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Let’s Lose Weight Fast!

O, The Oprah Magazine · January 2005Oprah’s favorite 8-Minute Moves — and the lesson that lasted.

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After my 1998 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, I was beyond thrilled when Oprah called again — this time asking me to be her “centerfold.” You might be wondering, what does that mean? In January 2005, Oprah graced the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine looking radiant and strong, and inside the centerfold were my 8 Minutes in the Morning book workouts — two simple, powerful moves designed to build lean muscle fast.

That feature brought my mission to millions. These same “O to Go” routines became a global phenomenon, helping people realize they didn’t need a gym — just eight focused minutes and consistency. With a foreword by my friend Tony Robbins, the book showed that transformation starts with belief, not equipment.

Oprah’s headline captured it best: Let’s Lose Weight Fast! But her real message was deeper — small daily wins create lasting change.