Comments on: Paul McKenna

By: NLP

NLP — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:06:18 +0000

Paul McKenna uses NLP techniques (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Yes, he’s giving sensible advice about diet, but most people know this. What people have a problem with is will power and motivation, and that’s where NLP can greatly help individuals. It’s really about training the mind into good habits.

By: Tammy Kramer

Tammy Kramer — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:35:37 +0000

I watched the program and thought it was great, have just recently listed to Paul’s Easy Weight Loss hypnosis cd and am on day 5, I eat very healthy yet can’t seem to lose weight. Have begun to notice a difference in my eating habits in the last two days. Am hoping it will start to make a difference in the future. The reason I decided to try the hynosis cd was because I got Paul’s Stop smoking 4cd set and listened to them – on day 3 I thought ‘this isn’t working, I still want to smoke’ on day 4 I had my morning cigarette and didn’t want another one after that. It has been over three months and I have had 2 drags – about 1 and 3 weeks after quitting and have not wanted to smoke, not even when getting quite loopy at a wedding with people smoking everywhere (this was my weak time). Anyway, I have alot of faith in the reprogramming of our subconscious. Good luck to you all and check out hypnosis for other subjects too…

By: Kara

Kara — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:20:09 +0000

Yes, this is such good information … BUT I try to get my patients to go to the “next” level and adopt an eating pattern where you eat ONLY when you’re hungry (really hungry!)even after a good amount of water intake, and to eat until no longer hungry … NOT until you’re FULL!! It’s amazing how little we actually need! By the time your body signals that the stomach is full … it’s already over the necessary level. Eating excellent sources of food and oils (raw, organic, fermented, probiotic, etc.) then becomes very important. You want every bite to contain nutritious fuel for your changing body.
When man (yeah, let’s blame it on them!) evolved into eating three meals per day instead of when his body told him to, the start of some very unhealthy habits persisted. Listen to your body instead .. get back in touch with it. No two bodies are alike … so why should we all have the same eating habits? You came into this world equipped with every instinct you need, so TRUST it!
I’m very passionate about everyone getting out of this rat race we’ve created for ourselves and tuning back into our purposes for being here in the first place! Peace to All !

By: LeslieC

LeslieC — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:35 +0000

That guy Paul McKenna totally ripped off Geneen Roth's Breaking Free program--go check her out. She was the one who came up with the eating guidelines (i.e. eat what you want, when you're hungry, till you're satisfied, with no distractions, etc.). When I saw this guy, I was astonished that he has gotten away with stealing this program that's been around about 20 years and claiming that it's his.

Yeah, I think they're great guidelines. But they aren't his.+

By: Lillian Bell

Lillian Bell — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:06:08 +0000

I was recommended Paul’s book by a friend who has lost fourteen pounds in two months. I find him inspirational and authentic. The CD that goes with it is awesome! Why the concern about what he earns? He deserves it because he is able to inspire so many people in such a simple way to eat better, exercise and believe in themselves. His concept is grass roots, back to basics and getting us back to the real way to be. I say “Bravo” to Paul.

By: Umah

Umah — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:14 +0000

I have lost the weight and so has my hubby. Even though his show has the LA bling bling, you don’t have to pay for pills or fad diets or any weight loss programmes or going to the gym. It works!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:17:37 +0000

I'm not sure why so many people say the show is "cheesy." I found him to be kind and compassionate and offering the people who talked about their issues with weight, surely something that causes much pain, to be very supportive and quick to point out they'll be okay by the nature of his demeanor.

I never heard him try to sell anything and on the TLC/thin site. They do refer visitors to his personal site and there's the first time we're presented with the opportunity to buy something.

For the record, I've had mixed success with deconditioning myself from eating ice cream. I did not eat it for about three weeks and managed to pinch myself and think of the disgusting images implanted in my mind and now associated with ice cream. However, this past week with tremendous personal stress I started eating it again. I didn't attempt to use the tapping method.

I did order his book "Change your life in 7 Days" and I've been using the CD that comes with it every day, twice a day. I feel much happier and much lighter in spirit. I've noticed some changes in my thought process despite continuing to be in an extremely serious family situation. My optimism and hopefulness seem intact despite the daily assaults on them. I am eating ice cream again, something I hoped not to do, but I don't feel depressed and I'm sleeping well, something I haven't done in several years.

I'll have to re-start his program to continue the process of changing my eating habits and losing some weight. I'm willing to give his program a lot more chances as they're free and don't make you sick in any way.

By: Charles

Charles — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:51:44 +0000

The show's format is somewhat stilted and the editing is rough around the edges but McKenna's techniques are tried and true cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with some self-hypnosis and Callahan's acupressure added along.

You don't need to buy anything. Everything you need for successful weight loss is contained in the five TLC episodes. McKenna is charismatic and motivational but comes across to me as both an authentic and caring individual.

You have to google McKenna to find his products on the web. If his website or products are advertised anywhere within the five episodes, I didn't hear or see them.

I was impressed that the testimonials didn't highlight people who had gone from overweight to supermodel physiques. Most of them were seriously overweight, their weight loss was significant and they had kept the weight off over a significant period of time.

By: Sandy Fleming

Sandy Fleming — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:59:48 +0000

I think Paul McKenna is brilliant. His show wasn’t selling anything at all, and I watched all 5 episodes. I have some of his materials purchased from a lady in the UK off of ebay more then a year ago. The info contained in what he sold in England is no different then the info presented on the TV program. Yes the show was enthusiastic but I like enthusiasm!
Sandy

By: sharon

sharon — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:23:50 +0000

I am part of a group where we have had member lose massive amounts of weight following Paul’s program, one amazing lady in particular is down almost 200lbs!!!