My 6-week detox diary and self-hypnosis (Week 3)

Whee - look at me go!  Week 3 and full steam ahead! I have added a new "motivational" item to my calendar.  I am putting yellow stickers on the days that I run.  So much fun!

Tips for this week for staying on track.

1.  JDI - or in my case JFDI - get up and just do your morning exercises.  No excuse not to do them.  Have your exercise clothes ready to go.  If you have to be up early for whatever reason, go to be early and get up 45 mins earlier to stick to your routine.  I alternate between a You Tube video and Wii to keep it interesting and sometimes it takes a little hunting to find the right video for you.  I really like Yoga with Adrian (You Tube)!  I also am going to drop in yoga sessions to make sure I am doing the moves right now and then.

2.  When tempted to snack on something unhealthy, I literally say to myself (rather scream it to myself), think of your goal and what you want.  It is like having a built in coach there to stop you going off the grid.  Have a motto or affirmation to say to help keep you on track.

3.  Think of your fans, (real or imaginary).  If you tell people what your goal is, your success rate will be much higher.  I can't imagine sitting her typing, "gave in, having a Kabab for lunch right after a full English breakfast to start the day...and no exercise".  Seriously, your true supporters will continue to support you in your goals.

4.  Be very specific on your final goal, and the life changing steps you need to accomplish it.  This is not a diet, this is not a quick fix, this is not a summer slimmer 6 week detox.  This is a gradual way to make some changes to lifestyle patterns.  I have strong will power but for those who do not, setting a 3 - 6 month goal will really get you on track for a life style change.  Yes, you may have a set back or a bad day, but if you spend the other 5-6 days sticking to it, you will feel and look better AND have so much more energy.

Still doing self hypnosis every night.  I picture myself reaching my goal and how I will look, how I will feel and all the positive emotions that go with that success and making it a part of my new world.  It is really a wonderful and empowering feeling.

See you next week and enjoy your week.  Marygrace

My 6-week detox diary and self-hypnosis (Week 1)

It is only day 3 but I wanted to inspire others to begin now, as 3 days in and I feel so much better already.

What I am doing:

1. Drinking a detox tea 3 times a day – I am using Tay Tox (Amazon). I was only an occasional coffee drinker, so coffee wasn't hard to cut out.

2. Stopped drinking alcohol. Again, this was easy to do once I set my mind to the challenge. We so often think we will miss out on “all the fun” from not drinking at parties or the pub, but, trust me, you will have just as much fun. I also focus on the overall benefits I will achieve in the end. Look better, feel better, more energy, toner and fitter, better sleep...  And THIS is what I want! I am putting the alcohol money towards a reward. In this case, it is going to be our holiday in the States.

3. Exercising daily. I have taking walks and practising yoga, and next week I will start running again. I know it is good to have an off day, but I don’t think going for a long walk or doing yoga is too strenuous not to practice every day. I am also looking into doing something else.

4. At night I do self-hypnosis and visualise how I want to look and how I want to feel 6 weeks from now. Self-hypnosis is a valuable tool to learn. Once you know what you want, this will help reinforce your commitment. Using these two techniques combined can help you achieve any goal you set yourself. You can learn self-hypnosis in just 1 session.

Those are my starting points and I look forward to sharing more.

Hope you decide to join me.

How to retrain your eating habits

We were brought up with a history of eating habits passed down from generation to generation. Some of those traditions we now know are not beneficial to our bodies or minds. Having the usual Sunday roast has loads of fat-based unhealthy items; you know the ones. Fast food restaurants - we learned - have almost our whole daily calorie allowance in one meal! Bread and dairy can be a drain on how our bodies process those foods robbing us of our energy. Plus, the old "eat everything on your plate" mantra added unwanted weight to our bodies.

So if you want to eat better and lose weight, become educated and change the old though pattern. Read any current nutritional book and they will all tell you the same thing. You have heard it before but until you "do it", you will never appreciate the benefits. You will feel better, look better and lose weight from learning more about modern nutritional guidelines. You can set a new healthy eating tradition for your future generations.

If you need help with changing your thought pattern, see Marygrace at MG Hypnosis. If you need help with learning about nutrition, see Fleur Borrelli, the nutritional specialist at The Putney Clinic. If you need a personal trainer, I recommend Carrie Hogan or Martin Watkins. Email marygrace@mghypnosis.co.uk for contact details.

Age and Vitality by Fleur Borrelli Nutritionist

New yoga and pilates classes at The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy

If you are looking to start a new exercise campaign to shake off winter excesses, why not try one of our classes. We have classes suitable for all levels and our new ‘core boot-camp’ looks set to be popular. This class, taught by Stephen, will focus on the core muscles needed to keep the back healthy and you may even discover your six pack. 

Timetable

Here is a list of all classes currently available at the Clinic:

 Introduction to Ashtanga yoga
Starts: Saturday 6th April
Time: 8:45am
Teacher: Cherie
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

Saturday prenatal yoga
Time: 10am
Teacher: Cherie

 Pilates Beginners / Remedial
Starts: Saturday 6 April
Time: 11:15am
Teacher: Erica
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

 Pilates level 1-2 intermediate
Start: Saturday 6 April
Time: 12:15pm
Teacher: Liz
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

Pilates
Starts: Monday 8 April
Time: 7pm 
Teacher: Laurent
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

Ashtanga yoga (Mysore)
Starts: Tuesday 9 April
Time: 9:30am
Teacher: Cherie
Cost: £84 ( 6-week course)

 Core boot camp
Work all the stabilising muscle groups and maybe even find your six pack.
Starts: Tuesday 9 April
Time: 7pm
Teacher: Stephen
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

Baby massage
Starts: Wednesday 10 April
Time: 11am 
Teacher: Hajni
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

Wednesday prenatal yoga
Time: 7pm 
Teacher: Diane 

Mum and baby yoga
Starts: Thursday 11 April
Time: 10:30am
Teacher: Diane
Cost: £84 ( 6-week course)

Postnatal Pilates
Physiotherapist led Pilates class with Katie. Also open to prenatal women.
Starts: Thursday 11 April
Time: 2.30pm
Teacher: Katie 
Cost: £84 (6-week course)

 Ashtanga led
Starts: Friday 12 April
Time: 9am
Teacher: Cherie 
Cost: £84 (6-week course) 

About the courses

Please note that all classes are subject to numbers. To ensure that your class runs, please sign up for your desired course before it starts.

All courses run for 6 weeks, unless otherwise stated. If you miss a class due to illness, work commitments or other reasons, you may attend another class in the same week (subject to availability).

Prenatal yoga classes are itemised separately under the yoga mama class pass system.

For full information about the yoga, Pilates and massage courses currently offered by yoga mama,consult the timetable.

Get thin and stay thin!

A complete weight loss programme using hypnotherapy, nutrition and yoga

This course is designed to help anyone seriously wanting to lose weight. We cannot force you to get thin and stay thin but provided you play your part we can help give you the best possible chance of doing so. We will teach you the newest psychological techniques available to help you to get thin and fit and stay that way. Plus, you receive a full nutritional assessment and recommended healthy eating plan.

About the course

Running 2 weeks consecutively followed by a 2 week break between the last two sessions, the course includes:

• 4 Hypnotherapy sessions
• 4 Nutritional assessments
• 4 Yoga or Pilates classes

When and where

The next session starts on 11th January 2013 at 4pm (duration 2 hours) at:

The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy
2nd floor, 266 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney,
London SW15 6TQ.

Cost, terms and bookings

The course costs £525 (a saving of £165), which is payable in 4 installments, and are to be used before the end of March 2013. To book, call Marygrace Anderson on 07931 54 74 14 or send an email to mghypnosis@aol.com.

Expect Much More Than Getting Thin?

We anticipate that the techniques you will learn will not only help you to get thin but will help you in many other areas. We expect that you will:

• Improve your confidence and health
• Increase your ability to solve problems
• Increase your ability to reach your goals in other areas of your life
• Improve your relationships with others
• Increase your ability to enjoy your life

We don't use:

• Pills
• Surgery
• Terror tactics

We do use:

• The latest scientific research
• Affirmations
• Visualisation
• Hypnotherapy
• Guided imagery
• Coaching
• The power of the mind
• Hypnosis

What to expect

All participants start off with an individual phone consultation to assess what they have done in the past, what their specific difficulties are and of course what they are aiming to achieve. We will email you a short form to fill in and email back before the first session.

Who are the experts?

• Marygrace Anderson from MG Hypnosis
• Fleur Borrelli from Nutrition and Super Food
• Cherie Lathey from yoga mama