"Last year at this time I felt so hopeless and depressed. I spent most of my day in a recliner because my legs hurt so bad from carrying around the extra weight. I had lost a very dear friend from complications after she had her stomach stapled. That made me even more depressed because I was gonna have the same surgery. The feeling of hopelessness is such a lonely feeling. Being as much overweight as I was made me feel like I was in a prison within myself. There were many things I couldn't and wouldn't do. My daughter even had to help me cut my toenails and sometimes help me tie my shoes.
"I look back now and try to better understand why I let things go that far. There are no answers, I just did. I would try this diet and that diet and lose a few pounds and then gain back double what I lost. I felt useless and my family was so afraid they were going to lose me due the weight I was carrying around. Every time I would tell them I was going to lose weight they would support me. Then the disappointment of failure would not only hit me but it would hit them as well. It's kinda like the boy that yelled wolf too many times and after a while they thought, 'Well I guess this is just gonna be the way Mom wants it to be.'
"Well something happened last year at this time that I really can't explain. I got this overwhelming feeling that I wanted to live. I wanted to see my grandkids grow up. I wanted to experience the feeling of feeling good for a change. I saw my first Oxycise! infomerical in December of last year. I really watched it and decided I was gonna try it. My first month of Oxycise! was done in a recliner. All I did was breathe and do pelvic tilts. I also started drinking a lot of water and watching what I ate. The weight started coming off.
"The next month I was able to do Jill's tape. I admit it was hard the first couple of days but I made my way through it. As the weight was coming off I felt better and better. I was able to do more for myself and I was getting my confidence back. The smile on my family's face was getting bigger and bigger. I realized this was something I had to do on my own. I love my family so much and I thank them so much for their support and their everlasting love.
"When I started my road to better health I weighed 356 pounds. As of today I weigh 209. I still have a ways to go but with all the love and support I have received I know it will come sooner or later...But I feel like a new person and I have been let out of my prison. I look forward to waking in the morning and playing with my grandbabies and caring for them. I have made a lot of special friends this year that have supported me this year..YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE and thank you. Most of all I wanna thank Jill Johnson for inventing something that saved my life. Jill, may God bless you -- you are an angel, MY ANGEL. Julie thanks for answering my e-mails when I felt in the dumps.
"People, this has worked for me as it can for you. If you are thinking about trying the Oxycise! program I give it both thumbs up. Join me in my journey to better health and as Jill says -- KEEP BREATHING --I know I will thanks to Jill."
"After I had my son and had lost all of the 50 lbs that I had gained during
my pregnancy,
I decided to stop nursing him and ended up gaining back 20 lbs in two
months. Nothing
that I tried to lose the weight worked and needless to say I was very
unhappy. At 5' 2" and 138 I could squeeze myself into a size 10. Well my family decided to
take a vacation
to Hawaii, that meant that I would have to be seen in a bathing suit! Not
a chance!!! While
watching TV one day I saw an ad for Oxycise! and thought that there was no
way that this
could work. I mean after all, I'd been going to the gym for months and had
actually gained
weight and body fat!!! But I ordered it anyway. It couldn't hurt,
right?! Well I have lost 17
lbs and gone from a size 10 to a size 5. It took me only one month and I
have maintained
it for 4 months. I can't wait to try Jill's other videos.
"...I did not make any
changes other than doing the oxycise tapes, and as far as eating, I was
actually able to eat more than I had before. I didn't gorge my self, but
actually ate three meals a day, something I had never been able to do
before in my life! The tapes I use are the oxycise level one and level
two. I began with just the first tape, for about two weeks. Then I
alternated them. I did the work outs about 4 times a week. But, I would
also find myself doing the basic breath just about everywhere I went. I
also, couldn't understand how after exercising so much at the gym I had
not found success, but extreme disappointment. But I was elated to find
something that worked and didn't take up my day. I am a single mom and
run two businesses out of my home. Can you say HECTIC! Oxycise has been
an answer to my prayers. I have time to do it and still get everything
done. I have recommended this to so many people and will continue to do
so!"
Sincerely, Wynter
Update:
I am down to 105 lbs, and am wearing a
size 0/1! I have actually had to cut back on the amount of oxycise that I
was doing, because I could no longer keep weight on!!! I was dropping
about 1 lb a week for a while... sometimes more! I don't have any
pictures yet... but as soon as I get some I'll e-mail them to you!
:o) Wynter
"I've lost 68 lbs and 30 inches from 4 measuring places. I am now pretty much wearing a size 14, which is totally amazing to me. I normally would never be able to fit into a size 14 at my present weight. But the most important improvement to me is the fact that Oxycise! has helped almost eliminate my Fibromyalgia symptoms."
"I wanted to respond to this message because I am an avid Oxyciser. I have been doing Oxycise! for about 6 months now. I started using Bodyflex 1 year ago and have tried to acquire every book ever written about oxygen and breathing techniques. I found the Oxycise! website during my search about oxygen and converted to this program. I feel that I made more progress with the Oxycise! program. I also have sinus problems that often keep me from breathing through my nose. However, I have seen great improvements with my sinus' using Oxycise!
"I am 34 years old and a mother of 2 small children. I am a size 8 average and have always exercised. My children keep me very busy and I don't have time for the 30 minutes - 1 hour per day traditional exercise. I was so excited to find Oxycise! as it does the trick in 15 a day. I also have more energy than ever before, even with traditional exercise which always left me tired. I'm not looking to lose a lot of weight, instead I'd like to maintain my weight and improve my overall health and fitness. I'll be doing Oxycise! for the rest of my life and I always try to pass the word along."
"I'm a voice teacher and I always tell my students to be patient with their progress, to think of themselves as Olympic athletes in training. They're young college students who want instant results. It finally occured to me their attitude stems from the fact that we live in an instant gratification society today. That's what we expect out of every aspect of our lives. But each day is an investment of time toward our goals. Everyone acheives at a different pace.
"What has kept me going with Oxycise! (in spite of a stubborn setpoint of weight my body seemed to be fiercly fighting to maintain) is the increased energy I've had, better breath control while singing than I have ever experienced in over twenty years as a professional singer, and the deep and restful sleep I enjoy now. Oxygen is truly a wonderful thing."
Cathy Larsen
More from Cathy:
"Yes, my muscles do feel harder, especially the obliques, lower abs and upper arm area...I feel my best at 115 pounds and a size 6 (I'm 5'3) Right now I'm 135 and a size 8/10 and not really comfortable in this size. Some of the people that are larger would probably laugh at me and tell me to be thankful. When I'm 115, I'm not bone thin or even "skinny" just comfortable. I don't think that's an unrealistic goal. I wasn't starving myself when I was 115 at 29. I'm 42 now. I know dieting doesn't work and I don't do it at all. So I plan to keep at it. I feel confident it will work for me in time. Do you play oboe professionally? The increased breath control is great isn't it? I loved the recent quote from the opera singer in the newsletter. Very reaffirming and validating."
Geri, age 30, Mother of two, did Oxycise! during her 2nd pregnancy. She compares this pregnancy with her first:
"I felt so good during this pregnancy I was able to keep my house clean. With the last one It was always messy. "
"I gained 26 pounds. I had a little baby Girl Ashley Brianna Rose 6 pounds 4 oz...I weighed less right before I gave birth with this one than I did a few months after I gave birth to my first.
"During my last pregnancy my legs were rubbing together.... Well, with this one I did not have that problem."
"Except for the last 2 weeks, I did not have any back pains. With my first I was always in pain. I have to say though that even though my back did hurt the last 2 weeks of my pregnancy it was not really bad. I still did my Oxycise! and kept up with the house and my 2 year old."
"2 days before I delivered I went to a July 4th picnic. Well, one of my Dad's friends said, 'Let me guess when you are due.' He had guessed October -- my due date was July 8! You can imagine how happy I was."
"I am just so excited about the Oxycise! program."
"I began Oxycising in mid Feb. I first became aware of Oxycising through my sister who has been overweight most of her life. She visited our home in Des Moines in November and I noticed she was 'shrinking.' (See Barbara's sister, Deb McNally). She told me she was breathing and doing a few easy isometric exercises three times a week for 15 minutes. I commented, "good for you" and was not interested in hearing anymore. . .it sounded weird to me.
"I saw Deb again in December and she was even smaller!! I asked how she could diet during the holidays and she claimed that indeed, fudge and turkey dressing had not been denied! NOW I WAS INTERESTED!!
"She and I Oxycised before our Christmas dinner. I loved it! It helped relieve a migraine headache I was suffering from at the time. . .likely due to a chocolate overload!! In addition, I felt I could breathe for the first time in months. I had been diagnosed in October with acute bronchitis and it was not letting go. We immediately went on line and I ordered two videos and a commuter CD.
"I received the products in January but only did them a few times as I was very tired and weak from my illness. I finally began a daily routine Feb. 20. I try to Oxycise! every morning with the video. My job as a choir director takes me out of town two nights a week which affords a perfect opportunity to use the commuter CD.
"I measured myself on Feb. 25. I have lost a total of 6" in less than 3 weeks! I was a size 12-14 a month ago. Saturday, I purchased two size 10 outfits. My 18 year old daughter loved one of the outfits and tried it on. She got pretty depressed when it fit her. She started questioning if I viewed her as being overweight. Although the answer was no, I encouraged her to take the steps necessary to feel good about herself. She decided that Oxycising would be the answer for her too. Sunday we measured each other and began a routine.
"I know this is just the beginning for me and hopefully my daughter. We have set some modest goals for overall inches lost. I am confident that I will keep up with this and that I WILL achieve these goals.
"You may be interested in knowing that I use the Oxycise! breathing techniques with my Children's Choruses. I direct the Des Moines Children's Chorus. Basic deep and diaphramatic breathing is an important part of our curriculum. Oxycising also helps with their facial expressions and overall positive attitude because, frankly, a person just looks happy when they breathe this way! During our monthly day long rehearsal, we've started taking Oxycise! breaks. I'll typically take the kids outside to get lots of fresh air in their lungs. During these "breaks" we'll do a few of the isometric exercises as well. At first they thought I had lost my mind, but now they are used to it and seem to enjoy it very much!!"
Barbara Sletto
Diana
"A thousand thank you's to Jill. I began Oxycise! 58 days ago with very low expectations of actually finding something that would work to take off the weight and give me some energy.
"There are few products I have not tried...I was becoming desperate to find a way to get the weight off. Even my husband was skeptical and said it would not work. Two weeks later he started Oxycising with me each evening.
"I have lost 18 pounds and gone from a tight size 18 down to a loose size 14. I have lost 10 3/4 inches off four points. What a difference this has made to both my husband and myself. He is in the Army and must maintain a certain weight. A few months back he was put on the fat boy program and was being threatened with a discharge. Now he has lost 10 pounds and two pant sizes. No more threats because of his weight now. [See photos of Rico here] We are more active now and healthier than ever before. Even my face has a less round look and is becoming more defined. All I can say is Thank You so much to Jill Johnson for a product that really works. After a lifetime of being obese the weight is finally coming off. God Bless."
"I learned of Oxycise one night last summer when I was unable to sleep and was watching infomercials. I have tried many programs, diets, and exercises and have remained overweight most of my life. This sounded painless, low key and the people who had found success with it seemed so sincere.
"I thought 'why not', I already had wasted a small fortune on videos and programs, and I had enough deserted equipment to open a gym- what's one more. But yet in my heart I really wanted this one to work.
"I was not as concerned about my size as I was concerned about my health. I am only 42, yet I had noticed more and more that it was difficult to fill my lungs with air. My heart also seemed overstressed. I had difficulty walking the two flights of stairs in our school, and I often felt sluggish and lethargic. I had lower back pain so severe that I often had to hang on to the headboard to roll over in bed. I knew if I didn't do something, I would never be able to lift grandchildren up into my arms.
"I started Oxycise! in September. I did the level one workout every morning-five days a week. At first I didn't really notice anything other than the fact that I had more energy and was less lethargic, which is really important as I teach first graders. For this reason alone I continued to do it. Soon I started to notice other benefits. My results are not as drastic as some, but they were fun to see. People started to ask me if I was losing weight. I no longer needed a nightly nap before I tackled my school papers. I was able to buy jeans in a smaller size. My back didn't hurt. I no longer had chest pains and I felt like my lungs were getting the air they needed. I am a song leader in my church and my breath support and control was improved. I had the agility to do several things I had not been able to do for a while. Soon people really began to notice and wondered what my secret was. Now several colleagues at school have ordered Oxycise! All this, and I have not changed my eating habits at all. I have a real sweet tooth and I indulge it every day. I eat sensibly, but I don't deny myself. I know my results would be greater if I did change my eating habits, but I have to do something that I will be able to live with for the rest of my life. If my progress is slower because I still have fudge, then so be it! I do not feel one bit deprived. I feel elated and exhilarated!! I know I will continue Oxycise! the rest of my life!
"Here are my official results in 7 months of Oxycising 5 times a week
Weight Lost 20 lbs
Inches lost 17 inches
Pant size from a 24 to almost an 18
Dress size from a 22 to a 16
"Again, while these results are fun to see and it is fun to get compliments, for me, the real benefit has been how much better and healthier I feel."
"...I did not make any
changes other than doing the oxycise tapes, and as far as eating, I was
actually able to eat more than I had before. I didn't gorge my self, but
actually ate three meals a day, something I had never been able to do
before in my life! The tapes I use are the oxycise level one and level
two. I began with just the first tape, for about two weeks. Then I
alternated them. I did the work outs about 4 times a week. But, I would
also find myself doing the basic breath just about everywhere I went. I
also, couldn't understand how after exercising so much at the gym I had
not found success, but extreme disappointment. But I was elated to find
something that worked and didn't take up my day. I am a single mom and
run two businesses out of my home. Can you say HECTIC! Oxycise has been
an answer to my prayers. I have time to do it and still get everything
done. I have recommended this to so many people and will continue to do
so!"