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sueset
sueset Posts: 12 Member
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Hi all, I have been using a self-hypnosis app. for weight loss to keep me motivated. In fact I used it last night to help me stay motivated while visiting my sister's this weekend. I have found it to be very helpful so far. Has anyone tried other alternative methods such as acupunture, emotional freedom technique or anything else that they would like to share?

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  • powerofhope
    powerofhope Posts: 10
    I've tried self hypnosis and mindful meditation techniques, but they don't seem to work for me. When I am really craving, my food addictio just really takes over.

    They r definately worth trying, tho.
  • Marcia421
    Marcia421 Posts: 6 Member
    I tried them for a while, I didn't really notice a difference. I think I am with Powerofhope, once the food addict kicks in nothing seems to help.
  • Veronikkka
    Veronikkka Posts: 19 Member
    Hello, yes I use self hypnosis and self psychotherapy.
    I loved my food very much. I used to feel always hungry and my stomach always demanded food. That's how I got 15 + kg in few years.
    Well I convinced myself that I am not hungry, that feeling a little hunger is good and healthy and I have to do it to make my body happy. I did it when I started to use this site.
    I tried to shift my perception of the food portion, calories counting etc from negative (like food deprivation, restriction) to positive ( achievement , refreshing, cleansing, lightening ). You need to find your own words which your mind will respond on and accept it.

    I suffered 1 st week, and then became happier, and I keep telling it to myself . I still feeling a little hungry but I do not feel miserable and do not feel that I have been deprived from food as a punishment. It feels like achievement.
    Surprisingly now I manage to eat between 900. - 1250 kal a day, but I do not move much during the day. When I exercise, I eat more.

    I have a little bit rebellious character, and as soon I have to restrict something, I defiantly would want it more and would miserable not to get it. So I always has to " negotiate" with myself. I would do it anyway, but after " negotiation" I feel happier and proud of what I done.

    I hope it will help some body.
    Thanks
    V.

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