How Hypnosis Can Help You Stick to Intermittent Fasting.
Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend in recent years, and for good reason. It involves restricting your eating window to a certain number of hours per day or week, which can help you lose weight, improve your metabolism, and even boost longevity. The most common types of intermittent fasting are 12-hour, 16-hour, or 18-hour fasts, so you could be eating only one or two meals per day.
Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can have numerous health benefits, for example reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In fact, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that intermittent fasting can improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin resistance, which are key factors in preventing type 2 diabetes.
However, despite the many benefits of intermittent fasting, some people find it hard to commit to this type of eating pattern. They may be afraid of feeling hungry, not knowing how to manage their hunger, or how to handle the uncomfortable feeling of fasting. Some people are so used to their eating schedules, especially when you have a partner of the entire family to match with. The thought of doing something differently from everybody else close to you, can become uneasy for some.
This is where hypnosis can help you stick to intermittent fasting with so much ease.
Hypnosis is a technique that can help you manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by putting you in a state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness. During hypnosis, you can be programmed to handle the feeling of hunger and even be pleasantly OK with it. You will realize at a deep level of your mind that food is not being taken away from you and that your delicious meal is coming soon, just a bit later than usual. This way, you can not only enjoy your meal more, but you are also improving your health and prolonging your life. This realization can motivate you greatly and set you on track to fast intermittently. As far as not matching everyone in your space and being on a different eating schedule from them - you will realize how easy this can be, because most people don’t care about how and when you eat, only you do.
How many hypnosis sessions is required to program yourself to fast intermittently?
While the number of sessions required can vary depending on the individual and their specific circumstances, it typically takes around two sessions to build a new habit or behavior. However, in just one session, you can start to feel better about fasting and gain the confidence to stick to it.
It's important to keep in mind that hypnosis is not a magic cure for all your problems, and it's not a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Instead, hypnosis can be used as a tool to help you develop healthy habits and behaviors, such as intermittent fasting.
More questions? Contact Elena Mosaner Hypnotherapy for your 15-minute evaluation and any questions relating hypnosis and intermittent fasting.
Elena Mosaner, MS, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, and ICF Certified Coach with over 15 years of experience in helping people with habit-building, conquering fears, confidence-building, performance, and other personal development and wellness issues. She is also an author and the founder of HypnoCloud, a digital hypnotherapy app. Contact us for your complimentary consultation.
