Hypnotherapy: Using Hypnosis for Weight Loss
Book Details
Author(s)Eliza Martinez
PublisherHyperink
ISBN / ASINB008475IBC
ISBN-13978B008475IB0
Sales Rank1,906,398
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
ABOUT THE BOOK
In 2008, 34 percent of American adults were considered overweight and another 34 percent were considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of childhood obesity was close to 20 percent in 2008.
Being overweight or obese raises the risk of many health conditions, including depression, heart disease and hypertension. Working to drop excess pounds improves health status, increases energy and reduces the risk of dangerous health complications. Â Â Â Â Many weight loss programs are available that claim to aid in quick weight loss, but may not be healthy choices. Hypnosis is a medical treatment used for many issues, weight loss being one of them. The theory behind the procedure is that reaching a calm and focused state of mind through the use of verbal cues and imagery helps change behavioral patterns that contribute to weight gain and poor eating choices, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Eliza Martinez has written for many years on a variety of topics. Her areas of expertise include health, fitness, nutrition, parenting, family, mental health, home and garden. Martinez has a Master's degree studying psychology and eating disorders and is published offline and online. Martinez is married with three boys and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, gardening, playing with her children and cooking.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
If you've been successful with hypnosis for weight loss or other health problems in the past, you're likely experienced with its benefits and the power it has over the way you think and make choices. Once you are familiar with the techniques of hypnosis, guided and self, more advanced techniques enhance the process and its success in helping you lose weight.
Once you've gained confidence with the techniques and steps used to reach a hypnotic state, you may be ready to try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. This is an advanced form of suggestive therapy that melds well with hypnosis, according to John Gullo, Ed.D., who has used this form of hypnotherapy for over 40 years as a way to induce healthy weight loss. Gullo's hypnosis program increases your motivation to lose weight, helps you understand what drives your poor eating and exercise choices, helps you avoid temptation and enhances your self-control.
The basis of CBT is that it aids in making behavioral changes by altering the way you think about food, exercise and dieting. This makes it an ideal form of therapy for using alone, in a professional setting or a combination of the two. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, people who used both CBT and hypnosis maintained their weight loss after two years, compared to those who only used CBT. Undergoing a couple of guided sessions is a good way to gain an understanding of the techniques used in this form of therapy, which helps you use it on your own.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Hypnotherapy: Using Hypnosis for Weight Loss
+ Introduction
+ For Novices
+ For the Experienced
+ Common Mistakes to Avoid
+ ...and much more
In 2008, 34 percent of American adults were considered overweight and another 34 percent were considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of childhood obesity was close to 20 percent in 2008.
Being overweight or obese raises the risk of many health conditions, including depression, heart disease and hypertension. Working to drop excess pounds improves health status, increases energy and reduces the risk of dangerous health complications. Â Â Â Â Many weight loss programs are available that claim to aid in quick weight loss, but may not be healthy choices. Hypnosis is a medical treatment used for many issues, weight loss being one of them. The theory behind the procedure is that reaching a calm and focused state of mind through the use of verbal cues and imagery helps change behavioral patterns that contribute to weight gain and poor eating choices, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Eliza Martinez has written for many years on a variety of topics. Her areas of expertise include health, fitness, nutrition, parenting, family, mental health, home and garden. Martinez has a Master's degree studying psychology and eating disorders and is published offline and online. Martinez is married with three boys and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, gardening, playing with her children and cooking.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
If you've been successful with hypnosis for weight loss or other health problems in the past, you're likely experienced with its benefits and the power it has over the way you think and make choices. Once you are familiar with the techniques of hypnosis, guided and self, more advanced techniques enhance the process and its success in helping you lose weight.
Once you've gained confidence with the techniques and steps used to reach a hypnotic state, you may be ready to try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. This is an advanced form of suggestive therapy that melds well with hypnosis, according to John Gullo, Ed.D., who has used this form of hypnotherapy for over 40 years as a way to induce healthy weight loss. Gullo's hypnosis program increases your motivation to lose weight, helps you understand what drives your poor eating and exercise choices, helps you avoid temptation and enhances your self-control.
The basis of CBT is that it aids in making behavioral changes by altering the way you think about food, exercise and dieting. This makes it an ideal form of therapy for using alone, in a professional setting or a combination of the two. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, people who used both CBT and hypnosis maintained their weight loss after two years, compared to those who only used CBT. Undergoing a couple of guided sessions is a good way to gain an understanding of the techniques used in this form of therapy, which helps you use it on your own.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Hypnotherapy: Using Hypnosis for Weight Loss
+ Introduction
+ For Novices
+ For the Experienced
+ Common Mistakes to Avoid
+ ...and much more
