Claire Kelly

Lost 2½ stone

Claire struggled with weight all her life and though she slimmed down in the past, the pounds always crept back on – until she discovered Motivation. The Programme gave her the tools she needed to understand why she behaved in certain ways, helping her to finally lose weight for good.

“I felt really unhappy and down about how I looked and felt about myself. I had very little confidence and was very critical of myself. I couldn’t wear the clothes I wanted, or be the person I wanted to be,” she says. “Since losing the weight, I feel amazing, the best I have ever felt in my whole life. My attitude towards food has completely changed. I am generally more confident, positive and happy. My life has changed and so many dreams have come true. I can honestly say that doing the Motivation programme has been the best thing I have ever done.”

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Bridget Walsh

Lost 3 stone

She’s attractive, slim and stylish, but for young mum Bridget this hasn’t always been the case. Before joining Motivation, she was fed up with her shape and not being able to wear the clothes she wanted. But with the help of the Programme she lost 3 stone and returned to Motivation to sucessfully shed weight again after the birth of her third baby.

Bridget was delighted that the focus of the programme was not on what she was eating but why. By dealing with her bad habits and triggers, she was confident about maintaining her fab new figure.

“Before I joined Motivation I felt overweight and not content with the way I looked. I tried other diets but didn't have much success. I had heard about the clinic and decided to give it a go. I found the one-to-one consultations very helpful and a great motivation to keep going until I reached my target. I would recommend Motivation to anyone who wants to lose weight, feel good and get healthy.”

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Ralph Hendrick

Lost 2½ stone

Comfort eating had brought Ralph to a point where he felt ashamed about his appearance but, more worryingly, he found it hard to walk any distance. He attended Motivation and was immediately impressed with the empathy, encouragement and support he received there.

“I discovered why I was filling my day with too many lattes and pastries and learned to be aware of my actions and develop healthy eating habits,” he says. “This Programme is much deeper than food! It has taught me visualisation techniques which I also use as powerful tools in other areas of my life.”

As Ralph’s weight dropped off, his energy levels increased along with his sense of self-worth. "No man is an island,” he says. “The support I got from Motivation was exceptional. Now I have the energy to walk 2-4 miles a day and I feel like a young fellow again!"

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Rachel Cassidy

Lost 2 stone 3 lbs

Having given birth to twins, Rachel found her baby weight frustratingly difficult to shift. At a time when she needed lots of energy to look after her two bundles of joy, she was exhausted. When a TV advert showed a woman of similar size who had lost weight with Motivation, she called her local clinic.

“My weekly consultations were terrific,” she says. “Even if I was having a bad day, I always left feeling positive, energised and ready to succeed. I started to lose weight straight away. I couldn’t believe that I wasn’t hungry or craving the foods I used to crave.

“I learned to imagine where I wanted to be, eat a balanced diet, change portion sizes, exercise, think positively and stick with it. I feel brilliant having lost the weight and kept it off. I’m so happy that I have achieved this for me.”

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Katherine Fuller

Lost 3 stone

Following the birth of her son, Katherine found it hard to shed her post-pregnancy pounds so, when her mother told her of a colleague who lost weight with Motivation, she decided to give it a go. “I wanted to have more energy and be fitter, but most of all, I wanted my baby to have a healthy mum!” she says.

She attended the clinic in for 10 months and lost over 3 stone. She still visits regularly on a maintenance plan.

“Most of us are emotional eaters, although we don’t always know it!” she says. “My adviser identified my triggers and during our weekly visits, she never allowed me to feel guilty but always encouraged positivity. I learned a lot about myself and found the Programme really easy to follow. The team are friendly, warm and genuinely want to help me achieve and maintain my goals.”

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Frances Cassidy

Lost 5 stone

Excess weight and poor self-body image left Frances Cassidy lacking in confidence and nervous about trying new things for fear of failing if she left her comfort zone. Just the thought of joining a gym would make her feel embarrassed because she felt wouldn’t fit in.

Taking positive action, Frances transformed herself into an energetic and confident young woman with the help of her local Motivation Clinic team, who helped her to identify and deal with the root causes of her lack of self-confidence and esteem.

“I’d had enough of being unhappy about my weight. I wanted to feel better about myself and take control of my health. I wanted to look good in clothes, live life to the full and enjoy all the normal girly things that girls do!” she says.

Taking account of her specific needs and habits, Frances found the Motivation Programme’s tailored approach great for building her confidence. “My adviser was so understanding and helpful. If I had a bad week, she would pinpoint exactly where I had gone wrong and help me to see the good things I did, so that I wasn’t too hard on myself and could get back on track. My life has completely changed. I’m full of energy and it feels like there’s nothing I can’t achieve!”

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Eleanor Kennedy

Lost 5 stone

Eleanor had never classed herself as slim, but after the birth of her third child, her weight reached an all-time high and she was determined to tackle it before it got out of hand. Having heard of Motivation, she decided to give it a try and was impressed from the very start.

“The support and encouragement I received was invaluable,” says Eleanor who found the accompanying book and CDs a really useful resource. “My lifestyle has changed almost completely. I have a healthy diet that I enjoy and I exercise several times a week. Most importantly, the Programme has given me a much more positive outlook on life.”

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Frances O’Sullivan

Lost 6 stone

After years of yo-yo dieting, Frances has achieved her target weight, worn a bikini for the first time, cycles regularly and regained control of her life. She attributes it all to Motivation.

“I was at the end of my tether when I joined Motivation and was prepared to give it everything. With the amazing support of my adviser, I knew that I would achieve my goal and improve my life. I always felt she was personally invested in my success,” she says. “It’s not just about looking better and wearing the clothes I like. It’s more about the confidence I get and the self-belief it instils. Motivation gave me the understanding that I control what I eat. As a result of losing the weight I feel I can take on new challenges like going back to college. I am currently studying for an MBA, something which I previously would not even have considered.”

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Joanne Dowling

Lost 4 stone 11 lbs

At her heaviest, mother-of-two Joanne’s poor self-image made her so unhappy that she stopped socialising with friends. Realising she would have to take action, she joined Motivation and within weeks she noticed a change in her attitude towards food coupled with a new zest for life which has continued to this day. Joanne attributes taking control of her life to Motivation, because like many others, she had reached the stage that she knew she couldn’t go on feeling the way she did anymore.

“I decided to ring the number and before I knew it I was booked in for my assessment and then my first consultation. I was both nervous and excited at the thought of losing weight but at the back of my mind I wondered if it would work.”

"I found I could eat lots more on the Motivation Programme than before I started. Up to then I’d been eating all the wrong things. I changed my attitude to food and now I’m happier and more confident."

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Paula Grant

Lost 3½ stone

Paula was not in a positive frame of mind when she first joined Motivation. Struggling with a slipped disc, clothes that didn’t fit and low self-esteem, she surprised herself when she realised she had inner strengths that helped her lose all her excess weight – and keep it off.

“When I first attended Motivation, little did I know how much my life was going to change for the better,” she says. “With the guidance of my adviser combined with the books and CDs supplied with the Programme, I discovered how much mental strength I have. I’m now the person I always wanted to be – thin, confident and happy.

“For me, the Motivation Programme was like being handed a key to unlock my mind and believe in myself. I went from a size 16/18 to 8/10 in 10 weeks and I honestly feel I’ve been reborn!

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Michael Gray

Lost 4 stone 7lbs

A voucher for a weight loss programme might not be everybody’s idea of a tactful present, but when Michael received a voucher for Motivation Weight Management one festive season, it really was a gift for life, not just for Christmas!

It turned out to be one of the best gifts he ever received, because it inspired him to take that first step towards a healthy weight loss.

“The weekly consultations helped a lot because I could talk openly on a one-to-one basis with my Weight Management Adviser, who was very supportive,” says Michael. He also got great help from the books, CDs and handouts he received from Motivation – and, of course, from his friends and family. “They really kept me going with their encouragement and support,” he says.

Michael’s health also improved and he no longer needs to take tablets that he previously required for his blood pressure. “I feel much fitter, happier and healthier,” he says.

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Denis Sloyan

Lost 7 stone

When he joined Motivation, Denis weighed 20 stone 8lbs and frankly admits he was “lazy, lethargic, tired, bloated and fed up.” Air travel was a major challenge; clothes were about choosing what fitted and even climbing the stairs was an effort. The Programme immediately struck a chord with Denis and from the first visit he was determined to follow it to the letter. “I was gob smacked and overwhelmed by the unbelievable results I achieved, not only with my weight but with my mental attitude and general outlook on life,” he says.

Denis’s life has changed beyond all recognition. He no longer suffers from gout, joint pains or indigestion. At 57 years of age he feels fitter now than he did at 28 and climbed Croagh Patrick four times in six months. When his daughter returned from Australia on a trip home, she didn’t recognise him when he was there to greet her at the airport!

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Ann-Marie Gray

Lost 8½ stone

Having dieted for 15 years without success after her weight ballooned during pregnancy, Ann-Marie’s confidence was at an all-time low. Realising she had to do something, she took the advice of her GP and joined Motivation – and she hasn’t looked back. Since reaching her target weight, just in time for her brother’s wedding, she’s found it easy to maintain her healthy lifestyle.

“I was surprised how well the food plan suited me. I never felt hungry or deprived. The support I got from my weight management adviser, listening to the CDs and reading the books kept me focused. I also learned how to break bad habits and develop positive new ones,” she says.

"For the first time in my life I have a figure to be proud of and I get compliments daily – it’s the best feeling! I now bring my child swimming, something I couldn’t imagine I would be doing a year ago.

I love going shopping now and trying out new styles. I feel fantastic!"

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Rob Walpole

Lost 23 stone

Rob set an Irish record for the largest non-surgical weight loss when he shed 23 stone with Motivation, an inspiring feat which prompted him to go on to run his own clinics. A constant dieter for most of his adult life, Rob had repeatedly gained and lost extreme amounts of weight. “I would lose 8 stone and put on 10 stone,” he says.

A radio interview with Dr. Larocque inspired him to join Motivation because of its emphasis not on what people eat, but why they eat. At his first consultation in January 2010 he weighed over 37 stone. Since then he has managed to keep his weight at a stable 14 stone and helps other people achieve and maintain their ideal weight at his Motivation clinics in Wexford and Gorey.

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Eamonn Mulligan

Lost 11 stone

The support and encouragement he received from Motivation gave Eamonn a new-found confidence he enjoys to this day. Some people were so amazed by his transformation they asked if he’d had gastric surgery, but Eamonn happily explains it was the Motivation Programme that made him a new man.

“Something clicked the day I joined Motivation. Up to that, I had no self esteem and, although I hated myself, I had accepted the way I was. The Programme was not difficult to follow. Once I got the first few days over with I really started to enjoy it. When I began to easily lose weight after my first week, I was motivated to stick with the Programme. The continued support was invaluable to me. The food was realistic and is something that I can follow for the rest of my days.”

"I exceeded my target weight and have maintained it for three years. The energy I have is unbelievable. I’m able to run marathons, something I always wanted to do!"

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Paul Leggett

Lost 8 stone

After previously failing in his every attempt to lose weight, Paul shed 8 stone with Motivation and has since kept it off for over 2 years. He believes so strongly in the Programme that he has changed his career to run his own clinic.

“Motivation thought me that it wasn't a diet I needed, it was a lifestyle change. After only 8 weeks my doctor took me off all my prescribed blood pressure tablets, which I had been on for 3 years. After reaching my initial weight loss goal, I carried on for another 10 weeks and lost a further 2 stone. Now I'm off all my medication and feel years younger than I did before I found Motivation. The Maintenance Programme is just a way of life now and there is no chance I will ever go back to bad habits. I have never felt so good, looked so good or been so satisfied with what I have achieved.”

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Sandra Buttimer

Lost 10 stone

Sandra recalls that she and her husband Frank had both been diagnosed with diabetes, but since losing their excess weight they’ve come off all medication and they now enjoy a much better quality of life.

“The Programme was very good. Getting into it was the hardest part. Once I got into a routine it was great. My life has changed in that I feel more confident in myself. I’ve more willpower to do things now and just get up and say ‘right this is it!’ It’s a new lease of life completely. Between us we’ve lost 23 stone and maintained our weight for over three years,” she says.

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