Using EFT for Weight Loss

Introduction

EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, is the most popular energy psychology technique. It is sometimes called “emotional acupuncture�? Instead of needles, you use two or three fingertips to tap on important acupuncture points. It is easy to learn and works better than what I learned in counseling school. While tapping on the points, you say aloud a statement about the problem you are working on. In this article, you will learn how to use EFT for Weight Loss. To get started, look at the chart below and find each point on your body.

Getting Started �?The Setup

The first step is to identify the issue you want to work on. EFT works on both physical and emotional issues. Be as specific as you can. For example, it is more effective to work on “the tightness in my neck from being under pressure at work�?than “feeling stressed out�?

Start by tapping on the karate chop point. Use two or three fingers of one hand to tap on the other with the same pressure you would use if you were tapping on a table to make a drumming sound. While tapping continuously on the point, say out loud: “Even though I eat when I’m feeling something I don’t want to feel (modify this to fit your situation), I love and accept myself completely.�?/B> Do this a total of three times.

The First Round

Next, we move to the top of the head and then we'll work down the body, making the points easy to remember.

Start with the top of the head. Tap about seven times. Say a simple phrase out loud about the problem. For instance, “I eat when I’m nervous."
The eyebrow points are located at the beginning of the eyebrow, nearest the center of the face. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I eat when I’m upset.�?
The side of the eye points are located on the bone at the side of the eye. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I don’t like my body.�?
The under the eye points are on the bone located under the eye about even with the pupils. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I don’t like being overweight.�?
Now tap under the nose, halfway between the bottom of the nose and the top of the lip. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I wish I knew how to lose this weight.�?
The chin point is halfway between the bottom of the lower lip and the chin. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I am tired of dieting.�?
The collarbone spots are located about one inch down and over towards the outside of where a man would tie his tie. I like to use the flat of one hand to tap the whole area. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I don’t know if I can lose weight.�?
The under the arm point is located about 4 inches below the armpit. If you are right handed, most people lift the left arm and the fingers of right hand to tap. Tap about seven times and say a simple phrase about the problem. For instance, “I hope this EFT stuff can help me lose weight.�?/LI>

Do this every day for at least a week (a month is more realistic) before you decide whether EFT is a tool that can help you.

EFT for Weight Loss

Some setup phrases that people have used for losing weight include:

“Even though I’m a food addict, …�?
“Even though I'm obsessed with food..."
"Even though I'm a sugar addict..."
"Even though I crave sweets at night..."
"Even though I have an enormous appetite..."
"Even though I'm a closet eater..."
"Even though I binge at night..."
"Even though I eat when I'm angry..."
"Even though I eat when I'm lonely..."
"Even though I overeat to hurt myself...�?
"Even though I eat to avoid my feelings..."
"Even though I use food to soothe myself..."
"Even though I overeat to hide myself..."
"Even though I binge because I think I'm worthless..."
"Even though I overeat because I don't love myself..."

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