How can hypnosis help?
Hypnosis is not about diets. Most diets will
set you up to expect the reward of eating "normal"
foods again. Reach your goal, and you are likely to celebrate
with all the foods that taste so good. Before you know it
you're on your way to regaining what you've lost.
How is hypnosis different?
With hypnosis, no enjoyable
foods are denied, nothing is given up; there is no need or
desire to return to forbidden foods. You
continue to eat what has been enjoyable all along, except
that the quantities are less. Through hypnosis, your appetite
is fully satisfied with modest portions of healthy food that
are suitable for your ideal size and weight.
How does hypnosis work
for someone who wants to manage their weight?
One of the first
things you will do with your therapist is to gather information
about your eating habits. When you eat, where you eat, and
why you eat are all important questions in planning your therapy.
Some people eat to gain relief from anxiety or grief, to deal
with anger or fear, or other emotional issues. Hypnosis can
provide access to some of the root causes for your overeating.
For some people, understanding the cause is enough information
to begin a lifelong change in eating habits.
What can I expect from
hypnotherapy?
A good hypnotherapy
program has several elements that are essential to your success.
Your self-esteem
and confidence are crucial factors in making lifelong change.
The ability to imagine yourself at a healthy weight is an
important start. Hypnosis can reinforce good self-talk so
that you continue to build on strength rather than battling
feelings of deprivation.
Your attitudes
toward food, your eating patterns and satisfaction can be
altered to reduce your perceived importance of food as a measure
of well-being, safety, or love.
With an emphasis
on feeling healthy, hypnosis can increase your desire for
food with appropriate nutrition. Finding satisfaction with
healthy food can make changes in eating patterns easier and
more desirable.
Will I be able to enjoy
my food?
Yes. Hypnotherapy
is designed to work with you so that eating is an enjoyable
activity again. You do not need to be afraid to sit down to
a meal. You will always have more energy because you are not
fighting your body for control. Remember too that hypnotherapy
is not a diet. The foods you have loved over the years can
be eaten as you release the weight. What changes is the size
of the portion and what it takes for you to feel satisfied.
Most of the changes take place in your thinking and attitudes
toward food. They can happen easily and naturally, through
the use of hypnotic processes.
How long will it take?
Keep in mind
that the safest weight reduction takes time. Weight will come
off consistently, on the average of about one to two pounds
per weeks. This pace is safe for your body.
"I don't have to fight my body anymore. Food is fuel, not
stuffing!" (Teacher)
"I feel
absolutely wonderful and my family is noticing the changes."
(Homemaker)
"I am eating
less, it takes less time to fill me up, and I feel satisfied."
(Biologist)
"I've
had no sweets since our first visit." (Retired Elder)
"Thanks
just doesn't seem enough for all of your help, Del. I guess
the best and most exciting news is that I have shed 7 pounds
in not even two weeks. Totally amazing! I was up and down
on stools and counters putting up new curtains and never even
though of being afraid. I feel absolutely wonderful, and my
husband and family are really noticing it as well." (Homemaker,
Canada)
"I'm
eating less, it takes less to fill me up, and I feel satisfied."
(Wildlife Biologist)
"I
learned some new things about my self and how to change some
long-seated habits." (Insurance Agent)
"I
haven't gained any weight, and I had a 5 pound loss last month,
so something must be working." (Homemaker)
"I
came to you to deal with weight, but other issues surfaced,
such as grief over my mother's death and marital problems
which caused insomnia and stress. You helped me to very quickly
come to the decision to get rid of excess weight. In about
6 weeks time I dropped a full size, and am well on my way
to my goal. You also helped me to process my grief over my
mother's death, as well as helped me to focus on my marital
issues and the decision to leave a very unhappy situation.
For me, hypnosis has proven to be a gentle but direct method
of focusing on a particular issue, and on related issues to
quickly affect change." (Business Woman) |
