How I Lost 5kg in 9 days

As the popular saying goes, if you want to have what you’ve never got, you have to do what you never done. Simply put, challenge yourself, and you will be surprise at what you can achieve.

In 2011 we welcomed our first child and in 2012 14 months our first daughter was born, we welcome our second. Pre children days, I was a size 10, but ended up as a size 14 after two back to back CS session. I love my kids to bits but after our second turned 2, I decided to go back to my pre- pregnancy weight.

I live a healthy and active life style and continued doing so after kids, and I managed to drop to size 12, purely from eating healthy and working but, but I couldn’t get rid of my tommy fat.

Decision:
I decided to do something about it, so in June 2015, I decided to go on a diet. This decision was relatively easy to make however I didn’t know which diet program to embark on.
I wanted something short, that I will not result in some drastic measures, something which was sustainable. I researched several options, but nothing appealed to me.

Enter the Clean 9
I decided to go on the Clean 9 cleansing program, which is part of the Forever Living weight management program. What I liked about it, is the fact that it gave a step by step guide on how to go about it. (you can get yours here) Clean 9

I had read quite some good reviews about it, however, the main attraction for me was that it was only 9 days. I jumped on board immediately and thought to myself, I can do this, it is only 9 days of my life, I can do it. I didn't know what to expect but got on it just to shift the extra flesh around my waist line, which has refused to shift after the CS.
I found it easy to follow as it was very structured, with eating plans, suggested food options and encouraging tips.

Results:
Before I started my weight was 66kg, after the program, I was a healthy 61kg. losing a whopping 5kg in 9 days. To say I was thrilled was an understatement. I feel and look better, my flabby tommy has gone.

Going on the clean 9 reinforced my healthy eating habits and I have remained on this path, which meant I dropped a further 3kg. I am now a healthy 58kg. Although designed as to cleanse, sticking to the program will result a weight loss.

Sustainability:
The problem with dieting is that we soon go back to our old habits and pile back the weight. I wanted something I can sustain, something which did not involve staving.
The reason I have kept the weight off is due to the fact that I have maintained healthy eating habits combined with an active lifestyle, as well as eating everything in moderation.
This is not to impress anyone but to impress upon you that whatever you want is possible, with a little determination and staying power you can do anything.

Although this is a cleanse, you eat on the program, which is why it is sustainable, results will vary from one person to the other.
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Forever Therm: part of Clean 9 program.

Forever Therm one of the daily supplements included in the clean 9 pack. It is a powerful, supportive formula to help boost your energy levels and kick-start metabolism, helping you on your weight-loss journey. Starting on a weight management program can be a daunting task, and the road to meeting your goals may seem arduous and lengthy. Beginning a healthy, calorie-controlled diet, and establishing a regular pattern of exercise, are two major steps that will carry you through your journey to success.

There are additional tools that can help support your endeavors. Forever Therm™ is designed to help accelerate your weight loss efforts so you see results faster and achieve your ultimate desired shape and weight loss goals. With a unique combination of botanical extracts and nutrients, Forever Therm™ can help boost your metabolism, to maximize your efforts.

Green Tea extract provides the metabolic – and antioxidant – support of powerful polyphenol compounds known as catechins, which have been well-researched for their support of thermogenesis. Thermogenesis is the burning of fat to produce energy in the cells of the body. Forever Therm™ also provides natural caffeine-related alkaloids from Guarana seed extract to help support energy levels during your workouts and busy day. Studies show that Green Tea is synergistic with natural caffeine to support thermogenesis.

Green Coffee bean extract provides unique compounds – chlorogenic acids – not found in high levels in roasted coffee beans. These active constituents are shown to help to support normal blood sugar levels for those already in the normal range. Such effects can help to control cravings as well as dips in energy levels.

The perfect partners for this trio of metabolic-support botanicals are Raspberry Ketones, and a full complement of B vitamins with Vitamin C. Research indicates that Raspberry Ketones may help to support the metabolism of fat, which can be used by the body for energy production. B vitamins and Vitamin C are essential in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Since these vitamins are readily depleted during times of physical stress – such as during exercise – replenishment is important and can play a role in metabolic support.

Of course, the foundation for any successful weight management program is maintaining a healthy diet and obtaining adequate exercise. Forever Therm™ provides a powerful combination of botanical extracts and nutrients to support energy and metabolism and help you achieve your goals.

May boost metabolism to help you achieve your weight management goals, when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program.
Provides powerful botanicals and nutrients to help support thermogenesis.

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The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure or prevent a specific disease or class of diseases. You should consult your family physician if you are experiencing a medical problem.        

Understanding Weight Loss and Gain

 

I often think of how I came about putting on more weight than I should, but I have heard comments like, I don’t eat much, but put on weight. Or no matter how much I eat I just cannot put on weight. Apart from a few whose weight gain remains the same regardless of whether they eat, the majority of us are what we eat.

To understand how weight gain and loss works, think of your body as a balane of energy in and energy out.

The energy in is what we take in, in the form of calories in our food and then depending on how active we are, burn this energy as we go through the day. Walking, shopping, and going about our everyday chores, contributes to energy out. Now don’t jump into your car and head for the nearest shopping mall to burn some credit card… that may be good for your health but bad for your pocket.

To stay the same weight your energy in and energy out needs to be the same. We gain weight when the energy we take in is more than the energy we need.

So when I embarked on my 9 day detox, the energy I took in daily reduced to 600 for the first two days and 1000 carlories from days 6 through 9. After the 9 days I had gone from 66kg to 61kg. dropping 5kg in the process, without execise but just going about my daily routine.

I lost weight because I tip the balance so that by taking less energy and by burning more energy, I lost a few kg. I would have dropped more if I had actively done some serious gym work.

 

Long Term.

A few people who embarked on the same journey did not lose as much and where they did, immediately put it all back, one reason for this is lack of desire or dedication to their weight loss goal.

Having dropped a dress size, I was happy with my  new look and never wanted to go back to my old weight. I did not return to my old eating habits as I was determined to come down to my pre -pregnancy weight, as a result I decided to continue using the steps in the clean 9 program and lost a further 2kg.

Losing weight can be hard, and managing your weight will need to be a lifelong commitment. The habits that have led you your current weight took time to develop, so changing to healthier habits will take time too.

Often I hear people say they want something they can sustain, sustainability is up to you. Decide on change and you will sustain whatever diet you have embarked on.

The problem is all in the mind, before starting your weight loss journey, work on your mind, make sure you are feeling positive and are prepared for the challenge.

Focus on the positive things that can come from losing weight, like having more energy, better health, buying new clothes, and feeling great.

 

Things you can do to help you

Eat less than others around you

Schedule more activity into your day/week.

Plan and stay focus.

Think of the outcome


If you will like to get started on your weight loss Journey, you can order your Clean 9 pack by clicking on this link
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Clean 9: a better way.

Please see previous post "New Year, New You" 

In July I went on the Forever Living 9 days cleaning program, designed to kick start my weight loss journey. Following the program helps deal with chemical burden and aids weight loss by supporting the body’s clean pathways.  

I  reduced from 66kg to 58kg and dropped 2 dress sizes in the process. I have kept the weight off, and thanks to clean 9 I have changed my relationship with food. 

There are many reasons why weight loss happens during the  9 day Cleanse. When you transform your diet, you remove the foods that are mucous forming and water retaining. You also reduce cravings so there is less emotional eating.

 

But here’s the most important reason: 90% of the harmful chemicals we consume are lipophilic, which means they dissolve only in fat. When you consume them and they enter your blood stream, your body retains and even generates fat to surround the toxic molecule.

When we talk about getting rid of harmful chemicals, this is the body trying to protect us from unwanted and dangerous substances.The body attempts to isolate these chemicals by surrounding them with mucous and fat.  This, in turn, prevents an imbalance in the body, which can if not dealt with lead to more serious health issues. 

After my clean 9 in July, I continued following the guide in the C9 booklet which comes in the pack, this enabled me to change my snacking habits, by sticking to the recommended low GI fruits and vegetables. 

Cleaning twice a year, helps your body to rid of these dangerous chemicals.

Once these harmful chemicals are gone from your body, there is no need for mucous and fat to remain stored within your system. By ridding your system of these elements you will burn off unwanted fat quickly!

This is why I will be cleaning it in the New Year. 

Clean 9 has an amazing system that takes the guesswork out of cleansing and  is totally natural and safe to use. The 9 day program will ensure your body gets all the beneficial daily nutrients needed for good health without dangerous chemicals getting in the way.

All you need is contained in the pack, (excluding the recommended food), plus will power and determination.

See our next post for what comes in the Clean 9 pack

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