Fast approaching is that time of year that we all love - the start of the holiday season, back to the beaches, and back to looking after our health.

All the partying, over indulging in food and drink has resulted in the inevitable increase in weight! It is at this time of the year that I am in constant demand to help people get their bad habits back under control by eating healthily, and to lose that excess weight.

Too many people confuse hunger with appetite. Hunger is a real need whereas appetite is only a habit. The two are not the same!
Appetite is provoked by suggestion while hunger is the message we send to our brain whenever the body needs essential nourishment.

There are various reasons why a person can be overweight:

Early programming by parents.

How many times were you told "eat it all up and youll grow up to be a big healthy girl or boy" or "think of all the starving children in the world and you are leaving that on your plate"?

People who overeat by comfort eating.

Again by programming from early years, "don't cry, here is a piece of chocolate, when you eat it you will feel better".

The best way to lose weight is through a correct diet and exercise.

Over the years I have seen and heard various advertisements about losing weight, but I think the best way to achieved that is through a healthy life style and exercise.

I never put a person on a specific diet simply because most overweight people already know every diet there is, and have their own likes and dislikes.

Tip. If you want to lose weight a good tip is to drink a pint of water about 15 minutes before each meal. This gives a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Then divide your meal into 2 pieces, eat one portion, wait 5 minutes and then decide if you want the other half.

It takes time for the stomach to send the message of fullness to the brain!

There are of course "aids" to losing weight such as the Fast Track technique which can be a way of helping you achieve your target weight in ONE simple 30-minute session. With the calming effects of hypnosis, suggestions are then implanted into the subconscious mind such as" high calorie foods will no longer have the same appeal to you and that you will enjoy low calorie foods. You will take a lot more interest in your own shape, fitness and vitality, etc"

Also included in the session is Laser Therapy. The theory behind Laser Light therapy is based on the acupuncture principle, (at this point it should be stressed that no needles are involved and the procedure is completely painless) and optional if the client so wishes. A small beam of light is placed over the acupuncture points on the client's outer ear. By applying this, it enhances the production of the body's own natural endorphins (an anti-stress chemical that creates an elated feeling) which then increases the client's own will and determination to quit smoking or lose weight with little or no withdrawal symptoms.

CD's are also provided so that by the constant repetition of positive suggestions the subconscious mind will be influenced and the bad eating habits replaced by good eating habits and helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The heaviest man that I have ever been asked to help was over 40 stone in weight and the heaviest woman was 34 stone!

Alan holds his Fast Track Hypnosis - Stop Smoking and Weight Control sessions in Cabo Roig, Guardarmar and Benidorm. For an Appointment, Brochure, or free of charge initial consultation, contact the Costa Blanca's Top Hypnotherapist,

Alan Gilchrist on 659229408.

Or visit his extensive web site www.alangilchrist.com