Weight Loss

There are many reasons why we may have gained unwanted weight.  Some people gain weight from creating habits of mindless eating or drinking whilst watching  television or they may developed cravings for chocolate or other sugar filled foods that increase the production of dopamine the 'feel good' hormone that activates the reward centre of the brain.  Sometimes we eat to feel better after an unpleasant experience. 

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Many people turn to food as a way to alleviate feelings such as stress, boredom, loneliness or some other emotion such as one that reminds us of a painful past.  Sometimes being overweight allows us to feel safe and the idea of losing weight makes us feel vulnerable.  You may have tried every fad diet and found it does not work because your subconscious mind is working against you by trying to keep you safe from feeling hurt once again.