C9 Explained - A Simple Introduction to the New Clean 9

Clean 9 has taken the world by storm.  Fantastic results reported worldwide, so why change it?

The world of nutrition and supplements is changing every day.   New information is becoming available and advancements are being made constantly.  C9 is the new and improved version of the programme.  It has been streamlined to cater better for our dietary needs, and also to become more user friendly.

For anyone who has done the programme, we all know Day 1 and 2 were the hardest.  We refrained from eating full stop, now we are allowed eat from a free foods list.   Does this mean we are now cheating?  Does this mean the results won't be as dramatic?   NO.  The list has been carefully selected by top scientists, the foods are Low GI, this means it is having little or no effect on your body.   They won't make you feel hungry, they are not hard for your body to process and they will not affect your blood sugar.

What's the same?

Aloe Vera Gel:  You will be drinking 2 litres of aloe vera gel over the 9 days.  This is a reduction from the former 3 litres on the old programme,  This maybe a welcome change for those of you who hated the taste.

Forever Garcinia Plus: This supplement is an extremely important part of the programme and for this reason it has been retained.  The Garcinia can temporarily lower the body's production of fat from carbs, and the added chromium can help suppress cravings for junk food.  For this reason many people choose to continue with this supplement beyond C9.

Forever Light Ultra Shake: This delicious shake is packed with 100% of the recommended daily allowance of numerous vitamins and minerals.  It's naturally flavoured, available in both chocolate and vanilla depending on your preference, and suitable for a low carb lifestyle.  This is also a popular follow on product after the programme.

What's new?

Forever Therm:  A powerful formula to help boost your energy levels and kick-start metabolism.  It contains green tea, a powerful antioxidant.  Green coffee bean extract helps stop your body absorbing and craving sugars.  This is a great product for people who suffer with highs and lows of energy levels.  Raspberry ketones are also in the supplement and research has shown that these may help the body break down fat.  The supplement also contains vitamins to boost overall well-being.

Forever Fiber: It's an unfortunate fact that most of us are not getting enough fiber in our diet.  It's unfortunate because fiber is really important to our digestive system.  Fiber makes us feel full, so it's no wonder we feel hungry when we don't get enough.  This supplement gives you an additional 5 grams of instant fiber, and is also gluten free.

The new programme is so popular that it sold out completely on the week of it's release in Ireland.  Limited stock will be available again this week so get your order in fast.  If you are a big fan of the old programme and would really like to do it again, there is a small amount still available to order.  Whether it's the original Clean 9 or the new and improved C9 that tickles your fancy, get in touch with me here for more information, to order, or to register your interest for your New Year's resolution in January.

I Used to be Fat.....

I am not a doctor, a dietitian or a fitness instructor.   But I was overweight and I've managed in the last few years to take control of my body.  I've struggled with my weight most of my adult and teenage life. I know how it feels to feel hopeless and uncomfortable in my own skin.   After years of healthy eating and exercise, I've decided to try something different to lose the last few pounds bothering me.   I want to cleanse my body after years of abuse, and start fresh with a healthy digestive system and a metabolism that won't let me ever end up unhappy again.  This is my Clean 9 journey.




These days my weight usually sits around 9 stone 8 pounds but after a hectic few weeks including a holiday to Puerto Rico and my 30th birthday, I was carrying a couple of extra pounds.  I took weights and measurements 2 days pre-Clean 9.

So why detox?

In the days leading up to clean 9 I have tried a few bee pollen, cut down my calories and caffeine intake to make things the adjustment a little less difficult for myself.  I've been drinking aloe vera morning and evening and also taking Forever Garcinia plus.


Day 1:  Weigh and Measure

• Weight :  9 stone, 9 pound and 3/4
• BMI :  23.5
• Body Fat : 26.8%
• Water : 53.9%
• Waist : 27 inches
• Hips :  39 inches
• Thigh :  21 inches
• Upper Arm :  11 inches

I am feeling very motivated today and ready for the challenge.  I start the morning with 2 Forever Garcinia Plus capsules, 20 mins later I drink 120mls of Aloe Vera Gel, along with plenty of water.  Although many people don't like the taste of the drink, I've been having a shot or two daily for a few months now, so I find it quite nice.   If you are planning doing the detox a few months down the line rather than now, it might be an idea to do the same.

Mid morning I take 2 Forever Bee Pollen tablets to keep up the energy and boost vitamins and minerals.  It is not advised to take pollen without trying a small dose beforehand to ensure you aren't allergic.

By lunch time I am feeling a little hungry but I've decided to take my shake at dinner instead, and go with the garicinia, aloe and pollen routine as earlier on.

Dinner time finally comes and after the garcinia and aloe vera I welcome the sight of my Forever Lite Ultra shake.  It is quite satisfying but a little sweet for my taste, something like melted ice-cream.   

Before bed it's another glass of aloe, as much water as possible and into bed looking forward to getting day 2 out of the way.

Although you don't get to eat anything on Day 1 it is quite structured with plenty going on, you tick things off your list, keep busy and get through it very easily.

Day 2

This is the second food free day.  Surprisingly enough I didn't wake up as hungry as I expected, but I did wake up very alert. The day structure is exactly the same as day one, so I won't bore you with the list.   However I did take the shake at lunch time today as I cleaned the house like a Trojan for 4 hours in the morning and needed the nutrition early.   Fasting seems to give me a similar feel to the nesting urge at the end of pregnancy.  It was great as I'm not very domesticated so it gave me the chance to clear a lot of clutter from the home.  I'm detoxing body and home.   

Day 3 Weigh and Measure:

• Weight:  9 stone 4 pounds   down 5 and 3/4 pounds
• BMI:  22.4  down 1.1
• Body Fat:  25.4%  down 1.4%
• Water:  54.5 up 0.6%
• Waist:  25.5   down 1.5 inches
• Hips:  37.5  down 1.5 inches
• Thigh:  21  no change
• Upper Arm: 10.5  down half an inch

Really happy with the results so far. Can't believe I dropped all that weight in 2 days.  Delighted to see that my water percentage has gone up, and fat has gone down, proving this is not just fluid loss.

On Day 3 food is reintroduced to the body, in the form of a 600 calorie meal.   I found the morning and afternoon of Day 3 the most challenging, felt a little lethargic until dinner time that evening.   However I'm usually more hungry waiting for lunch time at work from my breakfast that morning.  This is not like the usual hunger and urgency we feel.   I feel a lot more relaxed about eating on this programme.  

Breakfast now contains along with the usual garcinia, and aloe, a meal replacement shake.  One scoop of Forever light mixed with either skimmed milk, soya milk or water.  I personally used skimmed milk, or half skimmed milk and half water.  If you choose to mix with water you can keep the extra calories to use later on.  Mid morning we keep the bee pollen.   

At lunch time we now have the Forever Light shake and leave out the aloe.  People who aren't fond of the aloe vera drink enjoy making it to day 3 as the aloe is only taken twice now, rather than the 4 times it must be drank on Day 1 and 2.   

Food, glorious Food.  The moment has come.  After 120 mls of Aloe Vera and 2 Forever Garcinia plus before the meal, I can now eat.  I used my 600 calories today on a generous portion of oven cooked chicken fillet, mixed veg and baby potatoes with a small amount of dressings with herbs.   I feel completely satisfied after this meal.  A couple of bee pollen tablets shortly afterwards and water now until bedtime.   

Day 4 

Day 3-9 follow the same meal plan daily.  However as I was in work today I chose to have the 600 calorie meal at lunch time.   Hairdressing is tiring and strenuous so I thought it was a better idea to get the energy boost earlier, and relax with my shake later at home.

choose chocolate or vanilla

Day 5

Today I'm starting to realise how much I am usually eating down to boredom or habit.  My body is alerting me that I am ravenous with hunger only because I usually eat at that time.   We all know the feeling.  You get home from work, you are starving.  Your work runs into your lunch time, you are starving.  It's liberating to have shaken that feeling.  By the time for my 600 calorie meal I don't even feel too hungry, I could take or leave it.  I eat it and enjoy it, I am satisfied at the end of the meal and don't long for something else.  

Day 6 Weigh and Measure:

• Weight: 9 stone 4 no change
• BMI: 22.4 no change
• Body Fat: 25.2%  down 0.2%
• Water: 54.6%  up 0.1%
• Waist: 25 down half inch
• Hips: 37 down half inch
• Thigh: 20 down 1 inch
• Upper Arm: 10.5 inches no change

A little bit disappointing that there is no change in weight on the scales today as I feel much thinner. However I am bursting with energy now and feeling really healthy.  I will increase exercise and be ruthless counting calories in the last 3 days.    

Day 7

Today my jeans are falling off me, to the point they are slipping down past my knickers.   Might have to move down a dress size!    Can't believe I'm getting these kind of results in a week.  

Day 8

Feeling very energetic today.  Done Billy Blanks Tae Bo exercise routine off YouTube and got stuck into some housecleaning.  I've done more housecleaning this week than I have done in my life.  Really happy to detox my body and clean my living space at the same time.  This detox is making me so productive.

Day 9

I don't know how, and I don't know why I thought I was on the second last day today, but I realised when I went to fill in my diary at 6 pm that I am actually at the end of my Clean 9 journey.   This was so easy, I actually can't believe it's over already.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.   Will post final results tomorrow morning.


Day 10 Final Weight and Measurements


Differences between final weight and 2 days pre cleanse photo above.

• Weight: 9 stone 2, and quarter pound.   Down 7 and 3/4 pounds.
• BMI:  22.1 down 1.5 
• Body Fat: 24.7% down 2.6% 
• Water: 54.9% up 1.9%
• Waist: 25 inches down 2
• Hips: 36.5 inches down 2.5 inches 
• Thigh: 20 inches down 1 inch
• Upper Arm: 10 inches down 1 inch

I am really happy with the results I got from Clean 9.  I cannot believe I have lost over half a stone in just 9 days.   Best of all my fat percentage is down, so I am now leaner.   My water percentage is now up, proving it is not fluid that I've lost.   I've shaved a few inches off and my clothes are fitting more comfortably than ever.  I'm full of energy and feel much more motivated about exercising and eating healthily.  The detox has trained me to drink plenty of water and I've also grown quite fond of a variety of herbal teas.   I'm now used to not snacking through habit.   Some of these changes will now be a way of life for me.   

Are you carrying any extra pounds?  Are you lacking energy, or just feeling tired all the time?  Are you sick of feeling bad from junk food and drinks?   Could you do with a kickstart to your diet?   Do you need to lose a few extra pounds for that wedding or that holiday?   Do you need to try something different?

If you answered yes to any of these click here to order your Clean 9.  Unlike some distributors I am at the end of your phone or Facebook, morning, noon and night.   I am here for you to answer any of your diet related questions.  I can do your weights and measurements for you.  I am here to motivate you when you feel low, and I will be there to congratulate you at the end of your transformation.   Mention this blog when ordering for your exclusive discount.

To Bee or not to Bee?

That is the question.  

You may not be a huge fan of bees.  You may even be scared of them, but did you know they have a lot more to offer than a nasty sting?

Without bees our farming industry worldwide would collapse.   They pollinate nearly all the crops that feed 90% of the worlds population.   Bees are more than likely the reason you are eating.

Bees are very useful insects and many beehive products are specifically helpful to common human conditions.

The beehive is the most sterile place in the natural world.  Inside the beehive, no bacteria or fungus can live.   The bees make a substance called propolis, and it is this they use to sterilise and seal every crack and hole in the hive.   We now know that propolis can be taken in tablet form and works very effectively as a natural antibiotic.   It is particularly effective in the treatment of acne, without the nasty side effects that taking a long term antibiotic bring.

Less than 20 euro to buy

Propolis cream can be applied to any skin condition including eczema, psoriasis, athletes foot, nappy rash, stretch marks and many more.  Propolis cream is gentle unlike other topical creams, it repairs and moisturises without any negative effects.  


Bee Pollen.

• Nature's Speed."   Victoria Beckham recently tweeted that she is a big fan.  Boosts energy.
• Can improve aggravated skin conditions in particular eczema and psoriasis.  
• Hay-fever symptoms are actually relieved by a daily dose of bee pollen.  
• Your digestive system and immune system is also improved when pollen is taken on a long term basis.
• Bee pollen can even help when treating addiction, by crashing your cravings.  (Try bee pollen when giving up smoking)
• Good for your circulation.  Corrects cholesterol.  Anti-clotting effects can prevent strokes and heart attack
• Supports the prostate in men and eases urges to urinate often
• Helps with female fertility.  Pollen can stimulate and restore the ovaries, boosts hormones and is also an aphrodisiac. 
• Great value, just €16.50 for 100 tablets.  

The benefits of Royal Jelly have been well known for centuries.  

• It is an anti-oxidant.  Anti-oxidants prevents ageing, cancer and heart problems
• Improves auto-immune disorders.  Auto-immune disorders are when the bodies immune system attacks itself.   Royal jelly can improve rheumatoid arthritis and allergies
• Enhances the brain.  Gives feelings of euphoria and clarity.
• Protects your liver.   If you like going out a lot, take this supplement.
• Prevents and treats inflammation that causes Alzheimer's, arthritis and some forms of cancer.  
• Helps skin heal quicker
• Helps control blood sugar levels.  Particularly helpful for diabetics.
• Prevents bone loss particularly associated with osteoporosis.
• Inhibits the growth of breast cancer.
• Helps prevent damage from environmental oestrogen exposure we incur daily from bottled water, cosmetics,etc
• Brings down cholesterol levels

Ditch the sugar.   If I've said it once I've said it a million times.  Processed sugar is not good for the human body.   It causes illness, disease, weight gain, hunger pangs to name but a few.   If you must sweeten food or drinks, why not try some bee honey.   

Always ensure your beehive products are high quality and are sourced organically from unpolluted areas giving you the maximum health benefits.   If you are interested in buying any of the products featured please click here.

Sunbeds - Are they Safe?

Gone are the days when we used to all pop into the tanning salon on our lunch break.  Convincing the girl to increase your minutes until you were on the maximum allowed.  You might even try to get in 2 a day on the week coming up to your holiday.  

A friend or family member might rent a sunbed, all and sundry would be queuing up for a go on it.  Nowadays it's not so popular.  We all want a tan but is it worth the risks?

Damage can be invisible to the naked eye

Tanning is not recommended for those with moles, or very fair skin.   I've recently found it it isn't recommended for those with rosacea, women who are pregnant or on the contraceptive pill. 



Despite all these warnings tanning salons are still in business.   So what can you do to tan safely?

Just 16 euro and endless uses

• Build up your tan slowly, start with only a couple of minutes building it up gradually
• Don't tan every day, give your skin some time to recover
• Drink Aloe Vera Gel to nourish your skin from the inside out
• Always use the eye protection provided, and also keep eyes closed to avoid damage to eyesight
• Take a supplement such as A-Beta Care to help maintain a rich deep tan
• Use Aloe Vera Gelly to moisturise your skin after tanning, this will help you keep your tan as dry skin has the tendency to peel quickly
• If you are unfortunate enough to get sunburn the Aloe Vera Gelly is also brilliant to soothe and ease the pain
• When burnt stay completely out of the sun and off sunbeds

Over a month supply just 32 euro

Always remember the safest sunbeds are none at all in my opinion, but if you must indulge, take all the precautions possible.    Ask about any of these products featured or order yours here.

Cut the Cravings - Make Dieting easier

We would all find losing weight easy, if it wasn't for temptation.   Whether it's crisps, chocolate, cheese or booze we all have an achilles heel in our diet.   Is it the longing for the local chipper, chinese or pizza joint that tickles your fancy?   What if you could take a supplement that would actually reduce your cravings for junk food.


Garcinia Cambogia is now taking the U.S by storm.   According to many health experts, it can reduce appetite and help you lose weight, pretty much without effort.   Widely respected Dr Oz, Doctor and TV personality has been singing the praises of this new supplement.  He said in a recent show it is, “the most exciting breakthrough in natural weight loss to date”

Garcinia cambogia is a plant.  Hydroxycitric acid is the active ingredient found in the plant the helps produce weight-loss effects.

Just 37 euro for 70 tablets

The initial studies on rats studies show that Garcinia Cambogia consistently leads to significant weight loss. Later studies have shown that taken alone without dieting and exercising regularly can lead to small weight loss, but when taken in combination with some effort, results can be outstanding.  In other words this supplement will give you the helping hand you need to stick to your diet, and lose the weight more efficiently and consistently.

Garcinia cambogia is a safe and natural alternative to the many trimmer type supplements available on the market.  You can order your supply here.   If you are planning to hit the gym, start up a new diet, or just try to cut down on the junk food, this might be the answer to all your prayers.  

Don't Sweat It - Ditch the Spray

Usually after using my spray on deodorant I hold my breath, spray and leave the room.   Why?  I find the potent spray actually causes me to choke and cough.   It leaves a bitter taste in my throat.    After years of using this same one I have to wonder, is it leaving any other nasty surprises in my body.

What are the risks?

• skin reactions
• allergies
• heart problems
• links with breast cancer
• death from inhalation ( from accidental overuse and recreational abuse)
• breathing difficulties including exacerbating asthma

I find the particular brand very effective but after hearing so much negative publicity about the sprays,  I've started to research more natural alternatives.

You can lower your risk of all these negative side effects by simply changing to a roll on or stick deodorant.  Already you have made a more health concious decision as you are no longer breathing in these potentially lethal chemicals.  

I have personally started to use an Aloe Vera based stick.  It is gentle but also provides all day protection.   I can't fault it so far, it doesn't leave any  white marks on clothes which is a huge deal breaker for myself having to wear black clothes to work daily.   Apparently this is so kind to your skin it can even be used immediately after waxing.   Most importantly it does not contain the nasty chemicals and aluminium that is being linked increasingly with breast cancer.   Some friends are reporting getting 6-12 months out of one stick at less than 8 euro each so it also works out very cost effective.    Weirdly enough although the company don't advertise this fact, many people report dark shadows in the underarm area (usually caused by excessive shaving) disappearing making the armpits appear a much healthier colour.

If you want to ditch the spray and make the change to a healthier alternative click here for a local distributor of this and many other health promoting products.