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Hypnosis

tam71
tam71 Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone ever tried hypnosis for weight loss or motivation?

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  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    tam71 wrote: »
    Has anyone ever tried hypnosis for weight loss or motivation?

    I did but all I was left with was an incredible urge to *kitten* whenever I heard a car horn honk.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    From mayoclinic.org:
    Weight loss is usually best achieved with diet and exercise. If you've tried diet and exercise but are still struggling to meet your weight-loss goal, talk to your health care provider about other options or lifestyle changes that you can make. Don't rely on weight-loss hypnosis alone because it's unlikely to lead to significant weight loss.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/weight-loss-hypnosis/faq-20058291

    It is unlikely to have any real effect on weight loss, and any effect that it may have is probably a placebo. I would save my money and skip the hypnosis and just log all of my food on MFP and eat at a deficit.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    ncboiler89 wrote: »
    tam71 wrote: »
    Has anyone ever tried hypnosis for weight loss or motivation?

    I did but all I was left with was an incredible urge to *kitten* whenever I heard a car horn honk.

    I only quoted this so I could see what you said. LOL
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Really?
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  • tam71
    tam71 Posts: 9 Member
    I did but all I was left with was an incredible urge to *kitten* whenever I heard a car horn honk. [/quote]

    Sounds like you were part of a show
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  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    yes. saveyour money.
  • chubbard9
    chubbard9 Posts: 565 Member
    tam71 wrote: »
    Has anyone ever tried hypnosis for weight loss or motivation?

    I would never spend money on hypnosis..
    However my cousin in law started hypnosis about three or four years ago and has been at maintenance. She lost ~150lb. She looks great, but even in maintenance she is not allowed certain things still...I also do not know all of what she did in addition to hypnosis... For me, though, I like being able to enjoy anything as long as it fits my calories! :)
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  • tam71
    tam71 Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks, I was having problems with motivation and thought it was an option but I think I'll save my money. I've had a great week and been really motivated so hopefully I can just continue on that track
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