Fast and Easy Weight Loss Naturally With EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

We all know what to do to lose weight. If only we could eat right and exercise more, the pounds would melt off. But know-how and will-power will never be enough. If you want to reach your ideal weight permanently, you must address the mental aspect; the least talked about topic for weight loss! This is why 95% of dieters return back to their original weight. But you don't have to be one of them.

Do you think there is a shortage of diet pills, programs, or how-to books promising the miracle cure? I didn't think so. I cringe at the commercials for appetite suppressant, fat burning thermogenic pills, and all the other garbage that tricks desperate people who have tried sheer will-power and thought that there was something wrong with them because they couldn't lose weight on their own. These companies prey on discouraged but overweight people because they know that in a moment of despair, you will try anything that give you hope to one day fit back into the skinny jeans you once fit into.

The problem with pills, supplements, and even programs, is that the mental aspect of weight loss is never addressed. They suggest that the answer lies outside of you. Their answer lies in a bottle. That is not where permanent change occurs. The real answer is within you, and has been there all along.

Lasting change happens from the inside out. Deep inside beyond your conscious thoughts; beyond your ability to control your actions, and beyond your will-power. Will power is no competition for your subconscious mind. If you can illicit the help of your powerful subconscious mind, you will find weight loss become effortless.

If you have an unhealthy relationship with food, there is a reason. And it's not because the food tastes so good! (Even though we'd like to think that!) The reason why food consumes your thoughts and makes you feel out of control is because you have an emotional trigger that has programmed you to reach for food.

Eliminate the trigger, eliminate your food addiction.

EFT (emotional freedom technique) is the fastest and easiest technique that I've found for losing weight quickly. It doesn't require any fancy pills, definitely no needles, and best of all- you can do it for free, by yourself. All it takes is a little self-education and self-discovery to find out what drives you to want to eat.

The science behind EFT acknowledges that any emotion is caused by a disruption in the energy system. These negative emotions get lodged and stuck in our energy system and resurface anytime we have a similar experience. With EFT, you are able to tap into the energy system by tapping on the meridian points on your body and remove the blocks, freeing yourself from the emotions of the past.

Let's use stress for example. When I'm stressed, one of my trigger foods is a DQ Blizzard. I will get in my car and drive to the nearest Dairy Queen and not even realize what I'm doing until I'm placing my order. There is comfort in that creamy and cool ice cream that makes me feel calm while I enjoy my treat.

But since ice cream is not a lasting solution to my stress, I immediately feel the stress level increase after I'm done eating. But this time the stress has a heavy layer of guilt on top of it from eating the entire blizzard I promised myself I would only eat half of.

Instead of heading for DQ, I can tap on my meridian points using EFT and eliminate the craving all together.

Here's how I would do it:

Tapping on the side of your hand (karate chop point), say 3 times:

Even though I have this craving for a blizzard because I'm stressed right now, I choose to feel peaceful

Even though I'm stressed and I want to make it go away with a blizzard, I choose to feel calm right now

Even though a blizzard would make my stress go away, I choose to accept this present moment

And then tapping on the meridian points (gently tap 5-7 times and repeat the phrase):

inside of the eye: this crazy craving for a blizzard

side of eye: I want a yummy blizzard right now

under the eye: a blizzard would make me feel better, and I really want to feel better right now

under the nose: I really want a blizzard

on the chin: I crave the creaminess of that blizzard

on the collarbone: a cold, sweet blizzard

on top of the head: I can almost taste it, and I want it now!

Just one round can immediately bring down the craving if you are specific enough. If it comes down just a little bit, but not all the way, try to do another round. Keep tapping until the craving goes away.

Once you master this technique, you will be able to make healthy choices in the present moment instead of allowing the food to control you.

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The Issue of Weight

Have you ever just wanted to smack someone for the words that flew out of their mouth? I have - especially when people focus on the issue of my weight. When you are living with CF (or any disease for that matter), you hear it all. Sentences like these fly out of people's mouths all the time without a second thought:

"You look good - last time I saw you, you looked pretty chubby!"

"I liked how you looked when you were taking birth control - you had some chubbiness in your face then!"

"Eat something - you're so thin! Turn sideways and you almost disappear!"

"Gee, it must be nice to eat anything you want and look like that!"

*SMACK!*

Ok, I didn't really smack anyone. In fact, in each circumstance, I think I bit my tongue and pasted a smile on my face and answered as politely as possible, "thanking" them for the "compliment", or just walked away. Inside though, I was close to tears and seriously offended. How dare they speak those words! They have no idea what my life is like or how I feel or how I struggle! And by the way, make up your mind, am I chubby or am I skinny?!

Have you ever felt that way?

Last week I asked the following question on Facebook, and I was overwhelmed by the responses that came pouring in.

How does it make you feel when people focus on how much weight you've gained or lost?

Here are some of the answers that you gave:

"Well when people focus on dumb stuff like that. I don't know whether to pity them or laugh at them for being so shallow."

"Whenever I see my family they mention something about my weight. It makes me sad."

"Personally, it drives me crazy when the doctor congratulates me on gaining weight. Didn't you tell me to lose weight last month? Pick a direction already!"

"I love it when the diabetes doctors and the CF doctors give me completely contradictory advice on what to eat and how much. I try not to get too bent out of shape because it doesn't do anything but stress me out."

"When people comment on my daughter's weight, it makes me feel like a horrible mom."

The truth is the opinions of others can really hurt. They can keep us stuck in a world of confusion and self-hate because we just can't seem to measure up to what everyone else expects. But there's hope! Let me share with you some tips that have really helped me overcome this debilitating setback.

1. Feed Your Mind with Truth

We are told in the Bible to "focus on what is good and what is true." (Philippians 4:8) So...what is good in your life? What is the truth about YOU?

Here's some truth for you. Your size does not change your value or your worth. YOU are amazing and beautiful just the way you are! You were not made for a life of sickness and disease; in fact, you were designed to be a light and inspire others with your strength and tenacity. Whether you are tiny, large, or the perfect weight according to medical statistics, YOU are beautiful!

Sadly, many times we hear the opposite day in and day out. People speak without thinking how their words will affect us. Many of them mean well and think they are actually helping us, and some of them may even be a little jealous so they give us a "compliment" that comes out wrapped in sarcasm. The bottom line is it hurts. And at the end of the day, the only person you are stuck listening to over and over again is yourself.

Somebody said it perfectly today on social media, "Weight seems to be everyone's issue. No one will ever be truly satisfied with themselves unless they tackle what they see in the mirror and say to themselves "I am beautiful! I love my body! God loves me and thinks I'm beautiful too!"

Changing the tape that plays inside your head is going to take some time and persistence. Don't know where to start? I highly suggest you plug into mentors like Dani Johnson and Sandi Krakowski. Listen to them often! I listen to each of them several times a week, and if I'm struggling with my own internal radio station (i.e. my thoughts) I listen three to four hours a day!

Listen while you're sleeping, while you're making dinner, getting ready for the day, driving the kids to school, picking the kids up... and listen in a closed room with a notebook and pen. Feed your mind the TRUTH DAILY! Overcoming CF, weight issues, and other diseases depends heavily on your frame of mind.

2. Pay Attention to What Your Body Is Telling You

You are the only person who really knows your body. Have you ever been told that? Many times, when we are living with CF and disease, we depend so heavily on reports from doctors that we forget to listen to our own bodies. Your body is speaking to you. What is it saying?

Are you tired and weak? Are you constantly getting headaches or colds? If so, that's your body trying to tell you something!

If you've recently changed your eating habits and started exercising, what is your body telling you now? You might find that you have more energy and you are stronger. You might also find that because of all the running, you lost some weight. How do you feel about that? Doctors and family members will have their own opinions and suggestions and even fears, but the reality is this: YOU are the one living in your body. YOU know how you feel!

Right now, let's take a quick journey down a side street, shall we? Grab a pen and paper and write down the answer to this question: How do I measure the quality of my life?

If you answer that question with "having more energy to do the things that I want to do and need to do," then stand up for that answer and walk proudly in how you look and feel. You are the only one who knows how strong your body is and what makes you feel better or worse so pay attention to what your body is telling you!

3. Forgive Those Who Have Said Hurtful Things to You

Ouch. This one hurts a little, doesn't it? You're probably thinking things like:

"I don't want to forgive them! They should apologize to me first!"

This is how we feel when we've been hurt by people, whether they are family, friends, or even medical professionals. The truth is we keep ourselves in bondage when we don't forgive them. That bondage can often make us sick, thus prolonging the healing that is waiting for us. Unforgiveness can keep our bodies from moving toward a healthier lifestyle and it traps our minds from seeing the truth of who we really are.

Maybe you're wondering how I can identify with you and know so much about this. I've walked this painful, beautiful road, myself. I've had to forgive many people for words they've said to me about my weight and how I look. Up until six months ago, I didn't believe I was beautiful because I believed and dwelled on the words that others spoke over me. I felt amazing, had more energy than I ever had before, was running further than I ever had before, and yet... no one seemed to celebrate that with me. They all seemed to focus on the little bit of weight that I had lost because of my new found energy. It wasn't until I started implementing these three tips that things began to change. Today, I feel confident of who I am, how I look, and how I feel.

There's hope for you too! Feed your mind with truth. Pay attention to what your body tells you. Forgive those who have said hurtful things to you. Practice implementing these three tips every day and you will overcome CF, disease, and this issue of weight!

Child of God, loving wife, mom to her Shih Tzu Ajah, daughter, business owner, and artist are only a few of the countless hats Mandy B. Anderson wears on a daily basis. She is an overcomer and a goal achiever. Mandy walks the walk. She has brightened the lives of many with her smile and gifts of beauty, encouragement, and order. As you listen to her music and story, may it inspire and bless you as it has many others. Receive your free copy today of Mandy's song "Still Breathing" at http://www.mandybanderson.com/.

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The Benefits of EFT - From Weight Loss to Stress Relief

Breakthroughs

Many of the advancements you see today regarding health and medicine would have seemed unbelievable 25 years ago, but are now an accepted and regular part of many lives, as are modalities like Meditation and Yoga.

But unlike these highly visible breakthroughs and familiar modalities the advances within the realm of psychological and pain relieving techniques has gone generally un-noticed. Notably, 'Emotional Freedom Techniques' or EFT.

What is EFT?

EFT is a deceptively simple but decidedly effective technique that quickly reduces, or as in many cases completely resolves even the most chronic emotional or physical problem. It's based on the 5000 year old proven Chinese Acupuncture principles that throughout the body runs 14 micro-electrical pathways called the Meridians, situated along which are hundreds of microscopic but powerful energy points. When a combination of specific points are stimulated often by needles, the body's energy becomes balanced bringing about emotional and physical well-being.

EFT is a psychological version of Acupuncture, except no needles are used. Instead the client sits as a few specific and powerful upper body Meridian points are tapped whilst they lightly focus a few minutes at a time upon their issue.

East meets west

Success eliminating psychological and physical problems using Meridian tapping was discovered quite by chance 25 years ago by Psychologist Dr Roger Callaghan.

A patient, Mary, sought help after trying everything to cure a life long terrifying water phobia. In consultations she often said 'Every time I look at or think of water I feel it right here in my stomach'. One time Callaghan got an idea. Knowing a little Acupuncture he instructed Mary to tap a specific Meridian point as she thought about her fear. He didn't expect much but thought the tapping might balance or unblock her energy.

After a few minutes Mary stopped tapping with an amazed look. 'It's gone, the feeling in the pit of my stomach, and I'm not afraid anymore!' Callaghan was very skeptical but upon testing confirmed she was phobia free, and remains so to this day.

After years of research Callaghan formulated various tapping sequences for presenting problems, calling his method Though Field Therapy or TFT. However, one of his first students Gary Craig simplified and modified the method and named his version EFT.

How it works

Callaghan discovered that when we experience a distressing thought the Meridians gets disrupted. An electrical 'zzzzzt' short-circuit affect occurs within the body and it's this, not the thought or memory itself that causes many emotional or physical problems to arise. If it were just the thought, we'd all be afraid of spiders for instance!

Distressing Thought > 'zzzzzt' short-circuit = Emotion

Tapping at the middle stage releases, balances and resets the body's 'zzzzt' energy imbalance, breaking the link to the previously felt negative emotion or pain.

A four year back pain disappears within minutes

A woman in pain attended one of my workshops with a severe four year back pain sustained in a car accident, as with Mary nothing worked to relieve it, but yet within a short EFT treatment the pain vanished.

After treatment the woman remained motionless in disbelief not quite sure what to think, she moved her body about to locate the pain - but couldn't find it. She then sobbed, relieved that the pain she thought she'd always have to live with was now gone. A year on and the pain has never returned.

Food cravings, exercise and public speaking

'I can't stop eating bread!' one client mentions to me, another, 'I can't motivate myself to exercise!' Another, 'I'm afraid of public speaking!'
All were significantly helped with EFT.

EFT in spas

The future of successful growth within spas will be more than offering the usual treatments and modalities like massage and yoga. Frequently more and more spa goers are requesting that their chronic physical problems and ongoing emotional and psychological issues be addressed.

For instance how beneficial would it be for guests to get help to quit smoking whilst on their stay? Or how about really eliminating a chronic pain, sports injury or some corporate stress and also come away with a useful and practical self help tool? Or perhaps resolving a long standing phobia or past trauma? Often permanently too, because EFT gently eliminates the root causes for issues never to return.

Detox Symptoms

Guests don't have to suffer the detox symptoms of cravings, headaches and hunger pangs. Because symptoms are often magnified by psychologically induced energy imbalances they can be significantly relieved using EFT.

Weight Loss

We know it's not just diet and exercise that enables a successfully maintained healthy weight. It's about 'mindful' eating and addressing and resolving the emotional factors that cause people to over-eat, or self-sabotage or lack motivation to exercise. Factors that prevent weight loss, for weight to gain or for it to yo-yo. Factors why most diets fail time and time again and keep people where they are. Over-weight and unhappy.

So, it's absolutely essential that the emotional and psychological reasons behind excess weight be dealt with to attain any sustained long term success. Fortunately EFT can help by working to resolve these factors.

Golf and other sports performance

Most golfers and other sports players would agree that once you know how to play the game the remaining blocks to success are in the mind. Some even say it's not a game against an opponent, but against their own negative thinking, beliefs and limitations. EFT not only deals with the aches and pains associated with sports, but also the anxiety and psychological aspects too.

At its very basic level EFT balances the energies and relieves mental stress and physical tension, boosts the immunity, helps blood pressure, the heart, and benefits all other bodily systems promoting good health. It's an effective internal workout that's easily learned and self-applied.

No, EFT is not a cure all. Nothing can ever realistically be, but with a very high success rate it just might be the nearest thing we have to really helping spa goers quickly and effectively resolve problems. Tap tap.......

Paul Emery is an internationally-renowned therapist who has helped thousands of people from all walks of life from doctors and movie stars to royalty. He is winner of the recent AsiaSpa award for - 'Holistic Treatment of the Year' for his 'Quantum Emotional and Physical Release (QEPR) therapy.
He has worked at the worlds top health resort, appeared on Australian TV series 'Celebrity Overhaul', is featured in the best-selling book 'Ultimate Spa-Asia's Best Spas and Spa Treatments', in international newspapers and magazines including 'Luxury Spa Finder', 'Travel & Leisure', Gala, Harpers Bazaar, the 'Financial Times' and 'Wirtschafts Woche'. He is a counselor, EFT Trainer and NLP Master trained by celebrity therapist Paul McKenna and a qualified TFTdx advanced practitioner.

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You Are Sabotaging Your Own Healthy Weight Loss!

I think it's safe to make the assumption that if you are reading this you want a healthy weight loss solution. In fact, I don't think there is a rational person alive that wants to intentionally live unhealthy & remain fat until their final days. We all aspire to live healthy lives and have healthy strong bodies. Yet, for some people this desire is so far from their reality it is more of a dream or what they hope for, something that they would wish upon a falling star. And it is exactly this type of mental framework that limits their beliefs in their own capabilities. Have I just described you? If so, we will attempt to break down these mental barriers and then scale the wall until we reach the other side of your healthy weight loss ambitions.

Your perception is your reality. Douglas Adams once said, "Everything you see or hear or experience in any way at all is specific to you. You create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you." Everything that you emotionally, physically & mentally consume in your universe specifically revolves around you. To put things a little more lightly, what you see and feel is what you believe. For instance, if you want to lose weight but have been overweight since childhood & your immediate family is overweight along with some of your closest friends as well as your significant other then you have created a world where you subconsciously qualify your weight problems by associating with other that are similar to yourself, yet deep down inside you still desperately yearn to achieve healthy weight loss. It is this type of subversive behavior that destroys your attempts before they even have a chance to develop.

What we must do is to acknowledge this behavior. We need to confront it and stop ignoring the fact that we place these limiting beliefs on ourselves. Whatever your underlying reason is, dig deep inside yourself until you find it. Once we can grasp this fact then we can begin to demolish these destructive thoughts and replace them with positive reinforcement. Whereas, previously you may have subconsciously felt that you didn't deserve to lose weight now we will completely obliterate that belief and replace it with the personal truth that you have all the qualities and characteristics that constitute greatness. And surely someone that is as capable of greatness such as you are would never allow a small challenge like achieving healthy weight loss to defeat them or their self-esteem.

The mind is a tremendous weapon. It has been known to conquer empires, invent groundbreaking technology and inspire the hearts of a nation. And this was all achieved through the power of perception. You can & must perceive your future in order to make it a reality. Set your goal & pretend as if you have under went all the specific actions to already attain it. Now use that mental framework as an outline to achieve your healthy weight loss. You are an unstoppable force and will always remain that way as long as you perceive it to be so.

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