Successful Weight Release - Some things you may want to consider as we use hypnosis to help you achieve your ideal weight.

Tamara is a Certified Specialist in Hypnosis and Weight Loss

Why have you been unable to release weight in the past or maintain your weight that you have lost in the past? Why do you believe you have failed? Think back and replay in your mind what went wrong in the past.  What triggered you, what were the stumbling blocks that took you off course such as people, places, things and your attitude?

What are the top things causing stress in your life at this time? ----
relationships, family, work

What are the emotional reasons your overeating?

What are you really hungry for? What do you believe would bring you joy?

What are your negative beliefs about losing and maintaining weight? I want
to lose weight but __________.  I'd exercise regularly but __________.

Do you have any fears about losing weight? Are you afraid you will fail again? Maybe you may feel more vulnerable and are afraid of getting more attention.

What are some things from the past that have caused you major stress in your
life?

What are some enjoyable things you can do instead of turning to food when you are bored, stressed or feeling emotionally upset?

Make a list of all the reasons and benefits for you losing weight.

Make a list of all the positive feelings and emotions you would have when you reach your goal weight.

What are the emotional reasons you want to lose weight? ... take back control of your life, feel good about yourself.

Two Years Later: Hypnosis Subjects Continued To Lose Significant Weight

109 people completed a behavioral treatment for weight management either with or without the addition of hypnosis. At the end of the 9-week program, both interventions resulted in significant weight reduction. At 8-month and 2-year follow-ups, the hypnosis subjects were found to have continued to lose significant weight, while those in the behavioral-treatment-only group showed little further change.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (1985)

Hypnosis More Than Doubled Average Weight Loss

Study of the effect of adding hypnosis to cognitive-behavioral treatments for weight reduction, additional data were obtained from authors of two studies. Analyses indicated that the benefits of hypnosis increased substantially over time.

Kirsch, Irving (1996). Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments--Another meta-reanalysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64 (3), 517-519.

Hypnosis can more than double the effects of traditional weight loss approaches

An analysis of five weight loss studies reported in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 1996 showed that the "… weight loss reported in the five studies indicates that hypnosis can more than double the effects" of traditional weight loss approaches.

University of Connecticut, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 1996 (Vol. 64, No. 3, pgs 517-519).

Hypnosis Subjects Lost More Weight Than 90% of Others and Kept it Off

Researchers analyzed 18 studies comparing a cognitive behavioral therapy such as relaxation training, guided imagery, self monitoring, or goal setting with the same therapy supplemented by hypnosis.

Those who received the hypnosis lost more weight than 90 percent of those not receiving hypnosis and maintained the weight loss two years after treatment ended.

University of Connecticut, Storrs Allison DB, Faith MS. Hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for obesity: a meta-analytic reappraisal. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1996;64(3):513-516.

The 4 Key Ingredients Required for Weight Loss Success



1)      Truthfulness - At this time it's about taking the blinders off and being honest about where you're at in your life, how you got here and how you're feeling about it. It's about taking a look at, and admitting, those things that might need to change about yourself and your life. And asking, "Why do I do the things I do?"


2)      Responsibility -It's important to take responsibility for where you are at in your live, and to take responsibility for your actions and reactions to all things. Not to focus the blame on anyone, but just to know that you have control and you need to be willing to take the reins and navigate to a better place, one step at a time to where you want to be, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.


3)      Commitment - We are all committed to things that are important in our lives - family, children, loved ones, friends, jobs, relationships. We need to now commit to ourselves! "Make yourself just as important as the children, job or relationship. Make a commitment to yourself and take it seriously, it's important and you deserve it! This is your life!!"


4)      Inner Strength - There will be challenges that lie ahead and not everything is always going to be easy, but you will get through it with inner strength, perseverance and determination. It will require an understanding on your part, a resolve and an inner strength that you can meet the difficulties and challenges that lie ahead. Overcoming these challenges will increase your self-esteem and motivation with each hurdle. Hypnosis can and will increase this inner strength and motivation within your subconscious. You can receive great satisfaction and happiness with each step you take toward building an even healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.
It's about going to a place inside where you deserve to be healthy.


Hypnosis & Weight Loss - C Susie Kappas 2009


Performance Agreement


It's about working together, co-creators of success
I,      I agree to be committed to this process of changing how I see myself, how I feel about myself and knowing that I deserve to be healthy, happy and at my goal weight of    .
It is going to take extra time and energy on my part.

I agree to look deep inside of myself and discover where I can make positive changes to move me toward my goal. This is not about a diet it's about creating a happy "lifestyle" that supports me each day in achieving my goal weight of I and then maintaining it. It's about working together like a coach and an athlete. We both have to do our part. I agree to find healthier solutions to my stress, take on new healthy eating patterns, clear away the old and allow my new beautiful self to emerge. I am committed to putting myself back on my own to-do-list, planning meals, moving my body more and having more fun-time with myself, family and friends.

We are both committed to this process of achieving your goal weight, and feeling healthy,
happy and strong, learning to love and care for yourself and maintaining your goal weight.



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Hypnosis & Weight Loss - C Susie Kappas 2009