I met with Stefan for the first time, to undergo hypnosis for weight loss.

I had never been hypnotised, and being the sceptic that I am, was already convinced that this was not going to work on me. But I was feeling desperate. I was aware of him talking to me at all times, despite the deep relaxation I was in. He told me that I would only be able to eat healthy food, and that I would not be able to have anything with sugar in, and to stick to healthy options like avocado & nuts, salads, instead of chips & cookies. I must add, savouries like pies & sausage rolls were my favourite food. He also reinforced that water would be my friend and that I should have water before grabbing for food, and to eat only when hungry. So when I left, apart from being very thirsty (I always carry water with me) I was exceptionally tired. I drove home thinking “well that was a waste of money”.

It has been four weeks since my journey began. I have lost just over 4kg, but the most noticeable has been in my attitude towards what I eat, and the change in my body. My clothes are not tight anymore, and I know what I can and cannot eat. Cookies are too sweet; I have no desire to eat chips - crisps or hot chips and sausage rolls taste disgusting. I no longer eat bread, and haven’t had a piece of cake since this started. After my first session, I admitted to Stefan how I felt, and all he said to me was “I know that I had got through to you.”