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Visualization for Weight Loss: The Gabriel Method Guide to Using Your Mind to Transform Your Body
In Visualization for Weight Loss , Jon Gabriel expands on the most talked about tool in his best-selling book, The Gabriel visualization . This powerful technique helped Jon drop 220 pounds without dieting or deprivation because it didn’t depend on calorie counting or extreme exercise—rather it changed his biochemistry and neural pathways. In turn, this helped lower stress and its associated inflammatory chemicals in his body, allowing him to lose weight easily and naturally.
Examining the importance of visualizing for weight loss, Jon takes readers through the latest research on the power of the mind in order to show why this technique works. And then he lays out concrete, unintimidating advice about how to implement visualization into their lives.
In addition to teaching readers how to move into the most powerful brain state for enacting change, Jon includes visualizations to help
• Overcome disempowering beliefs surrounding food and weight loss
• Melt away stress
• Conquer fears of losing weight
• Rediscover the joy of movement
• Create healthy new habits
• Kill food cravings and addictions
• Achieve better sleep
Jon not only provides readers with these visualizations but also teaches them how to create their own personalized visualizations that can be even more powerful. He then presents a four-month visualization strategy that can be easily included in anyone’s life—no matter what time constraints they face.
As Jon found in his journey, the biggest challenge in weight loss is not finding the perfect diet or the perfect exercise routine; the biggest challenge is convincing your brain that your body needs to be thin.
Examining the importance of visualizing for weight loss, Jon takes readers through the latest research on the power of the mind in order to show why this technique works. And then he lays out concrete, unintimidating advice about how to implement visualization into their lives.
In addition to teaching readers how to move into the most powerful brain state for enacting change, Jon includes visualizations to help
• Overcome disempowering beliefs surrounding food and weight loss
• Melt away stress
• Conquer fears of losing weight
• Rediscover the joy of movement
• Create healthy new habits
• Kill food cravings and addictions
• Achieve better sleep
Jon not only provides readers with these visualizations but also teaches them how to create their own personalized visualizations that can be even more powerful. He then presents a four-month visualization strategy that can be easily included in anyone’s life—no matter what time constraints they face.
As Jon found in his journey, the biggest challenge in weight loss is not finding the perfect diet or the perfect exercise routine; the biggest challenge is convincing your brain that your body needs to be thin.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 6, 2015
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February 11, 2015
Just finished reading E-Squared & E-Cubed both books about the power of the mind and intention and energy so when this came along I thought it would be a good next step. I read the book in one day and the next day started using the visualizations twice a day. I have to say the mediation - taking myself off the hamster wheel for even a few minutes - is making a difference. I am feeling calmer, more optimistic. As for the weight loss - it can't hurt. I eat very healthy and very carefully and I still have a weight issue. Maybe it is my body chemistry working against me. I have gained all my extra weight in the last 12 years - 12 fairly stressful years. I have also tried some crazy diets in the past few years. Time to think about a new approach. Will keep you posted...
December 2, 2016
Very inspiring, and thought-provoking. Of course, the proof is in the pudding, so to speak, and time will tell whether Gabriel's method works. Need to lose at least 35 pounds. Wish me luck!
May 18, 2016
I listened to this as an audible book and Jon was very easy to listen to, I found the subject very interesting and have also been using the 21 day mediation programme at the same time and I am feeling calmer and while I am watching what I eat currently I am feeling much better about myself. If you have trouble losing weight and like me as a "yo-yo" dieter, this is definitely a different way at looking at weight loss.
January 22, 2015
I don't need to buy another book on dieting ever again after reading this! If you struggel with weight, please buy this book, you won't regret it.
April 27, 2022
I liked this book mainly because of the metaphysical theories attached to having a healthier body. I listened to it on Audible then bought the book itself so I could review some of the exercises and possibly create my own visualization templates.
Athletes practice visualization techniques all the time. So why not give it a go for my own personal health / physical goals?
The Audible version is read by the author. He is a decent narrator, so no issues there. If you're looking for an interesting approach to the issue in the title, this may be of interest. No need to read the other book that goes with it, as this can stand alone.
Athletes practice visualization techniques all the time. So why not give it a go for my own personal health / physical goals?
The Audible version is read by the author. He is a decent narrator, so no issues there. If you're looking for an interesting approach to the issue in the title, this may be of interest. No need to read the other book that goes with it, as this can stand alone.
October 29, 2019
Some awesome points to think about. I found the writing droned a bit and I kept zoning out. I’m not sure if that’s my short attention span or the way it’s written. Might give it another go down the track and see if I feel any different second time round.
August 15, 2020
Loved this book!
It is chock full of great information, suggestions, and visualization scripts. It is such a positive and uplifting book as well! I will be referring to it for a long time to come!
It is chock full of great information, suggestions, and visualization scripts. It is such a positive and uplifting book as well! I will be referring to it for a long time to come!
August 27, 2020
Fantastic book, with lots of examples and studies. I've been really struggling with getting a meditation and visualization practice going, but this book made it much clearer. I really highly recommend Jon Gabriel's work.
November 6, 2020
jon Gabriel has really gotten to heart of the problem of weight and has a proven path to success. This book is a good step towards learning how to succeed because it's not a diet book, it's a way of life
November 26, 2020
Helpful!
July 15, 2023
Totally useless. A set of repetitive sentences and scientific data about research which can't help achieving the aim
March 15, 2017
I have seen this Jon Gabriel as a speaker in many health documentaries, and I happened upon this book on an excursion to a thrift store. I was very happy to stumble upon it! It was easy to read and understand, and he provides you with links to guided visualizations. Even if you aren't wanting to lose weight, visualizations can facilitate positive vibes in other aspects of your life as well!
I've been incorporating this into my routine for the past few days, and I don't know if it is just the placebo affect or what, but I am already feeling an increase positive energy/confidence in my day.
Fantastic book!
I've been incorporating this into my routine for the past few days, and I don't know if it is just the placebo affect or what, but I am already feeling an increase positive energy/confidence in my day.
Fantastic book!
April 8, 2015
I first heard of Jon Gabriel a few years ago when he was being interviewed on Coast to Coast AM. He really impressed me with his straightforward approach. He has a gift for making a complicated subject easily understood. And weight loss has definitely become a complicated subjected nowadays. This is a book for someone who is serious about getting results. The idea of visualizing turns off some people, however, Jon Gabriel explains the science behind his techniques and why they work. As a trainer, I've tried many times to convince certain clients that their negative emotions and their stress levels are what's holding them back from reaching their weight loss goals. This book goes into great detail about the interconnection stress and emotions have on our hormones and how our metabolism runs in certain programs. Jon isn't preaching a "woo-woo" "think yourself thin" approach. He covers all aspects of weight loss in this book. This is a great book that I'd highly recommend to anyone concerned about their weight. I received a free review copy from Hay House, I wasn't paid for my opinion, and this is my honest assessment of this book.
January 11, 2015
Very enlightening
This is the first book I have read by Jon. I found so much of it that resonated with me. I had gotten away from the practice of daily meditation. I have been fighting what feels like a losing battle with my body and releasing my excess weight. I have tried everything under the sun. After only 4 days of doing the visualizations in the book I feel a change. I am exited to see what the continued use of the visualizations brings to my life. Thank you Jon for sharing the way to reprogram my mind and thought process.
This is the first book I have read by Jon. I found so much of it that resonated with me. I had gotten away from the practice of daily meditation. I have been fighting what feels like a losing battle with my body and releasing my excess weight. I have tried everything under the sun. After only 4 days of doing the visualizations in the book I feel a change. I am exited to see what the continued use of the visualizations brings to my life. Thank you Jon for sharing the way to reprogram my mind and thought process.
January 8, 2015
Good information, inspiring and encouraging. Most of what's in here is in Jon's first book, but if you're not familiar with Jon or his work this would be a great place to start.
*FTC Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review and the opinions in this review are my own.
*FTC Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review and the opinions in this review are my own.
February 11, 2015
I've read some of his weight loss books before. This adds a new element to his 'fight' regime. An interesting look at using meditation and visualisation to gain control over one's body and impulses. The concepts might be a little hard for some people to believe and try, but I always say, no harm in wishing for something. An interesting book on the phycology of weight loss.
May 15, 2015
Five stars for a book that will help to get you reacquaint yourself with your better version of yourself
An engaging book for all. Not just focused on weight loss to say, more about learning how to transform one self from the inside out.
An engaging book for all. Not just focused on weight loss to say, more about learning how to transform one self from the inside out.
March 16, 2015
Great approach to weight loss. Jon Gabriel's use of visualization and meditation makes a lot of sense.
November 3, 2015
Training strong will, imagination, and distraction - interesting concept for weight loss but not very convincing
September 16, 2016
Great writing and even if it won't get you to lose weight, it will surely provide at least a couple of tools to help you sleep better and relax more.
August 24, 2016
Not bad. Some interesting ideas to build on from the first book.
November 29, 2020
not too much new here but interesting visualizations - I use the evening visualization and it really helps me sleep!
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