Weight Loss Programs

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on October 21, 2009 at 2:58pm

Hello Sue,

In my experience, success with weight loss in most cases (there is always the errant one) is determined by three factors:

1. Math The number of calories going in must be less than the number of calories going out
2. Exercise The benefits of regular exercies are numerous, in addition to affecting No. 1 above
3. Adjustment of belief system, including learning how to use self-hypnosis

Numbers 1 and 2 can be influenced through education and suggestion, through motivation and imagery, but Number 3 is the one that will decide if permanent changes occur. This takes work to discover triggers, blocks, unhealthy patterns, etc. and diffuse or reframe them.
Helping your client to clearly state their goals will give them imagery to work toward. Identifying and changing negative self-talk will give your client the chance to immediately see themselves in a different light. Giving your client the opportunity to release emotions that they have been "stuffing down" frees them to focus clearly on their goals.Teaching your client how to achieve relief through self-hypnosis or other options instead of unhealthy eating will give them the tools they can use for the rest of their life.

I use these premises and tailor them to each individual. And each individual still teaches me something new, everytime! Have fun and enjoy the ride!

Best wishes,

Kelley

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Permalink Reply by Katherine Zimmerman on October 21, 2009 at 3:21pm

Hello Sue,

My approach is similar to Kelley's. In the first session we change the negative self talk and record the session. Session 2 and 3, if needed, address the underlying emotional issues. And possibly more sessions for emotional release if necessary. This is the core of my program and what makes it effective.

After those are cleared out we create a new plan, look at nutrition and exercise. I do record some of the sessions but there's no extra charge. I used to but I felt as if I were "nickle and diming" them.

The first 2 sessions are always 1 week apart regardless of the amount of weight they wish to release. After that they come in every other week. Once they are on the right track I have them come in 1/month, then every other month, every 3 months, etc. to help them stay on track. They appreciate the continued support.

Hope that helps,
Katherine

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Permalink Reply by Donna Carter on October 21, 2009 at 8:37pm

Education on nutrition and healthy eating...never hurts.

I mean, sugar IS poison.
(the room goes silent)
What?
(looking around at all the shocked people)
What did I say?
(crickets)
~D.

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Permalink Reply by Roger Moore on October 21, 2009 at 9:25pm

Hi Sue - I have been specializing in weight loss since 1997 and i used to weigh about 110 pounds more than I do now. What I have realized is that there is no magic in the number of pounds. The emotional issues with 10 pounds can be as great as with 200 pounds.

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Permalink Reply by James Malone on October 22, 2009 at 3:38am

Sue, I wrote an ebook with some weight loss ideas. Normally I sell it through my site, however you can get a free copy through the following link. http://www.njhypnotist.com/_.html

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on October 22, 2009 at 3:52am

Sue, check out Roger Moore's page here and his videos regarding weight loss for some ideas! He's a class act that we all should emulate...

And speaking of pounds, one thing that I always set up with weight reduction clients is the goal of reducing just 2 lbs at a time, as opposed to looking at that bigger number. Chunking (not the right word to use with client) down in small increments is much more realistic, less intimidating and gives quick rewards.

Roger Moore, PhD said:

Hi Sue - I have been specializing in weight loss since 1997 and i used to weigh about 110 pounds more than I do now. What I have realized is that there is no magic in the number of pounds. The emotional issues with 10 pounds can be as great as with 200 pounds.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Atkinson on October 22, 2009 at 5:44am

Both Katherine Zimmerman, CA Hypnotherapy Academy and Melissa Roth, Alabama Hypnotherapy have excellent weight release programs.

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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Hanover on October 22, 2009 at 8:09am

Hi Donna,

Totally agree with you that excessive sugar is poison.

Sure, education on nutrition and healthy eating never hurts, but I can assure you that knowing proper nutrition and how much to exercise, etc., has almost no impact unless the person's behavior really is the result of ignorance and nothing else. Seriously, who doesn't know by now that eating a cup of sugar a day isn't good for you, or that a sedentary lifestyle isn't good for you?

If knowledge alone could change behavior, no one would smoke and no one would be fat.

The beauty of hypnosis is that it helps your client figure out why--when they know their diet is crap, and they know they should exercise, and they hate their body, and they hate how they feel, and they hate shopping for clothes or having their photo taken--why do they still find it so incredibly hard to change their behavior. Once you and your client figure that out, you'll understand why they're fat. I like what Roger Moore says..."it ain't about the food."

That really is the crux of the issue for me. Telling an obese person to stop eating sugar just comes off as simplistic and not helpful. They would if they could, but they can't, or they wouldn't be fat anymore. That's why they've come to a hypnotherapist. Because diets don't work, unless your goal is to slow down your metabolism, lower your self-esteem, and gain more weight long-term. Diets are great for that. ;)

Kathleen
Client, HypnoFan, Hypnotic Marketer
@KathleenHanover on Twitter


Donna Rodolph said:

Education on nutrition and healthy eating...never hurts.

I mean, sugar IS poison.
(the room goes silent)
What?
(looking around at all the shocked people)
What did I say?
(crickets)
~D.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Carter on October 26, 2009 at 6:51am

Kathleen,

I totally agree with you that Roger Moore makes a great deal of sense. I listen ~grin~ and I continue learning how to....apply this wonderful information. I also agree...that diets do not work.
However, one point of interest to me is how many people DO change their lifestyle (thanks to hypnosis) and their eating habits via - no work on the emotional side. The reason I know this is because (and I'm not saying it's right....it just is what it is, because I am who I am) my approach to this issue has been nutrition based and my clients also see results. Focusing on changing their 'lifestyle' and changing how they think about food...has a HUGE effect on their emotional behavior. The foods a person consumes has a HUGE effect on emotional behavior. (wait...effect/affect...crud, let's just go with it) I have seen their confidence increase, their outlook on life grow positive, anxiety disappear, etc. etc...
Changing the focus from losing weight to...gaining health = weight loss.
And although I totally respect what Roger has to say, and I find that I will learn more from watching him and all the other wonderful people mentioned earlier on this thread.... it is hard for me to process 'its not about the food'. Yes...it is about the food (from a different perspective). It's about taking care of the body. Taking care of the body with good nutrition and an active life...and many emotional problems just fade away.

What I would like to find (for myself) is more understanding on Roger's position (and ALL the other hypnotists who tend to hold that position close to their hearts). I would like a round education on this topic...I believe it would benefit me and my clients.

Looking forward to more education on this topic!
My best,
Donna.




Kathleen Hanover said:

Hi Donna,

Totally agree with you that excessive sugar is poison.

Sure, education on nutrition and healthy eating never hurts, but I can assure you that knowing proper nutrition and how much to exercise, etc., has almost no impact unless the person's behavior really is the result of ignorance and nothing else. Seriously, who doesn't know by now that eating a cup of sugar a day isn't good for you, or that a sedentary lifestyle isn't good for you?

If knowledge alone could change behavior, no one would smoke and no one would be fat.

The beauty of hypnosis is that it helps your client figure out why--when they know their diet is crap, and they know they should exercise, and they hate their body, and they hate how they feel, and they hate shopping for clothes or having their photo taken--why do they still find it so incredibly hard to change their behavior. Once you and your client figure that out, you'll understand why they're fat. I like what Roger Moore says..."it ain't about the food."

That really is the crux of the issue for me. Telling an obese person to stop eating sugar just comes off as simplistic and not helpful. They would if they could, but they can't, or they wouldn't be fat anymore. That's why they've come to a hypnotherapist. Because diets don't work, unless your goal is to slow down your metabolism, lower your self-esteem, and gain more weight long-term. Diets are great for that. ;)

Kathleen
Client, HypnoFan, Hypnotic Marketer
@KathleenHanover on Twitter

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on October 26, 2009 at 12:47pm

My view on this: it's not a black or white prescription. It's more of a three-legged stool requiring the support of attention to all of the components that influence weight issues. Extrapolate, educate and re-integrate. This formula works for most; the key is in identifying which leg(s) of the stool need most balancing.

Kelley

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Permalink Reply by Roger Moore on October 26, 2009 at 1:28pm

God I love HypnoThoughts! What a great place to explore ideas. I first picked up "It's not about the food" from clients - it was a phrase that I started hearing them say when they got that they were using food as their drug of choice to fill a void or meet an unmet need. When that need was met in a healthy way, healthy eating becomes natural. When you love and care for you, you want to feed yourself with love and care.

I have never talked much about what I consider to be healthy eating here on HT - but if you look around at some of my videos or read my daily blog post, you will find that I have some pretty strong opinions on what constitutes a healthy diet - some would call it radical - I just consider it natural. And if you notice, I love to ride my bike and even get a kick out of pumping the iron.

So, even though I strongly believe that "it's not about the food" Kelley Woods is right. You got burn more than you take in, you gotta move and change the beliefs.

Donna Rodolph said:

Kathleen,
I totally agree with you that Roger Moore makes a great deal of sense. I listen ~grin~ and I continue learning how to....apply this wonderful information. I also agree...that diets do not work. However, one point of interest to me is how many people DO change their lifestyle (thanks to hypnosis) and their eating habits via - no work on the emotional side. The reason I know this is because (and I'm not saying it's right....it just is what it is, because I am who I am) my approach to this issue has been nutrition based and my clients also see results. Focusing on changing their 'lifestyle' and changing how they think about food...has a HUGE effect on their emotional behavior. The foods a person consumes has a HUGE effect on emotional behavior. (wait...effect/affect...crud, let's just go with it) I have seen their confidence increase, their outlook on life grow positive, anxiety disappear, etc. etc...
Changing the focus from losing weight to...gaining health = weight loss.
And although I totally respect what Roger has to say, and I find that I will learn more from watching him and all the other wonderful people mentioned earlier on this thread.... it is hard for me to process 'its not about the food'. Yes...it is about the food (from a different perspective). It's about taking care of the body. Taking care of the body with good nutrition and an active life...and many emotional problems just fade away.

What I would like to find (for myself) is more understanding on Roger's position (and ALL the other hypnotists who tend to hold that position close to their hearts). I would like a round education on this topic...I believe it would benefit me and my clients.

Looking forward to more education on this topic!
My best,
Donna.




Kathleen Hanover said:

Hi Donna,

Totally agree with you that excessive sugar is poison.

Sure, education on nutrition and healthy eating never hurts, but I can assure you that knowing proper nutrition and how much to exercise, etc., has almost no impact unless the person's behavior really is the result of ignorance and nothing else. Seriously, who doesn't know by now that eating a cup of sugar a day isn't good for you, or that a sedentary lifestyle isn't good for you?

If knowledge alone could change behavior, no one would smoke and no one would be fat.

The beauty of hypnosis is that it helps your client figure out why--when they know their diet is crap, and they know they should exercise, and they hate their body, and they hate how they feel, and they hate shopping for clothes or having their photo taken--why do they still find it so incredibly hard to change their behavior. Once you and your client figure that out, you'll understand why they're fat. I like what Roger Moore says..."it ain't about the food."

That really is the crux of the issue for me. Telling an obese person to stop eating sugar just comes off as simplistic and not helpful. They would if they could, but they can't, or they wouldn't be fat anymore. That's why they've come to a hypnotherapist. Because diets don't work, unless your goal is to slow down your metabolism, lower your self-esteem, and gain more weight long-term. Diets are great for that. ;)

Kathleen
Client, HypnoFan, Hypnotic Marketer
@KathleenHanover on Twitter

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Permalink Reply by Hugh Cole on October 26, 2009 at 1:54pm

Weight management is about Mind Body Harmony. emotional pleasure, and body image. Of course the engine that drives the train is "calories in - calories burned less than or equal to zero". But that;s very simplistic. Food is a reward,... a pleasure stimulus with LOTS of emotional associations and connotations. Roger's position is well taken, It;s really about the emotional associations with the food ... Not the food it self. After you clear that hurdle then the education about food types ie carbs and sugars and fat types and protein types becomes a viable route to weight management, Finally, It's about the client image. What sort of "picture" of themselves are they storing in thier heads, Can they see or imagine the "you" of the future.... Thin, sexy, healthy and active. That's my two cents anyway.

Hugh Cole
Texas Tranceman

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