Hypnotherapy and weight loss: is it possible to lose weight using hypnotherapy?
Many can vouch for a high level of success using such a program. But what exactly is hypnosis and how can it help someone to lose weight? Hypnosis has been described as simply a way of creating a deep state of relaxation within a person. And in that pleasant condition, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestion. This then establishes different attitudes and actions leading to desired results.
The individual still retains complete control of their body (contrary to popular belief) and is also able to accept or reject any ideas presented to them.
I became interested in hypnosis when a friend decided to take a course of therapy for a problem that had troubled her since childhood. She was determined to be free of it, once and for all.
She was initially skeptical as she was conditioned in her thinking by the antics of the stage and TV hypnotists. But she did some basic research, realized that hypnotism was essentially only a way of inducing a state of deep relaxation and finally decided that really she had nothing to lose.
Well, after some weeks, she was so impressed by the results that she eventually went on to be trained as a professional hypnotherapist herself. Her studies took a lot of hard work over several years and some considerable expense. But she wanted to help others because the effectiveness of hypnosis had been proven in her own life.
Personally, I believe that hypnosis can create the right mental conditions so that an individual can experience dramatic, positive changes in their behavior and habits.
This has been the case in my own experience. And I find it interesting that more and more people with weight problems are seeking the help of the professional hypnotherapist. But it is wise to examine the suitability of hypnosis for losing weight. Just how effective is it and what factors should we be aware of before considering this kind of solution?
It is true that many misconceptions have arisen with regards to applying hypnosis to lose weight. To begin with, because this treatment does not involve drugs or surgery, many believe that hypnosis is completely safe. But are there any dangers that we should be aware of?
It is also important to understand that any form of hypnosis should only be administered by a suitably trained practitioner. Hypnosis is unlikely to ever cause any serious, imminent threat to your health but it is advisable to seek only the help of the professional; someone who has some years experience and who is suitably qualified. Listen to their advice and be guided by them.
Of course, hypnosis - by itself - cannot magically reduce excess fat from an individual. It is the suggestions by the hypnotist, fully absorbed and accepted by the listener that will lead to often dramatic changes in habits and attitudes. Weight loss will then naturally result from this new life style.
It is also true that repeated sessions of hypnosis are necessary to produce effective results. Some time is required for the subconscious mind to fully integrate the suggestions that will lead to improvement. In many ways the availability of professional hypnotherapy recordings helps the individual to attain regular exposure. They can listen at a time that suits them and as often as they wish.
Hypnosis can, and some say should, be combined with a supporting, managed diet program. This approach is said to strengthen the efforts of the dieter and lead to faster result.
But many also argue that once the positive suggestions of the hypnotherapy program are fully accepted by the subconscious then new, healthy choices and habit pattern will soon emerge. The result is then weight loss. And it is often recorded that the individual continues to maintain their healthy weight level because of their changed attitudes and eating habits.
The evidence then suggests that weight loss hypnotherapy is an effective method for losing those excess pounds and maintaining a healthy weight level.
Many can vouch for a high level of success using such a program. But what exactly is hypnosis and how can it help someone to lose weight? Hypnosis has been described as simply a way of creating a deep state of relaxation within a person. And in that pleasant condition, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestion. This then establishes different attitudes and actions leading to desired results.
The individual still retains complete control of their body (contrary to popular belief) and is also able to accept or reject any ideas presented to them.
I became interested in hypnosis when a friend decided to take a course of therapy for a problem that had troubled her since childhood. She was determined to be free of it, once and for all.
She was initially skeptical as she was conditioned in her thinking by the antics of the stage and TV hypnotists. But she did some basic research, realized that hypnotism was essentially only a way of inducing a state of deep relaxation and finally decided that really she had nothing to lose.
Well, after some weeks, she was so impressed by the results that she eventually went on to be trained as a professional hypnotherapist herself. Her studies took a lot of hard work over several years and some considerable expense. But she wanted to help others because the effectiveness of hypnosis had been proven in her own life.
Personally, I believe that hypnosis can create the right mental conditions so that an individual can experience dramatic, positive changes in their behavior and habits.
This has been the case in my own experience. And I find it interesting that more and more people with weight problems are seeking the help of the professional hypnotherapist. But it is wise to examine the suitability of hypnosis for losing weight. Just how effective is it and what factors should we be aware of before considering this kind of solution?
It is true that many misconceptions have arisen with regards to applying hypnosis to lose weight. To begin with, because this treatment does not involve drugs or surgery, many believe that hypnosis is completely safe. But are there any dangers that we should be aware of?
It is also important to understand that any form of hypnosis should only be administered by a suitably trained practitioner. Hypnosis is unlikely to ever cause any serious, imminent threat to your health but it is advisable to seek only the help of the professional; someone who has some years experience and who is suitably qualified. Listen to their advice and be guided by them.
Of course, hypnosis - by itself - cannot magically reduce excess fat from an individual. It is the suggestions by the hypnotist, fully absorbed and accepted by the listener that will lead to often dramatic changes in habits and attitudes. Weight loss will then naturally result from this new life style.
It is also true that repeated sessions of hypnosis are necessary to produce effective results. Some time is required for the subconscious mind to fully integrate the suggestions that will lead to improvement. In many ways the availability of professional hypnotherapy recordings helps the individual to attain regular exposure. They can listen at a time that suits them and as often as they wish.
Hypnosis can, and some say should, be combined with a supporting, managed diet program. This approach is said to strengthen the efforts of the dieter and lead to faster result.
But many also argue that once the positive suggestions of the hypnotherapy program are fully accepted by the subconscious then new, healthy choices and habit pattern will soon emerge. The result is then weight loss. And it is often recorded that the individual continues to maintain their healthy weight level because of their changed attitudes and eating habits.
The evidence then suggests that weight loss hypnotherapy is an effective method for losing those excess pounds and maintaining a healthy weight level.
Frank Lomax is a freelance writer, researcher and product developer.
Hypnosis can be an effective tool in your weight loss program. But there are others.
For further information please visit: http://www.bz9.com/self-improvement-resources
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Hypnosis can be an effective tool in your weight loss program. But there are others.
For further information please visit: http://www.bz9.com/self-improvement-resources
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