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That brings us to another factor. We are dealing with individuals, and individuals tend to react differently to the efforts of hypnotherapists in ANY attempt to produce a viable effect.
Most claims found for hypnotherapists on the internet, whether they are claiming that hypnosis is effective for weight loss or not (and most are) is that they ARE successful. Like many other things that can be effective and valuable in weight loss, or almost any other endeavor, the unknown fact is what does "effective" mean to these people and can they define "effective" in terms of so many successful outcomes in so many total attempts. This is the problem. There are no numbers, at least none that I could find.
However, many studies DO exist that show that hypnosis CAN be combined with other standard weight loss efforts to produce a better outcome. For example, it has long been known that changing eating habits and attitudes towards food can help with weight loss. It has been found that hypnosis, combined with behavior modification, tends to meet with greater success than behavior modification or attitude alteration alone. It seems that the hypnosis does what it often does best...it relaxes the subject, allows them to focus and concentrate, and helps them learn their lessons, if you will, more quickly and efficiently.
Bottom line? Hypnosis alone is not very likely to produce profound effects on weight loss. This is particularly true in light of many hypnotherapists' claims that "only one session" will cause a massive, immediate, and continuous weight loss. If anything, for most people, hypnosis is simply one more weapon in an arsenal of weapons in the war against obesity. As always the main weapons will be regular physical activity and sensible eating habits.
We all know that losing weight is a difficult task. It is easier said than done. Exercise, diet, or even surgery (for those who are well off) are methods that people can think of if they want to lose weight. Doing exercise and dieting require a lot of determinations and perserverances to complete and accomplish your quest.
In addition, the healthiest way to lose weight is not the fastest way to lose weight. It is dangerous and risky if you did not do them correctly. Your wellness will be threatened and you will end up losing both wealth and health.
Sometimes you will think that this weight losing game is playing a trick on you. You lose some weight, but it comes back again. This is because you stop dieting when you lost some weight, thinking that you had met your goal. Losing weight needs a lot of will power and requires the right amount and types of food taken.
Hypnosis gives you the will power to lose weight effectively. It allows your mind to overcome virtual barrier which prevents you to lose weight, and keeps the weight off after a succussful diet. Although hypnosis is effective in losing weight, exercise and healthy diet must be part of the routine.
Hypnosis acts as a boaster which increases your motivation to keep you going. Do not expect a quick weight loss through hypnosis treatment. The process is gradual. But the extra weight will disappear eventually and naturally. There are no medications or pills involved and hence, it is risk-free and safe.