Does Hypnosis Work for Weight Loss?

Lately I've been wondering, "Does hypnosis work for weight loss?"  This is something I've been thinking about for some time.  Could a person be hypnotized into losing weight?  If so, how?  And would it work for everyone?  Would it work for me?

I think hypnosis has gotten a bad rap.  It's kind of been lumped together with "lose weight fast" or GRQ schemes.  When, in fact, it's nothing like these things.

I know hypnosis works because it has worked for me.

Some years ago, I read up on self-hypnosis for weight loss.  This book was life-changing because ONE TECHNIQUE helped me to never eat from a particular fast food place again.  Now, there was nothing unusual about this technique.  In fact, it was really visualization - on steroids.  It was the most vivid visualization I've ever done.  I chose to use it on particular foods from a particular place.

And it worked.  I haven't eaten at this establishment in years.  And I don't miss it.  And even when it smells really good and I think about eating there...I can't.  I simply can't do it.

I know what you're thinking.  "Yeah, right" or "So what?"

Well this was a big deal for me.  Not only did it prevent me from eating crappy food, but it proved that self-hypnosis works!

Did I lose 100 pounds with hypnosis for weight loss?  Sadly, no.  I didn't stick with the entire program.  But what if I had?  What if I had found a program that would eliminate the emotional pain of losing weight while making weight loss...effortless?

The Mental Game of Weight Loss

To lose weight, one must eat well and move more.  We know this.  But there's a mental component.  We must be really ready to lose weight.  We must believe we can.  We must believe in the process.
If we don't, we're setting ourselves up for failure even if we're eating the best diet and exercising daily.
That's why it's a good idea to get your mindset right.  How?  With a program that doesn't require going to the gym or changing your diet right now.  A program that doesn't ask you to give up anything!
A program that will help you relieve stress, cravings, and false hunger!

The Hypnotic Meditation Weight Loss Bliss Pack

What I love about this program is - number one - that it's affordable for any budget.  In fact, you'll pay less for each recording than you would for a comparable CD at retail price.  Second, it takes very little time each day.  About 30 minutes and you're done.  Lastly, we get gentle guidance toward focusing on a healthy body, vibrant energy, freedom from cravings and false hunger, and healthy habits.
This program - combined with an eating and exercise plan that works for you - can change your life.

Who is This Program For?

This program is for you if you're tired of exercising and eating right without seeing results.  It's for you if you're open to it.  This is for you if you want to improve upon the results you're already seeing with diet and exercise.

This program is not for you if you've already decided it wouldn't work.  It's also not for you if you are not willing to commit to following the program in its entirety, devoting time daily to listening to the audios.  

Will Weight Loss Hypnosis Work For Me?

You'll never know unless you try and this is a great program to try out.  If you don't like it?  You have 60 days to receive a refund.  

There's nothing weird about hypnosis - it's simply a means of getting into a receptive state of mind and inputting positive messages that bring about behavioral changes.  

I believe that, as part of a well-rounded program of good food and daily movement, hypnosis will work for you and that this is the program to work with.

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Kid-Sized Collapsible Mini Trampoline with Handle and Storage Bag

I found this kid-sized collapsible mini trampoline with handle and storage bag to be a great buy for getting your little ones in on the fitness fun. There are so many benefits from getting your kids active with you. They love to play and I can tell you from experience that this toy feels like more play for little ones than exercise. Score!

My li'l man is too big for this now but he had one when he was a little older than a toddler and he loved using it even when he was in preschool. I can't tell you how well our "mini tramp" helped him expel that energy young ones are famous for.

What I like about this model is that it folds up for easy storage and portability. These are pretty lightweight, but can take a beating. My little guy jumped and jumped and still I was able to pass on this fun fitness toy for another to get some use out of it.

Ten Best Weight Loss and Fitness Focused Mother's Day Gifts Online

As someone who is on the path to better health and fitness, I thought I'd put together a list of these ten best weight loss and fitness-focused Mother's Day gifts online - ones I know I'd love to receive.  I've even covered some you could pick up in your area, which is great if you need something last-minute.

Mother's Day is the perfect time to show how much you care for Mom.  After all, she has one of the hardest jobs ever!  She's a nurse, teacher, chauffer, cheerleader, counselor, maid, playmate, teammate, and one of the best friends you'll ever have.

She's there when you need a shoulder to cry on, when you need some good advice, and when you have something wonderful to celebrate.

To honor your Mom, you don't need to spend a lot of money.  As I'm sure you've heard her say, "it's the thought that counts."  And here you are, looking for a great gift for Mother's Day, something that will support her weight loss and fitness goals.  That's really special!

I've put together a list that features budget-friendly gifts for Mom as well as items that might cost a bit more but pack a lot of value.  I talk about additional items you can purchase to supplement your present, too.  So let's take a look at some cool items you can give to Mom, shall we?

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Mother's Day Gift Sets

The right gift set will have a sampling of favorite items your Mom can enjoy at her leisure.  Here, I'm showcasing a couple of different sets that will pamper and relax - something Mom very much needs after all the hard work she's putting in to get fit and healthy!

I know that I love choices, so gift baskets and sets are wonderful to receive - and so much fun to go through!  I've even been known to share my treats with my sister and kiddos.

Check out this French Vanilla Spa Bath Gift Set in Natural Wood Curio.  I can tell you this would look fantastic in just about any bathroom.

And I love that once Mom has used the products, they can be replaced or the curio can be used to store other products.

Now, suppose after all of her hard work, Mom's feet are needing some TLC.  Let me share with you one of my favorite foot care product lines of all time - The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion, spray, & Reviving Leg Gel, in a 3 pack!

I have used this product line for years.  The peppermint scent is just right - not too faint and not to strong.  And when it says, " cooling," it means it!  The cooling leg gel is fabulous and not greasy or sticky.

When her tootsies need a pick-me-up, all she needs is a few spritzes of the peppermint foot spray.  I swear, this stuff relaxes and refreshes in seconds.

The peppermint cooling foot lotion will leave her sweet feet feeling soft and fresh.  She can put it on under socks for overnight softening or use it for immediate smoothing.  This stuff is just good.

This stuff - The Body Shop Peppermint Smoothing Pumice Foot Scrub - is a must have for any woman who loves soft, smooth feet and would make a great add on to my last pick.  The pumice granules are suspended in this gel-like substance and they work on even really rough skin.

Again, the peppermint scent is somehow soothing and invigorating at the same time.

It's very simple to use:  during a foot soak or a shower, simply rub a dime-size amount of this stuff on the soles of feet and rinse.

Bonus: you use such a small amount, this lasts FOR-EV-ER.

Mom will feel like she's been to the spa after using this collection!  Relaxed, refreshed, and ready for her next adventure...maybe even a marathon!

Next up on the list is this Vanilla Bean and Lavender Spa Woodwick Jar Candles Gift Set of 2.  There is nothing more relaxing that the scents of vanilla and lavender.  And WoodWick candles have just that - wood wicks that crackly lightly as the candle burns.

It's a multi-sensory experience for Mom!  She can light one or both as she likes - and let me just say that lavender and vanilla make a heavenly combination.

Both candles come in visually appealing jars and should burn for up to 100 hours each - that's up to 200 hours!

If Mom loves to take a long, luxurious bath, this Bath Bomb Gift Set - a 6 Pack of Large Bath Fizzies with Organic & Natural Ingredients - would be perfect for her!

Another multi-sensory gift, these bath fizzies will fizz up and release lovely scents intended for relaxation, joint relief, healing, muscle relief, detoxification, and a good night's sleep.

Who wouldn't love it, right?

Mom gets 6 bath bombs to choose from and, if she didn't mind, she could easily cut them in half for double the enjoyment.  Maybe even mix and match scents to her liking!

And most of us trying to live better welcome products like this that are made from natural, organic ingredients and include essential oils.

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Practical and Personal Gift Ideas for Mom

Car Wash Gift Cards

One of my favorite things to do is wash my car - but I don't do it myself.  You see, we have a nearby carwash that, for about $6, you can go through a drive-thru car wash and then park to vacuum up your vehicle.

I love this place.  First, it's kind of fun driving through the car wash.  Second, no one vacuums my car as well as I do.  And it's much easier than those other kinds of self-wash places where you're timed.  Those stress me out and I never finish in time, so I end up spending just as much as if I'd gone to one of those "do it for  you" places.

Speaking of those, those are wonderful, but you do spend a little more for the convenience of someone else doing it.

No matter which way you go, a gift card to a car wash makes a great gift for Mom!  I know that if I got one for Mother's Day, I'd be thrilled (in fact, I'm going to hint for one!)

Massage Gift Certificate

Being a mom is hard work and there's no better way to relax and get the kinks out than with a good massage.  Near me, we have a local chain - Massage Envy - and they offer very affordable massages.  But with Mother's Day coming up, most places will have some sort of special going on, so be on the lookout for a good deal.  

I know one place near me will offer a combination of body, foot, and scalp massages for a reasonable price.  And going for a massage makes a lovely "Girls' Day Out," so keep this in mind, girls!

Dinner and a Movie

This gift idea for Mother's Day is simple and timeless.  After all, what mom doesn't love going out and having a meal prepared for her?  Throw in a movie and you have a lovely gift that's even better because she gets to spend time with you.  

A twist on this gift idea is for you to give Mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant!  To keep with the "dinner and a movie" theme, you could pick up a DVD of one of her favorite movies.  Simple and sweet.

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Handmade

If you can't make it yourself, the next best thing is to purchase handmade.  There are some truly fantastic gifts for the mom who is on a weight loss and fitness journey.

One of my favorites is this personalized cutting board for moms!  I love it for several reasons.

First, when you're trying to lose weight and get fit, you're doing a lot of your own cooking and this shows that you're paying attention and you care.

Second, it's personalized with a beautiful message that Mom gets to see every time she uses it.

Lastly, Mom displays the engraved side and does the cutting on the reverse side - so the sentiment doesn't get damaged during food prep.  Cool, right?

Personalized gifts are the way to go when you want that added special touch.

Personalization shows that you really put in some thought and effort to give a gift that is special and unique.  Which is why I love this handmade, dainty bracelet that you can personalize for Mom.

What I like about this bracelet is that it's feminine and can be personalized with Mom's name or with a child's name.  Grandma might love having her granddaughter's name on a bracelet.

For more than one name, you could purchase multiple bracelets, even mixing and matching metals!

The chain is 7.5" but you can request a smaller chain at checkout.  7.5" is pretty standard, but for smaller wrists, this may be too big.  See if  you can sneak a peek at one of Mom's bracelets to measure it so you have an idea of what to purchase when checking out.

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Weight Loss and Fitness Gifts for Mother's Day

What I like about Mother's Day gifts for the fitness fan is that you can give something really thoughtful to Mom.  If she's a walker, maybe a nice pair of walking shoes or cross trainers.  If she's into weight training, maybe a nice set of adjustable free weights.

One of the things that's on my wish list is a new fitness watch.  One that tracks my heart rate so I don't have to think about it, counts steps, you name it!  Something like this:

The Fitbit Charge HR tracks how many steps you've taken, your heart rate, calories burned, stairs climbed, and minutes you've been active.  It's a very well-rounded piece of equipment that any fitness loving mom would enjoy receiving.

She can sync this up with her computer, tablet, or smartphone and even certain fitness apps!

Another nice feature is that Mom can get interchangeable covers that come in several different colors and patterns.

My final Mother's Day gift pick is the Deluxe Body Gym Resistance Band Kit.  I am a fan of working with resistance bands because I don't do any real heavy lifting.  I just like to tone and get long, lean muscles.

This is perfect for that.  Maybe Mom isn't a fan of lifting weights but wants to keep muscles and bones strong.  This will help her do just that.

This kit by BodyGym comes with a resistance band and bar that can be adjusted for more or less tension.  It also comes with a workout chart, DVD, measuring tape, and a sport bag that holds it all.

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Whew!  I think that about covers it!  Ten of the best gifts you could give Mom this year.

Supporting Mom on her weight loss journey is a wonderful way to honor her - which is what Mother's Day is all about!  I hope these weight loss and fitness-focused ideas have helped and inspired you in some way.

Happy Mother's Day!

Flatout Flatbread Pizza Recipe and Review

I am a HUGE fan of pizza.  All kinds.  I love Round Table Pizza, I love my local pizza place that has the doughiest dough ever, I love making pizza at home.

But if you are watching your calories and portions, you know that pizza is hardly low-cal and that most of the damage is done by the crust.

Is it worth it?

Sometimes...maybe.  But I like to have pizza pretty regularly.  So I needed to find a swap a.s.a.p!

Thankfully, I found it.  The Holy Grail of pizza swaps!  Go out and get yourself some of this so you can make...

...the absolutely-most-incredible-flatbread-pepperoni-pizza-ever!  I LOVE this Flatout flatbread pizza recipe.

Think I'm overselling this?  Think again!  It is GOOD.  Here's how to make it:

• 1 Flatout Original Flatbread or Pizza Crust **
• 1/4 C. Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 C. Low-Fat Mozzarella
• 1 oz. Turkey Pepperoni

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with cooking spray and bake your flatbread on this for about 2 minutes to crisp it up.  THEN, take it out and layer your toppings - sauce, cheese, turkey pepperoni.  Bake for another 4-5 minutes.  Use a pizza cutter to divide pizza into 6 "slices" and enjoy!

You can eat the whole thing and not sabotage your healthy food plan.  Doesn't it look beautiful?

The first time I made this, I used the Italian flatbread and I liked it.  My son tried it and he loved it.

The next time I made it, I used the Original flatbread and it was way better!  I look forward to trying out other toppings with both of these (can you say spinach and artichoke?!?)

Pizza craving CRUSHED!

**Update to say that I now prefer to use the Flatout Pizza Crust instead of the flatbread.  It tastes better, holds up better, and seems more like pizza.  But either way works for me, so try both!

Eco-Friendly Lunch Box Containers with 3 Compartments for Meal Prep

An eco-friendly lunch box container with 3 compartments for meal prep is a great gift for the fitness fan. Why? Because any way you can make meal planning and preparation easier is a good thing.

You might have noticed that I've shared a few of my favorite healthy recipes here. Well, these little bento-like boxes are great for making my favorite recipes into on-the-go meals.

I love that you get 4 in a set; that makes this great for one person or for the whole family.

I know for me, personally, it takes a lot of pressure off when I don't have to think about portion control on the spot. These containers make it so easy for me to control portions. I set aside some time to fill my bento-style lunch box with healthy meals, in the right portions, and when mealtime comes, I can just sit and enjoy.