When a person goes to see a hypnotist for weight issues, he or she should expect for the hypnotist to ask if what is causing the excess weight is a medical reason such as an imbalance in the thyroid gland.
If the answer is no, then the hypnotist will look into the clients life style, eating habits etc. Once that is determined, the mind is gently reprogramed through exercises and hypnotic suggestions.
One of many exercises you can do on your own is start by visualizing or pretending that you are at your ideal weight. Do this every day as you wake up in the mornings or from a nap.
Another good way to retrain yourself into healthy habits is, believe or not, through games such as the Slimkicker app for Iphone users. Which helps retrain the mind by keeping you aware of your life style and choices that can affect your weight.