Has anyone taken Weight Loss 101?

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Permalink Reply by Dr Satish Kumar Kushwaha on June 3, 2010 at 6:54am

Hi Bill,
I did, the course content is good and useful, since the weight loss issue needs around 6 month to address, it is always innovative approach that help...go ahead this is really a good area to work.

Satish

Permalink Reply by Jill Semonin PhD- CHt on July 2, 2010 at 2:10pm

I did take it as well. I also agree, a good program.
However, I have no desire to specialize in the weight loss program. I feel I am much better in some of the other specialties and just don't want to cover them all. So I will leave this one alone.

Permalink Reply by GAIL GUEVARA on July 2, 2010 at 5:03pm

Hello Bill,

I have registered and am in the middle of the course. I am a full time Personal Fitness Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor for the last 30 years. I use weight loss education for all my clients. I decided to start specializing in Hypnosis for Weight Loss as well.

I am rather impressed with Susan Kappas. I searched the testimonals and they all seem to be very positive.
I was impressed with the workbook and handouts.

As we know in any weight loss program, one has the potential to lose weight but often gain it right back within a year.
I love the whole process of using the hypnosis and working with the subconscious/unconscious mind.

Permalink Reply by Karen Dryden on October 17, 2010 at 7:52pm

Hi Bill~

Although this is an old posting I thought I would comment too. I took the weekend course offered by Susie Kappas as well and it was really good. Today I came across a book called "The Weight Hypnotherapy and You Weight Reduction Program, an NLP and Hypntherapy Practitioners Manual" by Judith E. Pearson, PHD. It's got great techniques and scripts in it. Heard it's about $40 on Amazon. Much success! Remember, it's usually not about the weight; it's just protecting.

Karen Dryden

Permalink Reply by Susan French on August 2, 2011 at 9:37am

@Karen,

 

I read her book as well and found a lot of really good ideas.  By the same token, I think that the problems one encounters with  weight loss clients is so very complex and varied, I found that I had to learn much more.  I read many books on the subject and I, myself, catch Overeaters Anonymous meetings online fairly regularly.  

 

I think that you need to have some knowledge of science of metabolism, weight gain and loss, as well as the possible physiological complications.  You can't diagnose but you need to at least be aware of this information.  Drs Oz and Roizen (yes, THAT Dr. Oz) wrote a fabulous book that is chock full of all the latest in medical information about food, digestion, good foods, bad foods, foods that help you to be full, foods that make you hungry and so on.  The book is "You on a Diet."  I hate the name but the information has no equal.

 

I've also done a lot of studying of the addictive, psychological, stress-related comfort eating and binging as well as how our culture has created a multitude of eating disorders.  I think this information is also essential.  One good book is "Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating "by Anne Katherine, M.A.

 

If you have the basics of weight reduction usiing hypnosis and NLP, but add the above studies, you will probably have most of the information you need to 'triage."  I also suggest that my weight clients check out "Overeaters Anonymous" online meetings because it is a free and easy way to deal with the psychological/stress problems of eating disorders.  Do a search for online meetings of OA.

 

Since this is an HMI group, I found Lisa Mac's weight loss protocol to be enormously helpful and quite unique.

 

Susan

http://www.hypno4success.com

Permalink Reply by Lee Franklin on August 6, 2011 at 3:46pm

I found Weightloss 101 to be great. I make sure my clients have a pedometer, monitor their water intake etc. I also give then the information on glucose levels, portion sizes, and proteins.

 

I also do Virtual Gastric Banding, and will incorporate all the info into one package. I find the more info I give the client, the better the results.

 

I'm constantly reminded of Candice Brown's quote; Never take the blame, Never take the credit. :)

 

Lee

Permalink Reply by Giselle Felicia Vivian on August 11, 2011 at 5:39am

How are you promoting your weight loss programs and how are you setting your fees for this line of service?

I have just started the program and look forward to gleaning additional tools.  I especially like the referral letters included.

 

Affirming slim and healthy bodies and minds for all our clients!

 

Giselle

Permalink Reply by James Winn on August 14, 2011 at 3:35pm

I have done the class and I can say it is very good.  She takes you step by step through the whole process.  I definitely think it is worth it.

Permalink Reply by Wally Post on October 15, 2011 at 3:19pm

I took Weight loss 101 and found it really good and loaded with material to use. It is very easy to apply with any other wt. loss you are doing or great as a stand alone program. There are no client hypnosis demo, but I don't see this as a draw back.

Permalink Reply by Giselle Felicia Vivian on October 19, 2011 at 6:09am

Hello Everyone,

I am working with my 1st weight client after taking this class.  I have worked this issue in the past.  Nice to have a framework.   As a member of the AHA, I have been watching all the live case studies online too. There is 1 six session series with Susie facilitating.  So grateful for that resource to see the therapy in action with real clients.  Definitely a valuable resource.  I am not in CA so this has kept me connected to HMI and all the wisdom it has to offer.   Look forward to hearing about your successes!

Permalink Reply by Angela J Jessee on January 17, 2012 at 11:01am

I sure did.I thought it was ok.  It was just one of those things I did want on my wall that is why I personally paid extra and thought it was worth it from a credibility view point. Did you take it?