Sorry, it's been so long since I was on the forum. I was travelling and just got back to my normal routine.
Yes, I would suggest using the accelerator for weight loss.
Continue to use the Anxiety Free Paraliminal before your riding lessons. The idea is to lessen your anxiety each time. It will not always be the case that your anxiety completely disappears first time you use it. It may take a few trials, but you will get there, if you persist.
Alex