Welcome to The Weight Escape

The psychological science of weight loss

Why diets, pills & fitness fads won’t work – and a new, psychological approach to weight loss that will!
Have you tried again and again to lose weight? The pills, the diets, the meal replacements; positive thinking, , exercise machines and gruelling workouts? Have you succeeded for a short time, only to find that you put the weight right back on? And maybe even put on more than you originally lost? Are you tired of beating yourself up about your body? Are you tired of making your life so much about weight loss? If so, this workshop is for you.

The ‘Weight Escape’ workshop is a unique, powerful, and scientifically-proven one-day program for wellbeing and weight loss. And unlike all the other weight loss approaches out there, we have good scientific evidence to prove our program works - click here to download a recent review of this approach that appeared in Women's Health magazine, or go to the bottom of this web page for the original scientific studies.

The Weight Escape is based on a revolutionary psychological approach to wellbeing and fulfilment: Acceptance and Commitment Training, better known as ACT.

The ‘Weight Escape’ workshop will reveal the problems with most popular weight loss programs. And it will shatter many popular myths, such as in order to lose weight you need to think positively, or count every calorie. It will show you why fad diets inevitably fail in the long term, and why even the most sensible of diets can easily backfire if you approach it in the wrong mindset. And most importantly of all, you’ll discover what you can do to create a richer, fuller life - right here, right now – instead of waiting until the day you’ve reached your ideal weight or body size.

In this 1-day workshop you will learn:

• how to develop self-compassion
• how to effectively handle urges, cravings, and difficult thoughts and feelings
• how to identify what you most want in life, and set meaningful goals
• how to take control of your actions, so you can behave like the person you want to be
• how to motivate yourself in the face of ongoing challenges
• how to use values and strengths to give your life direction, and make it richer and more rewarding
• how to eat mindfully and intuitively (and thereby get far more satisfaction from your food)
• how to overcome common psychological barriers to healthy eating
• and how to live fully in the present moment

Testimonials:

Thank you so much. You have clarified the whole weight loss issue for me, and since the Brisbane workshop I have been losing weight steadily and happily. This approach has given me such a sense of freedom and dignity; it has really resonated with me.
- Marcia Darling

"I've started diet after diet only to give up the next day & I've always wondered why I've failed. After participating in the Weight Escape workshop, I feel like I'm a 100% better person. The presenters have made a huge impact on my life. In the past I have had great difficulty in making decisions and I have always doubted myself. After the workshop, I feel I'm in control of my decisions and I'm not second-guessing myself. I have also received comments that I'm 'glowing'. Now that's pretty great."
- Serena Sluyter, Logistics Co-ordinator, Baulkham Hills, Sydney.

This unique workshop will put you, rather than your weight, in charge of your life. And it only costs $245! Compare that to other approaches that charge you hundreds if not thousands of dollars for programs that have no scientific research to prove they work!
Each workshop includes:

• a comprehensive workbook
• a copy of The Reality Slap, Dr Russ Harris’ latest book
• MP3 recordings of mindfulness exercises for Wellbeing and Weight Loss
• a ten-week long follow-up 'Weight Escape' e-course, to build and apply the skills you learn during the workshop

Fee: All this for only $245. There will also be ongoing support available, in the weeks and months following the workshop, via a range of electronic media - including podcasts, emails, and internet conference calls - so that you can maintain your gains, and develop your mindfulness skills further. (Note: Lunch is not included, but there are plenty of nearby cafes - or you could bring a packed lunch!)

The Presenters: Dr Joe Ciarocchi and Senior Clinical Psychologist Ann Bailey - to find out more about these dynamic presenters, click on: about us