So on my journey to finding myself I am currently in a Hypnosis for Weight Loss program. I'm on the third week and it's going well. Some significant changes I notice are - my craving for snacks, particularly at work and at night have been diminished a ton - I'm drinking 10x's more water than I ever have (and of course going to the bathroom 10x's more than ever!). The biggest change is that I no longer drink pop on a regular basis, it's now more of a treat and I don't miss it at all. I don't crave it whatsoever.
This week I'm working on praising myself for positive things I've done during the day instead of focusing on the goals that may have fell short. Also, I'm working on realizing that everything is a choice and really thinking about my choices before making a decision. I've am making smaller goals for myself. I have always been goal oriented, but my goals tend to be huge and then I'm down on myself when I don't reach them perfectly.
A lot of it is common sense, but when you've done something over and over and it becomes internalized it takes some serious thought when trying to change the negative behavior.
If you are wondering what being hypnotized feels like, its hard to explain. It's very relaxing (something I'm not good at). You have to follow the suggestions you are given. Once I'm hypnotized, I'm aware, but I feel I'm in a very dreamy state. I know what's going on around me, but time seems to fly. The sessions are an hour long, but feel like 20 minutes. After my session I'm so relaxed and in a such a great mood. It's very calming and peaceful.
They also provide cd's every week that you listen to everyday. One of the cd's is labeled "Do not play while driving" and it's because you are in a hypnotic state while listening.
So today - I'm very proud of all the water I've drank. I'm proud of my non-snacking habits today. And I'm proud that I spend 1 hour with Aiden doing what he wanted (puzzles on the floor). I'm also proud of the progress I've made on thinking before making a choice.
Other snipits -
Aiden has found a TY bear that DH got him when he was in the hospital with RSV (4 months old). The bear is super soft and has a sleeper with a hood that has rabbit ears on it. I asked him tonight if his bear is a boy or a girl. He said it's a girl and her name is Sarah. Melted my heart. I showed him how to wrap his "baby" in a blanket like a burrito. He's such a boy loving cars and trucks and dirt, but I'm really glad that he's showing a nurturing side, too.
Before I started writing tonight, Aiden came and told me, "the credits are rolling, Mom - please restart my movie." He makes everything in life worth it.
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