I'm down 15 1/2 pounds as of this morning. It feels so good to be succeeding with the hypnosis for weight loss. I've known the answer was in my mind and it always is rewarding to be proven right.
The biggest change I've noticed is that my attitude toward myself is changing. I'm liking me better and I'm kinder to me. Previously, I was one of those women who was her own worst critic. I'm sure that's been evident over the course of my blog here. Note, that I said "previously". I've become my own catalyst for change. I have had to reach into my subconscious to do it, but it's a very welcomed change.
When I went for my last hypnotherapy appointment, my hypnotherapist said first thing when she saw me, "I think I'm seeing less of you." It's true that my weight loss is starting to be noticeable. I'm starting to get more of that hourglass shape that I want so much. I think all of those bellydance hip drops are starting to pay off. My arms are firming up too.
I've been thinking about the dancing a lot. I've realized that I've always enjoyed dance music, but I've never danced. I think I had to get my mind and body on the same page because I'm loving the dancing. It makes me feel free and it does not feel like exercise at all. In fact, I'm a little disappointed on the days where life gets busy and I don't get to fit it in. That's a new one for sure.
There are affirmations that I say and write every day. It's a lot about believing and having faith in myself. At my last session, she recorded it. So, I have that to listen to and keep reinforcing my positive change. I have five more sessions to go.
Victory is mine. I can taste it. I'm allowing it to happen.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on Jul 26, 2008
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quietone said on Jul 26, 2008....
what a great job you are doing CW... and it is all for YOU and you deserve it!!!! keep up the dancing. :) -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
Thank you, quietone. I do deserve it. :-D
CW
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idesire2 said on Jul 26, 2008....
i've lost 20 lbs in the last six months......i am starting to feel better about myself too........i know how you feel.......i have to weigh myself every day.......and be honest with myself about exactly how much i weigh........i'm glad we are both getting there......today, i'm gonna treat myself to some new lingerie.
id2
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CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
id2,
Congratulations! That's wonderful. I keep a journal and write down everything I eat. I started doing that when I found out I was diabetic last year. It keeps me honest, just as you say. Keep up the good work and have fun shopping!
CW
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evil_twin said on Jul 26, 2008....
Congratulations! :-D I'm glad that the hypnosis has actually helped you. I should look into something like that. I don't have a problem with food or being overweight, but I have other things that this might help with. I just don't know if I could ever relax enough to be hypnotized. Was that easy for you to do or was it hard not to let your mind wander?
-evil_twin LA
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CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
et,
The way my hypnotherapist does it, she says something like this as we begin the relaxation, "You may choose to listen to my voice or you may choose to let your mind wander and just let your subconscious listen. Either will be fine. Your subconscious will hear what it needs to hear." I have found it very easy to relax. By the third session, I was going pretty deep. I heard everything she said, but I felt so light like I was floating. I felt so free.
You know, I love this hypnosis so much that I might even consider seeing if I can take some courses and get certified to do it too. I could be walking advertising. lol
CW
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Mamie said on Jul 26, 2008....
yes!!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you!! This is just fantastic...fun what happens when we change our minds to it! Blessings to you...ps to kyle: I am thinking what you are thinking too....I may try it! thanks CW! -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
Mamie,
Thank you. :-) Getting my mind in the right place has been key. You are so right about that. Good luck if you try it too.
CW
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skald said on Jul 26, 2008....
Congratulations. This is great. You have been doing a good job. -
skald said on Jul 26, 2008....
Now you can fit into the dress you once had on your blog, remember? Cant' you? -
RollingC said on Jul 26, 2008....
Fantastic CW..... I never had any doubt that you could do it. You are fast becoming my inspiration as I've done that before but lately I've run into a mental roadblock. I've gone from 140+ to 125 since January and I want to lose another 30lbs or so. I need to auto suggest myself again and lately with all the worries it's been a mental block every time I try.I resolve to keep at it until I succeed !Rc -
secretlife said on Jul 26, 2008....
Congratulations CW!!!! -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
skald,
Thank you. I can get into the pretty red dress. It's looking better and better on me as I slim down. I haven't had anywhere to wear it though.
Rc.
Thank you. I'll be rooting for you to get over your block soon. When I have a hurdle, I imagine it as a big boulder that I kick and then watch it smash to dust. (Kind of in superhero fashion.) I also imagine that I hold something troubling in my hands and then place it high upon a shelf far away from me. I'm sure you know those things though. Best of luck.
secret,
Thank you very much.
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queenparanoia said on Jul 26, 2008....
i'm proud of you cw... i hope i could do this too.... =) -
MissMimi said on Jul 26, 2008....
CW, that is wonderful. I'm so happy for you. You seem much more at peace with yourself. You do deserve good things. Keep dancing! I may come and join you!
I'm curious to know if your husband has noticed. I bet I know the answer but I'm curious anyway. :)
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CreativeWoman said on Jul 26, 2008....
queen,
Thank you. You will do it. You are strong willed. :-)
Mimi,
Thank you. It's funny you mention peace because that is the word I use to anchor my emotions when stress starts running away with me. It really works. I hold my hand over my heart and say "peace" and then I'm reminded of the most peaceful moment I've ever felt. The stress lessens.
My husband did notice. It hasn't made him want to spend anymore time with me though. You know how that goes. My weight loss won't make everything hunky dory. It's for me anyway.
CW
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MissMimi said on Jul 26, 2008....
I have to say, I'm a little surprised he noticed. He seems so wrapped up in his own little farming world. Here's a question that's none of my business. Do you want him to want to spend more time with you? Nevermind, that's horribly nosy. Just me being me... ;)
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eurekame said on Jul 26, 2008....
so glad to see women of SC feeling proud of who they are all along...(or 15pds less of her), hehe! good for you!! it's amazing when we start to accept ourselves do we find change...how bout' that!? again sooo proud of you CW! -
Me-Myself&I said on Jul 27, 2008....
CW ~ i am so happy to hear you are happy! so not just your body making changes but your spirit is too. cool! happy dance.............. *smile* take care ~see ya -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 27, 2008....
Mimi,
He's not drooling over me. lol He just said he had noticed after I asked him if he could see a change. I could have the hottest body on earth and still probably not compete with his love of the farm. I'm not kidding myself. My weight has never been one of the issues of my marriage.
eurekame,
Thank you very much. I'm very proud of me too. This morning when I stepped on the scales it was down another pound and a half. That makes 17. :-) Yay me!
CW
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CreativeWoman said on Jul 27, 2008....
MMI,
Thank you. You are right. My changes really are coming from within. :-) You take care too.
CW
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eurekame said on Jul 27, 2008....
whoot whoot! lol, 17!!! gosh that is amazing! -
SensualGirl said on Jul 27, 2008....
YAY! SkinnyW!!!! I am sooooo proud of you and sooooo happy for you!! I know how you feel as you know I have been going through the same thing. . .and it feels wonderful for me now to think "I did it! I actually did it!!" and I know that soon you will be thinking "Hey, that actually went so quickly and I've done it!!" Honesty SkinnyW I am rooting for you all the way, my sister in the fight against excess weight!!~Sensual Girl~ -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 29, 2008....
eurekame,
Thank you. I'm basking in my amazement as well. :-)
Sensual Girl,
Thank you. I've been watching your success. You inspire me to yearn for that same sort of awakening you're having. Your happiness is very apparent. ;-)
CW
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silverwhisper said on Jul 29, 2008....
CW, i've been wondering how your weight loss program is going--that's fantastic news, congratulations! :>
the idea of you being kind to yourself is refreshingly new to me, i must confess. :>
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CreativeWoman said on Jul 29, 2008....
Ed,
Thank you. :-) Me loving myself is long overdue.
CW
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SensualGirl said on Jul 30, 2008....
CW, I am so glad that i can inspire you in some small way. I am here for you in any way you may need.~Sensual Girl~PS: You are doing wonderfully :-) -
RollingC said on Jul 30, 2008....
Hey CW...I just realized a typo that I did.......please read 240+lbs to 225lbs. Boy I'd be a toothpick if I really had dropped my weight to 125....LOL.Rc
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