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Use Guided Imagery to Enhance Weight Loss
Guided imagery, a technique used for centuries, is now increasingly being used in weight management programs. It’s a mind-body intervention aimed at incorporating the “power of the mind” to assist the body to lose weight.
Guided imagery defined:
The primary aim of guided imagery is to “gently guide” you to a state where your mind is calm, silent and still. Then, through imagery, either created internally or by following along on an imagery tape/CD, the mind communicates with the body. Imagery is the biological connection between the mind and body. A visualization where you see yourself losing weight, programs the subconscious mind to do what you want later after the imagery session is over.
It has been proven over and over again that what you are imagining right now will be what your life gives you in the future. Very often our mental image is in conflict with what we want to accomplish. However, if you align your mental image with your goals and affirmations, you create a powerful roadmap for your subconscious to deliver to you that which you desire.
“As a man thinketh, so he is.” We become what we think or say. So never make statements like “I can’t lose weight.” In order to lose weight, you must be able to see yourself as you want to be, believe in your ability to be successful, and hold that vision in your mind. Then over time, fattening foods become less enticing, you begin to crave healthy foods as well as desire to exercise, thus enabling you to reach the weight loss goal you desire.
How effective is imagery for weight loss?
Current published research supports the use of guided imagery for weight loss. Several studies suggest that people that listen to a weight loss guided imagery tape or CD, while participating in a weight reduction program, lose weight 50% faster. One such study was performed at Canyon Ranch by Jeffrey Rossman, Ph.D. He studied women enrolled in the same weight loss group. Half used a guided imagery CD and the other half didn't listened to music alone. After 10 weeks, the guided imagery group had lost two times more weight!
How to do it:
Most proponents suggest listening to a guided imagery for at least 20 minutes daily, for 21 days, to ensure that you’re absorbing all of the information. It’s best to listen at approximately the same time each day. It does not matter if you fall asleep while listening, the images are still received by your subconscious. As you keep forming these pleasant mental pictures, seeing yourself energetic and at your goal weight, you’ll find yourself more motivated to make them a reality.
To prepare for your listening experience, you should loosen your clothing, take off your shoes and sit comfortably in a chair or lie down on your bed. Dim the lights, if you prefer. Close your eyes and take in a few deep breaths. Start your guided imagery CD/tape. As you relax your mind and body, you become more receptive to the mental stimuli given and less critical of the information as it filters into your subconscious.
Use to help you make healthy food choices:
When you are in a situation where you are about to eat something you know you shouldn’t, relax for about 30 seconds and recall your guided imagery. Remember what you looked like and how you felt at your goal weight. Then say your affirmation about 10 times. In fact, many people do this every time they sit down to eat. It can help you eat more sensibly and reinforce your commitment to losing weight.
The Transformations Trilogy - BODY Guided imagery CD:
The Transformations Trilogy - BODY CD was designed to support your goals and affirmations and should invoke all of your senses in helping you to achieve your weight management goal. Consequently, the more vividly you imagine, when following the suggestions, the more powerful its impact.
There are three tracks, the introduction, the imagery and then some affirmations you can listen to and repeat. Once you initially listen to the introduction, you can bypass that in future sessions.
Some comments from regular listeners include:
"The messages come back to me during the day….when I’m about to reach for something I shouldn’t have, I hear myself say “I make healthy food choices.” So I stop myself.
“This is also helping my self-esteem. I’m starting to see myself as I want to be again.”
“I look forward to this every evening. When I miss it, I can really see a difference.”
“This imagery CD has even helped me sleep better. I find that I sleep like a rock after listening.”
Listen to the Transformations Trilogy - BODY CD every day for 21 days, at about the same time each day.
When your thoughts are focused on imagining success, your subconscious mind will direct your conscious mind and body toward that goal. Nothing else is possible!
