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Chris Chew asked:


You have tried various weight loss diets and exercises except a weight loss surgery to lose those ugly fats, but have given those weight loss programs up time and again because you lack the will and the discipline to carry on with the programs. Is that you? If yes, you are in luck because there is a wonderful solution.
Have you thought of checking into a weight loss camp during your next vacation. Yes, a vacation because you can enjoy the activities these camps will organize for you, just like any holiday vacation.
Most weight loss camps even have spa facilities such as jacuzzi pools, sauna baths and also offer holistic services such as therapeutic massages.There are even niche weight loss camps catering to women only or for children and teens.
Many of these weight loss camps are located in natural settings like on mountains or where beautiful lush greenery abound, some are even located on exotic beach resorts. This is to let guests feel as if they are on a vacation of which they are. At the same time, guests can also take part in activities such as mountain trekking, forest strolls and horse riding all of which help to burn tons of calories.
Your food and meals are tailored to your individual requirement and needs by in-house nutritionists. You can be sure of delicious, yet healthy weight loss food. Healthy food need not be bland and these weight loss camps knew that.
You will never be bored because of the many activities these camps provide. You can hop from a yoga session to play volley ball or from a basketball game to go to a meditation class. Some camps even offer acupuncture and hypnosis to help you lose weight.
On top of that, you will also be making many friends who are at the camps for similar reasons like yours.With so many like-minded people egging each other on, you can be sure that you will get results from your stay at the weight loss camps.
These new buddies may even become life long friends as you will be playing games and attending classes together during your stay. You may even find a permanent life partner there. If this is not a fun- filled vacation, what is?
A weight loss camp vacation usually comes in weekly packages ranging from a week to even a few months. How long your stay will usually be determined by your goals and of course, how deep your pocket is.
Since you usually set aside a budget for your vacations, then why not use this budget on a weight loss camp vacation. Not only can you get a pleasant holiday in a natural and healthy surrounding, you get to lose weight too. Isn’t a weight loss camp vacation simply wonderful?
Go on, make plans for a visit to some weight loss camps and find out which one you like most. Then take action to check into your favorite camp soon.

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Rose Mann asked:


Weight loss hypnosis is gaining momentum as a viable and popular weight loss method. It has recently been hailed as one of the most effective techniques for difficult to break habits such as binge or over eating as well as smoking. It is believed that self hypnosis is an effective way to change feelings and actions that are difficult to alter using ordinary consciousness. This is because hypnosis reaches a different part of the mind, the part that accepts change more readily.
One woman recently lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks and loss her cravings for fast food and diet soda. She had this to say. “I have been listening for just over 2 weeks now and I have lost 10lbs so far! Right up until my last meal before listening to my first session, I was craving fast food constantly. I have not had a single bite, or even wanted one since. A nice extra, I was also previously addicted to diet soda, I tried to give up several times with no success. I have not had a sip since my first CD I am excited to find out what other cool things I am going to be able to accomplish with your help!”
You see hypnotherapists contend that weight gain is a result of behavioral patterns supported by foundation of subconscious attitudes and emotions. Hypnosis itself is very safe, with no negative side-effects. It simply attempts to help you mentally deal break free of some of the destructive habits that cause you to gain and keep on unwanted pounds.
If weight loss has proven to be a struggle, hypnosis can provide the extra motivation to keep you moving in the direction of your goals. It may also enable you to escape the difficult food traps that get in the way of weight loss. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for re-educating your unconscious mind – the part that creates cravings and impulses – to stop eating foods that add unwanted pounds to your waist line.
However, in order for weight loss hypnosis to be effective, their must be a desire for change. Change will not occur if the recipient does not want it. However, for those with the desire, hypnosis can be a very powerful method to lose weight. Hypnosis is incredibly powerful, but it is not a magical cure-all. Nothing is! It can instead, be a spring board to a better and healthier lifestyle.

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Comments (0) Posted by admin on Thursday, July 12th, 2007

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David Wells asked:


Self hypnosis has become a very popular technique for weight loss. Many people at a dead end for weight loss solutions that work have learned that hypnosis can help them lose weight. With a bit of understanding about hypnosis and planning you can do the same thing that hypnotherapy can do for you at almost no cost. One of the first things to do is determine what you want to explore or accomplish with hypnosis. What are your self-betterment goals?

For some it may be to alleviate stress, anxiety or problems with self-confidence and self-esteem. For others, it may be eliminating bad habits or improper thoughts, cravings or binging behavior. The best way to do this is to write out your plan and then examine the approach that you want to take.

There are millions of dollars spent on weight loss products and services every year. Many people find themselves spending a lot of money without getting the result they were looking for. Self-hypnosis for weight loss is free, easy to learn and it works if you are diligent and work at it.

Before you begin self hypnosis you will want to determine what you want to suggest and the script you want to use while under hypnosis. Scripts can be developed alone or you can purchase a book with pre-written scripts. Here we will give a basic weight loss script that you can use.

1. Find a comfortable place in your home that you can relax where you won’t be disturbed.

2. Find a point that you can focus on. Focus on this spot and repeat to yourself that you are feeling sleepy and your eyes are getting heavy. When you are ready, close your eyes.

3. Count to ten in your mind and imagine you are talking steps up a staircase to a peaceful place.

4. Once you reach your peaceful place begin to focus on repeating your memorized weight loss hypnosis script.

5. I am a beautiful person that will change my eating habits. Food has controlled my life for the last time. I will now consider cravings as a desire for water or exercise.

6. After you have completed your script you can wake back up by counting from 5 to 0.

Hypnosis is a truly successful therapy that can assist you with your weight loss goals. You will not get stuck in hypnosis and it is never dangerous. Take your time, practice and use as often as needed. Good luck!

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Comments (0) Posted by admin on Saturday, May 19th, 2007