How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good: Final Step!

It's time to explore the different ways you like to move!
 
This does not mean you have to go to the gym.  Many people think of exercise and they make excuses because they don't have enough time to go the gym or to take a walk.  The bad news is that these excuses will no longer work for you.  The good news is that you can incorporate more movement within your busy schedule.

First, do a bit of brainstorming and come up with various ways you enjoy moving: Do you like to take walks?  Do you enjoy hiking? Do you enjoy swimming?  Do you like dancing?  Do you like yoga?  Do you enjoy stretching? Do you enjoy riding your bike?  Do you like going to the gym?  Consider all types of movement!

Now, be creative!  Create 1-3 goals for yourself in terms of moving more in your life.  These goals can be big or small- it doesn't matter- Only you know which goals are realistic in the present moment.  It is not a race to suddenly add a whole new element of movement into your life- this can be done slowly...After all, you are working to lose weight for good!  It is better to move forward slowly than to become overwhelmed and give up.  You can start with one small goal like parking further away from the office or from the entrance to the grocery store and then build upon that with one new goal each week.  Whatever works for you is perfect!

I would recommend using the SMART goal template in creating your goals.  This will help you create specific, realistic and achievable goals:

Specific: Your goal precisely spells out your desired result.

Measurable: The goal states your target in measurable terms so you will know when you have arrived, as well as where you are at any specific moment.

Achievable: The goal is physically possible to accomplish within the defined limitations.

Realistic: Your goal can be accomplished within the specified time and with available resources.

Time-Based: There is a calendar date by which you plan to achieve your goal.

Well, here we are at the end of our 5 week journey!  I would love to hear some feedback from those of you that have been following these steps.  You can post here, email me, or give me a call at 575-921-8234.
Please contact me if you need any support in creating smart goals or if you need some hypnotherapy work to become more motivated to move.

Here's to your health!

How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good: Step 4 of a 5 Step Program.

Note: Before reading this post, please read Step 3.

Now that we have an idea of the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions regarding your excess weight, it is time to release it all.  One great way to do this is through meditation.  The following meditation is adapted from "Suite of Armor" by Linda Bennett:  

Imagine yourself encased in a suite of armor, looking into a mirror.  Notice how heavy it feels.  Become aware of the metal surrounding your body.  Notice how difficult it is to move and how much it holds you back.  Realize that it once served a purpose but is now unnecessary.  Recognize that you are ready to let go of this armor.

Now, imagine someone has come to help you- this could be a friend, family member, spirit guide.  They are here to help you remove your armor, one piece at a time.  ...

They first help you remove the armor around your knees...then around your calves, around your feet.. as they pull the armor from off of your legs, they begin to remove the negativity, the fear, the anger, the self-doubt...all of the limitations that have kept you from your your weight loss goals...they then remove the heavy metal from your thighs.  Notice how light your legs feel...notice how less burdened you are by negative thoughts, feelings and self-doubt.

They now remove the armor from your stomach- removing all fear, anger, and all uncomfortable feelings you feel in the pit of your stomach...you begin to feel a sense of freedom...you begin to feel the desire to put your fears aside and move forward into your weight loss goals.

Now they remove the armor from around your back and with it all of the weight from the past has been lifted from you...you are free from the weight of past disappointments...letting go of painful and dark memories from the past...

They now remove the armor from around your arms.. feel the change...they are lifting away the fear, anger, limiting beliefs that have held you back in the past...now your arms can move freely and reach out for anything they want.

The armor is now removed from your chest....the heavy metal that restricted your heart for so long...all of the sadness, hurts in your heart are removed.....  Now, feel your heart expand..allow it to fill and expand with light--allowing you to love and be loved completely and unconditionally...

As the armor is removed from the top of your head all of the negative thoughts that limited your past success is released....  Your thoughts become free from negativity and you are now open to thinking more positively.

Now the armor is removed from your eyes and face and with that, you can see clearly...you can see yourself and see that all of your previous limitations are gone- you have let them go because you don't need them anymore.

In the mirror you can see yourself- thin, happy, healthy, focused and successful in losing all of your excess weight...you feel encouraged and motivated by the freedom to be free and achieve everything you desire.

Practice this meditation over and over again, every night as you are falling asleep and/or every morning that you are waking up.  This is when the subconscious mind is more active and the conscious mind is sleepy and out of the way.  Being guided through a session is incredibly helpful with this.  If you would like to schedule an appointment to be guided through this meditation, please feel free to contact me at 575-921-8234 or through my website, hypnotherapytaos.com.

Here's to your health!