Weight loss from hypnosis?
Is it junk science or truly effective?

But I've found that there is solid evidence that you can achieve quick AND lasting weight loss. The results of my research appear at the end of this page.

What is hypnosis?

According to Contemporary Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing, hypnosis (or hypnotherapy) is:"the therapeutic use of suggestion during an altered state of consciousness to effect positive changes in a person's behavior and to treat a range of health conditions. It has been used ... to decrease pain, for weight control...and in trance-like states to access the deepest levels of the mind." (Kneisl et al, 2004). So this source believes it is, indeed, possible to achieve weight loss from hypnosis.

A recent publication states that “Hypnosis is a way to access the untapped power of the mind and alter brain functions. In this state of intense relaxation and concentration, the mind is able to focus on positive suggestions which can be carried out at a future time. These subliminal messages are surprisingly powerful" (Warren, 2003). So this is how hypnosis can help weight loss.

At the 54th Annual Conference of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis in November, 2003, Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford University researcher, said that, although we don’t fully understand how it works, there is significant evidence that hypnosis can be effective in helping people reach into their own unconscious resources to solve problems normally beyond their ability.

So the scientific community believes that it is, indeed, possible for hypnosis to help you with weight loss.

Hypnosis Weight Loss Products

There are a lot of hypnosis weight loss products that claim to help you to lose weight. Most were not created by someone with a doctoral degree. But I found a product from The Hypnosis Network that was created by a PhD who specializes in weight control.

The Enjoying Weight Loss CDs were created by Dr. Roberta Temes, who is on the faculty of the psychiatry department in the Medical School of the SUNY Health Science Center. She has a strong background in hypnosis research, and a proven track record of results with her weight loss clients.

This special hypnosis weight loss product allows you to experience the same results, but in the comfort of your own home.

The greatest evidence supporting hypnosis and weight loss is in the testimonials of people who have achieved success from the Enjoying Weight Loss CDs. You can read those testimonials on the link above. (They're pretty impressive.)

So are you ready to finally achieve lasting weight loss from hypnosis? Then click here.

This weight loss from hypnosis product comes with a ONE YEAR money back guarantee! Wow. THAT'S how confident they are in the success of this weight loss from hypnosis product.

A Cheaper Option

I found a product that helps you to control your appetite and motivate you to exercise, and it's only $29. Although the person who created it does not hold a doctoral degree, she is a very popular Clinical Hypnotherapist. This product also has a ONE YEAR return policy. Click here to learn more about this product (scroll down to "Appetite Zapper").

The Research

A comparison of studies showed that adding hypnosis increased weight loss by an average of 97% during treatment, and even more importantly, increased the effectiveness POST TREATMENT by over 146%. This shows that hypnosis works even better over time (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996).

In a study of 60 women separated into hypnosis versus non-hypnosis groups, the groups using hypnosis lost an average of 17 pounds, while the non-hypnosis group lost an average of only .5 pounds (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986).

When hypnosis sessions are added to various weight loss programs, the results are always more successful -- more than 146% better over the long term.

If you're ready to try hypnosis (remember you have ONE YEAR to return any of these products if you're not satisfied), then:

Click here for the Enjoying Weight Loss CDs.

Or click here for the Appetite Zapper CD.

Note: If you have any health conditions that you are currently being treated for by a health care practitioner, please consult with them before embarking on any weight loss regimen-including weight loss from hypnosis.

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Here are other pages with information about weight loss from hypnosis:
Hypnotherapy tapes on weight loss (for those looking for tapes vs. CDs)
Weight loss hypnosis in Michigan (for those in MI looking for weight loss hypnotherapy)
How hypnosis helps people lose weight.
Zen of Thin Weight Loss Hypnosis Program