Lose Weight

Lose weight, reduce, diet - it goes by many names. For some dieting and exercise come naturally. Others try the chemical methods - drugs. Sometimes they work, often they don't. Have you ever wondered why?

Let's look closely at the reasons people are overweight. For some people overeating just a simple habit. Hypnosis has long been known as an effective way to change habits. Dieting and exercise are a part of any health regimen but they don't address the habit issue. Drugs suppress habit impulses chemically (that includes herbal drugs folks) but don't get to the root of the problem - habit.

For others, eating has a deep emotional significance or serves some need - usually a feeling of safety or comfort. Is diet, exercise or chemical intervention going to satisfy that need? No. The unconscious, deep-seated needs will continue to express themselves through overeating until they are resolved. Weight loss will not be possible long-term until you can do this. This is why so many people lose weight for a while - then gain it back. Hypnotherapy is extremely valuable in finding permanent and more healthy ways to get those feelings of comfort.

Other folks have trauma in their past. Sometimes, the unconscious mind believes that having a layer of fat is the only way to keep a person safe. In these cases, when someone loses weight they will become increasingly edgy and possibly begin to experience anxiety or panic until they begin to regain the weight. Will diets and exercise alone solve this problem? Will taking drugs and chemicals help resolve these past issues? No. Hypnosis can help resolve past issues by re-processing them in a safe environment - allowing folks to lose weight and feel fine emotionally. Then exercise and eating healthy food can have a full positive effect.

There are some people who have a genetic disposition toward overweight or a medical condition which has overweight as a side-effect. Hypnosis is not a cure-all or panacea but it can be of some benefit in these situations. We have never seen a medical condition that does not have some mental or emotional components. The can be addressed through hypnosis. The unconscious mind's resources can also be marshaled to ameliorate symptoms and change or adjust metabolism or other bodily functions that are out of control of the conscious mind.

Doesn't it make sense to have all of your resources aimed toward meeting your goal? Whether it's losing weight or achieving another cherished goal, hypnotherapy can help. Call or email to find out more.