Paul McKenna - webchat Wed 15th Jan 12-1pm

vanessas

One killer top tip for weight loss. pleeease!

If I could give you one tip, it would be this: whenever you eat anything, eat it consciously. By that I mean, slow your eating speed down by a quarter, put your knife and fork down while you chew 20 times, and get rid of any distractions, it's essential! The scientific evidence is irrefutable. If you eat and watch TV and are online, you will eat significantly more. However, when you slow your eating speed down to a quarter, focus on the food and nothing else. It might take a while to get hang of it, you'll be eating less, and because you're going slowly you'll hear the signal from your stomach. You can eat less and feel much better.

Snoozy

Hi Paul

I've just bought one of your books but I'm not sure if I'm using the hypnosis CD correctly. When there is a different message coming through the right and left earpieces, should I concentrate on one of them or just let both "wash over me?"

Yes, I get asked this occasionally. A lot of work went into making this CD and some of the messages are for your left brain some for your right brain. Because they happen at the same time, the whole point is that you don't consciously listen to it. Just let my positive suggestions wash over you and go deep into your subconscious mind, helping you to change your relationship with food for good.

forgetful

Why are we all so obsessed with our looks. Do you believe in the 'healthy size' index thingies we're supposed to go by?

This is a great question. Years ago the gold standard was Marilyn Monroe and by today's standards she would be plus size. Who decided that a girl should look like a little boy? I don't know, but what I do know is that less than one percent of the population has the genetics to look like a supermodel. Yet we are constantly shown airbrushed pictures in the media of these women and this isn't helped by the diet industry, or as I like to call it, the 'hate your body' industry. There are so many people these days who can have a bad day simply because the needle on their scales move in a different direction. My goal is not to just help people lose weight, but to help them feel better about themselves. There is no freedom in just losing weight.

grannywonder

Do you enjoy the celebrity side of your life?

I do and I don't. You can certainly get a nice table in a restaurant if you're well known, and I find it nice to get public recognition. However at times, being well known means you're public property and it can feel invasive. However, there are different kinds of fame. The Kardashians have tabloid fame, whereas Dan Brown is probably one of the most famous and richest authors in the world, yet I couldn't tell you what he looks like. I would prefer Dan Brown's fame. However the way I've approached my job requires me to be in the public eye, I don't regret it, in fact I enjoy it. Sorry if I sound vague, but it's a bit of both.

noidles

What are your top tips to actually get the most out of your weight loss books/cds?

I hope this doesn't sound too simplistic, but it really is essential to follow the instructions. My products work for most people most of the time and when we talk to people the system hasn't worked for, it's almost always because they didn't follow the instructions. As long as you stick to the instructions you stand a good chance of success.

Thanks you for sending in so many interesting questions today. I really appreciate you taking the time and interest in my products and if you are using any of them, I really hope you get the benefit you want from them. I've put my heart and soul into what I do. May this year bring you everything you want.

I'm off for some lunch - all this talk of weight loss has made me hungry!