I first learned about hypnotherapy many years ago when I was struggling to lose weight after 3 pregnancies. It really helped me change my view toward exercise and drinking alcohol. After being hypnotized I did not have my usual glass of wine with dinner. The next morning I got up and put on my walking shoes and went for a walk! Neither of those things was my usual habit. I was sold. Hypnotherapy could make it easier for me to achieve the goals I set out for myself in weight loss.
Fast forward many years and I am now a hypnotherapist, helping others lose weight. How do I do that? I help my clients identify their goals and explore what plan works best for them. I am familiar with many weight loss plans and my clients usually are too. We then decide on a plan and a timeline. We work together to set up affirmations that will help them achieve their goals.
I usually suggest that one of their affirmations is their goal weight. Sometimes our brain isn’t comfortable with a new number and wants to keep us at the higher number. When the goal number is kept in focus it can make it easier for our mind to accept that new number.
Another affirmation can center around what specific plan the client will use: “I follow Weight Watchers Personal Points” or “I follow the 28 Day Keto Plan.”
And of course movement is very important. Having an affirmation about going to the gym, walking 3 times a week or playing tennis is a daily reminder of what the client has committed to.
Let’s not forget about sleep… Research has shown that sleep in crucial in maintaining a healthy weight.
“I get 8 hours of sleep every night” is a great affirmation for us all.
If weight loss/weight management is of concern to you, please give me a call for a free consultation (818-929-4944) or join my free Hypnotherapy Q & A every Wednesday at 10 am PST.
You can register here.
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Sincerely,
Cinda
HypnoNews and Resources
Here are some articles with more information:
Hypnotherapy and Weight Loss: Does It Work?
https://www.healthline.com/health/hypnotherapy-weight-loss
What is Hypnosis for Weight Loss and Does It Work?
https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a28187126/hypnosis-for-weight-loss/