Weight loss hypnotherapy - any recommendations?

I know this is very much after the fact since the original question was asked in 2015 but
I would like to throw in my 2 cents worth since I am a suitably qualified hypnotherapist and counsellor. I am aware that many people still read this post.

The solution for weight loss should be holistic one that includes healthy diet and exercise since the basic principle of weight loss never changes….you should burn more energy that you consume. Where Hypnotherapy helps, is with the psychological aspect.

We all want to achieve something, but most times we just do not have the necessary willpower to persist to achieve our goals, take New Year’s Resolutions for example….how many of them last? The technical term for that is called Homeostasis – the inert tendency to resist change.

In short….Hypnosis will not make you lose weight, it will help you get the correct mindset to lose weight.

I would strongly recommend http://www.CanberraHypnoCounsellor.com

i have heard about Canberra hypnotherapy clinic. An acquaintance went there .
but i don’t think you need hypnotherapy for just mere weight loss.
Hit the gym , watch the right guys and ENVY them in a good way.
Work your way up to there 🙂

This doesn’t answer your questions either – But I used to be very active and slim… I am on a mission to lose 45-50kg this year (and thats still only going to have me at an average, but healthy, weight). If it suits your situation, might I suggest Lite n Easy?? I am an uncontrollable over eater and lack motivation for exercise. I went on the LnE 1200 cal Breakky, Lunch and Dinner for 7 days…It may seem to cost a fair bit, but for someone who was buying breakfast lunch and dinner every day ($50/day) I’m saving a lot. I have lost weight just from the lower calorie intake – with a few relatively easy walks thrown in here and there. And if you don’t have any other food in the house, you don’t ‘accidentaly’ have a purge because that means you dont have a meal for the next day! 🙂 Eventually I will come off hte LnE and will start preparing my own meals, but now I have such a better understanding of portion control etc.. I used to eat enough for 2 grown adults apparantly! :O

I also went and got a fitbit for a little extra motivation – It means I will at least go and have a walk around the park most evenings, because i just HAVE to meet that 10,000 step goal 😛
For a little treat, when you desperately need it: I bought a stevia sweetened – 10cal per serve hot choc mix.

Just my 2 cents – good luck! I know it’s not an easy plight, I’m rooting for you.

Eyeofthetiger said :

Masquara said :

Eyeofthetiger you speak from ignorance about other people’s weight loss capability. People whose metabolism isn’t working properly find it difficult to lose weight because their body will go straight into starvation mode, and will only lose weight if their intake drops to 800-1000 calories, which medical advice contradicts as not enough to allow a nutritious diet. So it isn’t quite as simple as “move more and eat fewer calories”.

And you’re speaking from ignorance of how the human body actually works. Eating more of the RIGHT foods will speed up metabolism, and body will not go into ‘starvation’ as you’re actually eating more.. please explain to me how hypnotherapy will help this?
It really is as simple as move more, eat less calories. Eat nutrient dense foods in the right amount and right frequency.
This is coming from someone who has been overweight their whole life and since consulting a nutritional planner and getting a gym membership in September last year has lost 20kg at a steady rate.

Generally by the time someone is resorting to hypnotherapy their metabolism will have been pretty messed with. So, my post stands.

watto23 said :

Its not a simple issue for everyone and blanket statements like telling people to eat less and move more are counter productive.

The psychology of it may be complex, but the reality is simple.

watto23 said :

Ben_Dover said :

VYBerlinaV8_is_back said :

There are things you can do to increase your metabolism, like exercising. When I did my big weight loss kick I found that 85% of the issue is what you put in your mouth. Fix your diet, manage your calories and it’s amazing how the rest falls into place.

People who struggle to lose weight often blame a slow metabolism. However, numerous studies involving thousands of people worldwide have failed to find evidence to support the widely held belief that overweight people must have slower metabolic rates.
In fact, the opposite appears true: overweight people may actually have a higher metabolism than their leaner counterparts,reflecting the energy requirements of maintaining a larger body size. When you account for differences in body size and composition, there is a remarkable similarity in energy expenditure between individuals.
Research has also shown that people tend to eat more than they think they do. When asked to write down everything they’ve consumed in a day, many people tend to report eating far less than they actually do.

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/pages/how-can-i-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx

That is because speeding up ones metabolism seems like an easy fix. I definitely have a slow/bad metabolism, but its important to be honest with your intake. Portion sizes are IMO what was my biggest issue. I was also raised to eat everything on my plate. Its not a simple issue for everyone and blanket statements like telling people to eat less and move more are counter productive.

“When someone is stressed or anxious they don’t make the best decisions” – so you don’t stick to healthy eating, then? The theory is simple and it’s accurate: consume less energy than your body needs to function. People who claim to have slow metabolisms are usually doing something to sabotage themselves unknowingly, or may not be honest with themselves about how they are eating. Are you sleeping proper hours (and staying of phones/tablets at least 30 mins before bed)? Going to bed early enough? Drinking a healthy amount of water? Cutting out excess sugar and processed foods? Eating enough vegetables (that aren’t smothered in butter or other unecessary additions)? Are you on medication that could be interfering with your weight loss? Etc, etc.

People who are overweight tend to have faster metabolisms. It’s a natural side effect of having more mass. If you’re struggling to maintain a steady, healthy weight, it’s probably not related to your metabolic rate. It’s more likely to be related to behavior and what you’re eating.

Ben_Dover said :

VYBerlinaV8_is_back said :

There are things you can do to increase your metabolism, like exercising. When I did my big weight loss kick I found that 85% of the issue is what you put in your mouth. Fix your diet, manage your calories and it’s amazing how the rest falls into place.

People who struggle to lose weight often blame a slow metabolism. However, numerous studies involving thousands of people worldwide have failed to find evidence to support the widely held belief that overweight people must have slower metabolic rates.
In fact, the opposite appears true: overweight people may actually have a higher metabolism than their leaner counterparts,reflecting the energy requirements of maintaining a larger body size. When you account for differences in body size and composition, there is a remarkable similarity in energy expenditure between individuals.
Research has also shown that people tend to eat more than they think they do. When asked to write down everything they’ve consumed in a day, many people tend to report eating far less than they actually do.

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/pages/how-can-i-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx

That is because speeding up ones metabolism seems like an easy fix. I definitely have a slow/bad metabolism, but its important to be honest with your intake. Portion sizes are IMO what was my biggest issue. I was also raised to eat everything on my plate. Its not a simple issue for everyone and blanket statements like telling people to eat less and move more are counter productive.

VYBerlinaV8_is_back said :

There are things you can do to increase your metabolism, like exercising. When I did my big weight loss kick I found that 85% of the issue is what you put in your mouth. Fix your diet, manage your calories and it’s amazing how the rest falls into place.

People who struggle to lose weight often blame a slow metabolism. However, numerous studies involving thousands of people worldwide have failed to find evidence to support the widely held belief that overweight people must have slower metabolic rates.
In fact, the opposite appears true: overweight people may actually have a higher metabolism than their leaner counterparts,reflecting the energy requirements of maintaining a larger body size. When you account for differences in body size and composition, there is a remarkable similarity in energy expenditure between individuals.
Research has also shown that people tend to eat more than they think they do. When asked to write down everything they’ve consumed in a day, many people tend to report eating far less than they actually do.

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/pages/how-can-i-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx

A waste of money. Don’t do it.