SA Weightloss Hypnosis

We have all suddenly found ourselves out of routine, mostly stuck at home and for some, self-isolation is creating feelings of anxiety, increased stress, emotional and boredom eating.

The first few days or weeks may have been either a novelty or a great strain, and for many working at home, finding a new routine has been very difficult given that most things are seemingly out of their control – the needs of family, work load and the constraints of social isolation.

Now we are several weeks into this new way of life and we are slowly coming to the realization that this is going to be the way things are for an indeterminate amount of time.  We are now coming to terms with a new way of living and for many this will pose a problem around weight gain.

So What Can We Do?

Creating a Routine and structure around your day is going to be the best starting point.  We are creatures of habit, and once – not so long ago, our day was dictated by a schedule and a set routine – a set time to get up and get ready for either a school or work day, a set time to have breakfast or lunch, go to the gym,  drive to work, catch the bus etc.…..

When we have a routine, we are essentially creating a habit which amounts to about 40 percent of our daily actions – they are not decisions – they are habits!

Our brain is driven by habits – brushing our teeth for example is a habit that was instilled by our parents and their parents and so it goes on.  We would not think to NOT brush our teeth!

Creating a set of healthy daily routines will lead to a set of healthy habits which creates structure and a sense of being able to have some control in our daily life.

At a time when many things are out of our control, being IN Control can relieve anxiety and stress which will help those who are prone to emotional & boredom eating.  Stress is one of the biggest blockers to losing weight. Just by creating an intention to begin a regime of healthy habits will drive the brain – our most powerful personal asset- to help us to always work towards ways of staying healthy.  This takes the pressure off, and by setting up a few new habits, you will be well on the way to reducing stress and curbing weight gain.

5 Things to do NOW to create Healthy Habits

1. Quality Sleep
   Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is critical to your health and well-being. If you don’t get enough sleep then it affects the hormones that regulate your hunger and appetite. 

2. Meditation
   Meditation is just as beneficial as exercising and eating well to lower your stress levels.  The simple practice of focusing on your breath immediately reduces the effects of hormones responsible for the stress response

3. Hydration H2O
   Hydration is key to any weight loss programme. On average, we should aim to drink about 2 litres of water a day to prevent dehydration. Lack of water causes fatigue and lethargy, so your energy levels suffer and you’re less likely to want to move. 

4. Go Sugar Free
   Added sugar drives up your insulin levels, messes with your metabolism, and causes calories to turn into belly fat. It also tells fat cells to hang onto fat! 

5. Movement
   We are all designed to move and it is one of the most fundamentally healthy things we can do for our mind and our body. The added benefit is that we can burn calories AND enjoy doing it!