administrative center Share 3 +1 2 Pin 2 Stumble Reddit Shares 7 According to National Health and Nutrition Examination surveys, over 2 out of 3 adults in the United States are overweight and/or obese. Excessive body weight and/or fat is understood to increase risk for numerous morbidities including: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, and stroke and that s just naming a few. Perhaps troubling is that, according to data collected by the American Diabetes Association, approximately 40% of overweight individuals are unwilling to sacrifice their unhealthy lifestyles for improved health. Nevertheless, it is understood that among individuals classified as overweight and/or obese, most would like to lose weight. Unfortunately, many of these individuals also fall prey to purchasing cleverly-marketed dietary and/or fitness products promising fast-track, unrealistic results with minimal effort (i.e. quick fixes ). The conventional, straightforward, and relatively boring approach to weight loss [that often works] involves: caloric restriction, dietary modifications, and exercise. That said, despite tweaking one s diet, cutting calories, and exercising more a subset of overweight individuals may not experience a sufficient change in weight. For this reason, further support is often recommended in the form of CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and physician-prescribed weight loss medications. An intriguing adjunctive intervention to both CBT and medication that s been subject to some scientific research is hypnosis (or hypnotherapy). What is hypnosis for weight loss? When most people think of hypnosis, they think of a pendulum swinging back-and-forth, putting someone into a trance-like state. The false assumption is that while in this trance, the hypnotized individual is somehow robotically spellbound and will follow any orders given to him/her by the hypnotherapist. If this were the case, everyone with obesity or attempting to lose weight could subject themselves to hypnosis, follow the command to lose weight, and miraculously they d lose it. Described more accurately, hypnosis is a state of deeply focused-relaxation characterized by openness to suggestion and diminished peripheral awareness. Hypnosis is typically induced by a licensed hypnotherapist who presents and delivers a series of instructions to be followed by a client with the intention of entering the deep state of focused-relaxation. If successful, measurable neurophysiological changes such as an upregulation in alpha waves and theta waves will have occurred, and the individual will have entered a trance-like state. Thereafter, assuming a client has successfully entered the trance-like state associated with increased susceptibility to suggestion, a hypnotherapist will deliver verbal suggestions. These suggestions are best described as focused, clear, positive, and present-tense. Included below is a brief overview describing various aspects of hypnotic suggestions. Focused : If someone were utilizing hypnotherapy as a weight loss adjunct, he/she would receive only weight loss-related suggestions not suggestions to improve an unrelated area of his/her life (e.g. confidence). In other words, once in a trance, the suggestions wouldn t jump from you are making healthy food choices and you enjoy your exercise routine to something like you are confident in social situations. Clear interpretation : The hypnotherapist should only deliver suggestions that can be clearly interpreted by a client. If a client is unable to understand the suggestions delivered by the hypnotherapist, he/she won t get as much benefit out of the hypnotherapy. Just like you wouldn t suddenly become fluent in Icelandic in hypnosis, you aren t going to interpret suggestions with vocabulary that you ve never learned. For this reason, a hypnotherapist will make suggestions simple and easy-to-understand. Positive : The suggestions delivered by the hypnotherapist are usually positive rather than negative. As an example, something like you enjoy exercise would be used instead of something like stop being lazy. Using mostly positive suggestions is helpful in that they are unlikely to make the person feel guilty, they generate positive emotion, and help the person focus on what needs to be done rather than what they shouldn t do. Present-tense : Since the hypnotherapist wants the client to visualize him/herself acting on the weight loss suggestions as soon as possible, present-tense delivery is used. If past-tense were used, the statements would be inaccurate and wouldn t work. Saying You lost 50 lbs. last month wouldn t change the fact that 50 lbs. were not actually lost last month perhaps resulting in more discouragement. Future-tense is also problematic in that it tells the person that he/she will experience whatever is wanted at some point in the future, but it doesn t emphasize present action. Present-tense emphasizes present action and helps the person stay focused on what can be done today to help him/her lose weight. Therefore, phrases like You are making healthier choices are preferred. After receiving a series of weight loss suggestions, the hypnotherapist slowly transitions the client out of his/her relaxed, hypnotic state back to normal waking consciousness. Upon making this transition, it is common for clients to feel refreshed and relaxed with a positive change in mood. An average session lasts between 45 minutes and 2 hours depending on the parameters agreed upon by the hypnotherapist and client. The duration of hypnotherapy sessions, the specific suggestions given to a client, the competency of the practitioner, and number of sessions per week (or month) may influence the degree to which it is effective for weight loss. Most professional hypnotherapists tout that hypnotherapy will help obese/overweight individuals lose some weight with enough sessions. That said, expectations regarding weight loss from hypnosis are often unrealistic and any supernatural woo woo should be debunked prior to therapy. It is important to mention that some individuals may not always visit a hypnotherapist to receive their sessions. Some people download digital apps and/or audio products with self-hypnosis sessions. The efficacy of such self-hypnosis products is unclear and hasn t been studied. Unless engineered by a well-trained, licensed hypnotherapist individuals should be skeptical of the efficacy of self-hypnosis sessions for weight loss. Upon reviewing the literature, it seems as though hypnosis can be considered a complementary approach that may help some individuals stay focused on weight loss efforts. Catchy buzzwords associated with hypnosis such as magical, effortless, mystical or various marketing catchphrases such as program your subconscious or tap your unconscious potential are highly misleading. Only when used in conjunction with more proven weight loss methods such as: dietary modification, exercise, medication, etc. could hypnosis provide marginal additive benefit. Don t expect hypnosis alone to transform you from morbidly obese to instant 6-pack. How Hypnosis May Promote Weight Loss (Possibilities) When used as part of a multidisciplinary weight loss approach, there are several mechanisms by which hypnosis may augment weight loss efforts. Hypnosis helps individuals stay focused on maintaining healthy diets and exercise habits through the power of suggestion. The suggestions may also enhance motivation to change, as well as reverse maladaptive patterns of cognition regarding caloric intake, healthy foods, and physical activity. Adjunct reinforcement : It is important to highlight that hypnosis as a standalone intervention may be relatively ineffective in terms of weight loss. When hypnosis is used to complement dietary modifications, exercise, medications, and/or CBT is when it s considered most effective. Hypnosis may deliver regular suggestions that synergistically reinforce other weight loss endeavors by keeping them focused on losing weight. Moreover, since hypnosis is relaxing and positive, it may combat some of the stress and/or discouraging thoughts associated with weight loss. Without the combatting of the stress and/or discouragement from hypnosis, a person may prematurely cease weight loss efforts. Autosuggestion : For those that are using self-hypnosis, the element of autosuggestion may facilitate some of the weight loss effect. Autosuggestion defined as self-suggestion [often used in self-hypnosis] to modify thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors. Modification of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is important among those who are overweight and obese for numerous reasons. Many think that they cannot lose weight, are depressed about it, and won t shift their behaviors. If thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are tweaked even slightly it could have a significant impact on weight loss efforts. Beliefs shift : Regular hypnosis, along with CBT may shift someone from a state of learned helplessness (e.g. weight loss is impossible) to a state of optimism (e.g. weight loss is possible). Receiving positive weight loss-related suggestions while hypnotized may increase the likelihood that certain individuals accept these suggestions as the truth. Accepting these suggestions as the truth may shift inaccurate or limiting beliefs, thereby resulting in more effort being put forth for weight loss. If someone believes they can lose weight, they re more likely to put forth the effort; the opposite is true for someone who believes weight loss is an impossibility. Focused on the goal : Some people may find that writing affirmations each day is useful for weight loss. Why? Because it keeps them focused on losing weight and putting for the effort necessary to do so. Without some sort of intervention to keep the person focused on his/her weight loss goal, or to remind the individual to maintain weight loss efforts he/she may simply revert back to old ways and essentially relapse. Regular hypnosis stimulates the brain with suggestions that keep the person focused on his/her efforts to lose weight. Food preferences : The suggestions received during hypnosis may make some individuals more aware of healthy food choices vs. unhealthy ones. What s more, is that the stress reduction associated with hypnosis may also reduce craving, reward sensitivity, and preferences for certain foods. Those who are very stressed often crave hyperpalatable foods (e.g. high-fat, high-sugar, flavorful, potent foods) the exact foods that perpetuate obesity. When you re less stressed (as may occur following a hypnotherapy session), you may notice that it s easier to dismiss hyperpalatable food cravings and eat healthier foods. Hormone levels : There s some evidence to suggest that hypnotherapy may indirectly modulate hormone levels via the autonomic nervous system. Hypnotherapy is understood to increase parasympathetic tone, possibly resulting in altered levels of cortisol, leptin, ghrelin, testosterone, etc. When individuals are stressed, different hormones are produced than during states of relaxation such as is facilitated by hypnosis. Shifting concentrations of the aforestated hormones, even slightly, could increase satiety, decrease hunger, and possibly affect food cravings. Locus of control : A goal with hypnosis is to shift a person s locus of control. Many individuals who are overweight and/or obese have an external locus of control, meaning they blame things other than themselves for their weight problems. Someone with an external locus of control may blame his/her environment, finances, friends, the government, food companies, etc. for his/her weight problem rather than taking personal responsibility. Hypnosis may help shift locus of control from external to internal, thereby helping the individual realize that weight loss is within his/her power with proper work and effort. In some cases, this shift in locus of control from hypnosis may be the single most important change that s necessary for weight loss. Motivation increase : Using hypnotherapy may increase motivation to lose weight in numerous ways. Hearing positive suggestions and visualizing certain changes may significantly increase motivation or desire to lose weight. Getting regular interaction with a hypnotherapist who supports weight loss efforts may also increase motivation. Moreover, attenuation of stress as a result of hypnotherapy-induced relaxation may modulate motivation circuitry within the brain, thereby increasing a person s drive to lose weight. Neuromodulation : During hypnosis, many individuals exhibit changes in brain activity such as alterations in brain waves , regional activation, and neurotransmission. While the brain may shift back to a normative pre-hypnotic state following a hypnosis session, it is logical to speculate that after many sessions, the brain may maintain certain changes as a result of neuroplasticity . New connections and/or neural pathways may form as a result of the deep, focused-relaxation coupled with weight loss suggestions, and the cumulative neuromodulation resulting from regular hypnosis [over a long-term] may reinforce healthy habits, making it easier to lose weight. Positive reinforcement : Assuming someone is working with a hypnotherapist, the therapist may (prior to the hypnotherapy or after a session) applaud an individual for losing weight and/or weight loss efforts. This may serve as some positive reinforcement for additional weight loss, as well as continued hypnotherapy. Positive reinforcement from another person (in this case the hypnotherapist) may be an underrated component of hypnotherapy s efficacy distinct from the actual hypnotic state and suggestions. Procedural learning : There s research to suggest that hypnosis shifts cognitive processes while a person is hypnotized, as well as after multiple hypnotherapy sessions. It may be that changes in cognitive processes contribute to a willingness to learn how to lose weight properly. Specific studies show that hypnosis is capable of reducing frontal-lobe mediated attentional processes, which in turn can enhance striatum-related procedural learning. Since those attempting to lose weight may implement a procedural approach, it is possible that learning of the procedure may be expedited with hypnosis. (Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22459017). Relaxation (Stress reduction) : Perhaps the reason hypnosis is effective for weight loss is that it promotes relaxation. Studies have shown that stress reduction hypnotherapy is statistically effective as an adjunct among those attempting to lose weight compared to other forms of hypnotherapy. There are numerous links between stress and obesity, some suggesting that chronic stress alters neurobiology to increase likelihood of obesity. The relaxation attained with hypnosis may reverse stress-induced changes in HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, gut microbiota, hormones, and neuropeptides perhaps making it easier for some patients to lose weight. Thought patterns : A mechanism by which hypnosis may effectively promote weight loss is by modifying maladaptive thought patterns. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for combatting helpless thoughts among individuals who are overweight and/or obese, hypnosis may have a similar effect (especially when used as a complementary intervention). Hearing positive suggestions associated with weight loss may shift a person s thought pattern from something like It s too hard to lose weight, so I m unwilling to try to something like I am always capable of losing weight, and know that my efforts will pay off. Although a person may not immediately accept these suggestions, with time and repetition, the suggestions may eventually reshape helpless ways of thinking. Altering thought patterns results in new beliefs, behaviors, perspectives that are conducive to weight loss. Note : In addition to the aforestated hypotheses above, there may be a myriad of additional ways by which hypnosis promotes weight loss. If you can think of another way, feel free to share it in the comments section. Keep in mind that the reasons hypnosis may work for one person may be entirely different for those of another. For example, one person may find hypnosis beneficial for shifting beliefs, whereas another may find that it simply serves as a reminder to stay focused on losing weight. In summary, do not assume that the means by which hypnosis is effective for you will automatically apply for someone else. Benefits of Hypnosis for Weight Loss (Possibilities) Listed below are some potential benefits that may be attained from the usage of adjunct hypnosis for weight loss. Perhaps the greatest benefit to be derived from hypnosis is the instillation of optimistic thoughts regarding weight loss efforts. Without convincing a person psychologically that his/her efforts are worthwhile, the individual may be more likely to cease all weight loss efforts prematurely. Hypnosis should help with psychological convincing to continue existing efforts. Adjunctive therapy : When used as an adjunct, hypnosis is thought to enhance existing weight loss efforts. Some professionals speculate that it reinforces motivation, self-discipline, as well as willpower necessary for weight loss. Hypnosis serves as a mental reminder to stay the course in regards to dietary modifications (food selection, caloric intake, etc.) as well as exercise habits. It may also improve body image and promote optimism (as opposed to learned helplessness). Comorbid conditions : Individuals who are overweight and/or obese often suffer from comorbid adverse health conditions. It is reasonable to consider that hypnotherapy may simultaneously improve symptoms of certain medical comorbidities. For example, someone with obesity may suffer from hypertension, but one component of the hypertension may be chronic stress. The stress reduction associated with hypnotherapy may alter ANS activity and hormonal output, possibly mitigating the hypertension. Efficacy : Most research suggests that hypnosis as an adjunct for weight loss provides some benefit. Multiple randomized controlled trials have documented additional weight loss between 5 lbs. and 9 lbs. directly as a result of adjunct hypnotherapy. While an extra 9 lbs. of weight loss over the course of a year or two may not seem like a big deal, it is better than no additional weight loss. Few side effects : There aren t any known serious side effects or adverse reactions associated with hypnosis. In other words, you won t have to worry about heart palpitations, diarrhea, and/or stomach aches associated with weight loss medications. Furthermore, hypnosis doesn t appear to be contraindicated with any medications or medical conditions, meaning it won t cause some sort of serious interaction. Non-pharmacological : The fact that hypnotherapy is non-pharmacological may appeal significantly to some. Medications are known to cause adverse effects, unwanted side effects, and may eventually stop working. Furthermore, some are associated with a discontinuation syndrome (withdrawal period), during which there may be a rebound effect of weight gain. Most pharmacological options likely serve as nothing more than a last-resort, temporarily effective weight loss patch. Long-term : Hypnosis can be used safely over a long-term, and some studies suggest that weight loss benefits may be more obvious over an extended duration. In one study, those attempting to lose weight completed a 9-week weight management program. Some of the participants also received hypnosis, whereas others did not. While both groups of individuals experienced similar weight loss after 9-weeks, only those that received adjunct hypnosis experienced additional (significant) weight loss at 8-month and 2-year follow-up assessments. This suggests that the benefits of adjunct hypnosis may become more evident over a long-term. Psychological reinforcement : Receiving regular hypnotherapy sessions may serve as a mental reminder to continue with one s weight loss efforts. Without adjunct hypnosis for weight loss, certain individuals may be more prone to revert back to old patterns of problematic thinking (e.g. weight loss is impossible due to genetics), resulting in cessation of weight loss efforts. Hypnotherapy may instill a sense of optimism among those endeavoring to lose weight and reinforce the idea that weight loss is possible regardless of current circumstances. Social accountability : Some individuals may get a lot of benefit from the actual hypnotherapy sessions, but may get even more benefit from social support provided by the hypnotherapist. Those enrolled in hypnotherapy may find that the encouragement from another person (in this case the hypnotherapist) makes them feel good and gets them to take action towards losing weight. In a subset of cases, patients may feel that their hypnotherapist is holding them accountable for weight loss perhaps an underrated aspect of the process. Synergistic effect : Hypnosis may serve as a much-needed psychological component of weight loss. While strategically engineered dietary and exercise regimens tend to promote weight loss, it may be difficult for an individual to remain hopeful and/or psychologically motivated to lose weight. Although CBT enhances dietary and exercise efforts for weight loss, addition of hypnosis on top of CBT provides even greater benefit. Hypnosis may synergize with CBT to enhance psychological changes conducive to weight loss. Drawbacks of Hypnosis for Weight Loss (Possibilities) There are several potential drawbacks associated with using hypnosis for weight loss. Arguably the most significant drawback is that hypnosis may provide a poor return on time/financial investment. In other words, you may spend hundreds of dollars and hours of your time to see a hypnotherapist, yet only lose a few additional pounds over the course of a year. Most would consider this to be a poor ROI compared to other potential adjuncts. Adjunct-only : Those hoping to undergo hypnosis and magically lose weight may end up extremely disappointed. There s no evidence supporting the efficacy of standalone hypnotherapy for weight loss. In other words, if you only use hypnosis in effort to lose weight you probably won t lose any. Although you may not want to actually alter your diet and/or go for a walk each day these changes will be necessary for hypnosis to actually work. Think of hypnosis as a psychological primer for weight loss: it can help you stay focused and encouraged, but without quantifiable changes in your diet/exercise routine no weight loss will occur. Financial investment : Depending on the location, experience, and demand of the particular hypnotherapist, sessions for weight loss can cost anywhere between $75 and $200. Unfortunately, these sessions will not be covered by your insurance hypnotherapy is not a proven intervention. It may be possible (in some cases) to purchase a set number of sessions upfront (e.g. 10 sessions for $600) for a better deal. Nonetheless, you should be prepared to make some sort of an investment. Ineffective : There s certainly a chance that hypnosis may be useless as an adjunct. Although most research suggests it provides benefit, there are some limitations with the research. A newer study with larger sample size and randomized controlled design may debunk existing evidence suggesting that its effective. Even if hypnosis is effective as an adjunct, it may be completely ineffective for certain individuals. Likelihood of inefficacy may be amplified as a result of incompetent hypnotherapists and/or low susceptibility to hypnotism. Modest effect : Another drawback associated with using hypnosis is that the amount of weight you ll likely lose as a result of hypnosis is unlikely to be anything you d consider substantial. Studies show that adjunct hypnosis yields an additional weight loss of up to 9 lbs. over the course of 18 months. Even after using hypnosis for an extended duration (a year and a half), the amount of weight lost attributed to hypnosis will be less than 10 lbs. (on average). Some may be disappointed in these modest weight loss results and would be better suited with other tactics such as: finding an accountability partner, nutrition coach, and/or personal trainer. Non-immediate : Receiving hypnosis will not contribute to fast-track weight loss results you probably won t lose weight overnight, within a week, or even several weeks, as a result of hypnosis. In fact, a study comparing 2 groups of individuals enrolled in a 9-week weight management program discovered that adjunct hypnosis provided zero additional weight loss after the initial 9-week period. It wasn t until 8-month follow-up assessments that the researchers noted superior weight loss among those that received adjunct hypnosis compared to the control group. Unless you re okay with investing time and finances in hypnosis over a long-term for marginal weight loss results, you may want to avoid it. Side effects : While there shouldn t be any adverse reactions nor unwanted side effects associated with hypnosis, it is understood that hypnosis can change a person s physiology. Most will find that hypnosis is relaxing, soothing, and/or psychologically-empowering. That said, constantly shifting into a relaxed hypnotic state may alter your neurophysiology in waking consciousness. For many this alteration will be favorable, but others may experience relaxation-induced anxiety and/possibly severe brain fog from changes in brain waves. If your cognition is impaired and/or your mood worsens, you may regret trying hypnosis. Time investment : From start to finish, your hypnotherapy sessions may last around an hour. Assuming it takes 20 sessions to reap any sort of adjunct weight loss benefit, you ll have invested over 20 hours of your time. While this may not seem like a lot of time, when you consider your time driving to-and-from the hypnotherapist office, time spent waiting before your appointment, time scheduling your appointments, etc. it may add up to 25-30 hours. Though there s certainly nothing wrong with the time investment if you get benefit from hypnosis, this time may be better spent on activities such as jogging, biking, hiking, or working with a trainer. A total of 6 lbs. lost after 30 hours worth of hypnosis (over the course of months) may be a relatively poor return on your time investment. Unproven : Most medical professionals would not recommend using hypnotherapy for weight loss because it is a clinically unproven intervention. The evidence to support the efficacy of adjunct hypnotherapy for weight loss is modest, and not strong enough to warrant clinical recommendation. Larger-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) need to be conducted to clarify the degree to which adjunct hypnotherapy is likely to benefit those attempting to lose weight. Variables that influence the efficacy of Hypnosis for weight loss There are a multitude of variables to consider whenever contemplating how much weight you re likely to lose with hypnosis. Examples of some variables to consider include: hypnotic susceptibility, practitioner competence, specific suggestions delivered, duration/frequency of sessions, and individual factors (e.g. diet, exercise, medication, therapy, etc.). It is the interplay of these variables that dictates why one individual finds hypnosis beneficial for weight loss, yet another finds it useless. Hypnotic susceptibility Hypnotic susceptibility refers to how easily an individual can become hypnotized. It is understood that some individuals can become hypnotized easily, whereas others cannot become hypnotized at all. Researchers are aware that hypnotic susceptibility varies widely among the general population, and the degree to which you are susceptible to hypnosis may dictate its efficacy as a weight loss intervention. Assuming you are highly susceptible to hypnosis, you ll likely have an easier time entering the hypnotic state (focused relaxation), will be open to the weight loss suggestions, and may be more likely to act on the suggestions. Research has shown that individuals most susceptible to hypnosis include those with dissociative identity disorder, followed by individuals with PTSD. Those who frequently daydream, fantasize, or are imaginative tend to be more susceptible to hypnosis than others. Opposite to those with high hypnotic susceptibility are individuals classified as impervious to hypnotic susceptibility in other words, they won t become hypnotized. If you cannot become hypnotized, you probably won t reap weight loss benefit from adjunct hypnotherapy. Individuals less susceptible to hypnosis include those who aren t prone to daydreaming or fantasizing. To determine your hypnotic susceptibility, you can consider utilizing a test such as the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale. Keep in mind that this test was developed in an experimental setting and was engineered to predict the depth of a hypnotic trance based on subjective, behavioral, and physiological changes. No hypnotic suggestibility scale should be considered 100% accurate due to the fact that it is difficult to objectively quantify aspects of hypnosis. Moreover, it should be clear that if a person doesn t want to be hypnotized, they won t be and zero benefit will be attained. Someone who shows up to a hypnotherapy session and makes a conscious effort to avert the hypnotic state, won t be hypnotized. Therefore, your success with hypnotherapy for weight loss may be contingent upon your willingness to give hypnotherapy a chance and follow instructions (as presented by the hypnotherapist). In summary, the greater your hypnotic susceptibility and willingness to give hypnosis a fair chance the more likely you may be able to reap some sort of therapeutic weight loss benefit. The lesser your hypnotic susceptibility and willingness to give hypnosis a fair chance the less likely you may be able to reap any sort of weight loss benefit. These may be worth evaluating before you decide whether to implement hypnosis as a component of your weight loss approach. Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4738327 Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5535857 Competency of hypnotherapist The competency of your hypnotherapist may determine whether you have success with hypnosis as a weight loss adjunct. Someone looking to use hypnotherapy for weight loss may benefit significantly from working with a highly-skilled hypnotherapist, whereas the same individual may derive significantly less benefit from a lower-skilled hypnotherapist. To properly practice hypnotherapy requires skills such as: establishing rapport with a client, inducing the hypnotic state of relaxation, optimizing suggestions, and transitioning the client out of the hypnotic state. For this reason, it is important to consult and work with only a professionally licensed hypnotherapist. Subjecting yourself to hypnotherapy delivered by some self-proclaimed guru may be a recipe for disaster; he she may be unskilled and fail to properly induce a hypnotic state and/or deliver suggestions. Overall, the more competent your practitioner, as well as the rapport you established with him or her, the more likely you re going to experience some therapeutic benefit that helps with weight loss. Type of Hypnosis There are two general types of hypnosis that individuals lose to help them lose weight including: hypnotherapy (conducted in-person with a professional) and self-hypnosis (a generalized hypnosis session in the form of audio). Some individuals may find that they get more benefit from in-person hypnotherapy than self-hypnosis, whereas others may derive greater benefit from self-hypnosis than in-person hypnotherapy. Others may find that a unique blend of hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis are most beneficial for enhancing weight loss efforts. Hypnotherapy : This is a form of hypnosis conducted in an in-person setting by a licensed professional. A client may derive significant benefit from in-person hypnotherapy due to the fact that the therapist can customize hypnosis sessions to fit the exact needs of the client. Usually some rapport and/or trust is built between the hypnotherapist and client, and sessions are tailored on an individual basis for optimal weight loss benefit. Drawbacks associated with standard hypnotherapy are that it can duties
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