HYPNOTHERAPY FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

 

Who this Hypnotherapy benefits 

• Those looking for help and support with their weight loss journey
• Individuals with unhealthy eating habits, e.g binging, guilt, abstaining 
• Those wanting help with portion control and understanding food choices
• Those who don’t want a diet but want a lifestyle change and acceptance and forgiveness around food
• Those keen to learn intuitive and mindful eating 
• Those who feel like they struggle with their parent’s eating habits

 

 

Hypnosis and Weight Management

Hypnosis can be a helpful tool for weight loss and weight management because it addresses the psychological and behavioural factors that contribute to overeating and unhealthy eating habits. Hypnotherapy for weight loss typically involves suggestions that promote portion control, healthier eating habits and increased physical activity for example, whilst helping the client to become more accepting and at peace with food choices. Hypnosis can help address underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to overeating or unhealthy eating habits. 

I’m excited to say that the magic in this program is the clearing of negative emotions and constraints that are causing the individual to hold onto their weight. Although there is a long term focus on healthy eating, the aim is to teach the individual to not associate guilt to certain foods. Therefore you can follow this regime and eat a slice of cake or chocolate biscuit. This is about rewiring your thinking into understanding what it means to feel full and hungry and to enable the body to become efficient in fat burning. 

What are Emotional Barriers?

Hypnotherapy can be particularly helpful for addressing emotional issues that are often at the root of unhealthy eating habits. For example, if you struggle with stress eating, hypnosis can help you identify and release the underlying emotions that trigger this behavior. This can lead to lasting behaviour change and improved overall well-being.

It is essential to work with the emotional issues that are preventing someone from losing weight because weight loss may not just be a physical process but also a psychological and emotional one. Many people struggle with weight loss due to emotional issues that contribute to overeating or unhealthy eating habits. These emotional issues can be diverse, varying from person to person.

Another benefit of hypnosis is that it can help you develop a more positive relationship with food and your body. By changing your subconscious beliefs and attitudes, you can begin to see yourself in a more positive light and make healthier choices around food. This can lead to sustained weight loss and improved confidence and self-esteem.

Here are some common emotional issues that may prevent someone from losing weight:

• Stress and anxiety: Many people turn to food as a coping mechanism when they feel stressed or anxious. Hypnotherapy can help address these underlying emotional issues and teach clients healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety.
• Low self-esteem: Poor body image and low self-esteem can lead to overeating and unhealthy eating habits. Hypnotherapy can help improve self-esteem and body image by promoting positive self-talk and visualization techniques.
• Emotional eating: Emotional eating is when someone eats in response to emotional triggers rather than physical hunger. Hypnotherapy can help clients identify emotional triggers and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
• Negative self-talk: Negative self-talk can contribute to feelings of low self-esteem and make it challenging to stick to a weight loss program. Hypnotherapy can help clients recognize negative self-talk and replace it with positive affirmations and self-talk.
• Grief or loss: the loss of a loved one or the break down of a relationship may result in weight gain and unhealthy eating habits. Some people may innocently gravitate towards certain foods because they remind them of a loved one. Hypnotherapy can help clients release the emotions attached to grief and negative eating habits. 

Working with emotional issues that prevent weight loss is crucial because it helps the root causes of unhealthy eating habits and supports lasting behaviour change. By addressing these emotional issues, hypnotherapy can help clients develop healthier attitudes towards food and themselves, leading to sustained weight loss and improved overall well-being with prolonged success.

What is the Virtual Gastric Band?

The client may choose to opt for the virtual gastric band Hypnotherapy sessions.

Virtual gastric band hypnosis is a type of hypnotherapy that aims to help individuals lose weight by convincing their subconscious mind that they have undergone gastric band surgery. During the hypnosis session, the therapist will guide the individual into a relaxed state and suggest that they have had a gastric band fitted, which will reduce the size of their stomach and create a feeling of fullness after eating smaller portions. The virtual gastric band is considered effective for several reasons:

• Psychological changes: The virtual gastric band hypnosis aims to change the individual's mindset and behaviour around food. By convincing the subconscious mind that the individual has had a gastric band fitted, they may become more mindful of their eating habits, eat smaller portions and feel fuller more quickly.
• No side effects: Unlike traditional gastric band surgery, hypnosis has no physical side effects. This can be an attractive option for individuals who are looking for a non-invasive weight loss solution.
• Cost-effective: Gastric band hypnosis is generally less expensive than traditional gastric band surgery. It may be a more accessible option for individuals who cannot afford or do not want to undergo surgery.
• Addresses underlying issues: Hypnotherapy can help address underlying psychological issues that may contribute to overeating or unhealthy eating habits.

What happens during Hypnotherapy for Weight Management?

During a hypnosis session for weight loss, the hypnotherapist will guide the client into a relaxed state and suggest positive changes related to their eating habits and lifestyle. It is a collaborative approach that involves active participation from both the hypnotherapist and the client.

Suggestions made are personalised to the individual's specific needs and goals and may include for example:

• Eating smaller portions: The hypnotherapist may suggest that the client feels full after eating smaller portions of food, reducing their overall caloric intake.
• Making healthier food choices: The hypnotherapist may suggest that the client craves healthier foods and finds unhealthy foods less appealing.
• Increasing physical activity: The hypnotherapist may suggest that the client enjoys exercising and feels motivated to be more physically active.
• Reducing stress: The hypnotherapist may suggest that the client finds healthier ways to cope with stress, such as exercise, relaxation techniques, or engaging in enjoyable activities.
• Mindful eating habits: The hypnotherapist may suggest mindful eating habits in which individuals are encouraged to slow down and savour each bite, take time to appreciate the flavour, textures and smells of the food.

There will also be visualisation techniques to help the client visualise themselves at their desired weight, feeling confident and healthy. They may also recommend positive affirmations or self hypnosis to reinforce the positive changes suggested during the hypnosis session and support change between sessions.

How many sessions are required? 

The program is based around 5 weekly sessions. The program content will vary as each program is based upon the individual’s requirements, wants and goals. Self hypnosis will be discused and advised to do between sessions. The door is always open for continued support and individual sessions may be purchased in the future if required. Although uncommon such a situation might arise if a new potential trigger worries the client about relapsing into bad habits or they would like help to work through things. 

 

How to book?

It is important to note that hypnosis for weight loss requires commitment. Like any hypnotherapy, the hypnotherapist is providing the client with optimal conditions to adopt lifestyle change in a way that is considered safe and has few side effects. 

Hypnosis is successful because it is a collaborative approach between therapist and client, evidence-based, personalised, non-invasive and adopts a holistic whole body approach. It can be a helpful tool to support a weight loss program that includes a healthy diet and regular exercise. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any weight loss program, including hypnotherapy. We also request you to book a free 15 minute consultation to fully discuss your wants and requirements.