Hypnosis is frequently used in weight-loss hypnotherapy to assist patients in changing their attitudes and behaviors surrounding their eating patterns, portion control, and exercise. A good hypnotherapist may give encouraging suggestions during a session and reaffirm motivation to make better decisions in an effort to support long-term weight management success through the subconscious mind. However, each person will respond differently to it, therefore it should be used with other weight loss methods like a healthy diet and consistent exercise.