Visualization for Weight Loss -The Gabriel Method

Part II: Nonphysical Stresses that Activate the FAT Programs

your ideal shape, and imagine your body in the scene in as much detail as possible. Smell the air, feel the sun, hear the wind, taste and smell the salt of the ocean. See the scene as col- orfully as possible—the blue and green hues of the ocean, the rich blue and bright white of the sky, the green fields or white snow-capped mountains . . . whatever inspires you. Be in the scene with all of your senses. Feel the way your body would feel if you were in perfect shape. See your skin hav- ing a healthy, vibrant glow. Imagine putting on suntan lotion and feeling the cool cream on your warm, toned, tight skin. See and feel the smooth coordination of your defined muscles as you put the lotion on your body. Notice how your toned, flat stomach glis- tens from the suntan lotion. Make the scene visceral and sensual. You are a beautiful, physical Amazon or Aphrodite, Adonis or Apollo. Your movements take on a sinewy, feline grace as you walk or run. While you’re in the scene, say to yourself, “THIS IS ME,” or you can say something like “I love my body” or maybe “I love being alive.” Whatever you are saying, really feel it to be true. Any type of visualization, whether you are in a scenic setting or not, will yield results, but the more you can use your imagi- nation and your senses to bring you into the scene, the better it will work. However, if picturing an elaborate setting is too much effort, don’t worry about it. Just imagine yourself being thin in any way that you can. Visualization will still work. • The Whirlpool —Picture a whirlpool in your navel that it is sucking all the fat into it from all areas of your body. Imag- ine that all the fat on your body has been sucked into this whirlpool, never to be seen again. • The Fat Wash —Imagine that a hose is spraying your body, and as it sprays your body, all the fat is washing off, just like dirt gets washed off a car. Visualize all the excess fat wash- ing off and going into an imaginary drain in the floor, never to be seen again. This is also a great visualization to do while you are in the shower. Other Visualizations That You Can Do

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