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The human body is designed to tell us when we are hungry
and therefore regulate our natural weight, however modern living can seriously
ruin this mechanism.
Many people, during childhood, experience being told to eat
up all our meals, even if we are full. We may be rewarded for this by praise,
or even by more food, usually a sweet. From a young age, many of us are
conditioned to overeat.
Food is also often linked to celebrations (such as
Christmas), and good times. We may have many fond and comforting memories
associated with food.
When someone has a problem they may "comfort eat", drawing
on these past experiences for temporary relief. The problem is just that – the
relief is temporary. Any problem has not been dealt with, and is therefore
likely to flare up again, possibly causing more overeating. Deal with any
problems directly.
Here is a system that can get our minds and bodies back in
tune with our hunger responses.
Look at the chart above. At 10 this is where you have ate
as much as you possibly can. At 0 is where you have not eaten for 24 hours.
The idea is not to exceed 5. This is the point where you have taken the edge
off the hunger, but you are not "stuffed".
Ask yourself, honestly, which number are you at right now.
Being honest is the key, as kidding yourself will only ruin the mind body
connection.
Anytime you need to eat, ask yourself honestly at which
number you are at. If you are on 5 or more, then you do not eat. Drink some
water, find something fun to do, or deal with any problem you might have.
Hypnosis sessions should aim to address the problem that causes the weight
gain. It could be that someone wants to be overweight as a means to avoid
attracting another partner, as they have had a stressful relationship in the
past. For permanent results, such a person should resolve that problem before
they can successfully address the eating issue. A good hypnotherapist will
know this and will try to uncover the reasons why you overeat. It may
take several sessions to uncover and treat, but the results will be permanent,
rather than temporary.
If you are on less than 5, say 3, then it is ok to eat.
Enjoy what you are eating, but stop when you feel you are at 5.
Try it, it really works – as long as you stay honest. Your
mind will learn when you are genuinely hungry, and when you are not. This
allows our natural mechanisms, which were developed over millions of years, to
regulate our weight.
Of course we are but human. Every now and then we may eat
over 5. If you do, then again be honest with yourself, admit that you are
indulging yourself, and still be aware of what number you eat to. That way you
can return to your good habits with your mind body connection to hunger fully
intact.
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Jon Rhodes (2007)
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