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punished from all the exercises and all the food deprivation,
We aim to educate as well as provide effective guidance very soon, the program feels like self-inflicted suffering.
to those of you who are interested in hypnotherapy in
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order to lose weight the natural and healthy way. We
provide various articles on the topic of hypnosis for Since pain is inevitable yet suffering an option, weight
weight loss in order for us to cover all the crucial factors watchers are keen to get off the program and go back to their
that you would need to apply in order to get the best normal life.
results possible. This is not to say that these diets do not work entirely, because
they do. Honestly, these diets do work, especially if you want to
lose a few pounds quickly to fit into that special dress for that
Weight Loss Hypnosis special occasion. However, they are really hard to maintain.
So for you to be able to keep that weight off or continue
How can weight loss hypnosis losing weight, what you really need is willpower to start living
a healthy and active lifestyle that will actually work for you.
help? Of course, to start a healthy lifestyle, one must first wean off
and finally break off bad habits. And the easiest way to say
goodbye to the bad and hello to the new is by taking on positive
associations during weight loss hypnosis.

Written by Jocyl Macasa

Hypnosis Techniques
Understanding what you will be facing is the first step in Hypnosis techniques.
succeeding at anything, which is why it is very important that
you first understand what hypnosis is, as well as, what it is not
before you try hypnosis for weight loss. By doing so, you will
be able to clearly connect your body’s physical manifestations
(specifically your weight issues) to the way your mind works.
Those of us who have tried or learned about different weight
loss programs notice that most of these have the same
backbone: burn more calories than what you consume; or
simply, exercise more, eat less. Because obviously, if you burn
just the same amount of calories as you consume, you won’t There are many different hypnosis techniques that are used to
lose weight. And if you consume more calories than what you reach the unconscious mind and invoke a permanent change.
can burn, you will of course, gain weight. Every person is unique, that’s why the best results can be
obtained by utilizing the methods that each person is more
So pegged on that backbone, most exercise programs are likely to respond to.
destined (statistically) to fail because they are, most of the
time, too extreme. Diets in weight loss programs often restrict Some hypnosis techniques include:
one or more food groups, certain types of food or restricts
portions too much, too fast, that the dieter feels deprived and • Changing Perspectives
more likely to binge or simply quit the diet. Accompanying
these very limiting diets are rigorous exercise programs that In many instances, the subconscious mind can be very
can leave the poor weight watcher feeling too weak and unimaginative. It clings to one perspective, attitude or option
eventually stressed out. Between feeling like he/she is being not knowing that it has alternatives. Let us again use the
example of comfort foods. Perhaps the person grew up seeing
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amounts of chocolate as a remedy for stress, nervousness, • Finding how to forget

sadness or any other negative emotion. Therefore, the person
• Visualization
grew up not knowing that there are other ways to battle
problems. Changing perspective will introduce an alternative All the above mentioned hypnosis techniques are indeed
reality to the subconscious, letting it know that there are affective. There is, however, one hypnosis technique that is
better options. Such as exercise (which releases endorphins specifically developed for weight loss hypnotherapy. It is a
the happy hormone), or reading a book to escape reality. technique designed solely for the purpose losing weight and
keeping it off through.
• Mind Disassociation

This is one of the primary hypnosis techniques that a

Hypno Band or Gastric Band
hypnotherapist can alter a patient’s perspective. People often Hypnosis
associate their thoughts to who they are as a person. A You may have heard of the gastric bypass surgery, an operation
person may feel that he/she have no control over the thoughts that involves making the stomach smaller and the shortening
or images that goes through his/ her mind. Through Mind the digestive system so that from ingestion it goes almost
Disassociation, the person can be disassociated or separated directly to defecation giving the body no time to absorb the
from his/her thoughts and even his physical [concept] of his calories to turn them into fat.
body. The person can observe his/ her thoughts as an outsider
looking in therefore have better control and understanding of Hypno Band or Gastric Band Hypnosis is almost the same;
them (thoughts) and not view the thoughts as a dictating force however, it doesn’t really happen. If you want to read more
of his/ her actions. about this curious kind of hypnotherapy, go to Gastric Band
Hypnosis: How Hypno Band works?
• Reframing A person who has unhealthy eating habits needs to be induced
to have a new and healthier attitude towards food. Hypnosis
Much like a person disassociating himself or herself with
For Weight Loss can help foster a healthier behaviour and
thoughts, reframing makes a person believe that change is
attitude through Suggestion or Aversion Therapy while the
possible and therefore will not resign himself or herself to bad
patient is under hypnosis. Once successful, the attitude is
habits so easily. Many people can be heard saying that, “this
encouraged to be permanent so that healthier eating habits
is how I am, I need my junk food, I’m too lazy to exercise,
will be formed. Food is then enjoyed for the right reasons,
etc.” surrendering defeat to a bad habit without as much as a
which is for sustenance and nutrition. The person will
struggle. By reframing the subconscious, a new story is told.
naturally lose weight and keep it off just by letting go of bad
Instead of the present tense affirmation of “I am a (insert bad
eating habits and embracing a change and healthier lifestyle.
habit here)” reframing allows the person to put all the bad
habit behind him/ her and say “I was challenged by (insert If you are interested in what hypnosis can do to help you with
bad habit here)”. Instead of resignation, it now becomes a your weight issues, you can try some self-hypnosis resources
challenge that the person will work to overcome. that are available online. Check out the The Weight Loss
Mindset take a moment to have a look and see why we
• Awareness of Needs recommend it above all other programs.

Simply put, Awareness Needs is a hypnosis technique that Written by: Jocyl Macasa
trains the subconscious to have constant vigilance. Again,
using comfort foods as an example, people often seek comfort
food now knowing why they are craving. But with the
Gastric Band Hypnosis
subconscious alert, the person stops and thinks before actually
putting that food in his/ her mouth. Questions follow. Am I
Gastric Band Hypnosis: How
really hungry? Why Am I craving this? Am I just stressed out? Hypno Band works?
What is it that I really need?
Hypno Band or Gastric Band Hypnosis is a hypnotherapy that
When the real reason behind the craving is identified, the
induces the patient’s subconscious mind to believe that his
person can then seek out a better more appropriate alternative
stomach is smaller. Just like what you could have guessed
to address the need.
based on the title, it is very similar to a gastric band surgery
• Regression wherein a medical surgeon performs a surgery to tie a band
around the stomach to make it smaller so that even just a little
• Parts therapy food will fill it and the person will already feel satisfied.
• Direct and indirect suggestions The difference between the real gastric band surgery and
• Substituting memory hypno band is that in hypno band no surgery actually takes
place, just the idea of that the stomach has become smaller.
• Story telling

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No one really knows who or where this concept of hypno band more delicate, your stomach will prefer lighter meals rather
originated from since it has been constructed many way by than full heavy meals.”
different hypnotherapists. Subconscious:
After the process of hypnosis and re-hypnosis sessions, and the “Wow! That’s great! I’m sure to lose weight faster now! And
idea has been planted in the subconscious mind, the patient is yes, I do feel my stomach is smaller”
then required to perform sessions of self-hypnosis so that the Later in the day, the patient becomes hungry so she eats a light
effects (or idea) will become permanent. meal because she feels that her stomach is delicate from the
surgery.
How does gastric band hypnosis
Subconscious:
work?
“Suggestion was right, I just ate one small plate of greens and
You may wonder how this can be effective since the person now I feel like I’ve eaten a really heavy meal of steak and
is fully aware that the surgery did not take place. You may potatoes!”
think that the idea is quite absurd, because really, how could
a person fool himself? Conscious:
Well the thing is, even if the person’s conscious mind is fully “Amazing, hypnosis does work! My body is telling me I’m full
aware that the surgery did not take place, his subconscious so I’ll stop eating.”
mind believes otherwise. Since the two are on different levels,
therefore, it doesn’t matter whether the conscious mind knows Now this is a negative conversation among the three.
differently because it is the subconscious who will dictate to Suggestion:
your body certain physiologically functions and reactions, and
“Hello Subconscious, the operation is now over. You stomach
that includes feeling full.
has been greatly reduced so you will feel full faster and
hungry less often. Since your stomach is now smaller and
However, despite knowing the fact that the subconscious and
more delicate, your stomach will prefer lighter meals rather
the conscious mind are on separate levels, it would not help
than full heavy meals.”
if the person will keep fighting against what the subconscious
believes. Subconscious:
There has been a lot of buzz about Gastric Band Hypnosis. “Wow! That’s great! I’m sure to lose weight faster now! And
And just like anything that is thrown in the press, the concept yes, I do feel my stomach is smaller”
of hypno band gained two kinds of audiences, the believers Conscious:
and the skeptics. Others are curious of whether this actually
works to help people lose weight, while others have closed their “You can’t possibly feel that your stomach is smaller. That’s
minds and concluded that this is merely another fad. silly! There was no surgery Subconscious!”
The process itself is quite curious. A real gastric band surgical Subconscious:
procedure is actually stimulated so that they are represented
“But, but, but I did get the surgery!”
as if they really did happen. Great care is taken so that the
simulation will be accurate and very realistic up to the last And the two continued to bicker and argue until lunch time
detail; so the simulation will include replicating the smells, came and the patient was hungry.
sounds and there will be instruments as props. It will be like Subconscious:
entering into a world of drama where in you will be the actor.
It will be so realistic that you will get so taken in and engrossed “Suggestion was right, I just ate one small plate of greens and
by your role completely, especially the subconscious. now I feel like I’ve eaten a really heavy meal of steak and
potatoes! I told you conscious!”
As mentioned previously, hypnosis works better if the patient Conscious:
is willing to cooperate.
“Are you crazy? One small plate of salad and you’re full? You
Let us treat the subconscious mind, conscious mind and the still have to eat some more, look there’s some potatoes and
hypnosis therapy as three separate entities. To illustrate the roast pork, you should eat some more”
points in a non-conventional discussion, let us look into a
positive conversation among suggestion, subconscious and And Conscious continued to bully and argue with
conscious. Subconscious until the latter formed doubts and became
unconvinced whether a surgery actually took place.
Suggestion:
So again, it is best that you give your hundred percent
“Hello Subconscious, the operation is now over. You stomach and cooperate with the procedure so that it’ll work more
has been greatly reduced so you will feel full faster and effectively.
hungry less often. Since your stomach is now smaller and

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Written by Jocyl Macasa Prolonged stress can dig up emotional problems long buried
in the past, building up more things to worry and feel upset
about, increasing an individual’s reason for depression.
Mind Body Connection Just a simple mind body connection test, try doing something
How does the mind and body you enjoy and notice how much faster and better you
accomplish a task that you enjoy it compared to a task that
connection work? you would rather not do. After completing the task, if you have
enjoyed it, you may feel tired but fulfilled but if you did not,
you may just feel extremely exhausted.

Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques for mind
and body
There have been moments in our lives wherein we are
preoccupied with worries about work, family or relationships
that those around us notice that we look under the weather.
There are also those times when we are happy, for example,
because we are in love or infatuated that those around
us comment that we are “glowing”. These simple examples
illustrate the mind body connection. It can be as simple as
aesthetic manifestation or in more serious cases, it can affect
our health. Just as Fight and Flight response sends a person’s nerves
into hyper vigilance, relaxation does the exact opposite.
Just as a negative mental health can sap out our physical
Relaxation triggers the release of neurochemicals to decrease
health, a positive outlook in life can help keep us healthy.
blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate therefore lowering
Numerous scientific researches have proven this mind body oxygen consumption sending the person into a serene and
connection to be true. People who are generally happier live tranquil state of mind.
a longer or healthier life, whilst those who think negatively or Relaxation releases increased level of alpha brain waves which
especially those who suffer mental disorders such as anxiety is associated with a more peaceful and calm wellbeing… hence
disorder are at risk of many kinds of ailments as well as relaxation. When in the relaxed state, the person becomes
premature death. more trusting, more emotionally positive and an overall
The reason for this is simply because when you are feeling increase in the sense of mental and physical well-being soon
particularly negative (stress, anxious or upset) your body can follows.
feel that something is not working right. Sometimes, it can be
quite obvious why your health is deteriorating. When you are Being a physiological response, there are numerous ways to
so preoccupied with such worries, you may not notice it but stimulate this kind of state through relaxation techniques.
you may not be taking care of yourself like you should. You
may not eating right, not sleeping, not exercising (sometimes Some of the best relaxation
depression can cause lethargy that is so absolute that you are techniques include:
tired from doing nothing) and sometimes, people may turn
to alcohol for comfort. One may not be aware that they are Exercise
neglecting their body’s health and will therefore be surprised The easiest relaxation technique to go into a relaxed state is by
that their immune system has really weakened making them expending excess stress hormones through vigorous physical
more susceptible to sickness. activity.
And since the mind and body take their supply of sustenance Self-hypnosis
and energy from the same source, when your mind is using all
Self-Hypnosis is also a very good relaxation technique,
your energy to worry, feel anxious or upset, your body is left
because of course there are times wherein our bodies are
feeling fatigued, irritable or unable to concentrate in the even
incapable of physical activity.
the most relaxed situations.

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Breathing Flight or Fight

Breathing exercises aids in mind and body relaxation by
simply mimicking the way you breathe when your body is What is fight or flight response?
relaxed.

Yoga
Couple with deep breathing techniques, yoga is a discipline
that originate din India. It incorporates meditation with
moving and stationary poses to achieve a peaceful state of
mind that will eventually lead into spiritual insight. Yoga has
been adapted in the west as a form of exercise for the mind and
body. Deep breathing is required in the practice of yoga.
Doing yoga exercises provides relief from stress as well as a
healthy balance for someone who lives a fast paced life as it
Another way that emotions affect physical health is the
allows one to naturally get in touch with her inner peace.
human body’s built-in response mechanism or some may even
Meditation call them reflexes or even, human instinct. Although many
researches have disputed the existence of instinct in modern
Meditation is effective at reducing negative emotions
humans because we have developed the ability to override
especially if it cultivates mindfulness or awareness.
these primal reactions, for the purpose of this article, let as
Progressive Muscle Relaxation refer to a human body’s built in response as “instinct”.
In this process, the person will be required to systematically There are two human instincts; it is either fight or flight.
relax and tense different muscle groups. This helps the person When facing a difficult situation, humans have either of the
familiarize with the body and with regular practice, the person two initial reactions. For example, if you are faced a scary
becomes aware of how tension and relaxation feels like in situation, maybe of the supernatural kind or of the more
various parts of the body. earthly experience such as fear of being attacked by seedy
characters. Some people will fight and face the situation head
Hypnotic Relaxation on, maybe to investigate the source of that “scary apparition”
For this kind of relaxation, guided imagery or visualization is or buckle up to ready themselves to fight thugs. While others
used. A person is asked to visualize a scene where she feels will turn tail and walk or run away as quickly as they can
most at peace, to imagine a place where all tension and anxiety towards the other direction.
can be freely let go. It can be any scene at all: a place from the But no matter which of these two responses, a person will
past, an imaginary place or somewhere that a person wishes initially feel an increase in their palpitation, tense up and feel
she is right at the moment. It can be the woods, a scenic their senses work in over drive, as in, ears perk up to pick
ice-capped mountain, green meadows or a tropical beach, it up sounds more accurately, that feeling wherein something
doesn’t matter. swooped inside your stomach and took everything in it and
This can be done through self-hypnosis, with a therapist or deposited it in your limbs(this is actually the blood migrating
with help from an audio recording. from the digestive tract to the muscles and limbs to ready
for the action), sight sharpens and our body is paralyzed for
If you are to try this relaxation technique, be as imaginative
a second to take in everything in our environment that may
and creative as you can. Be as detailed as you possibly can,
be possible threats to our very survival. Once all the needed
incorporate as much sensory details as your memory or
hormones are released, which can take just a split second, we
imagination permits. The more real you can visual this place
feel like an extra sensitive super power getting ready to either
the better.
run for it or fight for our lives.
We recommend our Free Hypnosis Downloads where you can
To give you a more scientific explanation on what happens,
find lots of mp3 tracks to induce hypnotic relaxation.
the body’s nerves act up in overdrive to fire up adrenaline,
noradrenaline, cortisol and other such super chemicals to be
released in our blood stream to help us become the super
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paranoid super power that will be able to handle such a life
threatening situation.
We have this instinct simply because our ancestors had this
instinct so that they would have been able to survive in the
wild. Although today, we have the ability to override this sort of
instinct and react differently based on what we were nurtured
to do, the initial or natural reaction remains the same. Such
as a slighted man will have an instinct to fight, but chooses to
walk away because it is more acceptable in society or even vice
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But sometimes, this sort of fight or flight behavior may be

triggered by situations that are not really deemed as very
threatening. Once this instinct is triggered, it is natural to
perceive everything around you as a possible threat, like as
mentioned; this kind of instinct can turn someone paranoid
wherein fear is the most dominant and driving emotion
making it impossible to think clearly. All rationality gone, a
person’s reaction becomes intense and exaggerated, emotions
are heightened and life becomes stressful because the person
is perpetually in survival mode making it impossible to relax
and enjoy life.
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you to relax.

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