Diane

"Hi, Just a short message about Oxycise! I started Oxycise! about a month ago and I feel firmer in my legs and arms. I haven't lost any weight yet, but I'm hopeful, and I have lost inches. I would like to see Jill make more "Easy Does It" videos. I can keep up with the pace and I also like the three segments. Thank-you soooo much for thinking about us Seniors."

Diane

Joanne

"Hi Julie,
I have been reading medical reports saying how deep breathing is a great stress reliever. Florida has really been under a stressful situation with the hurricanes. One news report said that everyone in this state has been subjected to trauma even if you aren't in a damaged area. Thankfully there has been no damage where we live, but we really feel for those who have been affected by the storms..."

Joanne

Johanna

"Hello,
Just a note to say how much keeping hydrated has helped me! I try to drink 3 quarts a day of fluids. At first it was an impossible task, water just isn't that great. I now juice an orange and lemon in 1 quart of water with a tad of Stevia and drink that down before I eat anything in the morning. I love juicing collard greens, cukes, celery and a couple of carrots for an afternoon drink (dilute in half with water). And then I enjoy my tea, hot and cold for the third quart.

"Thanks for all the great inspiration to breathe deeply and praise our God!"

Thank you.
Johanna B.
Greenville, SC

Kathy

Kathy, from Wrightwood, CA wrote to us on September 13th:

"Hi, I've been trying Oxycise! for about 5 weeks now and have lost a total of 7 inches. That is really amazing to me and also everyone who sees me and asks what I am doing."

But Kathy adds:
"...in the last 2 weeks the loss of inches has really slowed down from the first three weeks. Have I hit a plateau? Is this common at this point? I thought maybe I should be dieting more than I am but I'm really not a big eater. I don't know what I may have lost in pounds because I do not have a scale. I do know that some clothes are fitting that did not a month ago so that's how I know I am losing something. Please let me know what I can do at this point to speed up the loss of inches and pounds."

Here's a September 26 update from Kathy:
"Thank you for the response to my question about hitting a plateau. I feel better now that I am not alone in this dilemma. I continue to Oxycise! every day and use the tape in the car when I have to leave early. I have told EVERYONE, including my son in Colorado about your program. They are all amazed that you can lose inches and pounds and sizes just by breathing! My son said he has ordered the intro. package and is going to give it a try. I will continue. I HAVE lost 3 lbs. but the best part is that my clothes fit better now. Thanks for the support too."
 

Laura

"My 15-year-old daughter and I have been "Oxycising" together for only a month, but already we are both experiencing benefits, some of which we did not expect!

"And because of my own knee and lower back limitations, we have been using the "Easy Does It" videos, too!

"My daughter was already within a fairly healthy weight for her age and height, but Oxycise! has trimmed and toned her arms, legs and hips to the extent that she has noticed a pleasing difference in how she looks and feels. And others have even commented about her "narrowing" hips!

"BOTH of us are excited about the DISAPPEARING CELLULITE!

"I have just turned 50 and, being pre-menopausal, have experienced a slight weight gain putting me in the "overweight" category. I need to lose about 15 pounds to put me where I really need to comfortably be. After only the first week of "Oxycise!", I lost 5 pounds! Someone even asked me if I was losing weight. By the second week, my upper inner thighs no longer chafed and rubbed when I walk. And I have been able to train myself to involuntarily switch from being a "chest" breather to breathing "diaphragmatically".

"But the most SIGNIFICANT improvement of all, I must say, has been to my skeletal posture. I have endured the physical affects of scoliosis for over 30 years. Because of the scoliosis, I have lived with various abnormalities in my posture and skeletal "shape": My spine alignment has been in the shape of a "question mark" (causing the upper right side of my back to frequently tense and "hump" up), my right wing bone has protruded almost at a right angle from my back shoulder [and] is higher than the other, my rib cage has been distended (like a lamp shade or bell) and distorted/shoved to one side, and one leg is 2-3" shorter than the other.

"While I haven't noted a significant difference in the length of my leg or the position of my right wing bone -- YET -- my daughter and I have noticed a significant difference in the shape and size of my RIB CAGE! The "belling" and distention of my rib cage has significantly REDUCED! Though I never measured the girth of my rib cage at its widest point, it is noticeably narrower, that is, NOT as distended and distorted as before! My upper back doesn't tense up as much as it used to, and my daughter says my spine looks straight! Even my lower back does not tense up as much as it used to!

"All with the LEVEL 1 "EASY DOES IT" video (with only slight modifications to a couple of the exercises).

"I have talked to my friends about the benefits my daughter and I have experienced this past month. In particular, I have mentioned the "Easy Does It" program to a 65-year-old friend who suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis, damaged knees and lung damage from severe cases of pneumonia."

Laura
Oregon

Debbie and June

"Hi Jill,
My mom and I started Oxycise! back in April and by December we both had lost 15 pounds and I'm not sure how many inches which I reported to you earlier this year, however, this year we have basically maintained our weight. Haven't lost pounds, but have lost some inches.

"Where we found that we excelled was when we went for our physicals. Both of our reports blood work etc. all came back with good numbers, blood pressure was within normal ranges. My EKG showed that I had a heart arrhythmia so doctor wanted me to take a stress test. I got through that with the breathing skills I have learned from Jill. When the treadmill test was done, I was ready for it to stop, but think I went longer than if I hadn't learned how to deep breath correctly. Heart doctor said all looked good, so I guess I passed the stress test too. Mom too went for a treadmill test earlier this year and said that she felt she managed much better this time around with the breathing skills learned from Jill. Her test came back good too! So we credit Oxycise! to a lot of the good results, of course we try to eat right too.

"When I got on the treadmill the tech that hooked me up to all the wiring said, "While walking on the treadmill look straight ahead at the picture on the wall and pretend I am watching Oprah". I said, "No, I think I will pretend I am watching my video tape on Oxycise! with my instructor Jill." She didn't ask what it was, thought maybe she might.

"We will keep on breathing throughout the holidays so that at least we will maintain our weight as all those goodies are too tempting.

Happy holidays
Debbie and June
Lakewood, CA

Lila

"I am crazy about Oxycise! and have so many of my friends doing it too... I am already down to the size I want, feel better and [have] a nice tight tummy and thighs and I am 74 and look wonderful, I have only been doing Oxycise! for three weeks. People do not believe me 'til they try it. I'm so grateful for Oxycise! I have fought weight all my life, tried everything, but this is the best, easiest yet and makes you feel so energized! People think I am in my fifties. Makes you feel good! Thank you, thank you."

Lila from California

Cynthie

"A friend of mine who weighed over 400 pounds first introduced me to Oxycise! because it was the only exercise he could do, and the system, combined with a lowish-carbohydrate regimen did help him to normalize his weight for the first time in his adult life. I also have another friend who navigates life most often from a wheelchair, and she uses Oxycise!, adapting the routines to her needs.

"However after my friends introduced me to Oxycise, I laid the tapes aside, preferring more rigorous activities such as Boxercise, swimming, and la danse Orientale. Last month, I was waylaid by an inner ear infection that significantly limited my activity. With my physician's permission--which one should have before adding any new exercise--I began Oxycise! and was able to retain much of my muscle tone and general fitness through my illness. I plan to keep Oxycise! as part of my overall fitness activities."

Cynthie
Jackson, CA

Shanda

"Hello Jill,
Your Oxycise! program has helped me so much you would not believe. I had bursitis along with calcium build-up and spurs in my right shoulder and would just cry at night with the pain. I could not sleep and could barely move my arm. It was getting to the point where I would lose my grip when trying to hold on to something and my hand would shake. Pain would radiate all the way down my arm. I had resorted to my family doctor. Of course they gave anti-inflammatories. Then to an orthopedic surgeon with steroid shots. Two within a year. After an MRI and the surgeon seeing the bursitis, spurs and calcium build-up and having had all the steroid shots I could have, there was no other resource but surgery. I agreed. While waiting about 6 weeks for insurance approval and then a surgery date I happened to be watching T.V. early one morning and saw your program. I immediately ordered it. After using it daily, I noticed my pain was subsiding and I felt better and thought, 'If my arm is not hurting anymore, why do I need to go in for surgery?' I called the doctor and cancelled surgery. The benefit of Oxycise! was great. I did not lose any weight but the health benefits are fantastic. I may need to just learn the breathing technique a little better and I am ready for a new level.

"Thanks so much, Jill, for your story and research. I have told many people and friends about Oxycise!"

Shanda
Red Bluff, California




Zoe

"This is my first sharing, but I have been so blessed by what others have shared I can remain silent no longer! Oxycise! has made a huge difference in my life for the past two years. In overcoming depression, weight loss and recovering from surgery. Before my surgery Jill sent me some of your stories about recovery after surgery and that gave me the courage to do it too. I am 70 and had a Hysterectomy 6 weeks ago. I began using my Oxy breathing in the hospital and in one week started the movements of [Level] #1 that I felt comfortable with and was surprised at how rapidly I was adding to them until I was using them all. At my four week check up my Dr. told me I was more advanced in my recovery than most of his patients at that stage. I laughed and said that he told all his patients that, and he told me, no, that he really meant it. I know that Oxycise! did that for me and I am amazed myself at how fast I have recovered and how well I feel."

Zoe
Austin, Colorado

Arleen

"Hi Julie,
I got the introductory videos a few weeks ago. I have a stair stepper. One day I got on it and just started doing the breathing. To my amazement I was able to stay on for 10 minutes (I could never last but 3 minutes before). I've lost inches. Thanks for such a wonderful product. I didn't know weight loss could be so easy."

Arleen

Kathy

"Hi, I have been doing the Oxycise! exercises since last July. I have lost 10 inches total and feel great. The pounds have not come off as I had hoped but the body reshaping is amazing! I no longer have to wear the size 14 or 12 as I did last summer. I can fit into a size 10 now and that has not happened for about 2 years. It's true that you have to ignore the scale and judge more on how you feel and how your clothes are fitting. I do my exercises most from the tape in the car. Because I am a full time student I do a lot of sitting in classes. But I will do the tape on the way to school and on the way home. It's the perfect amount of time and I feel so much better after I am finished. I know I have done something good for myself. Thanks for a great program. I intend to never stop."

Kathy in CA
 

Phyllis

Subject: my results so far

"I ordered Level One this past mid-spring, and I honestly figured that I was falling for just another weight loss gimmick like I have so many times before. I had zero expectations.

"I let it sit unopened for a number of weeks, but I did read the book, and finally decided that I would try it for the summer - and I did begin mid-June. I was encouraged by the fact that I could actually DO it without hurting myself, and in the length of time that is claimed. At the same time, I began to really control the size of my portions at meals. I replaced most of my snacks with healthier choices.

"Anyway, I am 51 years old - and as of mid-November, I have lost a total of 31 inches and 48 pounds. I have never been able to sustain a "diet" or exercise routine for more than a couple of weeks and have gained and lost and regained for over 25 years. I am amazed that this little bit of exercise could make such a tremendous difference.

"I would like to lose another 20 pounds, but if it does not happen, I will continue with your videos anyway because I feel so much better. Thank you very much."

Phyllis C.
Alabama
 

Janice

"Hi, Jill,
I like to read the weekly Oxychat. It helps me to read about other success stories.

"When we lived in Colorado I purchased Level 1 tapes and book. It has helped me to move and be more agile, since I have MS and have difficulty walking and doing exercises or standing on one leg.

"Last July I had a stroke and now I’m in a wheelchair most of the time...

"My stomach was creeping on my legs so I took a three month Dr. Phil challenge using Oxycise! as my daily exercise. My stomach stopped creeping and I have lost 7 inches around my waist and 4 inches around my hips and more inches around my body.

"I try to start my day with about 20 exercises I learned in 'Gateway to Wellness,' a program for MS folks. Then I pop Level 1 in my TV before I leave my bedroom. I really like Torpedo 1 and Torpedo 2 and the knee presses. I can modify some of the leg exercises using my walker to stand.

"We lived in Colorado for thirty-six years, so I enjoy seeing Colorado scenes on the video, since we moved back to my home place in Ohio. My husband built a deck for me and put a galvanized, horizontal pole at waist height. I can hold on to it to do some of my Oxycise! outside. I tell my left leg to move and do the movements. Maybe some day it will come through and surprise me!"

Thank you.
Janice Bulkley
Age 63


Janice asked the following question:

"Do you have exercises I could do in my wheel chair or lying on my back in bed?" and added, "I would like to hear from you about stomach exercises I can do in my wheelchair or on my bed."

YES!
Our Oxycise! "Easy Does It" Level 1 video set is a great way to learn Oxycise!, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities, or if you just prefer a more step-by-step workout at a slower pace. Jill gives clear, step-by-step instructions for learning the breathing in the Introductory tape. The workout is on a separate tape and is gentle and "user friendly." Alternate reclining positions are shown for those who are bedridden, or who are recovering from injuries or surgery.

Re: stomach exercises, the breathing alone is one of the best exercises you can do for the abdominal area. If you do the breathing correctly -- deep relaxed inhales and powerful exhales -- you will be toning and trimming your entire torso and midsection.




Barbara

Barbara shares her personal strategy for weight loss success: a combination of scripture study, prayer and Oxycise!

"My exercise wake up call came last January. My husband and I had talked about going south for his winter birthday for 25 years. We finally made it to Arizona and were staying in a lovely, romantic time share with a bedroom full of wall to wall mirrors. I hadn't seen myself in a full length mirror for seven years. What a shock followed by humiliation. That May my youngest daughter turned 15 and on her birthday I weighed the same amount I had weighed the day before she was born!

"We purchased the Oxycise! video through a Sunday newspaper supplement and started breathing and stretching together. An email friend also told me about an online Bible study for gluttons called 'The Lord's Table.' The 60 lessons teach you how to keep your soul fat so that you're not looking to food to meet needs that only Christ can meet. During the study I purposed to read the Bible, pray and exercise every day for the rest of my life. Oxycise! makes it easy to keep that commitment. I needed a regimen that was excuse-proof. Oxycise! requires only a chair, I can do it before or after I'm dressed for the day, it's easy to do on vacation or when visiting relatives, I feel so 'alive' when I finish, and it can be modified for my own special needs (sometimes my shoulders and elbows are achy), and it's great for all ages. Even though I started when I was 50, I hope to still be Oxycising when I'm 100.

"I went from size 14 to size 6 and 170 to 135 pounds. My daughters and I swap clothes, my husband is delighted with his new wife, and I've become a mentor for 'The Lord's Table' and encourage all my students to Oxycise! Thanks, Jill, for your research, hard work and creativity."

Your friend and fan,
Barbara Dorsey
Wisconsin
 

Marilyn

"Hi Jill,
It's Marilyn Blackwell. I just had to confess that I really know that Oxycise works! People like me are bull-headed and still choose to beat up the body and walk for miles. Recently I got tired of my hips not moving. I started back on Oxycise! Buns and Thighs #1 and in just four days I started seeing results in my thighs and to think I've been working on my thighs all summer. I promise to be faithful again in Oxycising every day no matter what, because you will get results if you just do it. You will not have a headache afterwards like you get sometimes after jogging and your pressure has gone up. With Oxycise! you feel great! And you don't hurt. The only thing that hurts is not doing it. I personally like it when my abs are a little sore. This lets me know I'm really taking in a lot of air and that my muscles are toning up. I can hardly wait until three weeks from now [when] I measure myself again! I tell everybody I meet about Oxycise!"

Thanks so much
Marilyn Blackwell