subject: Is it possible to think yourself slimmer? [print this page] Results from a leading-edge piece of research undertaken at Harvard University, psychologists have proven that it may be possible to think yourself slim. Their research findings should provide some much needed scientific proof that no diet weight loss is a possibility.
The harvard psychologists investigated a selection of 84 hotel workers, whose duties involved a moderate level of physical activity. Weighed and divided into two groups, a test and control group; the control group were not given any help or weight loss advice. The test group however had been coached to believe that the jobs they were doing burned calories, made them healthier and helped them lose weight. They had been given a course of talking therapy, hypnosis and subliminal suggestions which prompted them to believe that the jobs they were doing used up extra calories, made them more healthy and made them lose weight.
After a few weeks each test group was re-weighed and the data compared. The psychologists were surprised and shocked; the test group had lost on average two pounds in weight. But not only that, their blood pressure was also lower. The weight of the control test group had not changed during the test period.
The successful test group had been taught to believe what they were already doing would be enough for significant weight loss and health benefits. without any extra or additional effort or work on their part. The chief Harvard psychologist, Ellen Langer, said that 'The (weight loss) changes were a function of the change in mindset alone'. And concluded that; 'If you can put the mind in a healthy place, you can have dramatic physiological consequences'. In other words you can lose weight just by thinking about it the right way.
Losing weight without dieting or exercise is not a new or radical concept. It has been the bedrock of weight loss hypnosis for over the last 200 years, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) since the late 1970's and more recently subliminal weight loss audio CD's and mp3 downloads.
These three successful 'talking cures' get results because they prompt you to imagine yourself losing weight and burning up calories by just going around doing the things you normally do, during your normal daily activity. Changing your mindset at a deep psychological level helps you to naturally lose weight and without commiting to a weight loss or calorie controlled diet or additional exercise. So you really do think your self slimmer, tapping into the power of the mind. If you change your mindset there is no need for dieting, no extra exercising, no pills, no supplements and definitely no meal replacements.
Whilst it might seem too simple, the psychologists at Harvard now have the proof that tells us that it is possible. So why not consider getting a little hypnotic or subliminal guidance to help you take off the pounds without dieting?
