Trigger points to lose weight are located throughout your body and play a direct role with your brain's hunger center. Stimulating these trigger points by applying continuous pressure and massage can stop hunger urges from reaching your brain, thereby curbing your appetite and emotional responses. Check with your physician first because trigger points to lose weight might not be suitable for everyone depending on health condition.
Upper Lip
Locate important trigger points on your face. Dull your appetite by finding the area centrally located between your nose and upper lip area, according to website Weight Loss Diet Tips. Get into position by placing your right thumb inside your mouth and your right index finger on the outside of your face. Before each meal, get into this position and gently massage this trigger point area in an up and down motion for 10 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise twice before each meal.
Pinky Finger
If you find yourself eating when depressed, trigger points in your left pinky finger can help curb your depression. Place your right index finger and thumb directly below your left pinky nail. Gently and slowly apply mild pressure to the area for 10 seconds. While applying pressure, gently massage the area by moving your right index finger and thumb back and forth across the trigger point. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise twice whenever you feel the need to eat when depressed.
Stress
Trigger points can be used to curb the impulse to reach for food when stress levels increase. Some individuals use food to deal with stress. Curb this sensation by finding the trigger point that curbs your stress level while hindering your appetite. Put your right index and second finger together and place them below the knuckle joint of your left index finger, on the palm side. Move your index and second finger over toward the outside of your hand to the point where they lie one-half finger width from your thumb. Apply gentle pressure while massaging this point with your right thumb for 10 seconds. Relax 10 seconds. Repeat this trigger point massage on your right hand.
Stomach Area
Trigger points to lose weight are located in your abdominal area. Three pressure points that can be used for weight loss are located in your large intestines, stomach and pericardium, according to licensed acupuncturist Joey Komada at Acufinder.com. Placing continuous pressure on any of these points for one to two minutes is one way to curb appetite, stimulate digestion, aid elimination and provide relaxation. Another way to curb your hunger pangs and appetite involves placing your thumb midway between your breastbone and navel, according to Weight Loss Diet Tips. Apply a gentle pressure while massaging in a circular motion for 10 seconds. Relax 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise twice.
