Archives October 2019

But will I actually believe I’ve got a silicone band fitted in my stomach?

It’s a really common question.

Here’s your answer.

Interesting side effects

Now, some clients do report a feeling of tightness in their tummy.

Others report a split second of nausea. Many clients report no physical change in how they feel in their stomach at all.And there’s no wrong or right.

Operation of the mind

That’s because it’s not about convincing you that you have a silicone band in your tummy. …it’s an operation of the mind.

The virtual gastric band uses the power of hypnosis – and a whole bunch of other mindset techniques – to convince your unconscious mind that a silicone band has been fitted in your tummy.

Even though you know in your logical, intellectual, rational mind, there’s no band!!

Since the changes occur in your unconscious mind, the procedure rewires your relationship with food, and overeating, bingeing and cravings can cease.

And I know it sounds crazy!

Clients say things like: “I used to obsess about food all the time, but it doesn’t even cross my mind now unless I’m hungry!”

So it isn’t about convincing you that you have a band in your stomach.

It’s about your mind.

And when your mind is in the right place, it’s so so much easier for the number on the scale take care of itself.

I hope you found that useful!

If you’re looking for long-term sustainable weight loss, the virtual gastric band hypnosis can help.

C’mon over to Lighten Up.

What’s subscription telly got to do with me being my happy shape and size?

It’s a valid question.

Then…

Do you remember in the olden days, when we’d watch an episode of Dukes of Hazard or David Attenborough’s Our World and we’d wait an entire seven days to find out what happened next?

(I always secretly hoped the baby wildebeest would be rescued by the camera team from the crocodiles …but I digress).

Now…

Fast forwards to now,  thanks to Netflix, we no longer have to wait seven days for the next episode.

We just press continue.

And continue.

And continue.

And continue.

Heads-up to the power of language

Have you noticed how Netflix actively encourages this binge-watching behaviour by calling one of its categories ‘binge-worthy’ shows?

This isn’t about the technology itself. It’s about how we’re using — or misusing —the technology.

Now, who doesn’t love a good movie?

I love a good series.

But there’s a big difference between coming home from work, going for a walk, having some social interaction, eating a nourishing home-cooked meal and then enjoying an episode or two.

Nice right?! It’s nourishing and honouring way to live and be present.

Versus, coming home from work, skipping moving your body, ignoring the kids, eating takeout in from the telly.

If you’re using Netflix as a way of distracting and distancing yourself from your own life, you’ve got to ask yourself, how healthy and nourishing is that really?

So enjoy Netflix but always remain present to your own life as well.

If you’re looking for long-term sustainable weight loss, the virtual gastric band hypnosis can help.

C’mon over to Lighten Up.

This week’s tip is one of my favourites because it’s easy, it’s effective, and it appeals to my laaaaazy side.

And it’s brilliant at helping you achieve your weight loss goals.

What is it?

What I encourage you to do is take a photo of an item of clothing — that you REALLY want to be able to wear — that is one size smaller than you currently are.

It might be a t-shirt, a dress and pair of knickers.

What I encourage you to do is add this photo to the lock screen on your phone.

The lock screen on our smartphone is very valuable real estate because we look at our phones hundreds of times a day.

You might resist this because…

…you’ve got a picture of your children or grandchildren or your pet.

But swapping that photo of your pet, your children or grandchildren, with that item of clothing that is one size smaller than you currently are — and you really want to wear —what it does is keep your goal top of mind, which is a great place for your goal to be.

Now, this appeals to my lazy (or my efficient!) side because once you’ve set it up, the system is supporting you, every time you look at your phone.

You’re reaping the dividends, every time you pick up your phone and log in. How cool is that?

So go try it.

Go take a photo of an item of clothing that you want to wear that is one size smaller than you currently are.

Heads-up: Please don’t be tempted to go for an item of clothing several sizes smaller than you currently are.

Because that big leap can lead to perfectionist thinking (which is a self-sabotaging behaviour).

And if there’s a part of you resisting this because you’re thinking “this is way too small to make a difference!”, remember to support yourself and that small steps add up to radical change over time.

I hope you found that helpful.

If you’re looking for long-term sustainable weight loss, the virtual gastric band hypnosis can help.

C’mon over to Lighten Up.

Today I’d like to talk about your driving habits.

You might be thinking what have my driving habits got to do with my weight?

Quite a lot as it turns out!

Here’s why: distracted eaters, overeat.

So, for example, this week I worked with a sales rep whose job requires her to spend a tremendous amount of time in the car.

While driving from A to B she’d frequently find herself devouring an entire bag of cashew nuts or crisps or sweets – without even realising BECAUSE SHE WAS SO DISTRACTED BY THE TRAFFIC.

So, do yourself a favour and stop eating while driving.

If you spend time on the road, find yourself a picturesque place to pull over, and eat your crisps, cashews or pick and mix.

Eat them slowly, savour them, enjoy them – without distraction.

Just because you can eat and drive doesn’t mean you should!

I hope you found that helpful.

If you’re looking for long-term sustainable weight loss, the virtual gastric band hypnosis can help.

C’mon over to Lighten Up.

Lots of women ask me, “so what kind of crazy diet is this virtual gastric band?”

Just so we’re clear, the virtual gastric band isn’t a diet.

We all know how depressing and frustrating and miserable they are, right! Arrgh…

It’s NOT a diet.

The virtual gastric band is a lifestyle change.

It’s a natural, organic and peaceful process where you start to tune in to your body and make healthier choices.

Here’s the thing: all of us—including you—are born listening to our bodies.

It’s in our DNA.

Unfortunately, a multi-billion dollar food industry has made food more and more addictive, mainstream media is constantly feeding us with images of unrealistic perfection, and often past baggage can cause us to disconnect from our body’s instinctual intelligence.

It’s heartbreaking.

But this ‘conditioning’ is reversible with the VGB hypnosis.

It helps you reconnect with your body and all her instinctual intelligence.

And, because it’s not a diet, you are able to shift the weight without feeling hungry or miserable or deprived.

Or, any of the other issues that cause diets to fail.

If you’re ready to embrace a sustainable lifestyle change virtual gastric band hypnosis can help.

C’mon over to Lighten Up.