Hypnosis and Weight Loss

Hypnosis And Weight Loss
by Jon Rhodes Darwen, Lancs

Hypnotherapy does not actually make you lose weight. Hypnotherapy can help you change habits so that you eat less, or exercise more, which will lead to weight loss. You need a permanent change in life style for permanent weight loss. The easiest way to lose weight is to reduce your calorie intake. Here is a method that I have had a lot of success with in my private practice. I use it alongside a traditional hypnosis weight loss session.

Imagine a chart ranging from 1 to 10. I usually draw this chart out. At 10 this is where you have eaten as much as you possibly can. At 0 is where you have not eaten for 24 hours. The idea is not to exceed 5. This is the point where you have taken the edge off the hunger, but you are not "stuffed".

Encourage your patient to ask themselves honestly which number they are at right now. Being honest is the key, as kidding yourself will only ruin the mind body connection.

Any time they want to eat, they should ask themselves honestly at which number they are at. If it is 5 or more, then they should not eat. They should drink some water, find something fun to do, or deal with any problem they might have(other hypnosis sessions may be needed for this).

If they are on less than 5, say 3, then it is ok to eat. Your patient should enjoy what they are eating, but stop when they feel they are at 5.

It really works – as long as your patient stays honest. Their mind will learn when they are genuinely hungry, and when they are not. This allows the natural mechanisms, which were developed over millions of years, to regulate their weight.

Of course we are only human. Every now and then we may eat over 5. If your patient does, then explain to them to be honest, admit they are indulging, and remain aware of what number they eat to. That way they can return to good habits with their mind body connection to hunger fully intact.

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