Thank you for an excellent presentation (on The Secret). Intellectually I may have known some of that, but I definitely discovered it last night. I am not sure that I will be able to continue with the techniques you gave us, I have the meditation CD (my wife does anyway) and I will give that a try. It was so easy when you took us into it, I could not hear anything but your instructions and the background music, and the visualizations were only what you told us to visualize. If I can't reproduce that on my own, I will be bothering you to do it again.
Also, your work with my wife has produced not only a more slender woman, which is why she went to you, but it has virtually removed a worrysome trait she has carried for thirty years. She has always had a knot of muscles on her upper back from being tense, and her personality was such that whatever anyone said she became defensive as if she were being attacked. Since seeing you, this has dissappeared. I am sure this will have a direct effect on her physical as well as mental health. Thank you. E. B., Orlando

The class was life changing. For the first time in my life I am eating consciously rather than compulsively. I am losing weight and getting my power back! I hope that you realize the impact that you're having on your attendees. The class is amazing. L.B., Winter Park, FL

Even though I know how to do these hypnotic and NLP techniques, I've never seen them used so effectively and blended together so effectively. A change has occurred at a very deep level usually reserved for one-on-one regression to cause sessions. (I've lost) 19 pounds in 4 weeks and I didn't feel deprived. B.T., Orlando, FL

Food now tastes differently. If I don't enjoy it, I won't eat it. I now only eat when hungry. Drink lots of water. I'm a different person now and evolving into my true, higher, perfect self. I feel fabulous! M., Orlando, FL

Diane's class has given me the confidence that I never had before to lose the weight. I feel so empowered! Name withheld by request. Orlando, FL

I loved your class. I've lost 25 pounds and am still losing. I feel great- lighter both physically and mentally. I think one of the greatest tools I came out of your class with was the concept of Ideal Self. Not only have I applied it to my physical aspect but also my mental and spiritual aspects. I have used it to become more creative and the result would be art shows :) I've had the energy to pursue creative outlets and not be weighted down in negativity. Thanks so much! Kim

Hi Diane,
You might remember me as the David B. who lost 5 pounds in your recent weight loss class. You can forget that guy. Now think of me as the person who lost 7 pounds. I think I am just at the beginning of loosing weight and becoming healthier and healthier. I think that the change in lifestyle habits, mostly eating, are more important than any weight I might have lost during the 6 classes. I have already tightened my belt a notch, can wear jeans that were formerly too tight, have been able to lessen my stomach medicine, and maybe am on my way to stopping it altogether. I'm trying that tonight.

The interesting thing is that it is a pleasant change. I have no cravings or desire to stuff myself. I have given up several bad choices of food, and have begun to love healthier food naturally. I get a pleasant feeling with my stomach at peace, and am amazed at how much joy I get from that. I cherish that feeling so much, that I don't want to loose it by filling my stomach with a mixture of different foods.

I'm not really sure what went on during the hypnosis sessions, because I seemed to always go to sleep during the good parts. But whatever it was seems to be having positive effects in my life.

Thanks again for a wonderful class with so many useful techniques to help with the weight loss.

A happy student,
David B., Altamonte Springs
  P.S.  
I made it through the night without any tummy pills at all. I usually have been taking two. I feel like I can do it again tonight. I've not been able to do that for many years, so it is a big deal to me. My new feeling in my stomach brings peace to my life. Funny, isn't it? The extra benefit is going to be continued weight loss. It feels so good that I just have to go on. I also sleep less and have more energy.

MOLLY'S STORY
Throughout my life I have tried every diet you can think of and my weight used to go up and down like a yo-yo. I reached my heaviest in 2001, and decided it was time to solve the issue once and for all. I have lost 50 lbs by attending Diane's "Self-Hypnosis for Weight Loss" classes and practicing the NLP she teaches in my daily life. By reprogramming my own mind, I now think totally differently about food, weight, my body and my health. I feel completely able to make choices that are best for me and to my delight, I no longer feel like a victim of my own cravings. I barely have them at all anymore! With the empowerment I found within through Diane's guidance, it is actually easier to make healthy choices for myself than to fall back on bad habits. I found it most helpful to listen to the weight-loss CD every day and to really explore the depths my subconscious attitudes during the in-class hypnosis. It is truly a life changing journey through one's own thoughts and feelings� a priceless one that leads to an inner transformation that will show on the outside. It's by far the easiest and most natural way to healthy, life-long weight loss that I can imagine. Other happy side-effects have included more energized creative projects and a positive outlook on my life's possibilities. Thanks for all you do, Diane! With gratitude and best wishes ~Molly

Details:
*I lost 30 lbs during my First 6-week session (and maintained it for a year). I have lost 20 more in the last 6 months (through 2 more 6-week sessions). During times of weight-loss I consciously restricted calories, sugars and fats as much as possible and now maintain my weight by eating whatever I want in sensible portions. I also make sure to get moderate exercise (such as walking) for 20 minutes, 3 times a week or more. As an added bonus, my bad cholesterol went from 215 to 148.

Molly's Tips
Fruit juice spritzer (instead of soda):
1 cup seltzer or club soda
1/4 cup no-sugar added apple juice (or any unsweetened fruit juice)
(approx. 25 calories)

Fruit parfait dessert (instead of pie):
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup berries (any kind, fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup unsweetened fruit juice (I use apple or cranberry)
Your choice of healthy, low sugar cereal

Bananas
-Blend applesauce, berries, and juice in blender or food processor to make about (4)1/2 cup servings (Add or remove juice for more/less thickness)
On each serving:
-Pour over 1/2 sliced banana (other peeled half will keep in the fridge 1-2 days)
-Sprinkle 1/4 cup cereal on top (approx 100-150 calories)

Though I'm no nutrition pro, these are some things that worked for me:
-Be open to appreciating feeling hungry before meals as much as you appreciate feeling full afterwards.
-Use salad plates instead of large dinner plates at mealtime to help control portions.
-Read labels, and measure your food to get used to healthy serving sizes.
-with sandwiches or your main dish, have a serving of fruit or veggies instead of chips, fries, or other high calorie side dish.
-Try not to eat 3 hours before bed while you're losing weight, the in the morning fill an empty stomach with a small yet healthy breakfast to kick-start metabolism. 1 serving of bread, one protein/ dairy, and one fruit is a good combo.
-Drink lots of water, 64 oz a day. Beware of calories in flavored drinks.