"I'm a pretty active person, I like doing aerobics and power walking, and I've recently started jogging. Six months ago I added Oxycise! to my repertoire of workouts, and immediately saw an improvement in muscle tone and definition, and an increase in flexibility.
"It took a while for my stubborn body to let go of inches: A few months ago I could barely button my black jeans and they were too uncomfortable to wear. Today I feel like they're going to fall off my hips!
"My body is a work in progress - I'm still in the process of losing inches and resculpting my body. I feel so invigorated after doing an Oxycise! workout, it's like getting a runner's high without the pain of running. I've also seen an improvement in my asthma, my hair and nails are growing like crazy, my skin has improved (although I'm still working on getting rid of the wrinkles). As long as I can breathe, I will keep Oxycising!"
"I have been on the program for almost six months along with my husband. We are seeing great results. We are both in our 60's and it takes a bit longer to shape up but this program really works!!
"People really do notice and comment on how we both look. So glad we came across this program. I got the book from the local library... let it sit on the table for a couple of weeks. I thought that something this simple couldn't work. Read it for the last week before taking it back and had the program ordered within a couple of days. The plus is that my energy level is up. Also we both are getting back into clothes we haven't worn for a while."
December 25
"Hi,
This is an update. I am still very delighted with the Oxycise! program. I was sidetracked with a health problem for a while but am back to doing my O's. I have lost 35 pounds. I am now totally in my normal weight range. My doctor was delighted with that since he had asked me if I wanted 3 or 6 months to get the weight off. Six months worked. My cholesterol went down 65 points just by losing weight and doing Oxycise! Jill's book "Fuel for Success" is a wonderful help. I just received my order of Oxycise! Level 3 and Level 4. I am looking forward to doing those too after watching the instructions on them. It will be great to alternate these videos with Level 1 and Level 2 for the exercises.
"I still haven't taken any pictures of 'after'. Big change since the 'before' pictures though. Will have to get going on that for you.
"My husband is also on the program. I know he will enjoy the new levels too."
Joanne Ritter
February 20
After having my two reports printed in your newsletter I am finally sending in my before and after pictures.
My weight loss was accomplished without dieting. I just ate in a healthy way and used a lot of Jill's suggestions in her book "Fuel for Success!" I have Oxycise! Levels 1 through 4, plus Abs and Upper Body workouts. Those are invaluable...
I have a very important reason for keeping my weight off and keeping fit. There have been people who have had strokes on both sides of my family including my mother and father. Being at high risk, I feel that keeping those risk factors down may keep me in good health. My blood pressure is normal, cholesterol is going down nicely and my bone density is high. To keep it that way is a very good reason to continue with Oxycise!
My weight is 123 lbs. on the picture taken last week. The before picture shows me when my weight bounced around from 155 to 160 lbs.
"I am 31 years old and have spent half my life trying to achieve and maintain weight loss. The problem was that nothing was "do-able" long term. Anyone can go on a fad diet, but you can't stay on one for the rest of your life. And joining the gym turned out to be a joke for me. I spent more money than time in all five I joined; I just couldn't stick with it. When I looked in the mirror 30 days before my last birthday, I said to myself, "One last time I'll try. If I'm successfull, great! If I'm not, I'll resign to be overweight for the rest of my life."
"Well I'm happy to say that I found Oxycise! I have lost 16 pounds, lowered my cholesterol level and blood pressure and am in better shape than I was at 15. I feel great and am convinced that Oxycise! is something I can stick with for the rest of my life."
"We are a homeschooling family that decided to do Oxycise! as a project for 30 days...to see of it "really could work"! Well, we have all benefited so much! I have lost over 14 inches. My 13 year old daughter has lost over 12 inches. My 11 year old daughter has lost over 7 inches, and my 9 year old Son has lost over 7 inches also! We all feel better, plus it is a great thing to do together as a family!
"If we can do it...anyone can!!! I am so thrilled to have found this! It is also a healthy way for teens (and pre-teens) to see that they can get in shape physically without starving themselves, or doing anything else that is unhealthy and potentially harmful. Thanks again!"
"My name is Teresa, I live in central South Dakota on a farm. I have tried Weight Watchers, Redux, high protein, grapefruit diet and numerous pills and powders. None of which worked for any length of time. I started Oxycise! about six months ago. I had 50 pounds to lose.
"To date I have lost 35 pounds, 11 1/4 inches. I have found that Oxycise! is very easy to do especially since I have asthma. I have noticed that my breathing has gotten much better and I don't have to resort to my inhaler near as much as in the past.
"My daily routine consists of doing O! at least once a day if not twice and drinking about 5 liters of water. This is my only exercise that I do. I used to walk 4 miles a day but as the South Dakota winters prove to be too cold for my lungs I had to find something else. As for my diet I really just watch my portions. I don't deny myself anything but I do quit eating totally after 7 pm. I sleep better."
Thanks,
Teresa
Update: "To date I am down 40 pounds and have lost 25 inches! WooooHooooo!!!"
Another update from Teresa:
"I had a body composition done early last year before I started Oxy and kind of forgot about it until someone on the message board mentioned getting a comp. done to see how you are doing. So I went the other day and had another one done and I was blown away by the results!!! She did measure in a couple areas that I hadn't when I started Oxy, so I had no idea what my losses were in those areas. Thought I would send them to you so Jill could add it to my records.
"I think I have a unique story which involves Oxycise! & my ability to MAINTAIN my shape & health.
"I am 66 yrs young, 5' 6˝", approx.136 lbs & I can NOW manage to stay a size 8 & totally pain free after many years of severe back pain. My body fat is 15% which is WAY below the ideal or average for this age.
"I have been doing Oxycise! now for about 1 yr. & after having a top weight of 235 lbs in my youth, I've been fighting all my life to keep it off.
"Before discovering Oxycise!, I found STAYING at a size or weight at this
time in my life much more difficult from
all the years of drastic diets, fasting,
diet doctors with pills, injections -- you
name it!!!
"Now, I eat whatever I want but in moderation, of course, and as long as I Oxycise! I can stay & look the same. No doubt 'O!' has become a routine part of my life also because of the flexibility, strength and energy that I have at this old age. I really do not feel as well, in every way, on days when I unavoidably miss my 'O!' workout.
"NOBODY believes my age because I do not have that 'mature' body so I can't get my Sr. discounts anywhere unless I show I.D. !!!!!
"I love the way I look & feel and only wish that the others out there from my generation would realize there IS something you can do to increase your quality of life.---- it's never too late!!
"I truly believe that the many people of my generation really NEED the Oxycise! system because its easy for them to do if they happen to be physically challenged."
Sincerely,
Jane Cook
Jane's "statistics":
Approx. 12 lbs. lost
total of 15 inches
from size 12 to size 8
Inch Loss:
Upper arm--11" to 9˝"
Upper Back & chest-- 39˝" to 38"
waist-- 34" to 31"
upper hip-- 37" to 35˝"
lower abs-- 37" to 35"
upper abs-- 35˝" to 33"
upper thigh-- 21" to 18"
Update from Jane
"Well, just an update-----been doing the "buns& thighs " workout & can't believe the definition, tone & shape.!!! Being in Vegas, people (women!) stop me on the street & ask if I'm a dancer! At this age? (but they don't know that)
"I LOVE THIS WHOLE PROGRAM !!!!!!! This is something I can do FOREVER! Feel better now than in my 30's---honest!
Jane added that Oxycise! "helps me to center myself, de-stresses me emotionally & also, just as important, it feeds my soul! Thank you, Jill & God bless you for giving us your program."
"...here are some nice 'after' photos taken during our vacation a few weeks ago... I still have a little way to goal, but that's down to a Large/XL from a 1-2X; notice the definition in my neck, decollatege, face, and the loseness of the clothes in the waist/abs; the tightness in my arms, and those 'OXYCISE LEGS"!!! I'm most esp. proud of those, thanks to the lower body workouts!! Even my ankles are smaller; the tightness and toning is all over, and I think, quite obvious; I owe much of it to Oxycise!"
"Who would have thought that after years of spending thousands of dollars on home exercise equipment, the answer to my fitness prayers would be a $20 set of videos about breathing?
"At 5'10" I weighed close to 220 pounds and was sporting a size 20. In two years of Oxycising, I have dropped 40 pounds (with no changes in diet) and have happily begun buying size 14 trousers.
"My strength, stamina, endurance, and lung capacity have increased enormously, not to mention my confidence and self-esteem. Climbing stairs and walking up hills are no longer exercises in futility; I can take both quite easily and do so more than ever before. My clothes fit like they are supposed to; my outlook on life is considerably more upbeat and positive; plus, I'm in the best shape (mentally and physically) I've ever been--even my doctor is impressed. For the rest of my life I will neither obsess about exercise and fitness nor worry about going back to the way I was. I'm happy to say I've made a lifelong commitment to this program. Oxycise! has made all the difference."
"Attached please find a picture of me and my children, Jarred and Jovaan. I am a 30 year old single mother of twins. I started Oxycising at the beginning of the year and I can't thank you enough for the wonderful breathing program. Not only have I lost weight and inches thanks to Oxycise!, but I have given my children the best gift I could....ME!!!
"I was so tired all the time, stressed out and felt "weighed" down. As soon as I started Oxycising I felt the difference, probably in the same day. Oxycise! gives me a great boost of energy in the mornings and really lifts my spirits.
"I can take a few Oxycise! breaths while I'm feeling stressed and it helps clear my mind. I'm able to tolerate my toddlers better, I find that I have more patience with them and they deserve that.
"Of course, having the weight come off is definitely a plus! To date, by just Oxycising and changing my eating habits to incorporate lots of fresh foods I have lost over 25 lbs. and over 20 inches!!! That has definitely given a big boost to my self esteem and overall health.
"My sons and I say Thank You, Jill Johnson!!!"
Hilda Pena
Los Angeles, California
Kim
15 pounds and 39 inches gone!
Kim has gone from size 10 to size 6.
Shea
Shea Schelm of Georgia has lost 10 pounds and has gone from size 10 to size 4!
