Obesity

Around seven million Australians are now overweight or obese. Estimates taken in the year 2000 suggest that, while more men are overweight than women (67 per cent compared to 52 per cent), obesity is more common among women (22 per cent) than men (18 per cent). The rates of overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing and it is estimated that, at the current rate of increase, about 75 per cent of the Australian population will be overweight or obese by 2020

Increased risk of chronic disease because of obesity
Obesity increases the risk of many chronic and potentially lethal diseases. Most of these diseases are preventable with attention to lifestyle factors including proper nutrition and regular exercise. Some of the many chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity include:

• Insulin resistance
• High blood pressure
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiovascular disease
• Stroke
• Particular cancers such as breast, endometrial and colon
• Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus)
• Gall bladder disease
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis and back pain
• Gout
• Cataracts
• Stress incontinence
• Sleep apnea

At successism we understand that every obese individual is well aware of the consequences of overeating and life style choices that contribute to the problem, but is struggling to do some thing about it. Hypnosis is powerful in revealing to you the real reason why you over eat. You may be amazed to know that the behavior of over eating has a positive intent behind it. Imagine if you are able to maintain that positive intent but substitute behaviors that are healthier like eating healthily and exercising. Hypnotherapy is a tool that is extremely successful in assisting you to tap into your inner resources, understanding the positive intent of your eating behaviors but then finding better ways to meet that intent. At the same time your motivation to succeed at becoming healthy is easily switched on. We also coach you with healthy eating alternatives.