Top Gun and Weight Loss Consultants

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Top Gun and Weight Loss Dieting Consultants. Maybe it sounds like an unusual name for an article. Maybe it was the title that piqued your interest; I really hope so. Top Gun and Weight Loss. You would be excused for thinking that the two issues are not connected. But in my opinion they are interestingly intertwined with each other at a certain level. Weight Loss Consultants.

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Tom Cruise himself is not included in this blog, but the film he starred in, “Top Gun”, inspired us to write it. Today I have just re-watched the original film to refresh my memory, and to set me up, ahead of watching the sequel, “Top Gun Maverick”.

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So let’s briefly talk about Top Gun, which, as you may or may not know, is in fact not an imaginary school for fighter pilots created for the film. Top Gun is the nickname for what began as the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School and is now known as the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program. TOP GUN is now located in Nevada.

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So what’s this got to do with weight loss, I hear you asking? The Top Gun Training School was established to upgrade the training of the top one per cent of US Navy Military Fighter Pilots. In effect creating a super league. After completing their advanced training, they were sent back to their original squadrons to share the new knowledge with their colleagues. This was followed by the next group being trained.

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OK, enough for now, at least about fighter pilots, but what about dieters? Globally, what percentage succeeds in reaching their target weight and keeping it off? The US National Library of Science states that the success rate of those wishing to lose weight is a dismal 1 to 3 per cent. In the book “The Diet Free Revolution” they state that ‘the most predictable long term outcome of dieting is in fact weight gain’ How very depressing is that….!

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We have spent the last fifteen years developing what we call our DPML Programme; it stands for Dynamic Permanent Weight Loss. The approach is at the core of our all new ‘My Weigh Less Treatment’ as described on the pages of this site. Our ongoing research and development techniques have similarities, at least in part, to the concepts of Top Gun training.

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To ensure our programme remained at the cutting edge of weight loss interventions we started out by studying the files of 1,000 past weight-loss clients. It is always interesting and motivating to read the files of those who achieved a successful weight-loss outcome. However, we knew early on that to really help people take control of their weight, we needed instead, to study the in-depth details of those that had failed.

Failure was the key….

Like everyone else we see on a near daily basis stories and photos in the popular press about ‘June Smith’. You can see her on the beach, and read how she lost 75 pounds. But what is interesting, that nobody ever talks about, is just went wrong for the other 95+ per cent that failed. The article below is about one of our clients Sarah Hart, that went on to lose over 140 pounds.

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We have been featured in the press and on TV on both sides of the Atlantic, maybe as many as 50+ times. But how many times do you think the journalist or TV producer has told us in advance that they want to focus the interview around those that failed !!! Their is zero interest in failure, have a look in the paper today. But the flip side of the failure coin must be success…..

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Our belief that we could learn from failure focused our attention almost exclusively on the data set of past ‘failed’ clients. We had over 15,000 1:1 clinical hours of experience. We were continually asked why we were investing so much time and resources studying failure, rather than success. Newspapers and magazines were always on the phone asking us for before and after photos of successful clients who they could interview and feature in their publications. They were and continue to only ever be interested in success.

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Initially, we started to look for traits; clusters of scenarios, or situations around failed dieters. After all, if we provided an identical treatment protocol to ten clients, how could it be that half, as an example, would achieve their desired result, and the remainder would fail. How was that even possible? So, we started studying failure, because it just seemed to make crystal clear sense to us. Dieting Consultants.

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The findings of our research have been incorporated into the treatment mix we continue to provide to new clients. We also continue to monitor both the success and failure of present clients, incorporating that data into the ever refining process. This has resulted in a type of circular closed loop of continual improvements and upgrades. Similar to the techniques incorporated into Top Gun Training….

What comes first, obesity or depression

One small example of our ongoing research is around the connection between depression and obesity. Like many others we wanted to know just what came first. It is a known fact that many overweight people are depressed, but are they depressed because they are overweight, or are they overweight because they are depressed?

Their depression vaporised with their excess weight

We seldom see a depressed client when they return to see us having achieved their target weight loss. Having a clear understanding around the obesity depression link is vital. Obviously because if depression does precede obesity, then we may well be treating it incorrectly. As an example if we can significantly improve, lift a persons mood, self esteem and general feeling of wellbeing, would that lead to weight loss, is that a more successful protocol to treating their obesity.

Kay reversed her diabetes

Kay, photo above lost 100 pounds and reversed her diabetes. Was she happy, yes as are all the other successful clients at the clinic.

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So what were other traits of our failed weight-loss clients? Well there were a few. In fact we went on to write an algorithm around them that is now at the centre of the My Weigh Less treatment programme. But the trait that was almost consistent related to ‘instant versus delayed gratification’.

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Allow me to me elaborate on instant versus delayed gratification.  Let’s presume that you want or need to lose 40 pounds of excess weight. Now imagine that we said we can help you, but we need you to follow what is probably the most limiting diet known to man.

You are going to live on cold cabbage soup and lemon water, absolutely nothing more, for just ten days. As a result, we guarantee 100% that you will be 40 pounds lighter; that’s 2 or more clothes sizes down. Would you take the challenge? Ten days of almost hell for a 40-pound, guaranteed weight loss…? We predict that the majority of people, if not all would take up the challenge with open arms.

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But why would they? Well, simply because it’s positioned around ‘instant gratification’. It’s a very small time price to pay, (a mere ten days), for a very big physical reward that comes very, very quickly.

To continue now, replacing the ‘instant gratification’ with ‘delayed gratification’, let’s try a more realistic example. So what about a similar offer? This time though, it’s not such a restrictive diet, but one that you could maybe sort of live with, for a short period of time. But once again, the 40-pound weight loss would be guaranteed.

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However, this time you have to wait twenty weeks for the pay back. Think about it; it’s harder right? It’s a lot harder. There are twenty weekends in there to contend with now. Say those 20 weeks are going to run through Christmas, and you may have an office party scheduled. Wow!

This of course, is seeking a delayed gratification; a different mindset. Unlike the instant gratification scenario, this one is reversed. So, it has a high, time price to pay, for the same, but delayed, reward. It is, of course, highly realistic; we could easily deliver it. What would you do?

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They say that whatever you’re trying to achieve in your life, one thing is for certain…The greatest things always come to those who wait, or those who can delay, like adopting a lifestyle based around delayed gratification. It’s similar to permanent weight loss, I guess.

You see your emotional brain has a hard time imagining the future. It’s also the part most often associated with instant gratification: the “I want it and I want it now, I can’t wait, regardless of the outcome” part.

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It’s a really important thing to understand, because it affects many parts of your life without you even knowing it. The emotional part of your brain almost does not believe or think a future exists; it just wants to party. It thinks, lets order a couple more beers, pick up a pack of cigarettes and max out the credit card. But on the other hand, our logical brain, the delayed gratification part, clearly sees all of the future consequences of our current actions. During our treatment, we now focus on ensuring all clients are fully aligned around instant versus delayed gratification.

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So finally, we come to the million dollar question what single trait do successful dieters have? Before we answer that, it is interesting to note that the same question has been asked at universities of medical specialists around the world many times in the past.

The answer that everyone gives is the same and is maybe not very glamorous. The answer takes many people by surprise, but our own research falls 100 per cent in line with all the other global studies. The keeping of a food diary is the number one indicator of successful and permanent weight loss.

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Psychologists, doctors and weight-loss professionals know exactly why, and how, this works. However they are continually baffled as to why more people interested in losing weight don’t use it. The rules around keeping a food diary take some getting used to. Firstly, you must write down in your diary, (we are talking a paper diary, not an online version), everything that is about to go in your mouth, ahead of you eating it, never afterwards.

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So, if you are sitting at a bar and your fancy a few nuts, that’s completely fine. But first, get out your little diary and write down ‘six peanuts’ then eat them. If you decide to have a few more, fine get out your diary and log them first. The details of keeping a food diary and exactly how and why it works are detailed on a dedicated Blog page. Take a look; you may find it interesting.

Authors’ Bio:

Martin and Marion Shirran are the joint Clinical Directors of Oxford Therapeutics Ltd. At their clinic they have treated over 1,000 clients wishing to lose weight. They have amassed in excess of 15,000 1:1 clinical treatment hours exclusively around weight loss. They are the co-authors of the two best-selling books on the subject, both published globally by Hay House.

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Martin and Marion have appeared in a TV special on Good Morning America and on the This Morning TV show. Their work has been featured in multiple newspapers and magazines including the Times, the Daily Mail, Vogue Magazine, Hello and Marie Claire.

They were awarded the 2022 ‘Most Innovative Obesity Psychological Therapy Award’. Along with Dr Sarah Clarke, they were invited to present their work at two European University psychology conferences. Finally, as far as Top Gun is concerned, Martin wanted to add that he also holds a UK Pilot’s License….

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Are you tired of trying an endless list of diets that just don’t work? And becoming weary of your efforts, which always result in you regaining all the lost weight? Are you looking for a medically endorsed solution; one based on thousands of hours of clinical experience?  Maybe something that doesn’t involve following a restrictive diet, doing lots of exercise, or having invasive surgery…?

So, go ahead, relax, and take a few minutes to daydream… What would it be like to be slim and healthy, to be at your target weight? Can you imagine if you never had to go on a diet again, or be afraid of food? What if you were able to enjoy every social event, with the amazing feeling of extra energy, and improved self-esteem?

Award-Winning Weight-Loss Solution

Read on to find out about our award-winning solution! But first, allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Martin and Marion Shirran, and we have worked in the field of weight loss for almost 20 years. We are both clinical therapists, and the developers of the globally acclaimed Gastric Mind Band Permanent Weight-Loss Treatment.

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Articles about our successful clients have appeared in many different newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Times, The Telegraph and the Express. Additionally, magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Hello, Woman, Reader’s Digest and Psychologies have featured our work.

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Over a thousand people, including medical professionals, celebrities, and members of the public, have travelled from around the world, to experience our weight-loss treatment. They invested their time and money because we are regarded as specialists in the weight-loss arena.

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Some clients simply want to shed their excess weight to look better, however others tell us that health is the main reason. Many of our past clients have successfully reversed medical conditions such as insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, and fatty liver disease, whereas others have managed to avoid having knee, or hip replacement surgery.

Our weight-loss approach has been the subject of continued research and development over the last fifteen years. Sharon, above, lost 75 pounds. Our youngest client was just fourteen, and the oldest, eighty-six. You may be interested to read about some of our successful clients and see a selection of before and after photos on our Success Stories page.

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Some clients wished to lose just a few pounds to fit into their wedding dress. However, Katie, above, lost 100 pounds, and Sarah, below, went on to lose over 140 pounds. As a result, she was featured globally on the TV and in the press. Follow this link to sign up for our course now, and you can start your weight-loss journey today.

Psychology-Focused Weight-Loss Method

The treatment is based on proven science, incorporating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Neuroplasticity. It also includes our own Life Architecture Therapy, along with TCBT, our upgraded version of CBT, which is the subject of our bestselling book, published globally by Hay House. Professor Windy Dryden, of Goldsmiths University in London, endorsed the book, and Professor Philip Zimbardo, of Stanford University in the USA, wrote the foreword.

You can feel comfortable in the knowledge that our weight-loss approach has been the treatment of choice by many different medical specialists, including doctors, dentists, nurses, anaesthetists and consultant surgeons. You may like to read more details on our Medical Endorsements page.

So, how would you feel, if you had the opportunity today, to sit down over an ever flowing cup of coffee, with two experienced, weight-loss specialists? And, what if, over the course of 12 hours, we explained everything you need to know to effortlessly achieve permanent weight loss? And we also shared with you all the tips, techniques and secrets we normally reserve exclusively for our visiting international clients?

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Well, the good news is you can! And that’s because we have spent many months completely reformatting our unique, phenomenally successful approach to weight loss. As a result, the course is now instantly available to download to your phone, tablet, or computer. This also means that you can complete the entire course, without having to leave the comfort and security of your own home. Welcome to the ‘My Weigh Less Master Class’!

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Read on the pages of this website how the award-winning ‘My Weigh Less’ downloadable treatment is successfully delivering what is surely ‘utopia’ to dieters; a medically endorsed, proven, weight-loss approach that provides permanent results. The programme is also based on over 15,000 1:1 clinical treatment hours. My Weigh Less can help you reach your weight-loss goals. Follow this link to sign up for our course now, and you can start your weight-loss journey.

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Registered Stakeholder in NICE – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Marion Shirran, as a director of Oxford Therapeutics Limited, is proud to be a registered Stakeholder in NICE – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Additionally, she is involved in the government’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity.

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We were proud to be nominated the ‘Most Innovative Obesity Psychological Therapy Service’ in the UK Mental Health Awards 2022.

We also appeared on the This Morning TV show, with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

And, in 2010, we travelled to New York to be interviewed on the Good Morning America TV Show.

We are also co-authors of two, bestselling books, on the topic of non-surgical weight loss, published by Hay House.

Below is a selection of weight-loss tips that everyone can start using straight away. And, if you enroll in the My Weigh Less Course, you will learn many more of our helpful tips and techniques about how to achieve successful, permanent weight loss.

Tip No. 1 – Only Eat When You’re Hungry!

This has to be our number one, golden rule, when it comes to achieving successful weight loss. In our experience, most overweight people eat for many different reasons, other than physical hunger. But, if you allow your emotions to control your eating habits, then it is unlikely that you will be able to control your weight as a result. So, before you reach for anything to eat, stop and ask yourself first if you physically NEED to eat, or you just WANT to…

Tip No. 2 – Use a Smaller Plate!

You’ve probably heard this many times before, but it’s a fact that people who use larger plates tend to eat more food than those who eat from smaller plates. No doubt you know about the power of optical illusions. But are you aware of just how much more generous the same size portion of food appears, when presented on a smaller plate, instead of a larger one? Have a look at the image below. It’s known as the Delboeuf optical illusion. If you stick to our mantra, “always go for quality over quantity”, then you will definitely lose weight much more easily.

Tip No. 3 – Drink a Glass or Two of Water Before Your Meal!

Reduce your calorie intake by over 20%, with almost with no effort! Research results, published by Harvard Medical showed that people who drank two large glasses of water, just before eating, on average, consumed around 20% less food compared with when they didn’t drink anything before they ate. This is possibly as a result of the stretching and fullness sensation in the stomach.

Tip No. 4 – Eat Slowly and Mindfully!

A growing number of studies have consistently found a correlation between speed of eating and weight, so it is officially accepted now that faster eaters are definitely more likely to become overweight. Studies have also shown that people are much more likely to eat more when their eating is mindless, as opposed to mindful. So, make meal times an occasion by sitting down at a table, with no distractions. Then eat slowly and savour every mouthful. You will naturally eat less food and also find it easier to lose weight as a result!

Tip No. 5 – Stay Away From Sugar and Highly Processed Foods!

It’s a fact that sugar and highly processed foods have addictive properties! So much so, that many people find that once they start eating these foods, they literally can’t stop. And, of course, if you’re making such poor food choices, this in turn will make it almost impossible for you to lose weight. So, our advice is to choose healthy, unprocessed foods and limit the amount of sugar you consume. As a result, you will have far more control over how much you eat and also how much weight you can lose.

Tip No. 6 – Eat Your Favourite Foods on the Plate First!

You may not be aware of how important this tip is, but the order in which you eat your food can actually have a big impact on how much you consume! It’s quite common for overweight people to “save the best til last” when eating. In other words they only eat their favourite food right at the end. It’s not so surprising then, that they also tend to eat everything on their plate, regardless of how uncomfortably full they feel. Because, of course, they don’t want to miss out on the “best bit”!

However, our advice is to eat your favourite things first. Not only will you enjoy it more, but it’s also much easier to stop when you’ve eaten just the right amount and leave the rest on the plate.

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You can read a full breakdown of all the components included in the treatment package on the Course Details page. There is also an explanation of the treatment on the Does This Work? page. We look forward to working with you. Additionally, you can read reviews from medical and other professionals on the Medical Endorsement page.

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Click on the link below to listen to our short audio introduction of the weight-loss course.

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