“My ultimate goal is to get into a comfortable size 10. However, I am not in any hurry. I know that slow weight loss is the best weight loss because your body adjusts as you get there. Plus, it is much easier to maintain if you lose slowly. I am 28 and my husband and I plan to start a family in the next year or so. I plan to continue O! throughout every pregnancy and throughout life. While my friends are out walking in the heat of summer, I will be O!ing in the comfort of my AC. And yes, I have told them about Oxycise!, but they haven’t really caught on yet. I plan to be a living example of how it can work when done consistently.

“My mother-in-law is visiting right now and can’t get over how good I look…She is going to try Oxycise! tonight when I do my workout. Then, we plan to look at the website so she can order the L1 tapes!

“Thanks for all your help and your tips. And thanks to Jill for creating this wonderful program…AND sharing it! Oxycise! is the first workout video I have ever ordered…boy did I hit the jackpot!! I now own L1, L2, L3 and B&T1.

“I’m sorry for the ‘book’, but I am just so excited about O! and what it has done for me so far. I wanted something I could do in the comfort of my home without having to join a gym…I have found it!

“Thanks again!”

Later Cherisse was featured in a First for Women article about Oxycise!:

Posing for family photo after her daughter’s baptism, Cherisse Smyser felt on top of the world. With her beautiful baby, family and friends by her side and wearing a new outfit, she was beaming. But later when she saw the developed pictures, she was shocked by how she looked. “Months had passed since the delivery, so I could no longer blame those pounds on baby weight.”

Deciding she finally needed to get healthy for her family, Cherisse turned to Oxycise. “I was skeptical that breathing could help me lose weight, but I needed a workout I could do at home without a lot of equipment,” she explains. So she did the techniques every evening and in the car during her morning commute. Soon, she dropped 40 pounds. “I never would have thought something so simple could help me lose weight, but it did!”

“I am a true believer in this program. I have more energy and I never get sick. I’ve done my own studying on the increase of oxygen and when you have an oxygenated body there’s no room for illness and disease. I also sleep way better. I wake up feeling energized and refreshed. I am more positive and it helps my mood. I am forever grateful for this program for so all of these reasons. These only take 20 minutes and I know I can always fit them into my day. I’m always glad I do!!!😊”

Thanks again Jill,

Tonyia Clark
A satisfied and over the top happy customer

Out of desperation, I ordered Oxycise. After spending 2 hours at the gym, 15 minutes a day seemed worth a shot. I was shocked at how quickly I began to see results. Within a week of doing Oxycise for 15 minutes a day I lost 2.5 inches and was starting to see more muscle tone that I did in 9 months of lifting weights at the gym! And it was lean muscle, not the bulky muscle I got from the gym. That was all the motivation I needed to become totally committed to making Oxycise a part of my daily life. And I knew I could keep that commitment because it was only 15 minutes a day! After three months of doing Oxycise (almost) everyday, I lost 10 pounds and 10 3/4 inches!

Now, 10 months later, I’ve shed 31 lb and 34 inches! I never thought I would have this kind of muscle tone and get rid of the bumpy cellulite. But I have! I had abs hiding under that squishy belly! And in another month or two, I might actually be the weight listed on my driver’s license.

I tell all my friends, if I weren’t seeing these results for myself I would think it was a scam. But it’s not! This is the real thing! No pills, no weird diets, no crazy workouts that leave you so stiff you can’t walk for a week (and what mom can afford that?), and I don’t have to spend hours at the gym getting all sweaty. Just 15 minutes a day of breathing and squeezing.

I feel more energetic, my skin looks better, and my clothes are all getting too big. I never thought I would have that problem. Time to go shopping for new skinny jeans! I couldn’t be more pleased with my Oxycise results. I have told all my girlfriends and just about anyone else who will listen to check this program out. There is nothing else like it! I’m a real mom with a real life and a real body. This program works. Period.

UPDATE: Five years later and I am STILL doing Oxycise (almost) daily. I just love it. It saves me from migraines and it keeps me fit and toned. It fits into my schedule and my life. I’ve never stuck with an exercise program longer than 30 days, much less 5 years. That says a lot! Breathe and squeeze for life, Baby!

“I started doing oxycise when I just got pregnant and I had very healthy and easy pregnancy. Even though I’m not very pain tolerant I was able to give birth all on my own without any medications because I learned how to breathe properly. Then I stopped doing oxycise for some time and gained some fat a few months after stopping, despite working out at the gym 6x a week. In my opinion it was because regular exercise especially a lot of cardio really tired me out and I was hungry and tired all the time, especially as a new mom.

“I started doing oxycise! again and went down by 5% body fat in just 3 weeks which is amazing, and lost about 7 lbs without overtraining and without a need to leave my baby with someone else to workout. So total it’s been about 3 years of doing oxycise. I have pictures attached, thank you again for sharing it!

“Without oxycise it would take a very strict diet plus a lot of cardio to support low body fat percentage but with oxycise I can let myself indulge where I want and I don’t have to do any cardio at the gym any more, it saves a lot of time!

Thanks again,
Nadine

“When my second baby was about 5 months old, I discovered Oxycise. I went to the website, read the testimonials, and read the history of how Jill came up with the system. The whole thing just made sense to me, and I was eager to give it a shot. I’m so glad I did. I went from a U.S. size 14 jeans, to a size 10 and lost 23 pounds within a few months time. I now am wearing a size 8, and have a goal of a healthy size 6. I feel great, and every time I Oxycise I feel so much energy afterwards, and it immediately boosts my mood. My skin feels firmer, my cellulite has faded, and my tummy muscles are stronger than they were before my c-section. I am so grateful for this system. Yoga is great for your body, and I think of this program as yoga with a twist, because adding the unique oxycise breathing technique, along with the positions is such a huge fat burner, and works way faster than anything else I have ever tried. Thank you so much Jill, Aubrey, and the rest of the Oxycise! team. I am a huge believer in this system, it is tried and true in my book, and I recommend it to all my friends when they ask me, ‘What have you been doing?’

“The first photo is me right before my c-section with my 9 lbs 11 ounce son, who is now almost 2. The second photo was taken a few days ago. I know the before photo is crazy, but I wanted to show others who are having body issues after pregnancy, that you can go from feeling totally hopeless, to having the results you want, and loving your body again.”

“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!”

“I feel much better at 42 than I did at 32. I have more energy, my immune system is stronger and the best part is I was wearing a size 20, now I am in a size 12. I still would like to drop a few more lbs and keep the toning process going. I am dedicated to doing my O!, at least 5 days a week and I know that if I fall behind it is something I can just get right back to. AND there have been weeks and months that I have been MIA. Nothing is easy and you have to make a lifetime commitment and you can succeed. Also, the daily threads [see OxyChat Message Room] are the BEST way to get support and the needed kick in the pants…”

“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 9½”
Upper Back & chest– 39½” to 38″
waist– 34″ to 31″
upper hip– 37″ to 35½”
lower abs– 37″ to 35″
upper abs– 35½” 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!

“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!)

“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.

“Does this get any better? don’t think so at 67yrs. I LOVE THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!!”

“Which brings me to my 2 inches lost. But it’s not just that! I actually have biceps again! AND, there is abdominal definition where there has NEVER been before. I’m totally sold on the system. While I stumbled around for the first 2 days trying to get all the moves coordinated, by the 3rd day, I had it down and it’s just great! I find my lung capacity and endurance during physical activity has increased dramatically. I can’t imagine how things will be in 2 MORE weeks! I’ll definitely be referring all the ‘tough cases’ in my life to Oxycise! I wouldn’t call it a walk in the park – it’s real work! But it sure beats anything else I’ve ever tried! I don’t have to leave home, I can do it anywhere, anytime, and I do feel really good afterward!

“…Thanks for a stellar program! So happy I stumbled onto it!”

Bob Doyle

Update from Bob:

“Hi Jill:

“Thanks for doing the exercises every day with me. I do them on the video with you and it has turned out to be the best thing I have done for myself.

“I started the Oxycise! program I think about last January 2004. I really didn’t think it would work, I thought I was too old. Age was my problem. I was tired and run down and felt just plain lousy. I was about 50 pounds overweight and was wearing a tight 44 pants. …I saw an add for the Oxycise! program and decided it was time to stop and try and do something. I thought I was too old to do the weight thing.

“Much to my surprise I started and I felt a lot better after the first week. My breathing was good and my energy level was on the rise. In fact I fired the lawn man and am now doing all of the yard work and singing again in Church, and the breath is good. I have so many rewards for doing your program I can’t believe them all. I am contemplating going for the next level as I feel so good on this one and am able to do them at the right speeds with you on the video. Well I have lost 50+ pounds and have lost 6 sizes and have the energy of being about 20 years younger. Thanks again for the program and believe me, if I feel this good at 75 then anyone can do it and succeed. May God bless you and yours and may America join in to fitness.”

“It has also helped me with my hypoglycemia and my energy level. I was diagnosed about 2 months ago and I get terrible shakes and fatigue if I don’t eat every 2 hours. I no longer get the shakes every 2 hours. I find that I can go longer before my symptoms begin to surface. This has made a world of difference at my job because I stay so busy.

“I’m so excited about this program and just can’t wait to share it now that I know FIRST HAND how great it works!”

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.

“My husband is also on the program. I know he will enjoy the new levels too.”

Joanne Ritter

February 20

“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 continued with level one for a couple of weeks, and then decided to buy tapes 2 and 3. After doing tape 2 for a week or two, I noticed a definite change in the way my body looked and felt. Dramatic? Maybe not, but I’m very pleased with the results. I’ve been using tape 3 for the past few weeks, and have noticed that my body is becoming even more toned. Now I have all of the tapes plus the commuter tape, which I started using yesterday. It’s a great energizer. I haven’t used my latest exercise machine since February, although I’ve been careful to dust it once a week.

“Another added benefit: I’m sleeping better! Exercising in the morning has never worked for me, so I do my routine a couple of hours after dinner. The leaping/running/ pedaling/stepping regimen gave me a ‘second wind’ I didn’t really want. I’d go to bed every night feeling a little ‘wired.’ Oxycise!, while invigorating, doesn’t put me in overdrive. It actually has a bit of a calming effect–although that may sound like a paradox.”

“The next day, I wrote an e-mail message to Oxycise! to ask more about the program and was pleasantly surprised to see a response within less than 24 hours from Nancy and Julie–“real people” who sounded very down-to-earth! I think that’s what finally sold me on ordering the Oxycise! program–the great service and the caring responses I received.

“I ordered the Oxycise! Level One and Level Two videos, the audio tape and the Oxycise! book near the end of May. They were in my mailbox by May 31st and I started the program on June 1st. (Ironically, it was June 1st, 1983, when I met my husband for the first time! I was a size 5-7 then and very happy with my weight and appearance.)

“I usually do either Oxycise! video at least once a day, sometimes both, and at least six days a week, alternating each video for variety. (I haven’t used the other program since starting Oxycise!) When I’m driving in the car 15 minutes or more, I do the Oxycise! audio tape. When I started the Oxycise! program, I marked my measurements in red marker on one of the measuring tapes provided so I could clearly see my progress.

“As of July 1st, (one month later), I had lost over 5 inches in total (I have been measuring myself in six areas), with the majority in my waist and my arms. It’s wonderful to see the new marker line moving away from the old measurement–in the right direction! My hips and thighs have been more stubborn with very minimal inch loss. However, my cellulite in these two areas has noticeably improved. My legs look more toned and they are starting to show better definition–I’m on my way, anyway.

“I have not lost any weight yet, in fact I have gained two pounds, but I recognize that I have been eating more calories than usual and, as confirmed by Julie at Oxycise!, muscle weighs more than fat. My abdomen, especially my waist, is much more toned and looks flatter than it has in some time–my husband has also commented that he’s noticed a difference.

“The best part is that I went to the store to buy a pair of shorts and I have lost one size! I even tried on a different pair of shorts in size 10 to make sure it wasn’t just a different fit. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was! I have been wearing a size 12 for the last two years and this is the first time I was able to wear a size 10 in probably ten years! (The clothes that I am wearing now are probably going to soon need to be taken in or replaced. Darn, I hate to shop–just kidding!!)

“When I came back to work from the store, beaming after buying my new shorts, I told some of my co-workers and they wanted to know what I was doing! I explained the Oxycise! program and demonstrated the Basic Breath. I told them how easy it is and how little time it takes to do each day. They were asking how to visit your website. One of my co-workers explained the concept to her aerobics instructor who believes it makes sense as she uses deep breathing for healing.

“Another benefit has been the increased energy level. When I feel really tired at the end of the day, I do one of the Oxycise! videos and feel energized and ready to go again!

“Over the years I have tried many other programs with very little long-term success, some with no success–if I lost weight, it came back with a few extra pounds. In fact, when I told one of my sisters that I was starting Oxycise! she said, ‘It’s just another flavour of the month. You’ve tried the Jane Fonda workout, aerobics, the stepper, Body Flex, etc., and now this. Well, let me know if it works.’ Well, IT DOES! I am amazed at how simple it really is and how little effort and time it takes. It’s hard to believe something this easy works! This is something I KNOW I can stick with!

“I only did the other breathing program when no one was around because of the strange breathing technique and facial expressions needed to do it as it is taught–I found it was just too embarrassing to do in front of or within earshot of others. With Oxycise! I don’t feel embarrassed or self-conscious, I ‘just do it!’ Jill is down to earth and explains everything so well and the other participants on the videos are easy to relate to.

“One of the things I have found that keeps me so motivated is to read the testimonials on your website. Everyone’s success level is different but encouraging. I have spent more time at your website visiting each section, enjoying all I have read. Your website is wonderful and very well organized! I also enjoy receiving your OxyChat! newsletter. It’s nice to keep in touch with you! It’s also neat to read the e-mails sent in to the OxyCenter with questions/answers, and words of encouragement.

“It’s exciting to be doing something that offers so much hope to shed these unwanted pounds I have carried around for years. I want to feel really good again about how I look and enjoy shopping again for new clothes and not feel embarrassed to try on or wear a bathing suit. I know in another month that I will have lost more inches and hopefully some weight, and if not, then I know it WILL happen in time! I want to look the way I did when I first met my husband, and I believe I will. Regardless, I feel more energized and encouraged than I have in years!

“Thank you, Jill, for making your program available to the public. I will continue to tell others about Oxycise! and look forward to more successes. Meantime, I will continue to ‘keep on breathin’!’

Susan R.

Susan’s Update from the Message Board (Including Congratulations and Comments from Jill)

“This is THE BEST program!!!!”

“Well, Oxycise! has done it again for me!!! Today, I went to the store to buy myself some new jeans since all my other jeans are too big now, and lo and behold, I’ve dropped another size. I actually got to buy a Size 8 pair of jeans–I haven’t worn a size 8 since before I was married! That’s two sizes I’ve lost in just 2-1/2 months! I swear I was almost touching the ceiling when I left the store!

THANK YOU, JILL!!!!!!! YOU’RE AWESOME!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Susan R.

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Comments From Jill Johnson

Isn’t it fun??? I remember the first time I fit in a size 12. I tried on several 14’s and they were too big, so I started looking at the size 12 rack.

I kept thinking the the sales clerks were staring at me thinking, “What is that fat girl think she’s doing trying to fit in a size 12.”

I took 2 or 3 pairs of jeans into the dressing room, and they fit! I didn’t trust the size yet, so I literally tried on 25 pairs of jeans in size 12 before I admitted to myself that I was actually that size. It was amazing to me.

Keep on breathin’

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Subject: Thank you, Jill!

“Yes, it was amazing to me, too (and fun!) I had to tell the clerk why I was so excited about trying on jeans!!! I told her all about Oxycise! and what a FANTASTIC program it is! I tried on a couple of size 10s before I realized it wasn’t the make, it was ME! I had SHRUNK!!! I couldn’t believe I was actually going back to the racks for the smallest size they sold! I still have more inches to lose and toning to do, but I’m still on a cloud thinking about it!

“If I can do this program, ANYONE CAN!!!

“Thank you again, Jill!!! (Can’t thank you enough!!!)”

“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.”

Update from Chris:

“This past May I started an intensive exercise program with kickboxing/weights/yoga (60min) and alternating with aerobics/yoga(45-60 min) alternate days. From May until now I have only missed eight days. During that time I tightened up and felt more conditioned and limber, but no changes in inches lost. Then six weeks ago I started Oxycise! I love this program and combined it with my other routine because I like the routine that I got in to. I Oxycise! at least once a day and on many days do Levels I and II and also in my car when I am driving. What a surprise when I measured this morning. I still weigh 145, but am so much tighter and toned and my face is firmer. I lost 1/2″ from my back (as measured under my bust); 1/2″ from my waist; 1/2″ from below my navel; 1/2″ from my hips; and 1/2″ from my thighs. I am absolutely amazed at these results. I find the breathing easy and enjoyable and am energized by this. Thank Jill for this wonderful program.”

I sometimes still have to get myself motivated to do my O!ing but once I start I am happy and very proud of myself. I have been taking the ‘magic pills’ for years to lose weight and nothing ever worked. This works.”

“I realized this morning that I have finally lost that 10 lbs I have been working on since Nov. I had some of it off but O! showed me that oxygen was a great friend and that smoking was robbing me from oxygen. I gained back about 5 lbs when I quit smoking.

“It wasn’t the weight that really caught my attention today but my measurements. I have lost:
3″ from my waist,
3″ from my hips
3″ from my chest
1 1/2″ from each arm
1” from each thigh and
1″+ from each calf (my calves have affectionately been called cows so I’ll take all the help I can get).

“So I have lost 16-18” from my body and it feels great. Thank You! Thank you! I love to O! when I first get up in the morning. It wakes me up better than coffee and gives me the edge to keep on going all day. I also use O! when I go for my walk at lunch. It really works well on those abs.

“I don’t plan to stop O!ing any time soon. It just makes me feel so good. I know that my body is still a work in progress, because it hasn’t stop changing yet.

“I just had to let you know that I am another happy customer.”

“I have gone from a size 14 to a size 12. I see muscle tone and definition now and have energy enough to sail through the day (even running up a long flight of stairs at the end of my work shift!).

“The heel spurs that had me walking like a crippled person in the past months hardly have any effect on me now. I can even put aside my orthotics and go barefoot for a little while.

“My goal is get down to a size 8, where I was in my early twenties, and to stay energetic. My hope is that my husband will decide to try it some day soon!”

“I have also lost 5 inches on my stomach – really wonderful and amazing! I don’t look like I am constantly pregnant anymore. I also see some lovely results in my face and over my body. I have been a slow loser, however, I did not realize how deprived my body was of oxygen until I started Oxycise! I was barely even breathing before, it’s a wonder I was even alive!

“I love that I can do Oxycise! anywhere at anytime, even taking a few sniffs and puffs anywhere and everywhere! We are getting ready to move and I was doing my Oxycise breath while I was packing, so even though I may not get through a whole 15 minute routine, I still try to get in my 15 minutes of breathing to keep my tummy tight and trim.

“And I finally began breathing while driving. I have been challenging myself to breathe through a whole song or red light. I now have to commute between our two homes every week and it’s a 164 mile drive one way. God Bless Oxycise!

“I have lots and lots more energy now and I love the way my face tingles and some body parts when they are flooded with Oxygen! Thank you for listening.”

“Well I am happy to say that in 12 weeks I have lost 48 inches (I measure in 8 different places), have gone down from a size 24 to almost a size 20, and have lost roughly 20 pounds. I am looking to drop two more pant sizes to ultimately fit into a size 16 by Christmas. I actually have rediscovered my jawbone and shoulder blades again!!!

“Family members have definitely noticed the change in my appearance and overall personality!! (I hope this doesn’t sound vain, but I wish my co-workers would comment more, some days I wonder if you can truly notice??)

“Oxycise! has definitely been a blessing for me, I actually have the energy to work full-time, play with my daughter and spend much more quality time with my family!!

“Words cannot describe how thankful I am to the Jill for creating this wonderful way of maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Also, I love the weekly newsletter as it always really motivates me!!

“Thank You!”

PS: “One more little tidbit, I usually measure on Mondays, but I measured today and in the past 5 days lost another 6 inches to make my total 54 inches. I measured about 3 times to make sure I was in exactly the same spot as the week before and sure enough. Needless to say, I am stunned with these results. I have recently added more ‘Rip the Floor’ and ‘Torpedo One’ reps and I think this has really helped.”

Lisa mentions these additional results:

1. I have to walk to 4 flights of stairs to get to my office (we’re on the 3rd floor.). I used to have to stop half-way up and rest, but now I don’t. I’m still slow, don’t get me wrong, but my recovery time is much, much quicker already.

2. My skin has begun to clear up and looks “fresher”.

3. My breath support when I sing has improved and I can hit notes now that I haven’t been able to in years!

4. I can actually feel that I am forming real abdominal muscles under my fat (I have quite a bit to lose).

5. I use a treadmill at the gym that my family and I are members of and I have had to increase the intensity to get a good workout because the lower program wasn’t challenging enough any more. (P.S. my mother-in-law bought my family a membership to a gym for Christmas and it was really expensive. Telling her I’m not going to the gym because I am only Oxycising would be familial suicide. So, I enjoy the treadmill while my family does other activities.)

6. I have noticed an increase in my libido (much to my husband’s delight.!)

7. I have some mild insomnia, but I’ve noticed that even if I don’t get enough rest, using a couple of “Oxybreaths” (is this a word?) or doing the commuter tape really helps me make it through the day.

Rhonda adds:
“My original weight, way back when, was 200 lbs. Dropped to 155 lbs…with diet and exercise. Vigorous exercise!!!! and more vigorous exercise to keep it off until Oxycise! Now I’m at 132-137 depending on the time of the month. My only exercise for the last 1-1/2 years is walking the dog and Oxycise! and Voila! no more worry…”

My arthritic knees decided about 6 years ago that I should stop my Jazzercise classes. If I hadn’t had my yoga (been doing it for over 45 years and still attend two classes a week) to fall back on, I may have really gone to pot (small play on words there!). I’ve always used deep yoga breathing to get that oxygen in and to help me sleep, but it’s not as energetic as your method.

Having said that, may I now say that after doing Oxycise! for a few weeks, I am beginning to notice a definite tightening of the areas that needed it. No, I’m sorry, I haven’t been measuring, but I look trimmer, my jeans are a little looser, and I do feel more energetic!

For some of the stretching positions, I have been substituting yoga postures that I feel best utilize the areas of my body that I want to tone. And I love the commuter routine! I visit a shut-in friend about once a week, and she lives 20 minutes away, so I get two of its workouts on those days!!….

You’re more than welcome to use my email if you’d like. I’m hoping in the next several months to have more exciting news to share. Fortunately I have a healthy heart and my blood pressure is fine. It’s just my knees ….. after all that jitter-bugging I did!!

I’m not a small woman (a comfortable size 14), and have never had a protruding tummy. I’m well proportioned, have excellent posture, but have noticed recently that I was getting a little thicker around the middle. I’m certain that Oxycise! is going to take care of that!

BTW about 7 or 8 months ago I was introduced to a bit of incontinence. For some reason, I also had a little difficulty in remembering to do my Kegel exercises daily. Now I simply incorporate them in the ‘lift and tuck’ and Bingo! …. better bladder control!

In these three ‘Easy Does It’ tapes, after I learned the routine, instead of just waiting to start, while Jill explains the position, I go ahead and sneak in a couple of extra breaths. I’m sure I do at least 40 reps per tape! And it’s so easy to do just the diaphragmatic breathing at any time or any place!”

Happy breathing to us all,

“I find I have dropped 2 pounds this past month, even though I am within normal weight guidelines. The weight loss has come out of my legs and abdomen. What I really find great, is the increased flexibility in my legs and hips. A slight pain in my left hip when bending, has left since starting Level 2 exercises.

“I am pushing age 71 hard, and Roger is 82. This is and will continue to be a great program for us, pushing back the clock for us.”

Update from Roger and Bea:

“Dear Fellow Breathers,

“What a joy to hear from you. I had intended to write a couple weeks from now, March 15th to be exact, and share our first O! anniversary with you. Yes, we’re still at it and doing well. There was a period of several weeks when I was unable to exercise, and I really missed it. I noticed the pick up in energy and muscle tone again almost immediately on starting again. Also, of course, it’s so much easier to maintain a stable weight. This came in handy over the Christmas holidays. I couldn’t resist some of the special goodies.

“Roger and I intend to stay on this program as long as we are able. The benefits for both of us are enormous, and it’s so simple to do. We alternate Level One through Level Four. Levels Three and Four are especially good for my legs. Roger just breathes and does those reps he can comfortably do. Roger had another birthday since I last wrote. He’s 83.”

“One of my sisters broke her leg, and she still does Oxy in the positions that she is able to.

“This is something I will be able to do for the rest of my life. I am still working as an assistant to a Speech Therapist in an elementary school. I think this will give me the energy to work a long time in the future.”

Update:

“I still love doing Oxycise! daily (except Sunday)!

“I feel better and have more stamina than ever. I walk every morning with two friends, one seven years younger than I and the other 20 years younger. I have no trouble keeping up with them while we walk and talk! Thanks to Jill!”

“This is a workout we can do together and it is not strenuous. I have both Level 1 and 2. I like Level 2 better for the constant work on the legs. I have toned up a lot of cellulite and my daughter’s is virtually gone! We have more energy and I feel much better and more dedicated to this than I ever was at the gym! I have now given a friend my videos to see if she likes them. I know she will. She has twin 3-year-olds to chase around and doesn’t have time to do a long workout, so this is perfect for her too.

“Thank you for this fabulous program! It will become part of my everyday routine for a lifetime!”

“Was I skeptical? Yes, and heartily so! In fact, except for the fact the Jill Johnson seemed like such a NICE person, I can’t imagine what it was that compelled me to order. (I generally watch infomercials to be amused. Ron Popeil never fails to make me giggle.)

“I ordered and decided to give it two months of effort. After all, what’s fifteen minutes a day? BUT–I was stubborn and skeptical, and refused to do ANYTHING else. I wasn’t going to change my eating habits, I wasn’t going to add any additional activity or take any supplement other than what I generally take. It was going to be the 15 minutes of Oxycise! working or nothing.

“The first couple of weeks I didn’t lose an inch because I wasn’t doing the breath right. I was SURE I was, but I was sneaking exhales on the three sniffs and inhales on the three puffs. I WAS getting a lot more oxygen than I was used to, though. I had swollen lymph glands in my neck from trying to get the flu, and they disappeared in the first three days. I also increased my water dramatically, to 96 oz. Previously, water was merely a vehicle for turning ground beans into coffee.

“Near the end of the second week, I found this site. It’s WONDERFUL! The people are friendly and encouraging and helpful. And Julie, the Patron Saint of Oxycisers, is always there to answer questions. She also forwarded a tip sheet on breathing that got me on the right track.

“What a difference doing the breath right made! I could FEEL it when it was right. It wasn’t so much being sore–like with other excercise–it was a good feeling.

“Okay, so what happened? It’s been two months. And really, that’s not counting the first two weeks–and not counting a four day period when I couldn’t breathe from allergies …and another four day period when I kept putting it off and never got around to it. Here goes:

“I measured my rib cage, waist, hips, upper arms and thighs. From these I have lost 16.75 inches in what amounts to six weeks of regular Oxycise! AND that is Oxycise! ALONE, once a day. The only other thing I did was add drinking water (and running to the toilet until I got used to it).

“In addition to the inch loss (I do not weigh…EVER) I have noticed a dramatic increase in energy. My concentration has improved (Oxygen is actually getting to my brain now). And I know I am increasing in muscle because the ‘Squush Potential’ is almost gone. (You know what the ‘Squush Potential’ is? You measure the right way, then measure again, squushing your innards until you almost cut off your circulation. Right before you lose consciousness, you have your ‘Squush potential.’ I used to could get a good three or four inches of potential–now I can barely squush an inch.)

“So, to anyone out there wondering ‘Does this really work?’ I can tell you this: it is sure working for me. And I am not even the model Oxyciser. As far as I am concerned, it is a miracle.”

“Well, to make a long story short, I pushed him, he resisted, I pushed some more, and now he LOVES it!!!!!!!! He says he feels stretched out, energized, and basically great all over. As for me, I love it, too. It is relaxing, yet energizing, and I feel better after doing it. We get up in the morning and do it everyday. It is a great way to spend time together before he goes to work, and a great mutual routine. You would laugh to see us in our tiny living room, him at 6’1″ and me at 4’11”! We just breathe and sniff, breathe and puff. It is great. We aren’t really measuring because we just like the energizing and stretching results. We hike every weekend and walk every night, this is a great addition to our routine. I just have to laugh sometimes to see my big, strong, masculine husband doing Oxycise!

“Now my mother-in-law wants to try it. I can’t wait to hear what she has to say about it!

“Thanks for another way to spend quality time with family!!!!!!!”

“P.S. We have only been doing O! for 5 days and I can feel the difference in my body shape. I really, really, love it!”

“My husband is a United States Marine, who of course needs to stay in shape as part of his commitment to the Corps. He doesn’t mind those 3 to 6 mile runs daily, but he is interested in learning the Oxycise! program. He sees how it has helped me tone and feel energized and sees real benefits to this program. Stress reduction alone makes it a goldmine! Tell Jill she may just be helping our military force to stay fit someday! (It may be a tough fight, to convince them that all that grunting and groaning isn’t needed!) But my husband is open-minded enough to give it a try it, and you need to start somewhere.

“I sent for the report to backup my testimonials to the program working. As you all know, people like scientific ‘proof.’ Thanks for the great program and the great access to yourselves.”

“Thank you doesn’t begin to express my gratitude…”

Gillian

Update from Gillian:

“Hello Jill:

“Almost to the one year mark since I started your program, and I thought I’d give you a little update as encouragement for anyone who is skeptical. I bought the level 1 and the cd and book last August…I needed help learning the breathing technique and was amazed at how quickly you responded to my email. With your help I quickly mastered the breathing technique and I’ve never looked back.

“About 6 – 8 weeks later I bought the level 2 (I alternate them but I prefer the level 2 exercises). It’s so easy to incorporate 15 minutes of exercise into my morning before I dress for work – even when I’m on holiday I will do what I can remember of my favourite positions.

“Not only did I lose the 20 lbs which I had gained over the past 10 years (in a hurry 2 – 3 months) but for me the biggest benefit is the increased energy and joy for living that I feel when I do the program faithfully (4 – 5 times a week).

“Prior to starting Oxycise! I was struggling along with an extra 20 lbs and feeling quite ‘flat’ after surgery (hysterectomy) two years earlier. That’s just a dim memory now and the last year has shown me how to take control not only of my weight and energy level but also my feelings of well-being.

“Even when I’m sick (not very often these days) I still do my Oxycise just with with less Gusto 🙂 I’ve talked to all my friends about this program and even my family doctor has been made aware of the benefits I have experienced.

“Thank you Jill from one more of your grateful adherents.”

“…My husband and I go out mushroom picking in the fall and I was finding it a struggle to walk across the yard. And can you imagine how hard it would be to drag 250 lbs up the mountains to pick mushrooms. I had also taken to hiding out more or less at home because I felt fat…forget the mirror! Amen! Then as it was so incredibly hot here this fall, we couldn’t go picking because the sun dried up the mushrooms…(not that I was in any shape to go anyway) so I had taken to viewing the shopping channel now and then and caught you on in September. At one point you either read or talked about someone over 50 losing weight on the Oxycise! Program…and I felt the Lord as ‘this is for you’…you also gave a demonstration of the Oxycise! Basic Breath and I ordered the program. As it takes 10 days for us on the west coast of Canada to get stuff from the Shopping Channel I started deep breathing from what I had seen you do on T.V.

“Since I got my videos I have gone from the tight 46 down to a 42– in some cases 40– as far as sizes go. I have lost fat from all over … when I started my waist had gone somewhere…now I actually have one back. My face, which had disappeared into a mass of chins more like one fat blob, has actually taken on bone structure once again. I’ve lost about 3 inches off my bust, at least 4 off of my hips…thighs and buns and arms about 3 inches…I even lost a ring size…and I’ve not changed anything I eat…

“My husband who took early retirement this past January is 55 and started doing it too…he has lost his middle pouch, and also lost off his face and neck. Now, we do it together in the morning and I do it again at night …

“At first I ordered the program because I didn’t care how or why it worked, I just wanted to get doing it. But now people are coming up to me and asking, ‘What have you been doing?’ and when I tell them ‘Breathing’, they look at me like I’m nuts. So I ordered the book and commuter tape this time.

“The other best part about this is that for years my weight has driven my husband nuts (we’ve been married for 34 yrs 8 months) and for the first time in ages he is hopeful I’ll keep losing and so am I. I feel good and am climbing up the mountains getting mushrooms. Today, I am 52 years young and not afraid that each day may very well be my last…last summer when my granddaughter was visiting with us she said to me one day, ‘Gramma, Mom says that you’re getting so fat you are likely to die anytime, so can I have your rings when you die?’ Well, praise God for Oxycise! and you! This is one Gramma who is energized and enjoying every minute of losing unwanted lbs and inches.

“… I get tears in my eyes when I think of how much Oxycise! has done for me.

“God Bless you Jill,”

Sincerely,
Beth A. Wagner

(Beth’s second letter)

“Dear Jill,

“I’ve written to you before to tell you how much Oxycise! has changed my life. But I just want to let you know that I recently purchased a Richard Simmons heart monitor watch, and wore it yesterday during my Oxycise! workout. And my heart rate went up to 145 during the workout. (my resting heart rate is 95.) I now know that I am truly getting an aerobic workout as well as burning fat. I didn’t realize my heart rate went up that much while doing Oxycise! I now know that I’m in my target heart range and getting a great workout without sweating.

“Thanks Again”

“I have never been overweight. In fact, I have always been 5 to 10 pounds underweight for my 5’9” height, according to all the charts I have seen. But as I reached my 40’s, I noticed that I was not able to maintain the same muscle tone I had when I was younger, even though I have faithfully continued to exercise. I felt like I was already spending a lot of time exercising each week; I didn’t want to spend more time, but I didn’t know what else to do. When I increased the length of my workouts my muscles became sore. I figured I was just going to have to accept the fact that my body was aging.

“Then, a few months ago, my sister told me about Oxycise! Since the middle of October, I have been doing Oxycise! 6 days a week and I LOVE it! It’s just so easy and convenient. My husband has joined me on most of the days I do Oxycise! He has lost 12 pounds. (He even lost 1-1/2 inches from his neck alone.) I have toned up all over –I have actually gained five pounds! My legs and calves and arms feel much tighter and more toned. The ‘jiggle’ in my buttocks has tightened. Even though I gained weight, which is probably muscle gain, my waist is smaller– the pants I used to wear fit looser around my waist now. Another thing that has changed is my complexion. I have always had trouble with acne, since my high school days. My skin is clearer now. I have even noticed that the whites of my eyes look whiter. I feel more healthy now than I have ever felt with ANY exercise I have done in the past.

“When I finish an Oxycise! session I feel invigorated, and yet relaxed at the same time. I feel good, not worn out. I find that I am able to do Oxycise! even when I have a cold (something I was never able to do with aerobics) and I actually feel better afterwards. In fact, I often tend to feel a little ‘down’ in my mood and sluggish in the afternoons; but if I plan to Oxycise! around that time I feel so much better afterwards.

“I’m so happy to have found something that is so easy to do and takes so little time. Oxycise! leaves you free to do other things you would like to do. It lets you be fit without having to worry about a fitness program!”

“October 4 measurements:

upper abs: 27″
waistline: 27″
lower abs: 33″
hips: 37.5″
each thigh at widest point: 21″
each upper arm at widest point: 10.5”

“October 26 measurements:

upper abs: 25.5″
waist: 25″
lower abs: 31″
hips: 35.75″
thighs: 19″
upper arms: 9.5”

“That totals 13.25″ lost! I am tight and energetic. I WILL NOT BE REINSTATING MY GYM MEMBERSHIP!!! I feel like I have a fuller life, with more time and a better attitude! My husband worries I will lose too much — but let me tell ya — WHO DOESN’T WANT A 23” WAISTLINE? Well, I do and I think it’s gonna happen.

“Jill — you have produced a miracle and I am eating my words (those nasty little doubts).

“My advice to all — KEEP BREATHING!”

2. I love that there is such great internet support for Oxycise! I really enjoy reading the oxychat site — people write in questions that I have had too, and it’s great to read the answers and to post myself. I also enjoy the newsletter. Terrific to have that kind of support!

3. The actual exercises are wonderful. I feel so energized. It took me a couple of days to feel that I could really coordinate the breathing and the positioning. But it’s becoming a much more natural feeling already.

4. I had tried another breathing exercise program but it was way too noisy! I like to do the exercises in the early morning, and the other program was waking my kids up — not something I want in the early hours! One of the first days I did that program, one of my daughters woke up and came running out — she thought I was choking and dying. Oxycise! gives me an excellent workout and it’s nice and quiet! I was also hesitant (i.e., didn’t do it!) to do the other program when I was visiting relatives this summer. Just sounds too odd. I can do Oxycise! at anytime, anywhere and no one needs to know. I frequently do positions while I work on the computer.

5. I have been focusing on eating healthy foods for a few weeks now and have lost 10 lbs. I have also been trying to do some other form of exercise every day — walking with friends, playing tennis or following an exercise tape. I had been following this program for 2 weeks before receiving Oxycise! so it’s hard to say what benefits are from Oxycise! and what are from the others. Actually, I’m sure it’s a combination of all of these.

6. I did notice after the first few days of Oxycise! that my abdominal and buttock muscles were really sore! Oxycise! gives them a great workout — better than the other exercises I have done. Since adding Oxycise! to my day just one week ago, I have lost 2″ around my waist! It’s much easier for me to hold those muscles in throughout the day, too.

7. I think Oxycise! also really energizes me for the day. I have so much more energy than before.

8. I have also noticed an improvement in my posture. I think some of this is due to the tightening of those muscles used in standing tall through Oxycise! and some through just becoming more aware of those muscles.

9. I’m closing in quickly on 50 and have been feeling my age in my joints. Therefore, it was very important for me to have an exercise plan that was easy on my joints — not a lot of jumping around, etc. Oxycise! is terrific for that. It is gentle yet strenuous at the same time — you really feel like you get a good workout. I like the way Jill demonstrates how to modify the positions if you have trouble with particular joints. I can do all the exercises now but am pleased that it is a plan that can be modified to last me the rest of my life.

10. I love the Oxycise! Chart Your Success booklet. Really fun to fill in all the different parts — food diary, measurement charts, Body Mass Index, etc. I love the little increments you use for charting so that the feeling of success is easy to achieve!

11. I shouldn’t forget one of the best parts of Oxycise! — how little time it takes. I’m a single mom of two who works full time and my time is precious. Oxycise! takes just 15 minutes a day and I feel like I get an excellent workout. So it’s very time efficient.

12. I’ve been so excited about Oxycise! that I already ordered the Level II tape. I’ve heard great things about it on the oxy list and the OxyChat, so am excited to see it.

Thank you so much for Oxycise! I absolutely love it and am very pleased with my results in just one week! This is a plan I will use forever!

“I have lost at total of 17 inches (measured at the bust, waist, hips, thighs, and arms). I feel energized and ambitious. I have an appointment to see my doctor for a weigh-in at the end of October and I can hardly wait to see her expression. I cannot believe what has happened. After 20 years of hell, I can actually see a light at the end of the longest, darkest tunnel anyone can imagine.

“All I can say is that if anyone is hesitant about trying this method, don’t be; and if you aren’t seeing results, maybe you need to review the introduction again and follow slowly. I don’t do each position exactly the same way that Jill demonstrates, simply because I can’t get my body into some of those positions, but I have found a happy medium and will continue to work at it till I’m doing them just like Jill.

“Jill, if they could canonize a person for making people healthy, happy, and hopeful, then you get my vote. I have spent many long hours crying myself to sleep, begging for a miracle by the morning. Nothing ever happened until you came into my life. Both my husband and son can’t believe the difference in just this short a period of time. They both have been pillars of strength for me in the past and now I can finally pay them back with a happier, healthier mom and wife. I tell everyone I can about you and what you are doing. Please accept my sincerest and deepest thanks for making a miracle happen.”

Gail

Update on Gail:

“This is an update to my first message sent 4 weeks ago. I have been on the program now for just over 2 months and have lost 16.5 pounds and 28.5 inches. I was so excited after the first 4 weeks when I had lost 17 inches that I wrote my first message in the Oxychat and Jill actually read my story on the Canadian Shopping Channel. I said that I had a doctors appointment at the end of October and would update my progress. Well, as you can see, there is a miracle in progress here. My doctor was pleasantly surprised and confessed ignorance about the program. I have to see her again in 2 months (just before Christmas) to see if this is all really working.

“If there is anyone still skeptical about doing Oxycise!, don’t be. I didn’t think anything could be this easy. I want to do the Oxycise! routine, and not because I have to, but because I feel better and I know it’s making me healthier. I have more energy now than when I was ‘skinny’ (over 20 years ago). I have a long, long way to go, but I’ll tell you this, I look forward to doing my breathing. I do it in the car, I do some after lunch at the office, and in the evening I do a full routine. Don’t let the dust settle on those tapes… plug them in and Keep on breathing….”

Gail

Another Update from Gail:

“Oxycise! is addictive…it’s a way of life, it’s a happy feeling—IT’S GREAT.”

“It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my progress. I am very excited to say that since September, I have lost a total of 39 pounds and 38.5 inches. For the first time in about 5 years I will be looking at a summer weight under 300 pounds.

“After Christmas the progress became even more noticeable. I have cheek bones, you can actually see my jaw line, I have a more defined neckline, my calf muscles are noticeable (not just big blobs of fat), my upper arms are starting to firm up, and so much more. For the first time in 20 years, I find I can’t wear my rings and not because they are too tight, but they are so loose I’m afraid I’ll lose them. I just wish I had a machine that I could walk into and measure all the inches all over the place. Since starting with the Oxycise! program, I feel so much better and have more energy than I have had in a long time. And to my surprise, I also found that without really thinking about it, I have improved my diet and in general eat more sensibly.

“I attribute these changes to Jill and Oxycise! When you feel good, you think more positively, and and as a result making changes seem to be effortless. I do the Oxycise! routine a minimum of 5 times a week without complaining or thinking of ways to get out of it. I have even added some of my own positions. I did find that there are periods where it seems like instead of losing, I’m gaining inches, but I continue to persevere then suddenly whoosh, more inches and weight come off! Oxycise! is addictive…it’s a way of life, it’s a happy feeling—IT’S GREAT.”

More from Gail:

“Please use my message as you see fit. I think it’s important for everyone to know that you can accomplish your goals, just don’t expect miracles to happen overnight. It took me 7 months to lose the 39 lbs. and 38.5” (March 17), but I know that those pounds and inches won’t be coming back. ‘Slow and sure wins the race’!’

“I am not adverse to you publishing my name, etc. Sometimes people just need to hear about someone who has experienced living with 150+ pounds and is finally finding success in a health program.”

“Sooo . . . Oyxcise! is the best thing since sliced bread . . . (whole grain of course!) Also love your newsletter – it’s great seeing info and ideas and inspiration from others! GREAT JOB!”

Thanks,
K. Bussey

“P.S. It’s just amazing to me why all my friends sweat and strain and still complain about their weight. They spin, lift and though jeans are tighter and scale is higher – I tell them and they just make fun – wish they would just try Oxycise! – I eat lots of lovely, whole food and they count every calorie and grain. Oh and that’s another Oxycise! plus . . . you can do it after you eat. It DOESN’T have to be done on an empty stomach (and mine rarely is!)”

Update from Kasey:

“I LOVE your Level II tape — it reminds me of a lovely stretchy ballet class.”

“Hi,

“I got a real kick out of seeing my letter from a month ago to you in print and so I thought that I would give you a update (and feel free to print!) Have been Oxycizing since April 15 when my videos arrived and I still love it! I combine it with a body flex workout, one in the AM and one in the PM.

“I am slowly losing but I FEEL GREAT !

“I loved your recent suggestions to lower my set point.

“Whenever I get a headache I do a little Oxycise! breathing and away it goes. I thought that maybe this could help some other breathers. Breathing also seems to put the kabosh on my occasional hot flashes…it makes them go away in a FLASH. I LOVE your Level 2 workout — it reminds me of a lovely stretchy ballet class.

“Thanks and thanks and thanks,”

“Both programs offer the flexibility to do them when you are traveling and can be done in any room so they are convenient. You don’t get all sweaty and exhausted from doing either routine. I actually look forward to doing the Oxycise! workout and so I don’t postpone it or dread it. Always I feel energized after doing the exercises…it’s not a depleting type of workout…it sort of ‘restores’ you physically and emotionally.

“I was enthusiastic about the Body Flex program when I began it. But now that I have been doing Oxycise! for a couple weeks, I honestly feel it is far superior. It is remarkably simple and certainly easy enough for anyone to master if they focus on it . . . Body Flex seemed almost ‘too easy’ for me and I didn’t really feel I was getting a complete workout. I just feel that I am doing a more complete, well-thought-out workout with Oxycise!”

“Then I saw you on QVC. Your program made logical sense to me. I initially started the program just to boost my fat loss. I also sing and play instruments so I figured that it would help me there as well.

“It is simply amazing to me, but my results have dramatically improved since I began your program. I am actually starting to see some fat loss now. The most dramatic places are my face and stomach. I have lost 1 1/2 inches from my waist in two weeks! I am so pleased that I have decided to do the level one workout twice a day. I am doing the workout in the morning and in the evenings. In the morning, I taking a break while at work to do the workout. I enjoy doing the exercises during work because they help me keep my energy up during the day.

“Thanks for your wonderful discovery!!! I am spreading the word.”

“On top of the inch loss, I have had more energy, my menstrual cycle has been uneventful (no cramps, no bloating…), my nails are stronger and nicer looking, my hair is growing faster, and my complexion is rosy and bright!

“I must admit to you that I have been eating terribly. I am a full time college student who lives on Pizza and Taco Bell and while I would NEVER suggest that people eat like this I am amazed that in spite of it I still continue to lose. It is a wonderful feeling. I am free of the diet shackles and the guilt ridden meals… I am free of the constant exercise routine that gets me nowhere… I am free to look to the future with happiness rather than dread.”

“Thank You Jill Johnson!”

“Best of all, I got into my jeans last night that I haven’t been able to wear for so long! (I couldn’t even pull them up over my rear end.) My clothes look nicer. My mid-section has felt so bloated for so long, and that is going away. With so many exercise programs you don’t see results for so long, but with Oxycise! I see results now and it keeps me motivated to continue.

“This is the first thing I’ve done (I even cry) that doesn’t destroy my energy. I can feel changes every day — even my lungs getting more capacity. I feel like the old Jan is back!

“All around I feel healthier. We just really love it. It’s only been a week and I feel so much better about myself.”

Jan Worthen, mother of four, Pine, Colorado

Jan’s 16-year-old daughter, Angie:

“I love how I feel — renewed — after doing Oxycise! I can fit in my pants and look so much better. I’ve had to wear wide leg jeans all my life, and now I can wear regular ones. The minute I get home from school I put Oxycise! on. I love that I don’t have to change my clothes, and it hardly takes any time from my schedule — and I can visually see results. I never, ever thought I could do anything to affect my body size. I’m ecstatic!”

Angie

Comments from mother (Jan) about daughter (Angie):

“I recently talked Angie into buying some tight-fitting jeans (you couldn’t fit a finger between her skin and the fabric) and as she was leaving for school, I asked her, why are you wearing your baggy jeans. It turns out that those were the new tight jeans, but they are now baggy! Angie is on Cloud 9. Angie was getting a cold last week, but she started Oxycise! and never came down with the cold.”

Inch loss after 8 days:

Jan:
Rib Cage: 1-3/4 inches
Waist: 1 inch
Hips: 1 inch
Thigh: 1/2 inch

Angie:
Rib Cage: 1 inch
Waist: 1-1/2 inches
Hips: 2 inches
Thigh: 5 inches

“I first heard about Oxycise! from residents last summer. They brought me the Oxycise! ad from the Parade section of our local newspaper; the Ocala Star Banner. It made pretty big claims about weight loss. People seemed interested, so I decided to put it to the test. I organized a class around the Level One Oxycise! Program. In November, I trained 150 people to do Oxycise!. Breaking it down into groups of 20-25, we weighed and measured everyone. I explained thoroughly the breath and we practiced it together. Next, we went through the positions slowly giving everyone a chance to ask questions along the way. Working with seniors, my guidance gave them a better grasp of what they’re doing and confidence. After the initial training, they had 3 opportunities daily to view the Level One workout tape. I usually do the class with them and help with the cueing. Some were discouraged by the quick pace and felt they couldn’t keep up. I encouraged them to keep trying and not to worry about getting every little sniff or puff.

“In February, we weighed and measured everyone again. The results were not dramatic, though almost everyone lost some weight and inches. Take into consideration we conducted this experiment through the Holidays.

“What’s amazing are the other health benefits. Included is a copy of our community paper. On page 8 is an article I wrote about our results from the Oxycise! program (phase I). It will tell you about some of our impressive results. [See article below]

“Because of that article I had to schedule 6 more training sessions, so far. That’s another 150 people and we’re already getting results from the February 20th training group. One woman hasn’t slept more than 2 hours at a time for 8 years. She has tried to get help from doctors, sleeping clinics, even hypnotists, but nothing has worked. Well, the night before last she slept for 6 hours, a new record for her. A diabetic man was taking 6 insulin shots a day. After one week of Oxycise he is down to 4 shots a day.

“I hate to start the day without Oxycise. It wakes me up and gets me ready for the day. I think clearer and definitely have more energy. I feel firm through the waist and lower abdominal area. The staff and the residents of On Top of the World and myself are truly enjoying your program. Thanks!”

“The World News/On Top of the World”
Health & Fitness
Article by Teri Havener

I am very pleased to share with you the results of our Oxycise! experiment.
“Oxycise! experiment? What’s Oxycise?” Please allow me to explain.

Oxycise! is a new exercise program that combines a deep breathing pattern with relatively easy isometric, toning and stretching exercise. It’s a 15-minute program to be done daily. The exercise positions are standing, sitting on the floor and using the wall. The positions may be modified so you don’t have to get on the floor. There isn’t any aerobic activity involved—no running, jumping or constant movement. The idea is to increase the oxygen level in your system to speed up your metabolism, resulting in weight loss.

The advertisements made some incredible claims: “36 lbs. loss in two months, 15 lbs in three months.” One woman claims to have lost 142 lbs. Jill Johnson, the creator of the program, claims to have lost 45 lbs. in six months.

I was skeptical, but residents kept asking me about the program. I decided, let’s put it to the test. I trained almost 150 people to do the program through November. We weighed and measured everybody. On Feb. 6 we weighed and measured again. Unfortunately, only about 30 came back for the second measuring. Some chose to do the program at home. I’m not aware how they have progressed. Weight loss was not dramatic over all. Almost all lost at least a couple pounds, some more. I suppose that’s not too bad considering this experiment was conducted over the holiday season. I was more impressed by the inches lost, particularly in the lower abdomen and hip area. Even more impressive were some of the other health improvements. Everyone seems to agree that they have more energy. Some commented that they didn’t feel as good on days they skipped Oxycise! People with sleeping disorders or difficulties completely eliminated the problem or saw great improvement.

One gal with lymphodema saw a lot of improvement. Swelling in her arm had gone down. Her doctor wanted to know what she was doing. So, she demonstrated some of the Oxycise! program. A test revealed that her blood oxygen level had gone up. Scientific proof!

I listened as they talked about their firmer abdomens, improved posture, flexibility and range of motion of their joints. Someone said that her chiropractor noticed that the shape of her body was changing and wanted to know what she was doing. Singers and those with breathing problems were able to get more air. Someone else said she used to get cramps in her calves all the time. Not any more! It made me realize I used to get a cramp in my left food during a certain stretch. Not any more! Several people said their blood pressure went down. One man told me his blood glucose level had gone down from 130 to 103. Also, his cholesterol came down from 220 to 202. This has been the best report he has gotten from his doctor in years. Wow! I was amazed at what I was hearing. I asked the group if they were interested in continuing the program. A resounding “yes” came forth.

“What I did was to practice breathing with my hands on the lower rib cage so I was filling up the lungs and abdomen without pushing the lower abdomen out. With this breathing technique the lower abdomen just naturally extended with yummy oxygen and thus I was able to successfully draw the abdomen in when it was required.

“I am now experiencing a much flatter stomach which is making me feel younger.

“I also went back to using the Level 1 DVD which I am finding the whole body is firming up especially the torso. Husband has only just commented on what a curvy waist I now have and how am looking quite taut.

“Thanks Jill I don’t know what us humans would have done if you did not search, establish and share your knowledge on the ease of looking and feeling great. I will also mention I did grab one of my old exercise DVD’s which I used to love to do but found some of it hard to do. It was easy to do because of how flexible I have become through Oxycise but after the exercise instead of feeling exhilarated and alive I felt drained and sore.

“So Oxycise really does work giving you a great workout and helping us lose weight, become flexible and feel fantastic, as well as looking younger.”

“Recently I have been competing in x-country ski events. I felt a little wiped out after but on the drive home I decided to do my commuter routine. What a great idea that was. By the time I got home I felt absolutely wonderful.

“I would like to thank Jill once again, for her wonderful program. It has changed my life for the better. Recently I introduced a friend to Oxycise! and she is down 4″ in two weeks. Now she is becoming an Oxycise! faithful. I really attribute Oxycise and Weight Watchers for the wonderful changes in my life. Even my husband says my attitude is better.”

“Thanks again.”

“As I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago, I’m 34 and in fairly good shape with about 10 pounds to lose. I was using ‘the other’ breathing program with no real results. But, after starting your program and getting your level two and the books, I’m starting to see a difference in my clothing and flexibility. I used to teach in a health club and work in diet centers- I understand the ups and downs of weight gain and loss. It’s very frustrating. Personally, I have all the equipment, ‘fat loss’ pills, and exercise tapes to prove my quest for remaining trim. The $$ I’ve spent on this quest to be thin is unbelievable! It’s been an emotional roller coaster until I found your program.

“Since I have started your program, I have bought your product and sent it to people as gifts. I have loaned my videos out to friends and family. Keep up the great job! In a nut shell, Oxycise! has done the following for me: increased my energy level and flexibility, my cellulite is improving, my abs are tighter, and my waist is smaller. And, I’ve only just begun!! Thanks so much, Jill!”

“I am a very ‘all-natural’ person. I own an alternative healthcare company, sleep on a magnetic bed/pillow, wear magnets in my shoes, only take herbs and vitamins (no over-the-counter or prescription drugs), and watch the ingredients in everything that I eat. My children also follow my lead in all of these areas. Still though, I could never lose weight as fast and as easy as I am with Oxycise! When I friend of mine told me about Oxycise!, I was extremely interested due to the fact that it truly was ALL NATURAL. You can’t get more natural than breathing! The concept totally made sense to me. Also, I thought to myself, if you can’t exercise for just 15 minutes a day that is pretty sad! So, everyday, I religiously do my Oxycise! when my children take their 11 A.M. nap. Afterwards, I have so much energy and feel GREAT.

“I have told my family, all of my friends and many of my business clients about Oxycise! They are now, of course, seeing the results that I have had in just a short period of time. Two of my friends and I get together once a week to Oxycise! while our children play. Then, of course, we each do our own daily Oxycising also.

“As you can tell, I just can’t say enough about how great Oxycise! truly is…. Thank you Jill for discovering my ‘all-natural’ solution for a long-time battle with my weight. You truly have made a difference in this world.”

Sincerely,
Kellie Connell

UPDATE:

“My current stats are that I have lost 10 lbs and 24 inches – pretty cool, huh!!! I am SO excited. We leave for my brother’s wedding this week, and I have to say that I look pretty good in the bridesmaid dress. I had to have major alterations to take in the dress – WAY to big!!! Although I didn’t like spending $50 on alterations, I was really excited that the dress was too big!!! I have also lost 2 (almost 3) dress sizes! I was wearing size 18 jeans after I had my daughter and now my size 14 jeans are getting big. I was able to zip up my size 12 shorts today although they are still a little tight. My goal is to get back into my size 8 clothes. Thanks for caring and asking me about my current results – it really means a lot to me. :)”

“As a professional singer, it has even improved my singing. I am experiencing more breath control and can sustain notes much longer than I could before. I encourage all of my voice students to purchase the tapes as a way to increase their lung capacity and to tone up their abdominal muscles (which get used a lot in singing). I want to send a great big thanks to everyone at Oxycise! for providing such a wonderful, natural way to lose weight and feel better about yourself. Keep up the great work!”

Kathryn L. Seppamaki

Kathy’s Latest Results: 75 Pounds, 40 Inches!

“It’s been a while since I’ve written in with my results and I wanted to give you an update. Since I started Oxycising in June of last year I have lost about 75 pounds and 40 inches. It is amazing how much more energy I have! Almost everyday people comment to me on how much weight I’ve lost. I look and feel like a totally different person!

“I still have about 50 pounds to go to reach my goal, but it is so encouraging to me to know that I’m more than halfway there. I couldn’t even imagine being as far as I am now, if it were not for Oxycise! And best of all, I can’t shop at the plus sized stores any more because all of their clothes are too big on me! I love being able to shop almost anywhere!”

“‘Aerobic’ means ‘with oxygen’ and in order to burn fat a lot of oxygen must be present. 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. Good luck to all of you who are making Oxycise! work for you. It can and it will work for everyone IF DONE PROPERLY.

“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’…”

Update from Sue:

“I participated in Jill’s infomercial and have always known that Oxycise is the best exercise to increase the quality of my life that I have ever experienced. I have done many other workouts, and taught for 12 years as a fitness instructor. I eat very healthy and walk my dogs almost every day but the weight doesn’t come off until I get serious about Oxycise.

“I recently gained weight and actually bought some larger clothes because mine were getting tight. I was so mad at myself, I promised myself I’d do oxycise every morning no matter what. Well, it’s only been about 3 weeks since I’ve been working out every morning and I’ve already lost at least 7 pounds and all the larger sized clothes I bought are too big and I’m back in some things I almost got rid of because they were so tight.

“I don’t know why I ever stop doing Oxycise. I know it works and I feel and look so much better when I’m consistent with the program. 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.”

“Well, since I started Oxycise!, the change has been dramatic — and that’s an understatement! The little things that used to just wreck my day don’t even bother me now! I feel hopeful — healthy — fulfilled in my role…and placid…which leads me to tell you, you REALLY ought to tie into the mental health community with this one in your clinical studies. As a former nursing student, I can tell you that psychiatric patients are taught deep breathing…but not like this!

“I’m thrilled out of my mind with this — I just can’t tell you. I have tried so hard to take off the thirty pounds I gained since Mara was born. I’ve tried the healthy ways — and the not so healthy. . . . INCREDIBLE is all I can say! Looking forward to hearing from you. God Bless You.”

-Lesleigh Hershkowitz

Update from Lesleigh – Size 16 to 12

“I still think it’s too good to be true, but the proof is in the pudding. My question is for you, how is this possible that I’ve gone down from a size 16 to a size 12, and I’m losing inches, yet the scale has only come down 6 pounds? (I’m not complaining at all, but my past experience has been that even with exercise, I had to lose 10 pounds before I went down a size). By the way, I was thinking,’OK, these are designer pants, and designers tend to cut larger because we American women don’t want to face the truth of how fat we really are.’ Well, I went to a department store and tried on clothes ( I need a new outfit for a party on Sunday) and across the board, I’m wearing size 12, albeit some of the items were a tad snug. Oh, how wonderful it is to shop again!”

Love and Hugs,
Lesleigh Hershkowitz

Another update – Oxycise! as a Mood Lifter and Immune System Booster

“I have been using Oxycise! for seven weeks and to date, have lost 11 pounds and 10 ¼ inches! I have tried conventional aerobic exercise and dieting, and got absolutely nowhere. I take medication to control my heart rhythm, but I tire out before I really get into an aerobic range…not with Oxycise! I get into an aerobic zone immediately…but the benefits haven’t stopped at weight loss…I simply don’t recall a time in my life where I felt this good, for this long…and I was one of those people that would literally wake up in the morning, wishing the day would end. I feel alert and awake and creative. I find that little things don’t bother me anymore …I’m so much calmer, and I deal with the problems of everyday life so much better. If you don’t use this program for weight loss, then use it because it will lift your mood, and give you a true sense of well-being.

“I have even found that using Oxycise! during respiratory illnesses – colds or allergies seems to shorten the duration of the problem! PMS has vanished. . . In leading an Oxycise! lifestyle, my skin looks fabulous.

“I have given this program to my friends as gifts: I feel it is so vital, and has changed my life so drastically. I love life again, and I can’t remember being so in love with life as I am now. Who would think that deep breathing for 15 minutes a day could have such a profound effect on a person?”

“After giving birth to my son, I couldn’t bear to look at myself in the mirror. At 5’2″ I weighed a whopping 226 lbs. – the most I have ever weighed in my life! I knew that something had to be done. There was no way I was going to be a plus size for the rest of my life. My mother loaned me her Oxycise! videos (they were still unopened in the box), and I began a program that has virtually changed my life. Keep in mind that I detest exercise – but I have done O! at least once a day and sometimes twice a day at least 5 days a week. I created my own weight loss chart on my computer complete with my goal weight and inch loss. I have been measuring every 2 weeks and have had amazing results! I have lost 33 lbs. and 11 inches in one month! I didn’t realize what 11 inches lost looked like until I looked at pictures of myself taken a month ago. What a difference! I have more energy despite the sleep deprivation that comes with a newborn. I have more flexibility, and I can tell that my muscles are more toned even under all that fat. I still have 50lbs. to lose before I reach my pre-pregnancy weight, and I want to lose an additional 20. Whatever you do, don’t give up! Have you read all of those success stories? I have – that’s what keeps me motivated. Hundreds of people have lost inches and pounds with O! How many other programs have you tried that have that many successful customers? Besides, who can’t spare 15 minutes a day? You’ll be 15 minutes closer to being able to fit into those size sixes!”

In a separate note, Cece added:

“Just measured two days ago and couldn’t believe it. I thought that I had measured incorrectly until I got my pictures back from the developers. There was a picture of me taken from the side holding my little boy and I was HUGE! My stomach, buns, and thighs are considerably smaller now. I had no idea how big a difference 11 inches can make…All I had to go by was the measuring tape until I saw that picture. Even my husband noticed the difference! I want to thank you for your breathing techniques – it makes all the difference in the world. Once you get the breathing right the inches just come right off!”

“Every one at my church has asked me about the weight loss program. I have recommended your program highly. You should be receiving several request and orders from zip code 37122 very soon.

“I will be watching for the newsletter every week.”

Another happy breather,
John Whited
Mt. Juliet, TN

Update for John:

“Yo Julie,
“Just wanted to keep in touch, and let you know that I am still breathing. I never cease to be amazed at the results that I am getting from your program. I have not only lost weight, I feel great, and have more energy. On top of that, my doctor has lowered my blood medication from 10mg to 5mg with a possibility of not having to take any at all.

“Thank God for Jill!”

“I had done some breathwork in the past and was a believer in Yoga. But not an avid practitioner. When I saw an ad for Oxycise!, I thought it made sense and I’d give it a try. After a week or two I noticed a slight drop in weight. After a month, I knew I was on to something. I kept up with it daily and it became such a joy to watch the pounds drop. It was only about 3lbs. a month, but I knew that a slow loss could mean a slow regain if I for some reason would stop. I lost 35 lbs. last year. I look like a different person. My blood pressure plummeted which I consider a direct result of Oxycise! I’m no longer on BP meds. My cholesterol also dropped significantly, whether it had to do with Oxycise! I’m not sure, but the loss of weight probably helped. That plus a newfound conscientiousness about overall health, such as eating better. My energy level has increased. Just doing the Oxycise! is uplifting. I still have lupus and its symptoms, am still on several drugs – there’s no cure for that I’m afraid. But what Oxycise! has done for me could help other lupus patients.

“I would like to the spread the word about Oxycise! in the Lupus community … Please pass this along to whom it may concern. I’m anxious to receive my level two video. I got an e-mail that it is on its way. Also, thank you for putting on the newsletter list. I wish I’d known about it in the past.”

“I have done it for so long that I have permanent level 1 hand prints on the wall! I stopped for awhile at some point but then I remembered how good I felt when I did it and started again. I added some levels and other tapes to my collection for variety. Level 1 is still my favorite. Other than a period of Pilates, I have used Oxycise and walking as my main form of exercise with occasional yoga thrown in.

“Oxycise helped me want to eat better and when I did it I had more energy and felt better, which helped my whole life in general. I definitely lost weight and tightened up. I was so happy with Oxycise that I actually volunteered to be on an Oxycise Infomercial back then. What I can tell you is that since I do Oxycise regularly my weight has only vacillated by a few pounds in winter over the years.

“Also, I wanted to mention that there are some days that I absolutely hate exercising and I really don’t want to do it, but I can always talk myself into 15 minutes. This is something that is so crucial to the wonderfulness of Oxycise and why it has been with me so many years. I actually do it! Other things have fallen by the wayside, but Oxycise sticks with me. It isn’t overly strenuous. I don’t get too sweaty. I know I am going to feel great afterwards. I can stay in shape and get great benefits that other programs take lots of time to achieve and it only takes 15 minutes. Thank you for that!

“Most people I meet never believe that I am over 50. My body is not perfect and never has been, but I can consistently feel comfortable in my body and good in my clothes and that is what matters most to me.

“Thank you for Oxycise!!”

Well to cut a long story short, for the first time in over a decade, I am totally and utterly medication free. I have not had any migraines for over two months. I used to get at least one very bad one every week and sometimes two, and constant nagging headaches. I have kissed my Prozac good bye and have not taken any sleeping pills during this period. I cannot begin to express how wonderful it feels to be free of all those endless pills and have so much energy. And anytime if I have problems sleeping I do the Torpedo exercises without the arm part and that takes away any residue stress I might have and soon I fall sleep. It is just incredible to wake up and feel fresh. I used to find it so depressing that I was tired all the time and even used to get up feeling tired!!!

I have a very busy lifestyle. I am 43 years old and have a full time job, plus my business, so really there is not much spare time, but I was amazed how easy it was to incorporate the deep breathing into my heavy work days. Even during some boring business meetings I very discreetly time my breathing and try to aim at 4 deep breaths per minute, but I must admit I won’t do the smiles, sniffs and puffs!!!

And by the way, I have also lost 5 inches from my waist, two inches from my hip and 2 inches from my thighs. The weight loss has not been spectacular, but I think 7 pounds is pretty respectable. All these in my view are added bonuses.

Oxycise! is going to be the permanent part of my lifestyle no matter if I lose any more weight or not. And I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for putting me in touch with my body. I have learned how to listen to my body and respond to its needs.

I have not followed everything you have suggested 100%; just adapted the ones which I would be comfortable with. I still eat meat, but far fewer times and only lean chicken, but red meat only once a month. You can use my letter in any shape or form you wish, my medical records speak for themselves.

Thanks again for your guidance and encouragement.

Love,