Our “Hypnosis
for Weight Loss” Program
Removes
Old Mental Programming
We use a method for weight loss called 5-PATH. The 5-PATH system
of hypnosis allows the removal of old programming that is causing
you to eat out of habit, emotions and learned behaviors from your
upbringing.
Overeating or choosing poor foods is usually caused by a need
to distract from uncomfortable feelings. Some of these feelings
are boredom, anger, depression, stress, loneliness and fear.
Do You
Eat When You Feel Bad?
If you have ever eaten as a response to any of these feelings,
you begin to get an idea as to how powerful this method for weight
loss can be! Once old feelings from the past are neutralized and
new feelings are dealt with in a satisfying way, you’ll be
on your way to not only losing your excess weight, but also keeping
it off.
Our
Weight Loss Program
Our program is only 4 to 6 sessions in most cases. We not only
use hypnosis, but often teach you self-hypnosis so that you can
continue to reinforce your success forever. Our program also includes
teaching you about the secret language of feelings and how to
respond to your feelings properly so that you reduce or eliminate
emotional distress.
Why
Your Diets Haven’t Worked
If you have tried diets or hypnosis before for this problem you
will be surprised at how different and effective our program is.
Other programs do not take into account factors such as family
training, mood and emotions, habits, quality of diet, exercise
level, genetic predisposition and other things.
Most weight loss programs
are too simplistic and for this reason they do not work.
Research
on Hypnosis for Weight Loss
Research indicates that medical
hypnosis supports weight loss and more importantly supports long
term weight loss. There are three studies that come to mind:
Study
One: Bolocofsky, David N.; Spinler, Dwayne; Coulthard-Morris,
Linda (1985). Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioral
weight management. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (1), 35-41.
The first study, published
in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, divided 109 people into
two groups for a 9 week study. The first group were treated with
changes in diet and exercise habits (the only way to lose weight)
without the addition of hypnosis. The second group was given the
same diet and exercise treatment and was also given hypnosis for
reinforcement.
After 9 weeks, not surprisingly,
both groups lost weight due to the changes in diet and exercise
while under supervision.
What happened after the 8 month and 2-year follow-ups might surprise
you. The group that did not have hypnosis did not lose anymore
weight and in fact most gained most of their weight back.
The hypnosis group, however,
continued to lose weight during both intervals and the studies
showed that far more people in the hypnosis group met their long
term weight loss goals.
The take home is that the
hypnosis group continued the eating and exercise habits learned
in the experiment while the non hypnosis group did not.
There is no magic pill for weight loss and you simply have to
follow a healthy eating and exercise plan -- from this study,
I believe it is clear that hypnosis supports diet and exercise
adherence.
Study
Two: Cochrane, Gordon; Friesen, J. (1986). Hypnotherapy
in weight loss treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,
54, 489-492.
The next study, published
in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, investigated
the effects of hypnosis in weight loss for 60 females at least
20% overweight and not involved in other treatment. The researchers
interviewed each participant this time about their family background,
educational background, and their belief as to their hypnotizability.
The group was split into hypnosis and non hypnosis groups with
both groups being given weight loss behavioral treatments and
counseling. The results were very interesting. The group using
hypnosis lost an average of 17 pounds at the 6 month follow up.
The group that did not receive hypnosis only lost a half of a
pound. They also found that "hypnotizability" and social
and educational backgrounds had nothing to do with the results.
Study
Three: Kirsch, Irving (1996). Hypnotic enhancement
of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments--Another meta-reanalysis.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64 (3), 517-519.
In this meta-analysis, (which
is when researchers look across multiple studies), the results
of the two studies I just mentioned and other studies were confirmed.
In the studies of hypnosis versus no hypnosis the average short
term weight loss was 6 pounds for those not using hypnosis and
11.83 pounds with hypnosis.
Even more importantly, over
the long term the average weight loss without hypnosis remained
at 6 pounds, but with hypnosis it jumped to 14.88 pounds -- indicating
again that the effects of hypnosis seem to continue over time.
What is impressive about
these results is that doing hypnosis under controlled conditions
is extremely difficult, and to have the research indicate that
people are losing anywhere from about 2 to on average 16 1/2 times
more weight under hypnosis than when they do not use it, I believe
clearly indicates that hypnosis should be used by anyone who is
serious about weight loss.
May the light at the core
of your being illuminate the world!
To book your private
hypnosis session with Celeste call 972-673-0110
Serving North Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Denton, McKinney,
Allen, Frisco, Parker, Wylie,
Murphy and all of Collin County with the very best in
hypnosis services.
In Texas and North Texas more and more people are pleased
and surprised with the results they get from their hypnotist
when using hypnotism and hypnotherapy.
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The services I render are
held out to the public as a form of motivational Coaching combined
with instruction and training in hypnosis with the understanding
that ALL hypnosis is self-hypnosis. I do not represent my services
as any form of health care or psychotherapy, and despite research
results to the contrary I make no health benefit claims for my
services. If you have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety,
or any mental illness, medical illness or pain we will work with
you only upon referral from your mental or medical health care
provider. Obtaining referrals is a simple process. Please contact
us if you would like assistance.
