Conscious mind vs the Subconscious Mind

Whether positive or negative, between birth and about 8 years old we take everything in like a sponge. If mommy or daddy said it, it must be true. Our subconscious mind is what we truly believe. It has no reflection on reality. It is simply what we believe.

So for instance, let's say we like chocolate cake -yummy. How about snakes? Yikes -most people think they're at least a little scary. We may believe that chocolate cake is delicious and maybe snakes are scary. Someone else may have been brought up around snakes and think they are great pets. They also may be allergic to chocolate. Therefore, they may have a negative association with chocolate. It has no reflection on reality, it just matters what we believe.

Does this Scenario Sound Familiar?

As an example, let's say we're off to a birthday party, and we have been on a diet. We decide that we are not having any of the snack foods or the dessert. Our clothes are fitting better. We're feeling good. We're not having any of the junk. Soon they start singing Happy Birthday, and cutting up the cake. We start to think, "I'm not having any cake." Then Mary, John, Samantha - everyone else is getting a piece of cake. And we're thinking - "boy that looks really good. That chocolate cake might even be worth having." Everyone else is having some.

The hostess hands you a piece and you think, well..."maybe I'll just have a bite. I don't want to hurt her feelings." We start eating and keep going as we're thinking "I shouldn't be doing this. I can't believe I'm doing this. I was doing so well. I can't believe I finished it.

Oh well...I'll have another piece and start my diet again on Monday." Sound familiar? When we leave the party, we are thinking, "I was doing so well, I can't believe I did this." Hence, we are off and running until we can finally get control of the food again.

What went wrong?

We start thinking, "why do I keep doing this?" I didn't want to do this. I had a plan. Why can't I stick to it? The reason is our belief system in our subconscious mind is that chocolate cake is good stuff. It reminds us of fun, childhood parties, happiness, feeling good inside, why would we give it up?

When the 12% Will Power goes up against the 88% Beliefs/Feelings, guess who will eventually win? When dieting, we are relying on the mere 12% of our mind's function. No wonder diets fail us.

How can weight loss hypnosis or hypnotherapy benefit us?

We use weight loss hypnosis to change those beliefs that aren't serving us to things that better serve us as an adult. Hypnotherapy is used at the end of each session to reinforce the new behaviors we've just learned during the session. Weight loss is a natural by product of changing our thinking patterns and not overeating anymore as we make healthy food choices. 

When we change how we process information, it changes how we respond to life and therefore changes what shows up in our lives, and ultimately how we feel about ourselves. We can now make permanent lifestyle changes, including our relationship with food, and lose the weight naturally and permanently.

What is Weightloss Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness where the subject chooses to see only what is relevant to their task, blocking out everything else. Hypnotherapy involves guided visualization to create suggestibility in the mind. This allows those in weight loss hypnosis to rid themselves of inhibitions, behaviors, or negative habits.

Hypnotherapy is the quickest and easiest way to facilitate change in behavior. It is something that we can learn to do entirely by ourselves, with the help of a Hypnotherapist or by using materials such as audio compact discs.

Will I always be in control?

Yes. You are always in control. A Hypnotherapist is a guide who will show you how to utilize natural tools to your advantage. No one can make you do anything you don't want while in a hypnotic state. In addition, we can learn to do this entirely by ourselves, with the help of a Hypnotherapist or by using materials such as audio CD's.

Can a person be made to do or say something against their will?

No. A person using weight loss hypnosis has complete control over their actions and thought process. Individuals who do not want to be hypnotized cannot be hypnotized, nor can they be induced to do or say anything that is beyond their moral or belief system. Those who are hypnotized during a stage act, elect to participate and therefore accept the playful suggestions.

Can smart analytical people be hypnotized?

The more perceptive a person, the better a client they make. The application of hypnotherapy puts an individual in greater control of him or herself, allowing them to become less influenced by the overflow of societal pressures and environmental stimulants.

Is weight loss hypnosis or hypnotherapy safe and relaxing?

Yes. Every person goes in and out of hypnosis several times a day. Right before we fall asleep at night or fully wake in the morning, the body enters a drowsy state yet the mind is still aware of its environment.

Have you ever driven somewhere, and found yourself thinking, "I don't remember how I got here." Yet your physical body and mind were able to make all the right turns while perhaps you were focusing on picking the kids up, making a mental grocery list, thinking about work, or certain conversations.

Have you ever gotten so engrossed in a movie or TV program that you forgot about your physical environment? These are all altered states of the mind. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.

Will I be asleep while in weight loss hypnosis?

No. You may look like you are asleep but you are not. Instead, you are in a voluntary altered state which can be terminated by your decision not to participate at any time. During hypnotheapy, a person has a heightened sense of awareness, is very alert, and in complete control.

How does one get into a hypnotic relaxed state with this program?

The Hypnotherapist helps you to relax, as you listen to the calming and soothing voice, on the audio CD. Once relaxed, they guide you through a series of images. The imagery and the suggestions are always positive.

What does a hypnotic state feel like?

Go ahead and close your eyes, now open them. It feels just like that. You will feel very relaxed and calm during and after hypnotherapy. Many clients comment that the CD's are so relaxing it's like taking a mini vacation.