No, hypnotism is only effective for certain groups who need assistance in sticking to a lifestyle, diet, or exercise plan. Generally, if one has enough motivation, hypnotism will not provide substantial improvement.
J. Milne Bramwell has written: 'Hypnotism' -- subject(s): Hypnosis, Hypnotism 'Hypnotism And Treatment By Suggestion' -- subject(s): Hypnotism, Suggestive Therapeutics, Therapeutic use
Weight loss shakes work if you use them as a meal replacement, not when you have them with your food. The shakes are suppose to provide you with all the nutritions you would normally get from your meals.
I would recommend use Alli weight loss supplements. There website is www.myalli.com. They are the only FDA approved over the counter weight loss supplement. They also offer an online weight loss plan at
Your doctor would actually be able to provide you with useful information which you would be able to use to create your own 'accurate' weight loss calculator. Otherwise you may want to check with a dieting website, like Weight Watchers.
There are many websites and/or weight loss programs that you can use as a "guide". Weightwatchers.com can offer a great guide as well as support and many tools in the dieting process.
Unless there is a drastic need to contemplate weight loss surgery, yoga would be a wonderful alternative along with dietary guidelines. Surgery should be a last result and be patient with yourself during your weight loss journey. Keep at it.
No, while it may be used as a skin emollient, there is no evidence of use for weight loss.
Samuel Irwin Shaw has written: 'Hypnotism can help' -- subject(s): Therapeutic use, Hypnotism
To figure out the percentage of weight loss, you can use the formula: (Initial weight - Current weight) / Initial weight x 100. This will give you the percentage of weight you have lost.
You would use a paired-t test to check that there was a significant weight loss. However, this would not provide any information as to whether this programme was more or less effective than any other.
The best workout DVDs for weight loss is hard to say. Any DVD that offers good cardio training will help with weight loss. They key may be if the training is fun then you will use and it would be good.
The weight loss really depends on your health before-hand. Height, weight and age are all factors in how quickly you will lose weight. I would check with your doctor before you started using it to know how safe it is for your body.