Name: Excess weight is NOT your fault! [Weight Freedom workshop]
Start: 2024-11-24T14:00:00+13:00
End: 2024-11-24T16:30:00+13:00
Location: Yoga Tree Taupo

Excess weight is NOT your fault! [Weight Freedom workshop]

Do you:
* feel powerless to lose weight and keep it off?
* have lost weight only to regain it?
* feel judged for your weight?
* wish you had more discipline, self-control or willpower?
* feel others don't understand how hard it is to lose weight?
* feel scared of weight gain?
* feel you've tried everything to lose weight & nothing helps?
* beat yourself up if you gain or don't lose enough weight?
* feel 'out of control' around emotional eating?
If you've answered "Yes," to at least some of these, then you may like to come to my Weight Freedom (AKA excess weight is NOT your fault!) workshop this Sunday, 24th November, 2pm - 4.30pm, at The Yoga Tree, Taupo.

TESTIMONIAL: MARCIA KAPUVAI, HANMER SPRINGS, NZ
“I’ve lost 20 kgs by exercising more and eating better. It really helps remembering what Rebecca says about weight-loss: that it’s not the most important thing in life.. yes I will get skinnier but does that mean that it would make me happier?
No, it will make me healthier and fitter, which will make things easier physically, but weight-loss is not the main thing that would make me happier – if that makes sense.
It also helps remembering that weight-loss is more bearable if you are happier, love yourself and remember your self worth”

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE'LL BE COVERING ...
* The TRUE cause of excess weight (Hint: it has NOTHING to do with self-control and willpower)
[OK - SPOILER ALERT: The REAL reason many struggle to lose weight (OR struggle to keep it off!) is to do with chronic stress and the metabolism.
This is because chronic stress slows our metabolisms - turning our bodies into highly efficient calorie and fat-conservation machines.
And, insult to injury, stress triggers emotional eating!
The thing is, most of us also don't understand 'stress.' The most invisible and toxic form of stress is not external - it's internal.
It's the terrible things we say to ourselves.
Sometimes we aren't aware of our stress-inducing, metabolism-slowing toxic self-talk habits (we've been doing it for so long we don't consciously notice it).
Or we are aware of our punitive self-talk, but believe it's necessary to DISCIPLINE ourselves into losing weight. How's that working for you?
WHAT WE'LL COVER IN THE WEIGHT FREEDOM WORKSHOP ...
*Understanding the role of a slowed metabolism in excess weight AND understanding how to apply the antidote (also, not what you think)
* Understanding the role of self-sabotage in unwanted weight - and how to heal it (we'll have a hypnotherapy session during the workshop)
* Understanding the role of trauma in excess weight (also understanding 'everyday trauma')
* how to uncover limiting beliefs that are stopping you releasing weight - and how to release those limiting beliefs (common beliefs include: it's not safe to lose weight; it's not possible to lose weight and keep it off; I'm not worthy of losing weight, etc.)

THIS WORKSHOP MAY BE FOR YOU IF...
* you are ready to release blocks to a healthy, sustainable weight
* you are ready to quit emotional eating and make friends with food
* you are ready to swap worrying about gaining weight for a relaxed, but deep appreciation of your wonderful body
* you are ready for less stress and anxiety and more health and happiness
* you are a coach working in the nutrition, exercise or weight-loss fields and want a better understanding of the challenges (and solutions!) for your clients (and yourself!)

TESTIMONIAL: DALE McCOURT, LIFE COACH:CONNECT-COLLABORATE, WAIKATO, NZ
”Meeting Rebecca truly changed my life - I've now lost 20 kgs since my sessions with her last year. What I thought I was going to learn was completely different to what I did, but boy was it life changing in so many positive ways. I had past trauma that I had been holding onto without realizing that it was really impacting my life.
But even though I have lost weight, for the first time it's about being more confident in my own skin and loving me for me! I feel healthier and I love that my back and joints aren't as sore etc... It's been so good. I'm actually planning on doing the 15km Tarawera trail walk on the 30th December, all being well!" .
I have continued to practice the tools and techniques that Rebecca taught me and am really reaping the rewards both mentally and physically. I am so proud of what I've achieved but will always be grateful for her support and knowledge at the beginning of my journey, and for her reminders when I stumble. Thanks so much. 🙂”

ABOUT DR REBECCA STAFFORD (AKA DR HABIT AKA ME!)
I became obsessed with habit change when I needed to get myself from university dropout to PhD - and I've been helping others change seemingly-intractable habits ever since.
I also narrowly escaped a full-blown eating disorder as a teen. My well-intended but very controlling mother tried to limit my food intake - contributing to my many years of both food restriction and binging as an adult.
This is not about 'parent-bashing' - everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have at the time. And food and weight are challenging topics for many in a culture where we get SOOOOO many mixed messages.
Along with many people being frustrated with excess weight, I was shocked when I realized how many were deeply distressed by their 'emotional eating' - feeling helpless to stop.
I now have a much healthier, much friendlier, relationship with BOTH food and my body - and it's part of my life purpose to help others have the same.

TESTIMONIAL: MIRIAM THIEL, BUSINESS & PARENTING COACH, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
“Rebecca is a warm and skilled coach, and I loved working with her. As a coach myself I tend to be skeptical because many coaches don’t touch what is going on at the roots of a problem but she did it very skillfully and quickly without being insensitive!
I struggle with an eating habit which I know if I’d just let that habit go, I’d stop gaining weight. But letting go of habits isn’t always that easy.
However, Rebecca unlayered in just one session what’s really going on, and took away the shame I feel for not just breaking this habit that is bothering me and causing me trouble. She knew the exact questions to ask to go deeper without being pushy or untactful. She connected dots I was missing and gave me helpful tips. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would work with her anytime again!”

WHAT TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP ...
* A water bottle
* wear loose comfy clothing
* a yoga mat if you have one (some are available, but not enough for everyone).
* snacks, if you wish - but see below ...
* a journal, or pen and paper.

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
* Frooze balls - or some other high-energy, nutritious snack.

TESTIMONIAL: SABRINA GREGORIAN, WRITER, LOS ANGELES
“Within a few minutes of talking with Rebecca, my puzzling, frustrating behaviors made much more sense to me. She provided me with enlightening information as well as with the tools to apply the information to my life, and with her help I’ve made some great changes.
One of which I know many people struggle with… exercising. This had been a struggle of mine for years, but within a month of working with Rebecca I now exercise one hour a day, at least five days a week.. and I absolutely love it. This has impacted the quality of my life in ways I can’t put into words. I’ve also become more efficient overall – in time management and work productivity.
But what I believe made all my progress possible is Rebecca’s kind, humane, empathetic approach. She taught me the importance of self-compassion and celebrating my own successes, no matter how small they might seem – and it’s this new learned attitude that has paved an expedited path for growth.

FEE
$25 for the 2.5 hour workshop.

HOW TO ENROLL IN THE WORKSHOP
1. DM me - or email me at [email protected]
2. I'll send you my bank account details for the $25 payment.
NOTE 1: Please pay the $25 PRIOR to the workshop to confirm your place.
NOTE 2: Please also note there are limited places, which will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

TESTIMONIAL: CAROLINE CRANSHAW – HYPNOTHERAPY TRAINER & FOUNDER OF IMDHA CERTIFIED INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY COURSE
“Rebecca is hands down the best coach I have ever had. I am a coach and therapist myself, so I’m very hard to impress when it comes to other coaches.
Rebecca has a talent for picking up on your blind spots and highlighting them so you can clear them. She is the perfect blend of science and spirituality and I always come away from our sessions with renewed motivation and insight.
If you want to work with the coach that top coaches work with for their own issues, Rebecca is the best. Highly recommended!”

FAQ
Q1. Can I pay cash on the day?
A1. The short answer is "Yes" - I prefer online banking - it minimizes cash handling for me - but if you need to pay cash, that's OK - but you'll need to message me and get confirmation of your place.

Q1. Are we doing yoga? This event is in a yoga studio and you want us to bring a yoga mat!
A. No, no yoga. We will be lying down on the yoga mats for several parts of the workshop - such as the hypnotherapy session. And we will likely be moving our bodies around over the afternoon - maybe disco - who knows? It'll be practice in listening to what our bodies actually want.
Other than that, the Yoga Tree studio is a really beautiful space that I thought would be a lovely place to hold this workshop.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
You can ask me questions below this event page, or DM me for more personal issues.

CAN'T MAKE THE WORKSHOP? OR PREFER A 1:1 SESSION WITH ME?
If there's enough demand, I'll run more workshops - maybe an online version? let me know if that interests you.
Alternately, if you are curious about 1:1 sessions with me, you can find our more here https://rebeccastafford.substack.com/p/work-with-me

EFFECTIVE WEIGHT-LOSS RESOURCES
Regardless of whether or not you can make the workshop, I HIGHLY recommend Jessica Ortner's book: The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence - she has helped many 1,000's of women swap excess weight for health and happiness.

LIKE TO READ MORE TESTIMONIALS?
You can do so here ... https://rebeccastafford.substack.com/p/testimonials

THEME SONG?
The workshop's theme song is Sara Bareilles' Brave - you can start practicing here ...

Very best wishes to all. If you happen to remember that you are perfect just as you are - then you don't need my workshop.
With Love,
Rebecca

P.S. A FAVOUR POR FAVOR ...
I have a favour to ask - if you were comfortable doing so - EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE EVENT - could you please click on 'interested' for the event - that'll help the event find the people who need it.
Bless :)