Hypnosis for Ozempic and GLP-1 Users

Ozempic and other GLP-1 compounds have been a major breakthrough in the treatment of overweight and obesity. This a significant development since excess weight damages both physical and emotional health, yet long term success in releasing the extra pounds has often been elusive. 

Originally developed as a diabetes treatment, these peptides quiet what is decribed as ‘food noise’; the constant obsession with eating even when not physically hungry. Patients often lose up to 15% of their bodyweight over the course of a year when on a GLP-1. As effective as GLP-1 drugs can be, they are not a complete solution. There are other factors that contribute to long term success in weight loss that no prescription can address. What might these be and how can a series of hypnosis sessions help?

New Identity- being overweight for many has been a long standing challenge and it’s common for to have a habitual perception of oneself as the “fat kid.” The subconscious mind strives to be consistent and may need some help adjusting to your new reality as a thinner and healthier individual or you may engage in self-sabotage. During a hypnosis session you will be given a chance to vividly experience your future identity. 

Emotional Eating- when the now largely discontinued gastric bypass surgeries were in vogue, a troubling phenomena was noted in some patients: cross addiction. This is where a person picks up a new unhealthy behavior such as excessive alcohol consumption, gambling, or compulsive shopping since the old coping mechanism of self-soothing with food was no longer an option. During your hypnosis sessions we can address the past events the contributed to your present day anxieties as well as teach you healthy stress relief strategies. 

Food Choices-no drug can compel you to make healthier food choices. During hypnosis you can learn to change your relationship with food; perceiving it more as providing fuel and repair to your body rather than for entertainment or self-medication. This will up the chances of your long term success. 

Increased Activity- one concerning aspect of the GLP-1 compounds is that the patient may lose desirable muscle mass along with their excess body fat. Exercise, especially resistance training, can mitigate the loss of lean tissue which is important for future mobility, and functioning. You will also look better.  It is possible to hypnotically reprogram yourself to enjoy moving more if you have resisted that in the past.

Imposter Syndrome- this is a new wrinkle in the weight loss journey that didn’t exist before. It is possible someone may feel like they are somehow cheating by using the GLP-1 compounds rather by your own effort alone. . It is helpful to move past this idea. It is no more cheating than needing glasses to see well, we all have different genetic strengths as well as weaknesses. Your health and happiness is ultimately what is most important. 

If you are not familiar with what hypnosis involves, spend a little time to review the Frequently Asked Questions page on this site. Private sessions are offered in-office and online and both are equally effective. 

If you would like to learn more about how to enhance  your GLP-1 assisted weight loss journey with hypnosis, please connect for a free discovery call by calling or texting me at (732) 714-7040 or though the Life Enhancement Strategy Form and I will get back to you ASAP