Tips for Weight Loss Success!

Healthy weight loss is hard work! It will be one of the most challenging things you will ever do. But you CAN succeed! Plan on a long-term commitment and consistent effort. Then put your plan into action. Believe, act, and it will happen!
The Oxycise! exercises to lose weight, combined with your own determination and a sensible eating plan will make that success possible! And achieving the goal of a more healthy, slender body will be one of the most rewarding triumphs you will ever experience!

Jill Johnson has written,

"I know first-hand the emotional pain of being fat and the physical pain of having a body that isn't healthy. Even more important, I know the wonderful freedom of having an attractive and healthy body."
Plan to Succeed!

If your goal is to have fast weight loss and have a more slender, healthy body, then Oxycise! can help you get there. But before you embark on that quest, be sure to plan the "journey," taking into account the "distance" and "travel time". This means taking a realistic look at where you are and where you want to be. Decide what needs to happen on a daily basis in order for you to move slowly but surely toward your goal. Then take one step at a time and begin to put your plan into action. These free fast weight loss tips will help you with not only fast weight loss, but healthy weight loss. Take time to evaluate your progress periodically: Are your behaviors consistent with your desires? Are your daily actions in line with your original plan? Are your expectations reasonable? How can you do even better tomorrow? Next week? Think big, but work small -- one day at a time. The great thing is that small daily changes will lead to big results as those days stretch into weeks and months. Think where you could be a year from now by making small improvements and doing the Oxycise! healthy weight loss program consistently every week! Day by day, step by step, you will move closer and closer to your destination!
Don't diet!

Dieting is not the answer to permanent weight loss, though you may expect that at the top of any "fast weight loss tips" list. Diets that promise "instant" results are destined to fail and will most likely result in extra weight gain in the long run. But a reasonable, healthy eating plan, combined with Oxycise! exercises to lose weight is a solution that really works.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

Deciding to lose weight in a week or over a long period is like setting out to climb a huge mountain. If you try to RUN up the mountain you will wear yourself out physically and emotionally before you get very far. But if you plan your assault and take one step at a time, one day at a time, preparing for the possibility of poor weather and other setbacks, you are much more likely to reach the summit. It's human nature to want instant results and quick weight loss. But the truth is that weight lost gradually will be more likely to stay off for good. Aim for an average rate of 1 or 2 pounds per week. Slow and steady really is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.
Don't Quit!

Every "Success Story" has had it's share of setbacks. Plan on them. And don't give up halfway up the "mountain" just because you suddenly realize that you still have a long way to go. Instead, look back and see how far you've come!! When you "lose your footing" and slide backwards a little, don't despair. Just get up and keep going. Climbing a mountain--or reaching a goal--is difficult. But the "view" from the summit--and the sense of accomplishment--is unbeatable!
Write Down Your Goals.

Someone has said that a goal not written down is just wishful thinking. This may be the most important of all fast weight loss tips -- Are you committed enough to achieving fast weight loss to put your desires and plans in writing? A Harvard University study showed that people who wrote things down got five times more accomplished than those who did not.

Author and Life Coach Michelle L. Castro has written,

"There is a simple solution to making your dreams come true, and it is writing. When you write things down on paper (or type them on the computer), you are directly connecting with your soul. It is important to create your life around what your inner self wants vs. what your ego needs. Writing provides you the access to your own questions and answers. Essential things to write down include your life vision, your life purpose, and your life goals. Other things to write about include your thoughts, dreams, goals, ideas, etc. As a writer, and very goal-oriented person, I have achieved miraculous things by simply thinking, writing, and reflecting."

"By some simple, pure process, writing unlocks your soul's desires, brings them to the light, and gives you the opportunity to make them a real priority."

Michelle recommends the following 4-step plan for achieving your goals:

1. Listen to your intuition to remember what you really want. (What do you want to do, who do you want to be, what lights you up?)

2. Write about it often. (Use an idea journal, to do lists, and personal organizer to capture your thoughts.)

3. Develop an action plan. (Strategize and write up your plan in detail and evaluate it daily/weekly/monthly.)

4. Enthusiastically take action. (Do something everyday to support your dreams and goals.)

"There really is no great mystery to getting things done. It really comes down to commitment. You see, when you are committed to a goal, project, or change; you will naturally want to think about it, write about it, and make time for it. It is only when you are uncommitted that you fail to make it happen."

Author Stephen R. Covey writes:

"This year, instead of writing or thinking about a few haphazard goals, start with one goal: to examine your secret life. Train yourself to visit there often. Keep a journal where you can write, explore and evaluate what matters most to you. Resolve to start making and keeping promises to yourself. Start with small, doable things that are very meaningful to you. Then, as your ability to act with integrity toward yourself increases, build on those victories by taking on deeper challenges or habits. Remember to always connect first to the "why" of those things you want to change."

Finally in her booklet "Chart Your Success," Jill Johnson refers to the "Goals Column" provided in the book and explains:

"Physically writing down goals is an important part in the change process. Don't neglect this section. Take a few minutes to think about and record your goals. Make them realistic. You can always adjust them as you progress. Visualize yourself with the body changes you desire whether they be body size changes, improved health, or both. Imagine how these changes will affect your current lifestyle and write about it in the space at the bottom of the chart."

For information about ordering "Chart Your Success" check the resource box for the link.

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Keep track of what you eat.

Most people underestimate their actual food intake. Writing down what you eat can give you a more accurate picture of what's really happening. Jill's booklet "Chart Your Success" is a great way to keep track of your food intake and your progress. As Jill Johnson states, "Keep the score, know the score, and the score will improve."

Make Lifestyle Changes.

For healthy weight loss to be permanent you need to slowly begin changing the conditions that created the problem. This involves changes in attitude and behavior. To help you in this process, Jill Johnson has written the books "Oxycise!" and "Fuel for Success," which address the underlying reasons for past failures and suggest psychological strategies for success. For more information about the book "Oxycise!" click HERE. For more information about "Fuel for Success" click HERE.

Enlist Support.

You will be more likely to succeed if you have a support system of some kind. What kind of support would be most helpful to you personally? An exercise buddy? A close friend? A family member? A penpal?

You can meet and chat with other Oxycise! customers here on the website through an online message board. Here you can share your experiences, and give and receive support to others. Click here to visit our OxyChat Message Room. The OxyCenter also provides access to other motivational and supportive features of the website.

"Getting nutrition and fitness advice via e-mail, pairing up with on-line friends and keeping a virtual diary triples the speed of weight loss, according to a recent Brown University School of Medicine study.

"In the study, those who got feedback on their diet and exercise programs from web buddies and experts via the Internet lost an average of nine pounds over three weeks. Those in the group who were given on-line information, but not one-on-one coaching, shed just three pounds over the same time period. Researchers say the secret behind the success of interactive fitness sites lies in the structure and personalized support they offer." (From "First for Women" magazine, January 29, 2001, page 38)

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Weight Expectations.

It's important to know what to expect in terms of healthy weight loss. Some people see changes on the scale in the first week or two. Others may not. Everyone sees results at different rates. For permanent results, it's best to lose weight slowly -- at an average rate of 1 or 2 pounds per week, or less. Keep in mind that this is an AVERAGE rate, so you shouldn't expect to lose the same amount of weight every week. There will probably be times when you don't see ANY evidence of change for a period of time. Jill stresses that it's especially important to be consistent about doing Oxycise! during these slow times. At other times you may lose several pounds at once. It's normal to see fluctuations in weight (even from morning to evening) and from week to week. But if you are seeing a gradual downward trend over a period of time that's great. Some people will see INCH LOSS more than weight loss. Losing inches is almost always an indication that you are firming up and losing excess fat. And if you lose inches, but don't see the scale change you are probably adding muscle mass, which is always a plus. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body has to burn, around the clock!

To get a better idea of where you stand right now in terms of weight, click "tools" on the oxycise website for a BMI calculator and some helpful charts and information taken from Jill's "Chart Your Success" book.

As you do Oxycise! consistently and commit to living a more healthy lifestyle, you can expect your body to make positive "inside changes." Many people have reported seeing substantial improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat percentage, and other health markers. But unless you monitor these numbers you may not even be aware of all the good things happening to your body.

If you are seeing positive results, but not yet any changes in weight, don't worry. Keep doing Oxycise! faithfully and your body will continue to make positive changes according to its own "priority list." Keep in mind that your goal should be to increase metabolism and lose excess fat, not just weight. It could be that your body needs to add some muscle mass in addition to losing excess fat. (A muscular body will naturally weigh more than a body of the same size and shape with less muscle and more fat.) If you achieve a firm, shapely, flexible and well-toned body, and your body fat percentage is within the "excellent" range for your age, it really doesn't matter what the scale says!

If you have gone several weeks without seeing (or feeling or measuring) ANY positive improvements you may have already "arrived" at your body's ideal weight -- or you may need to take an honest look at your food intake. You can burn extra calories by increasing the number of Oxycise! exercises to lose weight you are doing each day. You will also burn extra calories if you increase the INTENSITY of your workout. You can do this by using more energy in your breathing, more effort in flexing and working your muscles, or by adding more resistance (try strapping on some ankle and/or wrist weights as you do Oxycise!) All of these things will boost your results.

For more fast weight loss tips and suggestions on weighing, measuring, and body fat percentage, please refer to Jill's booklet "Chart Your Success." Click below (www.oxycise.com) for more information.

May all your dreams come true...one breath at a time!

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