Could Hypnotherapy Be an Alternative to GLP-1 Medication?

GLP-1 medications have changed the way many people think about weight management.

For some people, they can be incredibly helpful and are the much needed answer after many years of weight and health struggles. But they aren't the right choice for everyone.

Some people don't want to take medication. Others may not be able to take it, may be concerned about side effects, or may be looking for a more holsitic approach.

This is why I developed my GLP-1 Alternative Protocol. It's a 12 week hypnotherapy program consisting of seven sessions, designed to progressively work on appetite reduction and awareness, eating behaviours, cravings, emotional eating, beliefs and identity.

The aim is to encourage your mind and body to respond in ways that are similar to the experience of taking GLP-1 medication, particularly around appetite, satiety and food related behaviours, while working with your body's own natural processes.

This works through the susceptibility and suggestibility of the subconscious mind. This doesn't mean that you're weak or easily convinced - what it means is the subconscious has a hard time knowing the difference between something real and something imagined.

This is why when you close your eyes imagine eating a raw onion like it's an apple, you instinctively grimace, perhaps feel a bit yuck and maybe feel your mouth begin to water...through your imagination your body is responding as if you're actually eating that onion, even though you know that in reality you aren't. Another example of this is second hand embarrassment or cringing at someone elses faux pas. The mind is able to put itself in their shoes and feel those same sensations in the body.

Over the course of 12 weeks, alongside encouraging changes to appetite and cravings, we also look at the thoughts, habits and behaviours that influence how you eat. What are the unhelpful beliefs, old coping patterns and negative self talk that you hold around yourself and food? How does who you see yourself as dictate the choices you make?

This can include things like eating when you're bored, stressed or emotional, grazing throughout the day, eating beyond fullness or feeling unable to stop once you've started.

Rather than constantly relying on willpower, we also work towards becoming more aware of your body's signals and developing greater satisfaction from the food you eat. The aim is to help eating less feel more natural rather than like a constant battle.

What happens after the 12 weeks?

The program isn't designed to be something you "finish" and then immediately go back to your old habits. Throughout the 12 weeks, you're building skills and changing patterns that you can continue using afterwards. You also receive supporting resources and hypnosis audios between sessions to help reinforce the work and give you something practical to return to as you continue your journey. Additional sessions are also available as and when you need them.

The goal is to leave the program feeling more capable, more in control and less dependent on willpower.

What Results Do People Experience?

Clients who have gone through this program find that they lose on average around 1kg a week, but the results vary for everyone and it doesn't always look linear. The aim is a steady sustainable weight loss alongside the change in behaviour and habits.

The actual GLP-1 medication itself sees an average loss of 0.5 to 1% of total body weight per week.

Another thing that my clients notice is not just the difference on the scales, but a difference in how they feel about themselves. Often there's an improvement with their sleep and just a more positive outlook on life in general.

Who is this program suitable for?

It may be a good fit if:

• You'd like to lose weight but don't want to take GLP-1 medication

• You're unable to take GLP-1 medication or it isn't suitable for you

• You're currently taking a GLP-1 and are thinking about how you might eventually transition away from it (for this my GLP-1 Exit Program may be more suitable)

• You've tried diets and calorie restriction before but don't want to be bound by rules around food anymore

• You struggle with cravings, snacking, emotional eating or feeling constantly hungry

• You'd like to feel satisfied with less food and become more aware of your natural hunger and fullness cues

• You want to change the underlying habits and thought patterns that influence your eating

• You're ready to work on your relationship with food rather than simply following another set of dietary rules

The programme isn't about telling yourself to eat less. It's about working progressively with your subconscious mind and encouraging your natural appetite and satiety responses to support healthier eating patterns.

Curious whether the GLP-1 Alternative Protocol could be right for you?

If you've been considering GLP-1 medication but aren't sure it's the right path for you - or you're looking for a different approach to weight management - I'd be happy to talk through how the programworks and whether it might be a good fit for you. You can book a free 30 minute Insight Call with me below

Sarah

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