Some people consider self hypnosis as an effective way to lose weight fast. However some considers self hypnosis as a mere trick, used by some to earn money. Those who say that self hypnosis is a trick, obviously, do not understand the concept of self hypnosis. Self hypnosis is useful when used with other weight lose techniques like workout and dieting.

Self hypnosis changes our thinking by getting advice under heightened state of mental calmness. If the advice is given properly, it has the power to change our thinking. Many studies have also concluded that self hypnosis should be used with other methods of weight loss. People often complain that when they normally lose weight by dieting and exercise, initially they lose weight fast, but after some time their mind is unable to take the pressure and they have to try really hard to maintain the momentum. To solve this problem self hypnosis is used to ease the pressure and keep you interested in dieting and exercise.

Barring some extreme cases that may be genetic most cases of obesity are psychological in nature, so we have to deal with them psychologically. If the battle going on in mind is won then half the work is already been done. Major cause of obesity is uncontrolled eating. Over eating can not always be linked to hunger. Reasons for overeating may be psychological in nature. Self hypnosis can help you in dealing with over eating by finding out and eradicating the root cause of over eating.

Weight loss can be achieved by working on a three stage program. These three stages are self hypnosis, dieting and exercise. Start with mind by using self hypnosis because it acts as a catalyst for dieting and exercise. Diet control is second because no matter how much exercise you do, without dieting losing weight fast will be near impossible. Exercise will also help you in maintaining other things like blood pressure and will also give you self confidence.

You should understand that this is not about losing weight once. You have to stay in shape and good health all your life. Considering this fact the importance of self hypnosis increases as it prepares you psychologically for losing weight and maintaining good health. Going through self hypnosis will not only help you in losing weight fast but also in other things like improving self esteem, if you want to quit smoking it will help you in doing so.