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Investigators from Tufts-New England Medical Center (Journal of the American Medical Association, January 2005) have determined in a study of four popular diets that the key to successful weight loss is not the diet itself, but actually following the diet. In this one-year study of 160 overweight adults, the researchers split people into four diet groups:
- Weight Watchers (low calorie)
- The Zone Diet (low glycemic index)
- The Ornish Diet (low fat)
- The Atkins Diet (low carb)
Here's what they learned: all of these diets worked when the participants in the study followed them. The problem is that less than one in four were able to stay on their given diet for just this one year! It should be noted that the hardest diet to follow was Atkins, followed by the Ornish Diet, but according to the authors of the study, "no single diet produced satisfactory adherence rates."
So instead of looking for that "perfect diet," it makes a lot more sense to find a safe way to adhere to your diet. As you continue reading, you will discover that hypnosis is by far the safest, most researched, and effective way for you to stick to the eating plan you have chosen.
How Many Times Have You Quit Your Diet?
If you are like most people, the answer is probably close to "Every time I started one." Think about it: you probably would not be reading this if you were consistently following a healthy eating and exercise plan. You probably have access to plans you know would work. It might be a low calorie diet like Weight Watchers, a low glycemic index diet like the Zone or South Beach, a low fat plan like the Ornish Diet or a plan your health professional has given you.
You know if you just started the plan and added in regular exercise, you would shed the weight and your level of health and well-being would skyrocket …amp;quot; not to mention your pleasure in your new appearance!
The Answer You Have Been Looking For
You might believe that hypnosis is just the stuff of stage shows, or have seen infomercials in which a hypnotist is demonstrating his or her powers over the (paid) audience. This is not what we are talking about. Hypnosis, when practiced by a legitimate provider, is approved for clinical use by both the British Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Most importantly for you, clinical studies showing how hypnosis helps with weight loss are irrefutable:
In a 9-week study of two weight management groups (one using hypnosis and one not using hypnosis), the hypnosis group continued to get results in the two-year follow-up, while the non-hypnosis group showed no further results (Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985).
In a study of 60 women separated into hypnosis versus non-hypnosis groups, the groups using hypnosis lost an average of 17 pounds, while the non-hypnosis group lost an average of only .5 pounds (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986).
In a meta-analysis, comparing the results of adding hypnosis to weight loss treatment across multiple studies showed that adding hypnosis increased weight loss by an average of 97% during treatment, and even more importantly increased the effectiveness POST TREATMENT by over 146%. This shows that hypnosis works even better over time (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996).
Testimonials
I have been using the Enjoying Weight Loss program with my patients who tell me they don't even think about 'bad' food anymore . . . it's just a fact in their mind. They find it easy to change self-destructive behavior and 'stay with the program' that I recommend. This has always been my biggest challenge as a clinician.
-Dr. Deborah Baker-Racine
-Huntsville, Canada
I have purchased the Enjoying Weight Loss CD's and have been using them since Christmas. I am a lifetime Weight Watcher member who has been 15 pounds from goal weight for at least a year without any success at getting closer. I never put on any more than that, but I have been unable to get the last 15 pounds off to get back to my lifetime goal that I reached originally in 2000. I, so far, think it is just hilarious how much I like my water now. I have also planned my meals ahead without thinking about it and I have gotten more exercise than I have in months. I think I was the only person in my WW home group who actually lost weight between Christmas and New Year's.
-Kathy Hubbard
-Weight Watchers Lifetime Member
-Lebo, Kansas
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