Alex Saxton

Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Your Weight Loss Journey

Challenges and triumphs often mark the journey toward healthy eating and weight loss, but for many individuals, the struggle runs deeper. Low self-esteem can often manifest as self-sabotage in healthy eating, posing barriers to progress and well-being.

In this blog, we will delve into the intricate relationship between low self-esteem and self-sabotage in healthy eating, and how hypnosis can serve as a transformative tool to help individuals overcome these obstacles and cultivate a positive relationship with food instead.

The Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage in Healthy Eating

Low self-esteem can unleash a cascade of negative self-talk and CORE beliefs that undermine our efforts towards healthy eating, such as “I’m not good enough,” or “I’m ugly”. This can unknowingly lead to self-sabotaging behaviours such as emotional eating, binging on unhealthy foods, or adhering to restrictive diets that only exacerbate the sense of failure and inadequacy.

The root of these patterns often lies in a deep-seated belief that we are unworthy of success so when we start eating well, a part of us self-sabotages the progress.

Understanding the Impact of Self-Sabotage on Healthy Eating & Weight Loss

Self-sabotage in healthy eating doesn’t just affect our physical health; it permeates our emotional and mental well-being as well. The guilt and shame stemming from moments of succumbing to unhealthy eating habits like binging can further erode our self-esteem, creating a vicious cycle that seems insurmountable. It’s crucial to recognise that these patterns are often deeply ingrained and formed in childhood and we are not to blame for them.

Creating Change with Hypnosis

Thankfully there are ways to overcome self-sabotaging and low self-esteem and one of the easiest methods to use is hypnosis. Hypnosis is a gentle, yet potent technique that can catalyze change in how we perceive ourselves and our relationship with food.

Harnessing the power of hypnosis, individuals can overcome self-sabotaging thoughts and beliefs, and reframe their mindset to one of self-compassion, self-worth, and empowerment in their journey towards healthier eating habits. If you don’t know much about hypnosis or hypnotherapy read below.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapy that uses the power of suggestion to access the subconscious mind which is where all our CORE beliefs, behaviours, and habits are stored. This process is called hypnosis.

When we gain access to the subconscious mind, we can help delete deep-seated limiting beliefs that hold people back from living their lives to the fullest.

Please note you are always in control during a hypnotherapy session and it’s nothing to be frightened of, in my practice my clients enjoy the experience of sitting upright with their eyes open to help them feel more relaxed. 

Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs That Cause Self-Sabotage

Hypnosis can help individuals uncover and reprogram the limiting beliefs that fuel low self-esteem and cause self-sabotage regarding healthy eating. By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnosis creates a safe space to challenge and rewrite these beliefs, instilling new, positive thought patterns that embrace self-worth, and self-love, and result in a more harmonious relationship with nourishing foods instead. 

By dismantling the layers of self-doubt and unworthiness, individuals can cultivate a more positive self-image. As self-esteem flourishes, the urge to self-sabotage through unhealthy eating diminishes, paving the way for empowered choices driven by self-love and care. Through repeated sessions, individuals can witness a profound shift in their mindset, allowing for greater receptivity to healthier choices and a more balanced approach to eating.

In my hypnotherapy practice the majority of clients that seek my help in overcoming emotional eating and self-sabotaging behaviours all suffer from low self-esteem and have a mean inner critic within their mind constantly criticising them and putting them down. Therefore in my lessons along with installing healthier eating habits, I always make sure I change their harsh criticism into a more nurturing compassionate voice instead.

After this positive shift occurs,  this helps remove a self-sabotaging behaviour to healthy eating and means that a client can permanently enjoy a healthier relationship with food, without fear of going back to their old eating ways.

Last words…

Elevating our self-esteem and mitigating self-sabotage behaviours is crucial to make permanent changes in eating habits and progress.  Hypnosis, with its capacity to rewire our inner dialogue and beliefs, offers a powerful path toward transformative growth and healing.

If you are interested in having hypnotherapy to help remove self-sabotaging behaviours that are hindering your weight loss success, I recommend you get in touch with me to hear about my hypnosis services designed to address this. To find out more, follow these links – Hypnosis for Emotional Eating

My Bio

I’m a clinical hypnotherapist in London with over 15 years of experience, and to date, I have helped over 100 clients from Poole, Bournemouth,  Southampton, Bath, Bristol, the United States, and as far afield as New Zealand in improving self-esteem, weight loss, and healthy eating. 

Regardless of where you live, I am completely qualified to serve you in the same manner, so do contact me if you require my hypnosis services as well. If you want to get going and book a free consultation with me – here’s the link to my calendar, wwww.alexsaxtoncalendar.as.me.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and the tips shared here are general and may not be suitable for everyone. I am not a medical doctor, and the tips should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for weight loss or unhealthy eating.

It is essential to differentiate between unhealthy eating symptoms, difficulty losing weight, and potential underlying medical conditions. Therefore, if you are experiencing unhealthy eating and difficulty losing weight, it is recommended to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or a licensed medical doctor for proper evaluation and guidance first.

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