Does Hypnosis Work For Weight Loss?

“You are getting skinny . . . Very skinny.” It may sound funny, but many people are turning to hypnosis to lose weight. Can it really work or does trying it just make you look as dumb as the guy on stage who thinks he’s a chicken?

Hypnosis is deeply focused and highly relaxed state of consciousness. It has been used as a tool in therapy to help change the way they think, especially about themselves. By reprogramming little thoughts, you can gradually change feelings, attitudes, and even behavior. But can this be applied to weight loss?

Scientific Evidence Behind Hypnosis

There have been a few clinical studies conducted that show hypnosis will help you lose weight. It doesn’t prove the method beyond a shadow of a doubt, but it’s likely to help. One study we reviewed showed that it helped the average test subject lose about 6 pounds. These subjects were also exercising and dieting also but they lost more weight than those who were dieting and exercising who went without hypnotherapy. From this one might conclude that hypnosis can yield results as long as its combined with diet and exercise.

When Should I Use Hypnosis For Weight Loss?

Weight loss through hypnosis should probably come as a last resort. With so many other methods proven more effective, there’s no reason to jump straight into hypnotherapy. The biggest deterrent should be the associated costs. For how much you would spend in therapist fees while losing 6 whole pounds, you could buy a gym membership to lose 10 or 20 pounds. They are so many more affordable ways to lose weight that hypnotherapy should only be thought of when all else fails.

Conclusion

Some people may think of hypnosis as an easy way out and that eating unhealthily will no longer be a temptation. The truth is that they’re wrong. Even with hypnosis, chainging behaviors to eat better and live healthier still requires discipline and sacrifice. If you’re looking for an easy way out, hypnosis is no the answer.