Oxycise!

The Number One Worst Food in America

2010-02-08T14:57:00.004-07:00

According to Men's Health Magazine...

What would you guess is the worst food you could order while out to eat (we all know the worst food could not possibly come from your kitchen)?

If you guessed...

Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

then you would be correct!

Some quick facts about this deliciously tantalizing appetizer:

2900 calories

182 g fat

240 g carbs

Wait, but what if it's an appetizer for our small group of girlfriends? Well... do the math... how many are you with? Let's say there are 4 cute ladies sitting down to great night out. In just this one snack, you have already had more than 1/3rd of your daily allowance (for women... and it still doesn't look pretty for men, either).

What are you planning on eating after this? A plate full of strawberries, grapes, and celery? Or are you thinking a steak, sides, and maybe even top it off with a dessert?

You have officially eaten MORE than the amount of calories you should have in

ONE day, in ONE meal!

How does your stomach feel now? Your body is working hard to digest and send the nutrients to the right places... but it's swamped... you have now forced your body to send more into the fat storage. It can't take it anymore!

Tip from Men's Health: Start your meal with a protein-based dish that's not deep-fried. A high-protein starter helps diminish hunger without putting you into calorie overload. WOMEN: we do not need as much food as men... so let's not eat like we do!

Obsessed with Oxycise!

2010-01-15T10:21:00.000-07:00

"I have not written to you in a long time, but I hope that you remember who I am. The truth of the matter is that since I started doing Oxycise breathing, I have become more and more OBSESSED with the Oxycise breathing technique!! I started your program back in Feb. of 2007, and am still going strong now, at the beginning of 2010!! I must do maybe over 100 Oxycise breathing reps per da y and really and truly love it!!! I am noticing so many changes in my body size and shape, and started noticing them back in 2007 when I first started your program. Your breathing technique is totally magnificent--that's all I can say!!! I will never stop using it on a daily basis. I will most certainly use it for the rest of my life, and I will continue doing at least 100 reps per day, hopefully for the next 30 years. I am 58 years old, and I am confident that I will live to at least 89 years of age, if not longer than that!!!

"I am having so much success with the Oxycise program that I cannot believe it, and I started it maybe 4 or 5 years after my menopause started, too. A number of doctors I had seen over the years and also Dr. Mom had always told me that after menopause, if my weight changed at all, it would increase as a result of hormonal changes brought on by the 'change of life'. Boy, were they ever wrong!!! I only weigh myself maybe once every six months or once a year, but I can definitely tell that I have lost a ton of weight already!!!

"Please feel free to use my words as part of your advertising on your web site and in your newsletter!! Thank you so much for the help you have given me and will continue giving me for the rest of my life via your wonderfully effective and fun Oxycise program!!! I truly love it, and I
thank God for Jill Johnson and the rest of you who work for the Oxycise organization!!! Much love to all of you, and please have a most happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010!!!

"Thank you so much for having provided me with such a wonderful, healthful and life giving and enhancing OBSESSION!!!!! I don't know where I would be today if I had not discovered Oxycise!!!"

Love always,

Pat

Inspirational Christmas Messages

2009-12-24T10:23:00.000-07:00

Christmas is the time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Of course it is a time to get showered with gifts and wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas. Here are some of the best inspirational messages from known and unknown authors that remind us that Christmas is not only about fun and gifts, but of love and generosity.

"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree."

Roy L. Smith

"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."

Peg Bracken

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."

Calvin Coolidge

"I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world."

Norman Vincent Peale

"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves."

Eric Sevareid

"The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has no Christmas in his heart."

Helen Keller

"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart."

Washington Irving

"There is no name so sweet on earth, no name so sweet in Heaven,

The name, before His wondrous birth, to Christ the Savior given."

George W. Bethune

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."

Burton Hillis

"Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God."

George F. McDougall

"Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It's lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It's higher thought and a greater plan. It's glorious dream in the soul of man."

Peterson, The Art of Living

"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?"

Bob Hope

"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace."

Agnes M. Pharo

What Are Experts Saying About Oxygen?

2009-12-04T14:39:00.002-07:00

Oxygen is the key to health and weight loss!

aerobic: increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body -Webster Dictionary

Research continues to prove that increased oxygen consumption promotes overall health and increases metabolism resulting in burning extra fat stores. A common misconception is that the only way to increase oxygen consumption is to pound your body and work up a heavy sweat.

Check out what the experts are saying:

"Deep breathing techniques which increase oxygen to the cell are the most important factors in living a disease free and energetic life. . . . Remember. Where cells get enough oxygen, cancer will not, cannot occur."
--Dr. Otto Warburg, President, Institute of Cell Physiology, Nobel Prize Winner (Dr. Warburg is the only person to ever win the Nobel Prize twice in medicine and he was nominated for a third.)

"According to scientists, extra oxygen along with a cleansing diet can return balance to the body."
--Elizabeth Baker, The Unmedical Miracle: Oxygen. Drelwood Communications, p.80.

"Breathing correctly is the key to better fitness, muscle strength, stamina, and athletic endurance."
--Dr. Michael Yessis, Phd., President Sports Training Institute, Fitness Writer - Muscle and Fitness Magazine

"Oxygenation through deep breathing boosts the immune system and can rid the body of chronic illnesses."
--Dr. Sheldon Hendler, MD, Medical Researcher Cell Oxygenation, Author "The Oxygen Breakthrough"

"When you breathe and take in oxygen, the fat molecules are combined with the additional oxygen atoms causing oxidation. The products are carbon dioxide and water."
--A. Carlson, et.al. The Machinery of the Body, University of Chicago Press, p. 361

"When the body is totally deprived of food, the metabolism slows and life can be sustained for several weeks. However, when the body is totally deprived of oxygen, metabolism comes to a halt immediately and life can only be sustained for a few minutes. Does it not make common sense that the way we breathe day-to-day has the most dramatic effect on our body's health and metabolism than any other single process?"
--Jill R. Johnson, Author "The Oxycise! System"

"All body functions are breathing related. Proper oxygen delivery to all parts of your body is crucial to health and well-being. Aerobic exercise increases the body’s available oxygen and therefore promotes wellness. Delivering oxygen to the body is the responsibility of the respiratory system. Breathing is the process by which air enters the bloodstream, via the lungs. Thus, proper breathing, and correcting common breathing disorders, is the ultimate form of aerobics."
--Dr. Robert Fried, Breath Connection, Insight Books, 1990, p. 52

"Oxygen tension in tissues enhances the action of some antibiotics — notably amino-glycosides — and the immune system, and stimulates cellular metabolism."
--Linda Collison, Hyperbarics: when pressuring patients helps, Health Index

"Deep diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the cleansing of the lymph system by creating a vacuum effect which pulls the lymph through the bloodstream. This increases the rate of toxic elimination by as much as 15 times the normal rate."
--Dr. J.W. Shields, MD, Lymph, lymph glands, and homeostasis. Lymphology, v25, n4, Dec. 1992, p. 147

"Oxygen plays a pivotal role in the proper functioning of the immune system. We can look at oxygen deficiency as the single greatest cause of all diseases."
--Stephen Levine, a respected molecular biologist and geneticist, and Dr. Paris M. Kidd, Ph.D., Antioxidant Adaptation

"The molecules of fats are made up of atoms of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. When those molecules are combined with additional oxygen atoms (oxidation) the products are carbon dioxide (made up of atoms of oxygen and carbon) and water (made up of atoms of oxygen and hydrogen.)"
--Isaac Asimov, On the Human Body, Bonanza Books, p. 246

"Oxidation of fat. — Fats, especially as fatty acids, are burned to carbon dioxide and water. Through this combustion, energy crucial to cellular work is released from the cleaved bonds, which before oxidation held tightly together the atoms of the fat molecule. The general reaction indicating combustion of fat is:

Fat + O2 =CO2 + H20 + Energy

As in all cellular combustion, oxidative enzymes are required as catalysts in this process.

"One of the most fascinating advances of recent years in the field of body metabolism has been the detailed description of the intricate, stepwise mechanism by which long chain fatty acid molecules are successively reduced to smaller units. These small, two-carbon products which breakdown from much longer fatty acid chains are eventually oxidized to carbon dioxide and water by the same important chemical route which oxidizes the products of carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism."
--A. Carlson, et. al. The Machinery of the Body, University of Chicago Press, p. 361

"Carbon dioxide is the most abundant of all the end-products of metabolism."
--Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., Textbook of Medical Physiology, W.B. Saunders Company, p. 4

No-Sweat Way for Seniors to Shape Up

2009-11-20T08:15:00.006-07:00

All You Need is a Chair - And the Air You Breathe

Jill knows what it's like to be fat. She was chubby as a child, hefty-size as a teen, very plump in her school teacher days and jumbo as a new mom.

The former 200-pounder had been searching for years for a weight-loss program that would work until a health crisis forced her to create her own. Jill was facing back surgery due to her weight, and - after months of research - she developed a remarkably simple 15-minute-a-day fitness system of deep breathing exercises.

"To my amazement, I lost 45 pounds in six months without giving up the foods I loved but by merely increasing my oxygen intake," said Jill, 45 who maintains a slenderific 125-pound figure.

Jill's program follows a simple fact of life that allows anyone to lose weight. Simply put: Breathing in high doses of oxygen kick-starts your body cells into burning more of the food you eat - and even stored fat - for energy. But most people, especially heavy people, don't breathe in enough air.

"Although our lungs can hold two gallons of oxygen, most of us breathe in only two pints," said Jill, whose system lets your lungs fill with fat-burning oxygen.

Her system was hailed by experts as a breath of fresh air in a world of body-jolting exercise routines and diet fads.

Now Jill has created a new two-DVD package, especially for seniors and for all those who have a hard time bending. With these techniques, no on is ever too old to shape up.

In fact, you can start losing weight and feeling great right now, while you're sitting in your chair reading this article.

Place your hand on your abdomen. What do you feel? Not a whole lot of movement, is there? Now, take a deep breath and exhale. Did you feel your abdomen expand and contract? Increasing the oxygen to your brain is really invigorating and healthy. This time, when you exhale, I want you to purse your lips (like you're blowing through a trumpet), and feel what happens to your abdomen.

Inhale, your stomach should be expanding. Now, exhale with pursed lips. Do you feel your abs tighten? Isn't that wonderful? It's almost like doing sit ups without hurting your neck or back. In fact, that's exactly the result of this simple breathing exercise... flat abs without pain.

In Jill's DVDs, she teaches you a few extra tips to really tighten and tone, but you can start doing this right now, on your own.

Do this simple beginners breathing whenever you remember and your abs will begin to tighten and strengthen.

Are you ready to add one more touch to the basic breathing exercise?

Try lifting your legs while you're breathing. This will expand the exercise to strengthiening your quadriceps, and help tone those abs even more. Go ahead and get creative. Try different positions, lifting your arms, twisting, flexing or pointing your toes, stretch your legs in diffierent directions. Wahoo! You are getting a great exercise while sitting in your chair.

Make sure to listen to your body and do slow stretches that help you increase flexibility and strength.

Take Bill S., who's 81. Bill crows that the rewards of the "Oxycise!" system "have been terrific." Not only has his energy increased, he boasts that his body looks so good, "I would not be reluctant to pose nude alongside many of the average 35-to-50-year-old men."

That would come as not surprise to the residents of Colonnades at On Top of the World, a Florida retirement community. Not only did inches melt away from their tummies and hips – thanks to "Oxycise!" many of them report they are sleeping better or are experiencing improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A diabetic now takes less insulin. A woman plagued by foot cramps is cramp-free. People who were experiencing breathing problems find they are breathing better.

"I was amazed," said Teri Havener, Colonnades at On Top of the World's fitness director, who started the seniors on the "Oxycise!" system at their request and monitored their progress.

Teri admits that at first she was skeptical that a system so simple could work. But when the seniors in her class reported increased energy, felt healthier and sported measurably slimmer figures, she not only became a believer – she now uses "Oxycise!" herself.

With "Oxycise! Easy Does It" you don't have to follow a sugar-free, low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet, take pills or drink shakes. And you don't have to jump up and down to disco music. All you have to do is gentle deep-breathing and toning exercises in the comfort of your own home. And you don't need fancy or expensive exercise equipment – all you need is a chair and the air you breathe, which is free.

"Testers found that Jill's painless 15-minute program burned 140% more calories
than the same time
spent on a stationary bicycle."

In the first "Oxycise! Easy Does It" video, Jill teaches the deep breathing routines and the simple stretching and body-squeezing exercises done in combination with them. The second video takes you through the 15-minute daily workout that helped Colonnades at On Top of the World seniors increase their energy, lose inches and feel healthier.

At 74, Lila Babbidge lost inches off her stomach and thighs in just a few weeks. "I look wonderful," gushes Lila. Her husband was so proud, he took pictures of Lila in a two-piece bathing suit and hung them on the wall.

Jill's program is praised by participants and healthcare professionals alike. Says Dr. Robert W. Rigg, Jr., M.D. from Canoga Park, CA. "I have seen the positive and permanent results from "Oxycise!" and definitely recommend it for anyone who desires to lose extra weight in an effective and safe manner."

What's more, a recent exercise-science study at nationally known university has given the "Oxycise!" system a scientific thumbs-up. Testers found that Jill's painless 15-minute program burned up 140 percent more calories than the same time spent grunting away on a stationary bicycle.

Incredibly, Debbie Stancil, 48, who was so heavy she was virtually trapped in her recliner, lost a mind-boggling 157 pounds the "Oxycise!" way. "I feel like a new person and like I have been let out of prison," writes Debbie.

So, what are you waiting for? With the "Oxycise!" system you have everything to gain but unwanted weight.

Check Out These Great Results!

"Since I've been doing Oxycise! I feel like a young chick! I've been inviting some of my friends to our home to do the program and we're getting so many people we may need to go to the community center. I feel so much better it is just amazing. I'm hooked!" Shirley Booth, age 64

"I used to wear size 44 pants and am now wearing size 34. I now can race my granddaughter around the park instead of sitting on the bench. Wow!" Smokey Martin, age 52

"I am already down to the size I want and look wonderful. I feel better and have a nice, tight tummy and thighs. People think I'm in my fifties. I'm so grateful for Oxycise! I have fought weight all my life and tried everything, but this is the best and easiest yet and it makes you feel so energized!" Lila Babbidge, age 74

"Last summer I saw one of your ads in the Grand Forks, ND paper. I cut it out and when I got home I ordered the video tape, book and cassette tape. I'm 67 years old and wanted to lose about 5-7 pounds and couldn't take it off. I have been so happy with the Oxycise! ["Easy Does It"] video level one. Since August last year I've only missed about 15 days of not doing the level one. I have lost the 7 pounds, 2 inches off my waist and 2 1/2 inches off my hips. In November I was diagnosed with emphysema so the benefits are double for me... I can do the breathing easier since I'm short of breath. ...I think the slower rate is better for people like myself with lung disease. I'm so grateful for the Oxycise!, I'm breathing easier and I'm maintaining my desired weight. It is great. Thank you." Sincerely, Jo Ann Riewer, Nebraska, age 67

"I love my 'Easy Does It' Oxycise! and I have all three tapes. A year ago I couldn't walk or do any of my regular exercise because I had a stroke in May of 2001 and my left side is affected, that is weak. I started Oxycise! in September 2002 and have been doing it faithfully ever since, 5 to 6 times a week. I was about 125 and now stay a comfortable 115 or 116 and can wear my size 10 slacks comfortably. Thanks to Oxycise!" Gratefully, Joan Groff, age 74, Ohio

Yes! You're on your way to a slimmer, healthier you. Keep on slimming and toning from head to toe. Easy Does It Level 2 and Level 3 will ensure you achieve maximum results without causing stress to your back, knees, or ankles.

I Was in Pain and Agony All of the Time!

2009-11-03T15:55:00.010-07:00

My name is Elizabeth, and this is my story...

The reason that I love Oxycise! so much is that over 13 years ago I was in a car accident that left me with trauma to my muscles, tendons, ligaments, whip lash, and a ruptured disk in my lower back. I was in pain and agony all of the time.

I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The doctor said that I had to do aerobics every day but I wasn't allowed to do sit-ups, so I tried just about everything that was out there.

I own over 26 workout tapes that left me exhausted and still maintaining the weight of 163 lbs.

I always thought that aerobics meant running, jogging, and jarring... but after doing Oxycise! I realized I don't have to do any of that and I love how it makes me feel. I immediately slept better and my energy skyrocketed. The biggest part of my pain has subsided. I have lost and am maintaining a 40 lb. weight loss.

I went from a size 13 to a comfortable size 7.

The benefits are endless.

Oxycise! gives me everything that I need in a workout, all in 15 minutes a day. There is no more jarring on my bones, joints, and back. I get a complete aerobic workout with a full body stretch, muscle toning and complete ab workout. No more sit-ups to irritate my lower back and neck.

I am now 42 years old with a family and I feel happier and healthier than I have been in years! No other program has worked for me the way Oxycise! has and that is why I love it so much and do it every day. I look forward to doing Oxycise!

What Can Oxygen Do for You?

2009-10-30T09:31:00.012-07:00

The Power of Oxygen

Are you overweight, sleep deprived, depressed, or stressed?

Do you have problems losing weight or keeping the weight off? Do you have trouble sleeping through the night? Do you suffer with depression, anxiety, arthritis, high cholesterol, head aches, back pains, fibromyalgia, chronic sleeping problems, heart health/problems, energy deprivation?

Have you ever tried an herbal remedy? Wished there was a natural way to heal your body? A natural way to rid your body of fat? Without machines, expensive gyms, and pounding and jarring your bones? With all the technology in the world, why is the solution to health and weight loss still a secret? What don’t they want you to know and why aren’t they telling you?

Jill Johnson, an expert in health and fitness, wants to let you in on a little secret. You can lose weight and inches without paying monthly gym fees, you can lose weight without buying fancy machines. You can lose weight without pounding or jarring any bones in your body. How?

“It’s simple,” Jill says,

“The secret is OXYGEN!”

Now, take a moment and think through your latest exercise class. What did they say over and over? That’s right, breathe! That’s because they know you cannot get in shape or get a proper workout without the right amounts of oxygen. Yet, when you’re sitting in the back of the class attempting to bend your leg over your head, is breathing the first thing on your mind?

It should be! That’s why Oxycise! Is focused around the breathing and created specific isotonic and isometric positions to maximize oxygen intake.

Sue Madal, an ACE certified fitness instructor who has taught up to 9 classes a week for over 12 years, states, “In traditional aerobic classes, you don't even start burning fat until about 12 minutes into the workout because you are increasing your oxygen intake at a very slow pace initially. And many people work at a much higher level than they should and end up working anaerobically, thus causing a shortage of oxygen and consequently not burning fat. "Aerobic" means "with oxygen" and in order to burn fat, a lot of oxygen must be present. When done properly, the Oxycise! breathing technique forces much more oxygen into the body than jumping around on steps, or floors.

“Oxycise! energizes me much more than all those aerobic classes did. Oxycise! is the only aerobic exercise I have been doing for the past two years. My muscle tone is coming back strong and I just feel great. I never want to lose this feeling and even when I was going to a gym working out 1.5 hours a day for 4 days a week I didn't get these results. And this is just working out 20 minutes a day. Just amazing. Love it.

Sue continues, "If this program didn't work, I would have gone back to traditional aerobics a long time ago. Doing Oxycise! keeps me in good shape and allows me to be there for my family. They are the most important thing in my life right now and I am glad I don't have to run off to the gym several times a week to work out. This program has been the greatest thing that has happened to me in the way of fitness since 'sliced (whole wheat) bread'..."

Jill has devoted her career to helping people discover how to breathe. “Why?” You may ask, while thinking to yourself, “I already know how to breathe, what a waste of time and money…” Or is it?

Did you know we only use 20% of our lung capacity? Do you wonder what difference using that 80% could make? Jill’s research on breathing patterns and weight loss proves that by using the full capacity of our lungs we unlock our body’s natural ability to lose weight.

A California University performed a study comparing the caloric expenditure of Oxycise! to that of riding a stationary bicycle. The results were dramatic. Oxycise! was found to raise the metabolic rate to approximately four times the resting rate!

In addition to an increased metabolism, Oxycise! burns 140% more calories than traditional exercise.

The research backs it up; the studies back it up; but what do Oxycisers! say about Jill’s program? The love and gratitude thousands of people have for Oxycise! is incredible.

“What Oxycise! has done to my life, you can't put a price tag on. This company really cares about educating me for LIFE!” – Trish Whinery

“I notice my energy level going up, lower back strengthen, my outlook on life better and all the cellulite I had on my thighs and butt is gone!” - Lynnda Coyle

“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. 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.” – Debbie Stancil, lost 147 pounds

“I've lost 20 pounds in two months and am starting to see my abdominal muscles again!” – Chris Litsey

“I am now 42 years old with a family and I feel happier and healthier than I have been in years! No other program has worked for me the way Oxycise! has and that is why I love it so much and do it every day.” - Elizabeth

“Oxycise! has helped me in losing more than half my body weight and I've never felt better. Oxycise! has brought about a mighty change and has given me my life back, now I can play with my children instead of being a spectator.” - Shaun Zimmerman

These are not uncommon phrases heard around the Oxycise! offices. Kirstine, head of customer support, states, “Oxycise! has made such a difference in so many people’s lives, that’s why I love my job. I constantly hear motivating, life-changing stores that brighten my day.”

The benefits don’t stop at weight and inch loss. Loose skin will tighten, cellulite will disappear, body aches will subside, heart health will increase. You’ll have more energy, feel less stressed, and you’re guaranteed to sleep better. Increased amounts of oxygen are proven clear your mind and rid your body of toxins.

The benefits are endless. If you visit the Oxycise.com website, you can read many more stories of triumph, happiness, and healing. Oxycise! is dedicated to their customers and Kirstine personally replies to each and every question or comment. What better day is there, than today, to improve your life?

University Study Shows Oxycise! Burns 140% MORE Calories

2009-09-24T10:10:00.003-07:00

Studies performed at several universities have explored the caloric expenditure and oxygen consumption of Oxycise! In one study, gas analyzation equipment was used to measure the caloric cost of Oxycise! and to compare Oxycise! with a traditional form of exercise, namely a stationary bicycle. This study did not explore all the ramifications of the Oxycise! program but was intended to indicate whether the caloric expenditure and oxygen consumption were comparable to exercise on a stationary bicycle.

The results were dramatic!

Oxycise! was found to raise the metabolic rate to approximately

four times the resting rate.

In addition,

the caloric cost of Oxycise! was 140% higher than pedaling a stationary bike unloaded.

This means, that you will BURN 140% MORE CALORIES doing an Oxycise! workout, than riding a stationary bicycle.

WOW!

There is actually one more interesting fact about this study. Did you know that when they measured the caloric cost of these to exercises, with...

Oxycise! - they started measuring calories the second the subject began the deep breathing techniques

Stationary Bicycle - they started measuring calories after a 5-10 minute warm-up

The Oxycise breathing technique is better, more effective, AND starts working the minute you start breathing. No more warming up, yay!

I always love finding ways to save time :).

You Got a Face Lift!!

2009-08-27T08:51:00.002-07:00

Benefits of true aerobic breathing are endless. Keep in mind, you do not have to jump up and down for true deep fully-oxygenated breaths.

After just 2 weeks

of the Oxycise! System...

Those who know you

may accuse you

of having a face lift.

They may even call you

RADIANT...

just after

one short

15-minute session.

Benefits of true aerobic breathing is the reduction of water retention and changes in your skin that may cause those who know you to accuse you of having a face lift. This is one reason it has been nicknamed it The Tibetan Caffeine. Much of this "radiance" is due to more efficient elimination of toxins and waste plus increased blood flow and oxygen rich blood to the face.

Sweet Dreams - Sleep Better Than Ever Before

2009-06-22T12:13:00.004-07:00

I've already pointed out that oxygen gives you more energy. I've really put this one to the test, not purosely, but I did.

I hate to admit it,

but I had not been doing my Oxycise! regularly as I should have.

Well, last week I decided I was going to buckle down

I did Oxycise everyday at 4:15 PM

for 15 minutes.

Do you know what increasing my oxygen intake

for only 15 minutes/day

did for me?

No more...

I don't ask my husband to bring me water

I don't ask my husband to pick things up

I don't ask my husband to do the dishes

while I'm sitting on the couch

I do it all myself

Why?

I want to

I feel better

I have more energy

I'm happier

Who really benefits?

My husband ;)

On to the benefit of the day...

YOU WILL SLEEP BETTER!!!!

Increased oxygen literally

LESSENS CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND GIVES YOU BETTER SLEEP PATTERNS

In addition to doing everything for myself during the day,

and feeling more energized...

I get better rest at night.

I'm sleeping through the whole night...

something I was not doing last month.

I wake up feeling refreshed

No more grogginess in the mornings

I'm happier

I'm easier-going

I don't get headaches like I used to

I love more

People notice.

Do you ever have headaches or migraines that just won't go away????

Breathe more.

Increased oxygen also

PROVIDES A NATURAL REMEDY FOR HEADACHES, MIGRAINES AND HANGOVERS

Ahhhhhhhhhh,

Sweet Dreams.

How to Prevent Aging without Spending Money

2009-06-10T13:59:00.006-07:00

I'd like to say this is my favorite benefit of oxygen, because it is amazing, but the truth is... I'll take all of the benefits and run! Oxygen really is incredible. Now, the benefit for today is just amazing.

OXYGEN PROMOTES HEALING AND COUNTERS AGING

The best time to start increasing your oxygen is now. Starting this minute will prevent many signs of aging... including those visible and hidden. Oxygen not only invigorates your body, immune system, organs, and mind... it also firms up your skin and helps circulation so that you remain

just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside.

Oxygen has helped millions of people to live longer lives and keep their bodies and minds strong.

Love life, Love oxygen.

Energy Comes from Oxygen

2009-06-02T07:36:00.003-07:00

Did you know?

90% OF OUR ENERGY COMES FROM OXYGEN, AND ONLY 10% FROM FOOD AND WATER

Have you ever had an energy drink?

Swallowed energy pills?

Done anything involving food and drink to get energized?

Well, guess what? Now you have the secret to more energy! It's not the pills nor the drinks! The secret is actually free ------ OXYGEN!

How interesting to note that the energy received from food and drink is only 10% of the energy we really could give ourselves through increasing oxygen. Click here for more reasons why Oxycise will change your life.

How do you increase your oxygen intake? Simple. Breathe a little deeper. Take a minute right now and just take a few deep breaths. Take some big deep belly breaths.

The reason we yawn is because our body is calling for more oxygen. Odds are, you're yawning while reading this because you're in a relaxed state and you're not bringing enough oxygen in to keep your body and mind energized. So, don't be shy, breathe in deeply and feel your abdomen expand as you fill your lungs with some of that great energizing oxygen.

In addition to the energy, it only make sense that more oxygen will also boost your metabolism 90% better than food and drink. How long can you go without food? Without water? Now, how long can you go without oxygen? That's right, oxygen has a more dramatic effect upon your metabolism than anything else. So get breathing, feel better, and get more energized!

For more tips on breathing check out our introductory DVD, which delves deep and teaches you really precise breathing techniques which are proven to boost your metabolism and help you lose the weight you hate.

Oxygen Benefits

2009-05-25T07:47:00.003-07:00

I'm going to start posting different oxygen benefits. I'm only going to post one a day, well, every day that I remember :). The day that you read about a specific oxygen benefit you should really focus on it and think about how increasing your oxygen will help you in that area. For example... today the benefit is...

INCREASED OXYGEN HEIGHTENS CONCENTRATION, ALERTNESS, AND MEMORY

The reason this will help me is so that I can be more focused at work, I won't get sidetracked so often. I always feel like I need to really focus on a project, but little things keep popping up and my mind just wanders.

I've noticed with increasing my oxygen intake that I'm more alert rather than tired and yawning just waiting to go home. Also, the memory factor. Now, I had to think a little bit about why the memory is so important. It's so obvious, of course I want a good memory, but how exactly have I felt this heightened since using Oxycise? The simple truth of it is, my mind feels more clear which allows me to feel organized and remember daily tasks easier as well as more important things like "who told me that funny story the other day."

Who doesn't want more focus, alertness, and memory... simply by increasing their oxygen intake?

Free Shipping through May 27th

2009-05-24T15:31:00.004-07:00

I've posted this sale a little late, but I just want to make sure everyone knows that they can get FREE shipping on ANY order. We don't care how much you're spending, we want you to be able to get what you like and we'll pay for your shipping. That's how much we care about you.

This really is the best time to get in shape for summer! If you're anything like me, you've put it off to the very last minute. Well, guess what this is? THE LAST MINUTE - so get your DVDs and get going. If you already have the DVDs, you can get going today! So jump on it. I've been doing my Oxycise faithfully for a couple weeks and my husband has already commented on how great my abs are looking! Wahoo, I love that.

And I LOVE feeling good in a swimsuit, it doesn't get much better than that. Confidence is key, and O! helps you gain it.

Finally, the DVDs Hit the Warehouse

2009-03-19T16:16:00.005-07:00

The new DVDs are finally ready! They hit our warehouse in less than a week. There is a presale right now for

25% off.

If you order this week, you get this great discount!

How to keep motivated to keep in shape!

2009-03-03T21:32:00.004-07:00

I don't care if you are a workout guru or if you don't have the slightest idea how to exercise. Motivation is DIFFICULT! But... yes, there is a but... it is vital to your success. So, what's the trick? How come it seems so easy for some people to stay fit, while the rest of us dwindle in their dust? Let me tell you a little secret... everyone feels that way.

No matter how long you've been living a healthy lifestyle, it is difficult to stay focused and motivated. Here are a few tips to help you light that fire and get going towards the life you want and deserve... without burning out! There's nothing new here, but sometimes we need to be reminded to renew and refresh our personal motivations.

1) Set small attainable SPECIFIC goals - Setting goals and achieving them is one of best ways to motivate yourself. Setting goals gives you something to shoot for and when you start to make progress towards that goal, you start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Reading your goals daily will keep you motivated as you visualize the end results. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to lose weight, become stronger, or just firm up –ALWAYS set a goal and go for it with 100% effort. Once you hit that goal, not only will it boost your confidence, but you’ll be even more motivated to continue pushing further. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing your success when you look in the mirror. So go ahead and check yourself out every once in a while.

You may even start out with a simple one week goal, "I will do Oxycise all 7 days this week for 15 minutes each day." I promise, you'll feel great at the end of the week.

2) Exercise with a FRIEND - Having someone else to talk to and exercise with is beneficial in many ways. Not only are you letting yourself down if you don't Oxycise, but you are also letting your friend down by not doing it with them that day. Another great thing about having a partner is you can push eachother to reach your goals. Share your goals with your partner and push one another to focus and work hard.

3) Change up your routine.–Every few months change up your routine, change it weekly if it keeps things more interesting. We have 4 levels to choose from, as well as Buns & Thighs and Abs & Upper body focused routines that really burn the fat. Doing the same thing time after time can get boring and dull, but when you are starting a new plan or routine it’s a nice refresher. Changing your workout routine can easily turn your motivation dial back up because it’s exciting. When you start a new plan, like Oxycise, you’re always curious and anxious to see the results. Diets and workout plans are always easy to stick to in the beginning but become dull so change it up and challenge yourself again.

4) Take a break–Believe it or not, but time off from exercising can be very motivating. This is a mental booster. It helps to get you re-focused and motivated! Every time I come back from a week long vacation I can’t wait to get back to Oxycising and give it everything I’ve got. We need breaks from many things in life; work, school, friends, loved ones. Exercise is no different! Take a step back every couple months to refocus and energize.

5) Listen to music.–Listening to music while you workout is a great way to get your mind off of the fact that you’re actually working out. It is easy to just put the headphones on and drift off into your own little world. You don’t hear the noise from anyone else talking–all you hear is music! On the new DVDs we give you the option of working with music or without, so you can play your own tunes that motivate you while you exercise. Let’s face it…there’s nothing like hearing one of your favorite songs to get pumped!

6) Love yourself - It's ok to take some time and take care of your body. You will live longer and feel better everyday. Exercising and eating right is important for your body to function at it's maximum capacity. The chances of developing disease will decrease, you’ll look better, and your self esteem will rise. Bottom line–its not rocket science staying in shape 24/7…remember, you deserve it, so do it for yourself!

Last chance to purchase Jill's Level 1 & 2 Oxycise! DVDs

2009-02-28T15:21:00.005-07:00

I'm so sorry that it's been so long since I posted, things really got busy for awhile. Now, I'm hoping to have time to post on here more often.

We are coming down to the final days of Jill's Level 1 & 2 DVDs being available for purchase. These DVDs will truly become a piece of Oxycise! history. Within the next month the new DVDs should become available. I'm so stoked for this. You will love the new look and feel. I know you'll miss Jill... so do I... but I promise to do my best to carry on her legacy and help all of us to fit back into our cute jeans :).

I hope to get ahold of some photos from the day we did our filming for these new videos so you can see what a beautiful view it is!

Let's chat soon! Thanks so much for your love and encouragement. I really appreciate you.

Happy New Year Special!

2009-01-05T09:23:00.006-07:00

Happy New Year everyone! I always love the beginning of a new year. I feel like I can start over and do/accomplish anything I want, become who I want to be, I can take on the world. It's the time when we all sit down and really nail down those goals that we want to accomplish for the year.

Some of my goals for this year include doing acts of service weekly, getting more motivated to exercise (Yes, even I have a hard time buckling down and exercising daily, hehe), and living a healthier life (An O! lifestyle)... along with many more. It's always important to prioritize your goals, to be realistic, as well as to take babysteps (don't try and take it all on in one week). I like to start one goal the first week, then once I'm getting used to that, I'll add another goal the next week, etc.

So, for those of you who have set goals about health, exercise, your bodyshape... we wanted to give you some free tools to motivate you and to track your progress. Happy New Year!

FREE Chart Your Success

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To help you with your goals Every order of the TV Special or $35 or more receives a Chart Your Success book and a tape meaure FREE! Enter promotional code SUCCESS09 in the shopping cart to take advantage of this special. This special is good clear through the end of January, so get those goals for 2009 set and receive your free tools asap.

Make this the year that you get healthy and feel great about yourself. All it takes is some determination, and we will give you the tools you need to track your progress and you can watch the inches roll off. What better time than now to commit to a healthy Oxycise! lifestyle.

You can do it!

Who loves Africa?

2008-12-17T10:33:00.008-07:00

Ever since I was 18 years old, I've had a special affinity for Africa. I had the opportunity to live in Lusaka, Zambia for 5 weeks then. I went down with Mothers without Border since a close friend of ours started the company. It was incredible. I got to live with a family down there, the Sifaya's, and live how they live. They taught me to cook their nshima, I learned to hand wash my clothes, best of all I fell in love with the people. Every day was spent teaching in an Elementary School, spending time at a Foundation for Street Kids and Orphans -- teaching them to read, do puzzles, art, etc., also we would visit the hospital once a week to hang out with those who never had anyone to visit them. It was incredible, a totally different world, I loved it.

Why do I bring this up now? So many years after I was able to live among the beautiful city of Lusaka, why mention it now? Well, my mom, Jill Johnson, is now living in Africa with her husband, Ray. They are living in Ghana... but for a much longer time than I lived there. They will be there until mid-2010. She's spent so many years dedicating her time to Oxycise! and bringing others to love themselves and their bodies. So many of you have felt her influence and your lives have been changed.

Now, she's off to take care of the world. She will spend her time in Ghana serving the people and helping where it is needed and bringing hope to Ghana. She sends her love to all of you and still loves the updates on how everyone is doing, so keep on writing us. We love to hear from you.

It's all new

2008-12-04T14:54:00.004-07:00

The stress of filming the new videos is over... and we are sooo excited to finally get them out. They should be available by January. We filmed them outdoors on this beautiful green grass, with trees and the gorgeous mountains behind. My mom, Jill, actually found the location. She's so great. She's been the one to keep everyone motivated and loving exercise more than ever, because Oxycise! is that great. It's just accessible to everyone. Ever since I was young I always wanted to be like my mom, as I got older I started wanting to take over Oxycise!, I had no idea I might actually make exercise videos like hers. She's such a great example and I'm blessed to follow in her footsteps.

I have such mixed emotions about these new videos, nervousness, excitement, but I just know others will benefit from them. They are the same workout, just updated... new music, new people, closed captioning, a testimonials section, and I'm the one leading the workout. The first time I'll really be introduced to the public... Jill's daughters carrying on her legacy. Only one month away. Eek, we're so excited!

Losing Weight Safely - from the U.S. FDA

2008-10-29T13:05:00.006-07:00

If You're Overweight, Slim Down for Better Health

Overweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other illnesses. Losing weight reduces the risk. The following tells you how to lose weight safely.

Ask Your Doctor About Sensible Goals

Your doctor or other health worker can help you set sensible goals based on a proper weight for your height, build and age.

Men and very active women may need up to 2,500 calories daily. Other women and inactive men need only about 2,000 calories daily. A safe plan is to eat 300 to 500 fewer calories a day to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week.

Exercise 30 Minutes

Do at least 30 minutes of exercise, like brisk walking, (or Oxycise!) most days of the week.

The idea is to use up more calories than you eat. You need to use up the day's calories and some of the calories stored in your body fat.

Eat Less Fat and Sugar

This will help you cut calories. Fried foods and fatty desserts can quickly use up a day's calories. And these foods may not provide the other nutrients you need.

Make sure your other foods that day are low in fat and calories.

Eat a Wide Variety Of Foods

Variety in the diet helps you get all the vitamins and other nutrients you need.

Watch Out for Promises of Quick And Easy Weight Loss

Fad diets aren't good because they often call for too much or too little of one type of food. As a result, you may not get important nutrients you need daily.

Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.

What About Diet Pills?

Diet pills you buy without a prescription won't make a big difference in how much you lose each week or how long you keep the weight off. If you do use them, read the label carefully. Because of possible side effects, like high blood pressure, never take more than the listed dose.

Also, be careful about taking cough or cold medicines with diet pills you buy without a prescription. These medicines may contain the same drug used in diet pills, or a similar drug with the same effects. If you take both products together, you may get too much of the same type of drug. This can hurt you.

Before taking a cough or cold medicine while using diet pills, ask your pharmacist if it's OK.

Prescription diet pills may help some people. If you use them, follow the doctor's directions carefully.

Before Signing Up for a Weight-Loss Program, ask Questions

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For More Information

Please visit our website: http://www.oxycise.com/
E-mail: info@oxycise.com

New Oxycise! Level 1 and Level 2 Coming!

2008-08-28T19:45:00.007-07:00

Hey all you faithful Oxycisers!

It's time to update our Level 1 and Level 2 exercise videos!

We need your help!

We need any and all ideas that you would like to keep or change from the previous videos. We want to make these videos how you picture them, and we appreciate all of your input so far. Get your responses in soon so they can be put into effect.

Please fill out this short survey.

Thank you so much for your suggestions and feedback. We value each one of you and are always here to answer your questions and help keep you moving towards your goals.

Add the Oxycise! blog to your blog

2008-08-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

If you feel that this has been helpful to you and that it may also be beneficial to others, please consider adding it as a resource link on your website or blog!

Does oxygen burn fat? YES.

2008-08-12T12:51:00.006-07:00

I get so excited when I see good articles educating people on the benefits of oxygen. It is fantastic that the word is spreading about the usefulness and incredibility of oxygen. Increasing your oxygen right now is probably one of the healthiest things to do. Go ahead and take some deep belly breaths right now, you'll feel better, I promise.

This is an article by Baldwin about burning fat with oxygen. Just check out what he found in all of his research on the topic.

"Sure, you know how to breathe...or do you? And do you know what breathing can do for you...beyond keeping you alive, that is? Did you know that breathing properly can help you burn fat even better than some exercises? In fact, studies by a California university have shown that simply deep breathing can help burn up to 140% more calories than riding an Exercycle.

Obviously, oxygen is important for life, and I think we can all agree that it would seem reasonable to assume that it has a great deal of importance for health, fitness, and weight loss. Not as obvious is that several factors have made our attention to oxygen even more important in the last few years. Studies show that the level of oxygen in the air we breathe is diminishing due to pollution and climate shifts.

Not only is the level of available oxygen diminishing, but due to the stresses of modern life and lack of physical activity, modern Americans breathe shallowly and process oxygen less efficiently. Most of us have never been shown how to breathe properly, and we are poorly able to take in and process the oxygen that can contribute to a successful weight loss program.

Oxygen, when used effectively, can increase metabolism, flush fat-trapping toxins from the body, and increase energy, decrease fatigue, and encourage a healthy lifestyle which can lead to a multi-level attack on fat in the body.

Oxygen is required by our intestines to help effectively process and absorb nutrients. In fact, this area requires more oxygen than most other tissue. When the oxygen supply is diminished, as is the case with most shallow-breathing Americans, this ability to absorb and process nutrients can drop almost 75%, according to research by the University of Edinburgh.

As expected, increasing oxygen availability increases the intestines' ability to to process nutrients. Surprisingly, this change can begin to occur within a matter of minutes.

To dispose of fat already stored within the body, this fat must be combined with oxygen to help burn it. Research has shown that a large percentage of Americans use less than 25% of their lungs' capacity. Merely increasing oxygen intake through proper breathing can increase the body's ability to burn fat by 100% or more.

The process by which the body loses weight and creates energy depends on a substance called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). By oxygenating body cells through effective breathing produces an environment which encourages production of this substance.

Cortisol and insulin are also produced within the body. In a normal situation these chemicals have beneficial purposes, however, modern stress can cause over-production of these chemicals over extended periods of time. This leads to many destructive effects, one of which is the storage of fat. Proper breathing keeps the bloodstream oxygenated, reduces stress, and decreases cortisol production.

Another major function of the body is the removal of toxins. Modern day invaders such as food preservatives can cause the glands that regulate weight to become less effective. Even worse, one defense technique of the body is to form more fat in an effort to store those toxins. Well over half of these toxins can be converted into gases which can be expelled from the body. Studies by one California Clinic indicated proper breathing technique could increase the removal of these toxins by more than ten percent.

SO HOW DO YOU BREATHE FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH?

First of all, regular (daily or almost daily), sustained activity, such as walking can, over time, guide your body to a deep breathing pattern which will eventually become almost second nature. By the way, strolling through the mall, stopping to look in windows or chat with acquaintances, has a place in a well-rounded life, but sustained activity means exactly that...sustained over periods of at least 20 minutes.

Yoga or Tai Chi are great examples of learning basic breathing techniques. In fact, the effects of these disciplines hinge to a great degree on the breathing techniques they teach. You can see why Oxycise! works so well for weight loss.

The simplest thing to do is simply start breathing properly. As an exercise, take a few minutes, standing or laying down. Feel your abdominal muscles stretch as you slowly and deeply "belly breathe" to bring large quantities of oxygen into your body. Hold that breath for a moment, tighten your abdominal muscles, and exhale through your mouth as if blowing up a balloon or through a straw.

The goal should be about 15 minutes of this a day, either in one period, or over several smaller periods throughout the day. Once comfortable with the technique (which may take a few days) you can do this laying in bed (great relaxer at bedtime or energizer upon awakening), while driving, sitting at a desk, or standing at a cash register. They can be done almost anywhere, anytime."

66 Years Young with Only 15% Body Fat!

2008-08-04T10:05:00.009-07:00

Sometimes we just get sick of working out. I talk to a lot of women who know they need to take care of their bodies... but it is just soooo much effort! Not only does it take a lot of effort, but after so many years, it just seems like the weight QUIT coming off!

Now, it's hard to lose weight, regardless of the program. You still have to do it... darn it! For those who want to lose weight, and think they're too old... think again! Oxycise is safe for seniors because it is zero-impact. Not only will you lose weight, but your body will FEEL healthy. Plus, who can beat only 15 minutes a day. You've got to read Jane's story!

Jane began writing to us last year about her Oxycise! success...

(Jane in 1964)

"I am 66 yrs young, 5' 6½", 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 (Look at Jane NOW)

Now, read her updates that she's sent us over the past year...

"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!

"Feel TERRIFIC!!!! NO medications, Rx or over-the-counter (just vitamin supplements)!!!!

"TOTALLY PAIN-FREE!!!!! (& I've got a bad back) or DID have. Jump outta bed like a 30yr old (in fact, I don't think I even did it at 30!)

BP= 100/65
cholesterol 122

"Does this get any better? don't think so at 67yrs.
I LOVE THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!!"
Read other stories from senio rs here.