The Support Bridge - Hypnosis Weightloss Group Update
Photograph by hegarty_david
I am slow. Really. Here it is December and I am just now planning January events at my office. But, in my own defense (take that psyche), ideas just began to gel about this new project. Well, new may “new” is not the word for it - maybe “continuation” would be more suitable. When I started thinking about writing yesterday’s post about how photographs can be misleading when it comes to seeing weight loss final results (based on the photographer, lighting, angles and lens), I went back through comments and email from my weight loss clients.
Over a year ago, I blogged a bit about a hypnosis weight loss group I formed. We had a lot of fun, and the synchronicity of ideas that made the experience enjoyable was more than I had ever hoped. Beyond the hypnosis work we did weekly, we also walked together, had a healthy meal a week together, and danced together. So, what has happened to that original group? Did they reach their weight goals and maintain their goals? Well, mostly. Most made the lifestyle changes needed to keep their healthy weight and their families also received the benefits (one family lost a total of a hundred some pounds just based on food choices). But there was some slippage, as well. There were a few that succumbed to bad eating habits due to stress (one blames the economy). One could not get her support system in balance and her husband gave her such a hard time about changing the family diet, she felt completely sabotaged. Talk about a self-esteem buster.
Most of the group has more or less stayed in touch and have asked if I would hold a monthly meeting for all my weight loss clients.They feel they can really help one another and even just hypnosis for relaxation would help them continue on their healthy path. The idea that they became a support system for one another was fairly important and when the group stopped meeting, in some case (see above paragraph), the results fluctuated a bit.
So, maintaing a support group is my next endeavor for January.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 am
I love that picture! I guess with any change we need help from other committed people to maintain those changes, lest we relapse!
December 4th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Great idea! I have found that my weight clients enjoy the support of others who have walked this path. It gives me great insights as well. Let me know how your groups go.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:59 am
@Steve - I’m not sure we so much that we need committed people to maintain changes, I do know people who have success because they have a strong belief in themselves and that is more than enough. But I think a support system does help.
@Debbie I will keep you posted!