A healthy diet and plenty of exercise are foundational for a healthy lifestyle. But if you’ve tried every diet and they just don’t work, it’s likely because diets don’t address the root cause of overeating β your mindset.
Research indicates that over half of us have dieted at some point in our lives, and at any given time, as many as three of us are on a diet. However, many people find that dieting alone isn’t enough.
The human body has an amazing way of signaling hunger and fullness. Yet, those who overeat often ignore these signals.
There are several reasons for this, such as eating too quickly to notice fullness, or feeling compelled to clear the plate (a habit often taught in childhood).
Other reasons people overeat include boredom, loneliness, using food as a reward, or as a protective measure. Sometimes, these behaviors stem from emotional events locked in the subconscious mind.
Eating for distraction often satisfies the mind rather than physical hunger. Changing how we relate to food can be the key to long-term weight loss.
Signs of Overeating:
- Eating so quickly that you don’t truly taste the food or notice fullness signals
- Always finishing everything on your plate to avoid wasting food
- Eating out of boredom or loneliness
- Eating when upset or miserable
- Using food as a reward
- Eating to protect yourself or create a barrier
- Comfort eating to fulfill an emotional need
How Can Mindset Coaching Help with Weight Loss?
Mindset coaching is invaluable for weight management. It often involves a variety of modalities such as positive psychology, NLP, CBT, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy. These approaches help you relax and access your unconscious mind to uncover the true root cause of overeating.
Hypnotherapy can help identify the emotional events that shaped your relationship with food. Accessing the subconscious mind can reveal the underlying issues, which can be addressed using a rapid mix of NLP and CBT.
New attitudes towards food are developed, allowing for healthier eating habits. Individuals regain control over their eating, consuming only until they are full.
Jordan Tirekidis, once Australia’s heaviest man, lost an incredible 200 kg without stomach stapling or lap band surgery. He credits his remarkable weight loss to hypnotherapy and mindset coaching.
Celebrities often turn to hypnosis to tackle their bad habits. Notable figures who have used hypnosis for weight loss include:
- Orlando Bloom: His mother took him to a hypnotherapist as a child to help him overcome his addiction to chocolate and lose weight.
- Adele: The Grammy-winning singer reportedly turned to hypnotherapy to curb her smoking and support her weight loss journey.
- Reese Witherspoon: She has openly discussed using hypnotherapy to address anxiety and low self-esteem, which contributed to her weight management.
- Kevin Bacon: The actor turned to hypnotherapy to help with insomnia, which indirectly supported his weight management efforts.
- Geri Halliwell: The former Spice Girl used hypnosis to overcome her unhealthy eating habits.
- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York: The former member of the British royal family has spoken openly about her use of hypnosis for weight management.
- Lily Allen: The British singer has credited hypnotherapy with helping her lose weight.
Mindset Coaching Can Help You:
- Learn to be more relaxed about weight management
- Develop a positive self-image
- Think positively about weight and healthy eating habits
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