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How long have you struggled with secret compulsions, anxiety eating, starving and bingeing?

Are you dragging around a few extra pounds or a few hundred?

We live in a society that despises us if we don't look like those skeletal thin models.

You deal with judgment and prejudice every day. It costs you in so many ways. Overweight people earn less. Get skipped over for promotions. Get discriminated against when applying for a job.

Forget about dating. That's tough enough if you're thin. When you're not, it's torture.

So you isolate yourself, stay home and watch TV. And eat to sooth the pain. Until finally you feel like you can't take it anymore.

You get to the point where you can't stand it another moment. So you gather up all your willpower and resolve to "this time" really change. You sign up at the health club, you clean out your cabinets and the fridge and you start your new diet and exercise plan.

You know that this time it will be different. For a week you do so well. You even lose a few pounds.  Maybe the second week nothing happens. And you start to weaken your resolve. By week three you are seeing chocolate cake and ice cream everywhere. Someone has a party at work and they bring in donuts and chips and candy and pie and they say, "Oh just have a bite..."

One bite and all the will power and self denial in the world can't hold it back...There is a void that must be filled. And food stops the pain. For a while. And then it starts all over again.

Now you feel the shame of failure, you beat up on yourself, berate yourself for being weak. Then you weigh yourself and somehow in spite of all the agonizing, you've gained a pound or two.

Like so many times before you end up defeated, depressed and perhaps even enraged at the unfairness of it all.

You've tried the drugs, the shakes, weighing your food, counting calories, 12 step programs. Nothing seems to work.

So you check into surgery. Maybe if they staple your stomach you'll finally shed the pounds. Of course it costs $20,000 and you could die in the process. But somebody at work got it done and she looks great now...even though she can only eat a tiny morsel at a time.

Stop! There is another way!

• Stop Starving yourself on one fad diet after another.
   

• Lose weight without a struggle and keep it off.
   

• Reprogram yourself so that you crave exercise the way you used to crave comfort foods.
   

• Retrain your metabolism to burn off excess calories even at rest.
   

• Heal old hurts and clear toxic emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, guilt and shame that are stuck in your body's cellular memory.
   

• Delete negative beliefs and limiting decisions that are still operating beneath your awareness every day even though you adopted them as a kid.
   

• Reprogram your self talk so instead of beating yourself up you begin to build your self esteem.
   

• Learn powerful techniques to disable fear, anxiety, panic and replace them with calm, resourceful confidence.
   

• Program fitness goals out into your future in a way that makes them inevitable and more.

Now I know you are wondering (and it's a good thing to wonder),
"How is this possible?" or maybe you are curious "who is this guy and what are his credentials?"  

Give me a few moments of your time I can explain how all this is possible.

My name is Mark Shepard. As a certified master practitioner and trainer of

• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP),

• Hypnosis and

• Time Line Therapy™ 

• as well as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

I help people like you who have tried everything and settled for failure in the endless struggle to deal with their weight, the cravings, their self image - to create the kind of healthy body, and life you want.

These cutting edge techniques work faster, more easily and effortlessly than you may think possible.

I teach people run their brains,  defrag their internal hard drives and clear out the thought viruses that are bogging them down so they can run their bodies and their lives better.

These are the same scientifically proven techniques that champion athletes and other peak performers are using to expand the limits of what's possible.

I've helped many people just like you break through the emotional and behavioral blocks that kept them overweight and miserable. For many it was so easy and natural that it felt like magic. Check these actual case studies out and see if you can recognize any of your self in these folks. (Names have been changed to protect privacy).

Case Study: Childhood Trauma Linked to Comfort Foods

Sarah came to me frustrated because she would find herself eating Ice cream in large quantities several times a day. She was also addicted to high-carb “comfort foods” like macaroni and cheese. 

At age 5, it was she who discovered the body of her father after his fatal heart attack. She sat with the body for many hours before anyone else came home. Her dad had often taken her for ice cream and had loved macaroni and cheese.

Using Time Line Therapy ^TM, we released Sarah’s childhood trauma. We also used Time Line Therapy to release her pertinent limiting decisions and unconstructive beliefs. We used NLP Submodality techniques and Swish Patterns to change her internal representation of macaroni and cheese and ice cream.

Result:
Almost a year after our work together, Sarah still hadn’t touched macaroni and cheese. She was able to eat ice cream, but now in moderation. She changed the way she had been eating in general and began to follow a nutritional plan (not a "diet") that worked well for her body. She also instituted a sensible program of moderate exercise. Not surprisingly, she also lost weight. 
 

Case Study: Every Diet In The World

Mary had been on every diet in the world at least twice. She had struggled and struggled to lose weight, never losing more than 8 pounds.

She had a number of limiting beliefs and low self esteem issues. She had also had gotten pregnant and married as a teen. The relationship turned abusive and although she eventually left it, there seemed to be some residual scars. 

The day before we were to work together, Mary, “mysteriously” hurt her back. She almost “backed” out of working with me. But I insisted that the back issue was actually part of what was in need of healing and we did several sessions in her living room rather than postpone our sessions. We released her negative emotions (which are often carried in the physical body) and limiting decisions and beliefs about herself. Her  back problem rapidly healed.

Within a week or so she began working out with a Pilates instructor and doing regular cardiovascular workouts. She also had some positive relationship shifts with her current long-term boyfriend. We did NLP Submodality shifts and Anchoring as well as Hypnosis at each of her sessions.

Result: She lost 8 pounds the first week. Note: We had to release her limiting beliefs that 8 pounds was all she would ever be able to do since that’s all she had been able to lose in the past.

After 8 weeks, Mary had lost 20 pounds. The most significant part of this intervention was the lack of stress and increased amount of ease with which Mary shifted her focus from obsession with food to focus on health and well being. She was not on a "diet" She just started making better choices. A number of troublesome issues in her life seemed to resolve themselves. She began to feel more resourceful and positive with fewer mood swings and negative states.
 

Case Study: Losing Weight On A Gourmet Cruise

Bill was an older gentleman who had been very successful in business. He had done quite a bit of work on himself over the years through traditional therapy. He recently had suffered an injury and as a result had been a lot less active than prior to the accident and had gained a significant amount of weight.

As a child he had always been a bit heavy. He remembered cringing when shopping for clothes being sent to the “husky” department as a boy. We released the negative emotions of anger, sadness, fear, shame, guilt, hurt and a number of limiting beliefs and decisions about himself using Time Line Therapy™.  We did a few NLP techniques as well as hypnosis.

Results:
From our very first session he was able to consistently avoid his previous addiction to gumdrops.

In less than 8 weeks he had lost 19 pounds.

A month or two after completing the initial phase of our work together he came in for a reinforcement session prior to going on a cruise. His goal was to enjoy the cruise and to have lost an additional pound upon returning. He was successful in this.

He delighted in the fact that while his friends on the cruise gained as much as 15 pounds, he actually continued to gently and steadily lose weight.

He came in for an additional reinforcement session before the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. At that point he had lost an additional 10 pounds and was working out 3 times per week with a buddy.

He looked great. Not too long ago I was having breakfast with my son in a local restaurant and Bill came in and sat at the next table. We said our hellos and  then returned to our respective tables. I couldn’t help overhearing him though when he ordered his breakfast. He told the waitress, “Please hold the potatoes”.

Case Study: Eating to Medicate the Pain

Wendy came to me after repeatedly seeing my ad in the newspaper and yellow pages. She had been in a severely abusive marriage and the turmoil was continuing years after the divorce as her ex-husband continually challenged her custody of the children and blatantly refused to pay his court ordered child support.

We did a lot of work with self- esteem using time line therapy™ techniques. During one session after taking a short bathroom break she came back into my consulting room in tears. She had looked in the mirror and for the first time in her life had “forgotten to notice” a certain scar she had on her face she had never before failed to notice.

She was crying because she actually saw herself as attractive for the first time in her memory.

Results: within an 8 week time period after our initial intervention she lost approximately 20 pounds. She came back for a reinforcement session several months later because a new issue had come up with her ex husband. We released her limiting decisions regarding these events. Particularly her need to engage in response to her ex husband's provocation. This was a result of a decision she’d made as a child to “Fight back” on the playground. Once she released this she was able once again to continue eating healthy food in moderate amounts.

Case Study: Only One Visit!

I did a single hypnosis session with a man who was too busy to come back for any follow-up visits. I bumped into him a year later and he had lost over 30 pounds. Of course he said it had nothing to do with the hypnosis!!! Shortly after seeing me he just mysteriously started exercising and eating healthier foods...

 

• The first of these is something called Neuro Linguistic Programming or NLP for short.
   
• The second is a sophisticated kind of Clinical Hypnosis, based on the work of Dr. Milton Erickson, MD. This is not the same as the hypnosis you may have seen in the movies or in stage shows so please be open minded.
   
• The third is a technique called Time Line Therapy™.
   
• The fourth is something called EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique.
   

Testimonial

I have lost 25 lbs. I have been more relaxed about food and it has been easier for me to eat well than it was in the past. I’ve been working to get my metabolism up and my bad food intake down through self-hypnosis. I also find that if my mind will not stop - so that I cannot fall asleep - I listen to the hypnosis CD and am sound asleep within a very short time.

-Scott

Testimonial

Mark has helped me to heal old childhood wounds as well as to launch a successful, healthy lifestyle and weight loss program.  Most of all, he has given me the tools and resources to allow me to powerfully connect to my own spirit and energy in a way I have never done before, which has brought more joy and abundance into my life. 

One of Mark’s most special and unique resources are his original songs, which I play in the car, while I work out, and during my work day.  This music is not only wonderful to listen to, but it keeps me connected to Mark’s healing source and reinforces all of the positive messages and personal achievements I’ve made. 

It’s amazing how much better I feel about life and myself and how little time and effort it took to get here.  

I recommend Mark Shepard as the first resource to turn to for real healing and positive change for your self, your relationships, your work, and your life!  You may just not need anyone or anything else!

 - Michelle Huse

 

Testimonial

Dear Mark,
Words can never express how grateful I am for the time I have spent with you. I was somehow fortunate enough to bring you into my life. You patiently worked with me and helped guide me to a path of lifelong success.

I can never put a price on the life lessons you taught me from June through July'04. My weight dropped by 20 lbs. in that time period and I lost numerous inches, but the biggest change was to my mind: my thoughts have never been the same since!

The concepts of Hypnosis, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Swish Patterns, and many more formerly foreign-sounding phrases now mean a lot to me. I am able to use the principles and concepts you taught me to better all aspects of my life, not just my weight.

I am constantly reminded of the priceless information you presented to me, and it continues to make a difference in my daily life. You taught me that I am in control, only I can make change happen.

Every day old behaviors feel more and more uncomfortable and the new habits seem more natural. Even after the next few months of ongoing support are past I hope to be able to continue to work with you and learn from you.

You are an amazing support in my life and your words stay with me even when I am not in your presence. Thank you for everything. - Sandy Sarno
 

1. You  must be ready to change for you - not because someone else wants you to.
   The old joke, "how many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb?"  "One. But the Light bulb has to want to change!" is true. If you are not truly ready to create a better life and body, no technique is going to do it for you because you will just resist it on the unconscious level. However, the very fact that you've taken time out of your busy life to read this far indicates you are ready to change.
    
2. You must address the root cause of the problem, not just the symptom.  The kinds of food you eat. The amount of food you eat. When you eat. Your resistance to healthy moderate exercise. The way you react to stress. These are all symptoms of a deeper problem.
    
3. You must make the kind of deep commitment to the process of change that eliminates the option of quitting if things aren't completely comfortable.
   By requiring my clients to actively participate in their own transformation and making my guarantee contingent upon their full participation as well as to pay in advance that kind of commitment is built in.
    
4. You must be willing to "be at cause" in your life rather than be a "victim." This doesn't mean you are to blame it just means you are willing to "own" the choices you've made that got you to where you are. Once you accept your role in creating your current experience you can choose to create something better.
    
5. You must have the right tools for the job.
    If all you have is a hammer, you tend to see the world in terms of nails. NLP, Hypnosis, Time Line and EFT give us a full tool kit for safe, precise transformation.
    
6. You must be willing to let go of the old belief that change can't happen fast.
   No disrespect to psychotherapists but the idea promoted by Freud that change would be expensive and take a long time is false. I recently treated a therapist for a phobia who had suffered for over 30 years with his terror. In a single day of working with me it was gone. Change can happen fast.
    
7. You must have a competent coach or therapist you feel comfortable with who can assist you to become aware of those things that are unconscious and who knows what to do with them.
   The coach should have mastery of the tools for transformation as well as the ability to create a safe space for you to do your work. I cannot tell you how many horror stories I hear from my clients about therapists and fitness trainers. If the person doesn't feel right to you don't work with them. You and your coach should take the time necessary to check each other out. There is only so far you can go on your own. I use coaches in a number of areas of my life and it saves a huge amount of wasted time and money.
    
8. Your coach/therapist should be financially motivated by your success and must not benefit from your failure.
   Again with no disrespect to talk therapy, talking about your problem for 50 minutes a week tends to reinforce and anchor the problem. Therapists love their clients coming back week after week. Who can blame them? A personal trainer wants steady income too. All the other businesses designed to make money off of overweight people benefit from you being a regular life long customer.  The way I've set up my fees motivates me to get you results and move you to self care and success. Fast.
    
9. You need support and reinforcement not preaching, guilt trips or being shouted at. Your support and reinforcement should also be designed to deepen and strengthen your change, not make you dependent.
    
10. You need a guarantee and a fee structure that takes away your risk and yet also rewards your efforts and commitment. What therapist or personal trainer you know offers you a guarantee of any kind? I offer a guarantee that keeps us both honest. It motivates me to work quickly and it motivates you to take charge of your change by participating fully.
     

• If you could add up the amount of money you have spent in your lifetime on diet books, exercise equipment, health club memberships, personal trainers, therapists, pills, powders, perhaps even operations, what would it come to?
   
• What about the value of your time? How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months...years of your life have you spent obsessing about food?
   
• How long have you been struggling with failure, beating yourself up for lack of will power? And what's the emotional cost of that?
   
• What has your weight challenge cost you in lost job opportunities, promotions, and blatant discrimination?
   
• What has your current problem cost you in your relationships?
   

What would it truly be worth to you to change all of that for good?


I structure my fees differently:
I charge a flat fee. This benefits you because I am motivated to get you the maximum results in the minimum of time.

Others who charge by the hour have a sometimes not so subtle motivation for making it take longer.

I don't think that's fair to you.

So I charge a flat fee and offer a conditional extended guarantee for 6 months. During that time you have unlimited access to me for reinforcement and ongoing support.

I can offer this confidently because after our foundation work you don't usually need that much hand holding. It's like the old saying when you give a man a fish you feed him for a day but when you teach him how to fish you feed him for a lifetime.

If and when you need support, I'm there for you. I also offer you several group options at no extra charge for your reinforcement needs.

The work we do has broad applications in other areas of your life. Since it's not just about the food, the fact that I have extensive experience with compulsions, addictions, severe fears, phobias, anxiety and panic attacks as well as peak performance, benefits you and adds value to your process.

Clearing the core issues regarding food often clears other compulsions and symptoms such as compulsive spending, risky sexual behavior etc.

That adds value to you because since It's Not Just About the Food, chances are you have some fears and anxiety too. Your average dietician or personal trainer is not equipped to help you with that.

Maybe you are a sales person and your weight is keeping you from closing sales. I can help you not only improve your self esteem and health but I help you clear limiting beliefs so your bank account can grow as your body shrinks. I recently helped a salesman increase his income from $20,000 to $190,000 in one year.  But that's a story for another website.

What is a new body and life worth?

After all if you don't take care of your body, where will you live?
 

•  A free telephone or e-mail consult to answer any questions you may have. Then if you choose to take the next step
• Then should you want to proceed and I decide to accept you as a client we will set up a schedule of appointments custom designed to clear and resolve your particular challenge. This usually begins with a full day session followed by several 2 hour sessions at 1 or 2 week intervals. I call this the "Foundation" period.
• We create a follow-up program that is custom designed for you to support all the changes we've made in your foundation sessions.
• During this time you have complete access to me by phone as well as free admission to any group sessions I offer.
• You qualify for 50% off any of my  other workshops, seminars or certification trainings.
   

When you choose the 6 month program you also get valuable support tools and discounts!

• You get my workbook and CD set, "Clear The Fear  FAST!" which covers everything you will be learning and doing. (a $750 value)
• You get my CD "It's Not Just About The Food: Self hypnosis for Weight Loss" (a $25.00 value)
• You get my CD "Stress Busting" tips and tactics for relieving anxiety as well as a self hypnosis session promoting healthy relaxation. (a $25.00 value)
• Two CD's of my original songs: Volumes 1 and 2 of my Songs of Empowerment and Healing Series.
  a. "Thirsty for the Sky" ($20 Value)
  b. "Eyes on the Horizon" ($20 Value)
• You also get  first notice and discounts on new CD,s  workshops, seminars and certification trainings as they become available.
   

The problem with stating a fee is everyone is different. If you need to lose 100 pounds that's a different kind of a project than if you want to drop 20 pounds. Sometimes it takes the same actual work for both. Sometimes losing 20 pounds is harder than losing 100. That's why we need to talk to each other. I need to find out what the issues are.

To get a better idea of what the cost would be for you, give me a call. Your initial telephone consult is free.

203-495-8808

Please be aware that you need to do this soon.

My prices are currently too low and they are going up.  My availability is limited. I'm increasingly in demand as a speaker and consultant. 

My direct line is 203-495-8808

 

I can't legally promise you that you will lose weight or get the result you want in your life because I'm not the one living in your body.  You are responsible for that.

I can however, offer this conditional guarantee:

Should we decide to work with each other, as long as you follow my directions and complete the tasks you agree to as my client, then I will work with you to create the change we agree to for the agreed upon time period. If after you have conscientiously and honestly followed my directions and completed the tasks you agreed to, then I will continue to work with you beyond our original time period until you do get the result.

Ask any other therapist or health practitioner what their guarantee is!

Don't decide now if I am legitimate and can help you finally get off the  Diet Rollercoaster.

Call me. Talk to me. Let's sit down and take some time to get to know each other. Only then after you've had a chance to feel comfortable with me can you really decide. Even then, I never pressure anybody. I only want clients who are ready to follow my suggestions and change their lives.

Not everybody is ready. Some people seem to prefer being miserable because it seems safer than the unknown. And that's fine. I don't understand it but I respect the choice.

Or, if you prefer, sign up for an NLP intro course (see upcoming events schedule). Do some research. Ask around. See what else is out there. My best client is an educated client.

I look forward to helping you transform you body and your life!

Yours truly,

Mark Shepard, CHt, PhD(c), NLPT
Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, Time Line Therapy and EFT

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