Do you want to lose weight but lack the motivation and knowledge to do it? Or perhaps you’re an emotional eater stuck in yoyo dieting?

Karen Dale from Melbourne gave me permission to describe her experience at my clinic, so that others can see how quickly and effectively others can lose weight, by following my weight loss program and following some simple lifestyle changes. I’ll add too, that weight loss is often not about just craving the wrong types of foods, there is also a strong emotional component to over eating too, and this needs to be addressed if sustained weight loss is to be achieved.

Karen, a busy mother of three children presented to the clinic wanting to lose some stubborn weight that she had not been able to shift for a few years now. She was by no means an over weight woman but she was not feeling comfortable in her clothes and she wanted to feel good about herself during the ensuing summer months. Often people come into the clinic complaining that they cannot shift the last 4-5 kgs to reach their ideal weight. When Karen presented to the clinic on the 9/9/13 she weighed 69.3kg,

Karen first presented to the clinic on 9/9/13 and here are her measurements:

I reviewed her diet and adjusted her ratios of protein: fats: carbohydrates.

I gave her suggestions for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks. I supplemented her with the correct amount of essential fatty acids for her body weight. We also discussed exercise and I adjusted the type of exercise and the intensity of exercise she was doing. We also had weekly catch-ups where Karen was given the moral support and the freedom to discuss any challenges she was having.

Within a time frame of 1 month 3 weeks, (despite having a holiday away with her family for 2 weeks), Karen achieved the following results:

I am happy to report that Karen is excited about her new form. She fits into all her old (and new) clothes and is looking forward to looking and feeling

I started seeing Shaun after a referral from a friend – she said her best friend had been cured of phobias by him and she felt he may be able to help me with anxiety issues. Shaun was amazing – he certainly did not disappoint. I was supported emotionally and nutritionally through a stressful divorce and came out the other end of it off all pharmaceutical medications, healthy and calm.

A number of years later I again visited Shaun for assistance with weight loss. Over a 3 month period I lost 12 kilos and for 2 years now have managed to keep it off and then some. His system was easy to follow and very effective and the maintenance of it has been easy. I have recommended him to many many friends and it seems to me that there is nothing he can’t fix. Most recently I visited him before a long plane trip I was anxious of undertaking – a long standing fear of flying – and was thrilled by the result. I was calm, relaxed and comfortable and almost gloating to my travel companion who ended up looking like he had the issue! Shaun’s great – I could not speak more highly of anyone. He’s constantly upgrading his skills and is committed to health and healing as a lifestyle. A genuine little miracle☺

I was told by a longtime friend of mine to go and see Shaun as he had helped her with her health problems years ago. I’m so glad I made the call. From the time I booked the consultation over the phone, I could tell that he was the right practitioner for me. He was just really easy to chat to and he “got” me. I was feeling really tired and unmotivated and generally flat about my weight. Ever since having kids I had put on weight that I just couldn’t get rid of. We were planning a beach holiday overseas and I really wanted to feel good about myself again. The thought of being in a bikini seemed impossible, even though I was dying to get into one again! I wasn’t severely overweight but I had 10kg that I really wanted to lose. Within a couple short months, Shaun’s program helped me lose the weight and today I went out and bought a brand new bikini! Woohoo!

Thank you Shaun, the sessions were super informative, the hypnosis got my mind back on track and I’m feeling fitter, healthier and our chats have shifted the way I see food now. I no longer feel the need to comfort eat and the strategies you gave me have made all the difference. My husband loves you too!

I decided that it was time to do something about my weight late last year, I was feeling heavy and tired. I was busy and tired all the time & not keeping up with a small boy – I went to see Shaun as he’d helped me in the past for fertility issues. We talked through options and Shaun explained how he having success using the “Sheila Granger Virtual gastric band therapy” with his other clients facing weight challenges and I thought- why the hell not, so I gave it a try..

Over the course of a few months, I am now just over 10kg lighter, and I have the energy to chase after my little man… I can honestly say that I see food differently now, After the first session, I started thinking about portions, where I hadn’t registered before and I felt fuller after meals than previously. The cravings have reduced and I’ve continued to feel like this. For me – having tried many things, it feels like the longterm solution that I was looking for and because of Shaun’s naturopathic background, he’s given me great food and general health tips.. Shaun, thank you so much, my family has a healthy, fitter and happier wife and mum..

A few months ago, I was feeling frustrated with myself, I needed to lose some weight and I just couldn’t stick to eating healthily. I was beginning to lose patience with myself and not only did my clothes not look good on me, but I had nothing to wear in my wardrobe! Nothing fitted anymore..

I was lacking energy and I knew my health would continue to deteriorate if I did not sort myself out once and for all. I was by no means very over-weight, I just needed to get rid of about 7 kgs. I was annoyed at myself for not being able to lose it… I would start eating well for a bit and then go backwards again because of my lack of will power..I had tried to lose weight before but would give up after a couple of weeks as it was just too hard. I needed to be in the right frame of mind and have help with sticking to my goals.
I have known Shaun as my naturopath for many years and remembered he was also a practicing hypnotherapist. I gave him a call and asked if he could help.

The rest is history!
10 kilos lighter ..
12cm of my waist
7.5cm off my hips
..and several cm’s off the rest of my body a few months later and I am eating healthily, keeping my weight down and feeling much better about myself. My clothes fit, friends and family comment on how much weight I’ve lost, how good I look, and I have more energy.

As a naturopath, Shaun had the therapeutic tools and dietary advice to keep me on track, I always felt confident and safe with his practice. As a hypnotherapist, he had the skills to improve my headspace and I reckon its the “virtual gastric lapband hypnotherapy” that made all the difference.. it made it easier and I was able to stick to my lifestyle goals with ease. I was one of those people that wandered if I could even be hypnotised but it seemed to happen so naturally and easily for me.. almost felt like a nice sleep. The virtual gastric band technique has helped curb my appetite and my food portions have become a lot smaller..

My husband is so proud of me for staying with the programme and as an added bonus he has lost weight as well. I honestly don’t think I could have done it without Shaun’s help, and it really was easy.