Virtual Gastric Band Weight Loss Hypnotherapy Miracle

Nov. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Mum of Two Loses 5 Stone Using “Virtual Gastric Band”

A Cardiff-based hypnotherapist is helping women to shed astonishing amounts of weight – without traditional dieting. Richard Haggerty claims his clients can eat whatever they want - and still lose weight.

Recent client and mum of 2, Julie, says “I've been losing 2 lbs every week since I started. I am feeling much more confident and positive in my ability to lose weight. I was surprised that even after only 1 session new habits were beginning to form.”

Richard of http://www.HypnosisCardiff.com explains, “Four years ago, I began noticing a vast increase in obese clients. Almost all of them shared two characteristics: they ate too quickly, and couldn’t tell when they felt full.

“Gastric band surgery was becoming increasingly popular at the time. Recent research shows that the number of people having surgery to lose weight increased tenfold between 2000 and 2007.”

Richard says, “I realised that surgery was an extreme option, and that clients could get the same - or better results – using the power of their mind. So I developed a way for them to experience the tightening of their stomach that weight loss surgery typically creates – solely with the help of hypnosis. The result is they feel full faster: I dubbed this approach the ‘virtual’ gastric band.”

Richard’s approach has already been featured on the BBC. In 2008, he helped Aleks Fowler to become double world bodybuilding champion using his advanced hypnotic techniques.

He explains, “The beauty of my approach is that it can be tailored to your personality. Losing weight has nothing to do with diets or exercise – and everything to do with how you feel, and how you eat.

Richard says, “Obesity is rising in the UK. The Daily Mail recently led with the article ‘Fat Britain: Tackling the obesity epidemic’ and revealed startling research showing that over 25% of people in Britain are overweight.

Richard says that larger portions in supermarkets, poor food choices and stress cause people to override their natural “satiety signals.”

Says mum of 2 Julie, “I feel better in myself. Before I would always comfort eat. Now I eat when I feel hungry and stop, even if there is food on my plate. It is amazing.”

Richard’s attributes his success to a pioneering blend of hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

Hypno Band Hypnotherapy entails fitting an imaginary gastric band. The subconscious mind interprets the powerful imagined experience as “real”. It allows the client’s body to re-set its “satiety signals” back to normal.

Richard explains, “This is a proven and safe way to lose weight. As long as you are motivated to stick with your sessions, slow down your rate of eating, and listen to an Advanced Hypnotic Weight Loss recording, then you will notice benefits very quickly.

“There is also the huge benefit of not requiring anaesthesia or an actual operation. You don’t have invasive surgery to recover from. Hypnosis is natural, and there is no danger of infection or dizziness - which often accompanies gastric band surgery.

“Having a Virtual Gastric Band allows plenty of opportunity to give lots of positive suggestions of self-worth and self-acceptance. It also provides the opportunity to dissolve the feeling that drives so many people to over-eat: boredom.

Richard cautions, “My approach is not for everyone. Although I help you deal with emotional issues, you do need to play your part. If you wallow in self-pity or are negative, the results won’t be as noticeable.”

Hypnosis is fast becoming an alternative to weight loss surgery or drugs because of its proven track-record, as well as lack of side-effects.

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Richard Haggerty is an author, certified Master Hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer, specialising in weight loss. To find out more about Virtual Gastric Band Weight Loss Hypnotherapy sessions, please visit http://www.HypnosisCardiff.com.