Are you so sick of the yo-yo weight game that you’re ready to try anything? Maybe even buy a “How to Lose Weight by Hypnosis” DVD? The fact is that hypnosis does work for some people, but will it work for you?
Hypnosis is a controversial approach to weight loss in some circles because it deals with the subconscious. However, this is the same reason hypnosis is an attractive alternative for some people when it comes to losing weight. They try and try to drop those unwanted pounds but can’t quite find the will power to remain consistent.
Hypnosis is said to help overcome unconscious obstacles or re-educate the unconscious. For those who embrace hypnosis as an option, it is considered a “natural” way to lose weight because it doesn’t require the use of drugs.
If this sounds like it might be the answer you’re looking for, you’ll want to find a hypnotherapist, but before you do, I have to say that MayoClinic.com sites studies that have evaluated the results of weight loss hypnosis. The conclusions are “positive but modest.” That means that even hypnosis is not a magic pill…or non-pill. Average weight loss is around six pounds.
If you are unsure whether or not it might be worth a try, you can learn a little more about what to expect, by buying a hypnotherapy DVD and start there.
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