Should I lie down or sit while listening to the Limba hypnosis?

Either works just fine.  The reason sitting is recommended is so you will be less likely to fall asleep.  You just need to be comfortable and relaxed.

What if I fall asleep?

If you wake up and the recording is long over, that means you really did fall asleep and probably missed a lot.  This hypnosis is not subliminal - that means it doesn't "go into your head" without your being aware of it.  You need to be awake.  So if this happens, you'll want to listen again and stay awake this time.

If, on the other hand, you wake when you hear my voice saying, "Open your eyes!" that means you were just in a deep meditative trance, which is good.  The fact that you heard my voice at the end means you also heard the rest of the recording.  You're good to go.

It's so relaxing.  Can't I just use LimbaSlim/Fit/Tidyto fall asleep at night?

Same answer as above.  For the therapeutic benefit, you need to hear the whole thing, and if you drift away, you will probably miss some important stuff.  You might want to get LimbaSleep...it's just seven minutes long and sends you right into dreamland.

I have a cold.  My doze is stuffed up.  Should I still sniff?

You might try using a nasal spray a few minutes before you sniff your LimbaSniffer.  If you are truly stuffed up, go ahead and sniff anyway.  Your olfactory system is stronger than you think, and your brain will process all sorts of other cues: the act of sniffing, the sight of the sniffer, etc.  If in doubt, PRETEND you can smell it.

I was surprised to find myself crying during the beach scene in LimbaSlim - the part where I visualized my perfect body.  What's up with that?

Your body image is a deeply ingrained part of your psyche.  When you tell yourself that you are beautiful, you may well be calling into battle an old voice that has told you for years that you are not.  This voice may be your own, or it may be a direct memory from your past.  When you say "I am beautiful," this voice's very survival is at stake, and it jumps in with fists raised to make you feel bad again.  You are stronger than that voice.  Let the tears come.  They will soon be tears of joy.  Don't let that voice win.

I have a cat and a dog and two parrots and a toddler.  Each of them at one time or another slams into my meditation and interrupts me.  What do I do?

Since these meditations are only 10 minutes long, usually the best thing to do is to resolve the situation and then start over.  IF you are able to stop the recording and stay in a very relaxed state while you get up and put the cat out (for example) you can just return to the place you were and start from there.

Is the fragrance the same for all the LimbaKits?

No.  Each fragrance is designed for its specific program.  It is important to combine the right scent with its corresponding hypnosis.

Can I listen to two programs back to back?

Better not to.  Since there is an olfactory memory being established, you will want to separate these sessions by at least an hour, ideally more.  Smells linger in your mind, and you want to have a separate olfactory memory for each system.

What is in the LimbaSniffer?

Both the regular glass and the deluxe metal LimbaSniffers contain cotton balls infused with organic essential oils that can be replenished with LimbaGold as needed.  (The scent lasts a very very very long time and rarely needs replenishing.  If yours doesn’t seem strong enough, please contact us.

When do I start carrying the LimbaSniffer with me?

Here's the thing.  The olfactory memory takes a while to establish.  It won't hurt for you to carry your LimbaSniffer with you from the very start, but the real effect of its power may take a few days to kick in.  Eventually, you will take a sniff and be transported back to your beach, your place of strength, that pitcher of water...

My CD won't play.

I'm no techie, but these are professionally recorded CDs.  If yours doesn't play, I can send you an mp3 instead that you can load onto your computer or ipod.

Should I weigh in every day?

I may be going against the grain here, but I think daily weigh-ins are a good idea.  Just make it a habit.  You'll find your weight fluctuates a couple of pounds sometimes, but you will still be aware of the trend downward, and it feels SOOoo good to know it's working.

I'm doing LimbaFit.  Should I force myself to exercise?

NO!  Just listen and sniff.  Have an idea of your favorite exercise: maybe just a clear corner of the room where you can do a few stretches or sit ups.  Maybe have your WiFit plugged in.  Or have laces in your tennis shoes.  You will WANT to exercise with LimbaFit.  Just let it happen.

Can I share my LimbaKit with my friend?

Sure.  But they should have their own sniffer, which you can buy here for about $10.

Is there a LimbaSlim diet?

The LimbaSlim hypnosis teaches your mind to crave nutritious whole foods: fruits, vegetables, etc.  You will probably find you don't need "a diet" at all, but will naturally find yourself eating healthfully.  If you want to combine it with a diet, please choose one that is strong on natural foods with minimal processed items.  Our Eat What Grows plan is a good place to start.

Can I do LimbaSlim with other diet plans?

There are programs out there that fill your freezer with ready-made meals.  While LimbaSlim will certainly work with those meals, you may find yourself stuck with a freezer-full because of your newfound love for fresh foods.

What's this about 21 days?

It is generally accepted in the world of hypnosis and behavior modification that it takes 21 times to break a habit or start a new one.  Listen to your Limba hypnosis and sniff your LimbaSniffer for 21 days in a row in order to establish a new olfactory memory.  If you miss a day, start over.  This is the only "requirement" of using this program. 

After 21 days you will not need to listen to the recording any more.  You can of course listen all you want, but it will not be necessary, because by then your olfactory memory will be firmly established and a simple sniff of your LimbaSniffer will be all you need to trigger the memory of the hypnosis and stay strong to meet your goals.

What if my mind wanders during the hypnosis?

This is absolutely normal and okay.  We all get distracted.  It's not like there's a big OFF switch that will turn off that inner voice.  Just go with it.  Let the voice say whatever she wants to say.  Don't fight her or get distressed.  EVEN IF you feel you totally spaced out and spent all your time worrying about that, or drifting around and never getting down the stairs, or thinking of the cat in the next room, it counts.  It is practice.  This is exactly the same as meditation.  The best thing is NOT to fight.  Just let your thoughts go wherever the heck they want to go.  Because you know what?  The hypnosis is still going in, even when you're thinking of other stuff.  Relax.  Don't worry about it.  There is no "wrong" here, and every day will get easier.

I would rather send you a check or call you with a credit card number.  How do I do that?

No problem at all.  Please contact us (Rebecca@LimbaSystems.com) and we will send you our address and phone number.

What are your qualifications?

I am a registered hypnotherapist, the inventor of olfactory hypnosis, and a life coach  trained in neurolinguistics and timeline therapy. I am also a color designer, a journalist and the mother of two fine teenagers.

Can I write to you?

Yes, please do!  My email address is Rebecca@LimbaSystems.com