It also assists with the motivation to start exercising and maintain a more active and energetic life style. Basically your brain is re-programmed in the way it thinks about food and exercise. This thought pattern is permanent, meaning that unlike other diets you will be able to keep the weight off permanently.

Alan Marriott, a member of the British Academy of Hypnosis and a fully qualified and recognised Hypnotherapist, advanced Hypnotherapist and professional stage Hypnotist, has put together a full hypnosis and weight loss programme to help you lose the weight successfully.

"Most people eat for comfort or to relieve stress and these habits then become a life-long problem. Through hypnosis you will learn to look at food differently and change eating habits permanently. It's very easy and takes little to no willpower. And, unlike the diet roller-coaster, you will see and enjoy lasting effects in just a few short sessions," says Marriott.

Marriott will be hosting a free talk seminar on Tuesday the 29th of April to explain how hypnosis works with regards to weight loss and what it can do for you. It starts at 6:30pm at the Moth Hall in Fish Hoek (Western Cape) just opposite the Civic Centre, and is open to everyone, but please call 076 687 2132 to book a spot, for seating purposes.

The next weight loss course will run from Tuesday 6th May, call the same number above to book your space.

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To win a spot on one of the next two courses email your contact details to chatback@women24.com. One winner will be announced towards the end of April and May. Winners will be notified telephonically. Please note: the course only runs in the Western Cape.