise! Not only because of the inches lost but the results I've seen in other areas. I sleep very well at night. I have less headaches. People have complimented on how vibrant I look. It gives me an energy boost in the morning and at the same time I feel good about myself. I really feel Oxycise! relaxes me. I am so excited about it that I have let my friends borrow the introduction video so that they may see for themselves. The best thing is that it is only 15 minutes. My sister and I are going to do the video during our lunch hour! So, I want to tell everyone, that the main thing is to do the breathing properly because if it is not done right then you will not get the results.

"So, like Jill says....Keep on Breathin' "

Rita
North Hollywood,
California

Oxycise! after Surgery

"Recently, I underwent abdominal surgery to remove several uterine fibroids. Following surgery, I was instructed by my doctor to undertake no exercise for 6 weeks. Naturally, I was weak and swollen after this time period and feeling lousy from lack of exercise. As soon as possible, I began my Oxycise! program again. I started with the commuter tape in the car for 5 minutes at a time, and have now worked back up to the full commuter routine, then one of the videos in the evening when I get home. I am happy to report a reduction in swelling, increase in flexibility and increased comfort around the incision area. I would recommend Oxycise! to anyone recovering from a C-section or other abdominal surgery. By the way, my doctor has given me the approval for traditional sit-ups, etc., but I still find these much more uncomfortable and much less effective than Oxycise!"

Thanks for listening,
Lynn Welch

"Dream Workout"

"I have been doing Oxycise! for about a year, and I have lost several inches from my hips, thighs and waist. I really don't need to lose weight and that is not why I tried Oxycise! I was excited at the thought of being able to do 15 minutes of Oxycise! per day and achieve the same results as doing hours of traditional exercise. The inch loss came as a surprise, because as I mentioned before I was not trying to lose weight.

"...Oxycise! really is the dream workout that so many women are looking for."

Rita Short
Calgary, Canada

Abs Video Improved Her Breathing

"I have been doing Oxycise! for about a year now. I have been a faithful exerciser, averaging at least 5 O! sessions a week for the past year. I have also been one of the 'super slow losers' who was getting discouraged about how long it was taking me to lose the weight I wanted to lose (about 10-15 lbs) and the belly that I acquired while I was pregnant with my now 19-month old daughter. About a month ago, I decided that I needed to step up the pace a bit and bought Level 2 and the Abs & Upper Body videos. I started doing Level 2 right away, but the Abs & Upper Body sat on the shelf for a couple of weeks. I finally broke it out about 2 weeks ago and I have to say, this video does the BEST job in teaching a person the RIGHT way to breathe. Jill does a very simple sample of it before you get started with the work-out, and then she coaches all the way through the work-out as well, saying 'Relax, Big Breath, and Tighten 1-2-3 and Out 1-2-3.' Or something to that extent. She does a really good job of reminding you to relax before each big breath.

"What I realized is that for an ENTIRE YEAR, I have not been breathing the right way. I have also realized that for me to do these exercises correctly, and breathe the right way every time, I have to continue to watch the actual videos (I had resorted to just watching TV while I did the exercises on my own with Level 1 video and my pacing was waaaayyyyyy too slow to have it do any good.)

"So, for the past 2 weeks, I have been doing 30 minutes of O! back-to-back. First, I do Level 2 and then immediately after that I do Abs & Upper Body. In 2 weeks I can see an amazing difference! I finally feel like I'm getting what everyone else has been talking about all along! My suggestion to you would be that you take a look again at the Abs & Upper Body workout video and use the same intro to the breathing on all the videos - it makes a HUGE difference, at least it did for me!"

Barb Suarez

Even Busy Moms Can Find Time for Oxycise! 

"I have lost a total of 14 inches in about two months (3 inches off each thigh). I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I am fully breastfeeding my three month old, so I'm not really worried about that. With three daughters under the age of five, I love that I can O! in 15 minutes, I can do it in my home, and that its safe for my kids to do too. (they try to copy me, and I know they can't injure themselves! lol)

"It used to take me FOREVER to fall asleep at night, now I just hit the pillow and lights out, and my resting heart rate has dropped from 90 beats per minute to 66 bpm! As well as all of that O! has given me the energy to want to exercise. I have begun walking again, and even started swimming!. I still have a long way to go, but O! is definitely going to be a part of the process.

"You mention that this is a slow process, and I guess after 15 years of yo-yoing up and down through who knows how many pounds, I am much happier this time to take my time, and make sure its permanent! I have been on a plateau for a while, but I'm actually enjoying it, because I know the weight I've already lost is Gone For Good!!!"

Carly
New Zealand

Losing Pounds and Inches -- and Others are Noticing!

On April 3, Judi reported to us:

"I am down 25 pounds since January of this year and, even though I never did measure myself, I know that my waist, etc. are smaller because I need to buy pants that are significantly smaller. I am also back into a bathing suit that I haven't dared to even try on since 1994."

On June 4th, Judi sent the following update:

"I went to buy some new bras last week, thinking that mine were a bit too loose. It turns out that my back went from a life long size 34 to a size 32. Though the cup size stayed the same, the fact that my back/rib measurement went down is more proof that Oxycise! really works big changes. I have worn a size 34 bra for my entire life, until now that is. I am still doing Oxycise! at least 5 and mostly 6 times per week. I have also gotten many friends, relatives and neighbors interested in it and ordering tapes. My sister, two nieces, three office mates and a friend from outside of work have all started Oxycise! after seeing or hearing about my loss. I have been maintaining my weight at 140 lbs. which was my goal weight when I started. It would be totally great if Jill were to make a "level 5" tape that really goes on from the level 4. That is my favorite right now, along with the abs and upper body. I love my "O" time in the morning and can't imagine not doing it."

Judi Morris