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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So a friend of mine works for this forever living thing that everyone seems to be working for at the mo! I had been toying with the idea of doing the 9 day cleanse for a while, read great reviews etc, but don't know anyone (bar her) that's done it and as she sells it course it's gonna be "amazing" she has 30% off this wkend so I see it as a sign and am gonna try it

So it's a 9 day detox and cleanse and as a result de bloat and shed afew lbs.

Anyone done anything like this or this one specifically?

I know this isn't a diet and I'm not necessarily trying to loose weight, so please no preaching about diet and exercise, I go to the gym three times a wk, this is purely about a detox

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kaizer needs a detox Poppi

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Kaizer needs a detox Poppi

I'll be doing it next wk and let you know how I get on

sure nothing ventured nothing gained!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally I think there are much healthier and cheaper ways to do this. 9 days is a long time. The aloe is hard to get down. I know a lot of people who have braved through this detox but the benefits are quickly lost the minute you start eating again. You're better off detoxing with whole foods and or juices. The whole aloe thing is a gimmick imo. I do like their toothpaste though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kaizer needs a detox Poppi

I'll be doing it next wk and let you know how I get on

sure nothing ventured nothing gained!!"

Do...sounds intriguing!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey lolli,I did the c9 a few weeks ago.it's tough for the first two or three days but I did find it good.I lost a few pounds and definitely felt less bloated.the one thing I will say is to drink the aloe gel through a straw in one go,it's not the greatest tasting thing in the world! All the best if you decide to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A few of my friends have done it.Theyve lost a few lbs and they say they slept better and alot more awake ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Personally I think there are much healthier and cheaper ways to do this. 9 days is a long time. The aloe is hard to get down. I know a lot of people who have braved through this detox but the benefits are quickly lost the minute you start eating again. You're better off detoxing with whole foods and or juices. The whole aloe thing is a gimmick imo. I do like their toothpaste though."

See this is where I struggle in my head, if I'm gonna fork out €105 for essentially a wks worth of supplements and drinks/shakes, should I just buy a load of fish and salad and eat that instead lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hey lolli,I did the c9 a few weeks ago.it's tough for the first two or three days but I did find it good.I lost a few pounds and definitely felt less bloated.the one thing I will say is to drink the aloe gel through a straw in one go,it's not the greatest tasting thing in the world! All the best if you decide to do it

I've heard the aloe is awful, is it really that bad?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you drinking at least 2 litres water a day

Veg and fruit everyday then really no need!

They just sell it on the basis all your organ will somehow regenerate in just 9 days.body doesn't work that way. You lose weight on them just because you are at a calorie deficit

Cheaper version would just be drink warm water 500ml with lemon and follow the rest. And stay with your training

If it's bloating issue just look at your foods that causing it like bread, dairy or Lactose. Or look at Probiotics to help gut health

So save your money

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A few of my friends have done it.Theyve lost a few lbs and they say they slept better and alot more awake .. "

And apparently your hair and nails are in better Nick aswell after it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If you drinking at least 2 litres water a day

Veg and fruit everyday then really no need!

They just sell it on the basis all your organ will somehow regenerate in just 9 days.body doesn't work that way. You lose weight on them just because you are at a calorie deficit

Cheaper version would just be drink warm water 500ml with lemon and follow the rest. And stay with your training

If it's bloating issue just look at your foods that causing it like bread, dairy or Lactose. Or look at Probiotics to help gut health

So save your money

Hmmm good advice there!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard the aloe is awful, is it really that bad?"
it takes a bit of getting used to! Drinking a glass of water straight after helps too I found

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've heard the aloe is awful, is it really that bad? it takes a bit of getting used to! Drinking a glass of water straight after helps too I found "

Was your hair skin and nails better after doing it? Sorry to be nosey!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The detox and cleanse only does exactly that there's a weight loss but unless you follow up you'll put it back on. The Aloe Vera juice is brilliant but disgusting theres a peach one but still vile. You would get the same results with a good tonic and organic fruit n veg and water for a week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard the aloe is awful, is it really that bad? it takes a bit of getting used to! Drinking a glass of water straight after helps too I found

Was your hair skin and nails better after doing it? Sorry to be nosey!"
your grand! Didn't really notice much with my hair and nails but my skin was glowing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honestly spend your money on real food and save yourself gagging on aloe gloop. Spinach, ginger, limes, cucumber etc etc. And you can get detox support supplements in the shops. Drink loads of water. Like gallons. Dont eat sugar or carbs. You can do it yourself. I think its a rip off!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard the aloe is awful, is it really that bad? it takes a bit of getting used to! Drinking a glass of water straight after helps too I found

Was your hair skin and nails better after doing it? Sorry to be nosey!"

Hair and nails grow very slowly, no way are you going to see a difference after 9 days of diet change.

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By *iceguydubMan
over a year ago

"So a friend of mine works for this forever living thing that everyone seems to be working for at the mo! I had been toying with the idea of doing the 9 day cleanse for a while, read great reviews etc, but don't know anyone (bar her) that's done it and as she sells it course it's gonna be "amazing" she has 30% off this wkend so I see it as a sign and am gonna try it

So it's a 9 day detox and cleanse and as a result de bloat and shed afew lbs.

Anyone done anything like this or this one specifically?

I know this isn't a diet and I'm not necessarily trying to loose weight, so please no preaching about diet and exercise, I go to the gym three times a wk, this is purely about a detox"

Personally if I was you I would do a bit of research into a natural body detox and buy d individual ingredients myself. Forever living is a brand and a product dat is as strongly promoted like this is going to be "good". If u want to pay over d odds because it's in a nice box go for it but I think u would be much better off keeping your money & doing d research

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By *iceguydubMan
over a year ago

Have to agree this is spot on

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The words "carb free" scares the life out of me, your allowed a 600kcal dinner on the cleanse, I assume that would be from a specific list of foods?

Some good tips here, still unsure as to weather I'll do it or not, I tried the lemon in water in the mornings but didn't see it make any difference at all!

With any of these things, the weight you loose will of course go straight back on, but it's not really for weight loss, I'm just interested to do a detox to see how it would feel!

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By *iceguydubMan
over a year ago

"The words "carb free" scares the life out of me, your allowed a 600kcal dinner on the cleanse, I assume that would be from a specific list of foods?

Some good tips here, still unsure as to weather I'll do it or not, I tried the lemon in water in the mornings but didn't see it make any difference at all!

With any of these things, the weight you loose will of course go straight back on, but it's not really for weight loss, I'm just interested to do a detox to see how it would feel!"

Have you tried the milk thistle detox? A whole lot cheaper vs Clean9

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See this is where I struggle in my head, if I'm gonna fork out €105 for essentially a wks worth of supplements and drinks/shakes, should I just buy a load of fish and salad and eat that instead lol"

One of the girls in work sells these products (hard to get her to do her own job)

She's even worn everyone down listening about it, but some tried it out...

(Being a friend and all that),

But the outcome was for what it does it's VERY expensive, and although there were some benefits, they were short lived and all said they'd never do it again....

Eat healthily and exercise was the best conclusion, and far cheaper

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not clear on what youre allowed for your dinner but id imagine carbs, sugar, caffeine all off the list for the detox. Honestly if you want to just try it go for it but I think youre better off trying to do it yourself at home. And developing better eating habits in general over a longer period of time. Best of luck whatever you decide.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Carb free is scary and dangerous

600cal plus a juice is crazy

Women are designed to consume around 2000cal a day and if you training. You need all the energy you can get.

No lecture here but to feel better check the major things before these detoxs or supplements

Foundation

1. Water

2. Sleep 8hours minimum

3. Enough veg and protein at every meal

4. Lifestyle

5. Training

If these aren't right then other stuff isn't gonna matter.

I've seen enough clients go through same issues and once you get your foundation in order then everything will fall in place trust me. Then look at other option to tweak things like supplements and vitamins

Sorry sounds like a rant but don't want you to waste your money. Detoxs are same as slim fast or weight watchers don't have any long term fixes

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By *isdirtygirlWoman
over a year ago

Dublin

Treat yourself to colonic irrigation Lols.... brilliant for detox to kick start the system again. Dont listen to the horror stories surrounding this... its painless and instant ....ye leave with a really nice feeling of well being, bloatedness gone and feeling "lighter" and thinner too. Saves wasting money on 9 day detox plans or torturing yourself. Its all done through hydro therapy so theres no chemicals or pill popping involved.

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By *iceguydubMan
over a year ago

"Carb free is scary and dangerous

600cal plus a juice is crazy

Women are designed to consume around 2000cal a day and if you training. You need all the energy you can get.

No lecture here but to feel better check the major things before these detoxs or supplements

Foundation

1. Water

2. Sleep 8hours minimum

3. Enough veg and protein at every meal

4. Lifestyle

5. Training

If these aren't right then other stuff isn't gonna matter.

Sorry sounds like a rant but don't want you to waste your money. Detoxs are same as slim fast or weight watchers don't have any long term fixes "

Great advice

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By *eth TVTV/TS
over a year ago

Mid Meath

Detox diets are a scam and any GP or dietitian (not a nutritionist; they are not regulated or qualified as medical trades go) will tell you that nobody needs detox unless you have experienced substance or alcohol or drug abuse or if you have a malfunctioning liver and/or kidneys. Eating healthier on the other hand, well it will do you far more good than a plan.

The likes of Forever Living, well it and similar are little more than pyramid schemes selling snake oil and overpriced cosmetics. For what you will pay them for this detox plan you can just as easily follow the same programme just without their dodgy sachets of muck, for all the use they are.

You will find that you may lose a little weight but this is down to yo yo dieting and starvation and you will put it on agin in no time. Ditto for skipping meals or slimming pills or fad diet plans; they all let you down within a week or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it claims to be a 9 day detox..?

Our liver & kidneys do that job for us day in day out..

Your calorie restriction will be very low also I'd imagine with high protein drinks.

Save yourself the money...and it's a lot of money..

Eat clean... get your cardio & resistance training in..get more help from the guys at the gym.. that's what they're trained to do!

Cat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think it claims to be a 9 day detox..?

Our liver & kidneys do that job for us day in day out..

Your calorie restriction will be very low also I'd imagine with high protein drinks.

Save yourself the money...and it's a lot of money..

Eat clean... get your cardio & resistance training in..get more help from the guys at the gym.. that's what they're trained to do!

Cat

Its simple,a diet and exercise.weight lost gradually with Sta off a lot longer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks folks, some great advice and food for thought here for sure!

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By *eth TVTV/TS
over a year ago

Mid Meath

"Thanks folks, some great advice and food for thought here for sure! "

Food? Mmmmmmmm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On a diet at the minute, losted 1 stone so far in about 5 weeks.Still have 1 night of beers and a home cooked meal with herself. And must say I'm more awake and feel better. Plan is to lose another stone before Xmas.

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

a good dose of dysentery will flush the system only problem is you'll be sitting on the loo for a week or two

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry forgot to mention marathon session of sex help too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well I've cancelled the order, feel bad but as pointed out above its just a gimmick and will try more water and better eating. The €100 for 9 days of shakes etc costs the same as two months gym membership in my local so I'll buy that instead!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well I've cancelled the order, feel bad but as pointed out above its just a gimmick and will try more water and better eating. The €100 for 9 days of shakes etc costs the same as two months gym membership in my local so I'll buy that instead! "

Wise move

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And may I add that you don't need to watch your figure...Us lads will do that for ya

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And may I add that you don't need to watch your figure...Us lads will do that for ya"

Thanks

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By *0shadesofashWoman
over a year ago

DUBLIN

Firstly it taste like ass secondly u can do the same job with food and not spend that money personally I wouldn't go near it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sister done it. While she done it I changed my diet. I just cut down on carbs and just ate clean healthy food and drank only water and juices. I lost 6lb. She lost 4. She did say she felt more energised. But so did I for a lot less money

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By *axxyMaLeMan
over a year ago

Bray

A friend of mine did the 9 days juice plan and she found it hard and kept complaining of headaches...

...and to prevent smart comments we are not that type of friends..so the headaches were not related to avoiding sex

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By *iceguydubMan
over a year ago

Wise move"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sister done it. While she done it I changed my diet. I just cut down on carbs and just ate clean healthy food and drank only water and juices. I lost 6lb. She lost 4. She did say she felt more energised. But so did I for a lot less money

Well done!! That's great for a wk! Think I'll try cut out the Diet Coke and coffees next wk and white bread etc, see if it has me feeling better after a wk!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That is only a quick fix. I lost 6 stone many yrs ago wit weight watchers slow and steady is way to go 1 or 2 lbs a wk . Took me 2 yrs but weight stayed off . Walking and cutting down is the key .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's more the detox then weight loss I was looking for, I done slimming world afew years back and thought it was great! The few lbs you would loose on these kinds of cleanses only pile back on and bring their friends along once you start eating properly again

gonna look into the juices and shakes that you have in the morning. I don't think I could go a whole day without real food!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done!! That's great for a wk! Think I'll try cut out the Diet Coke and coffees next wk and white bread etc, see if it has me feeling better after a wk!"

Invest your 100 euros in a juicer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well done!! That's great for a wk! Think I'll try cut out the Diet Coke and coffees next wk and white bread etc, see if it has me feeling better after a wk!

Invest your 100 euros in a juicer "

Yes, think I will!!

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By *ingerrrrWoman
over a year ago

Meath

DID electric have the nutri ninja on sale for €119

Better to buy that than waste your money on the forever living crap. Honestly just do a detox yourself, wholefood, reduce sugar and alcohol, weigh and measure yourself before and after.

Min 3L of water a day.. Herbal teas.. No coffee.

Btw it takes 3-4 months for nails to grow from the bed to the tip, 9 days are not going to make much difference to them,,get a shellac.. Covers a multitude!

Good luck with it, carb reduction can be difficult at the start, give yourself 2 weeks!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"DID electric have the nutri ninja on sale for €119

Better to buy that than waste your money on the forever living crap. Honestly just do a detox yourself, wholefood, reduce sugar and alcohol, weigh and measure yourself before and after.

Min 3L of water a day.. Herbal teas.. No coffee.

Btw it takes 3-4 months for nails to grow from the bed to the tip, 9 days are not going to make much difference to them,,get a shellac.. Covers a multitude!

Good luck with it, carb reduction can be difficult at the start, give yourself 2 weeks! "

Great advice and thanks for the tip, need to invest in one of those nutra bullet things. I've been googling natural cleanses and detoxes all day! So much info on the tinterweb!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Forget paying for some 9 day binge fad and work towards a healthy lifestyle in small permanent steps

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"DID electric have the nutri ninja on sale for €119

Saw a Black Friday deal in Currys, half price @€64...

What's the difference between this and a normal blender?

It sounds like a right rip-off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's more the detox then weight loss I was looking for, I done slimming world afew years back and thought it was great! The few lbs you would loose on these kinds of cleanses only pile back on and bring their friends along once you start eating properly again

gonna look into the juices and shakes that you have in the morning. I don't think I could go a whole day without real food!"

Yes exactly. Well if it's just for cleaning I'd definitely recommend cutting down on carbs and no fizzy drinks. I love both my smoothie maker and juicer. Wouldn't be bothered with the expensive ones though. All do the same thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"DID electric have the nutri ninja on sale for €119

Better to buy that than waste your money on the forever living crap. Honestly just do a detox yourself, wholefood, reduce sugar and alcohol, weigh and measure yourself before and after.

Min 3L of water a day.. Herbal teas.. No coffee.

Btw it takes 3-4 months for nails to grow from the bed to the tip, 9 days are not going to make much difference to them,,get a shellac.. Covers a multitude!

Good luck with it, carb reduction can be difficult at the start, give yourself 2 weeks! "

I'm more a acrylic fan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still cant understand how people convince themselves that all this weight loss is fat.. People harp on about 6-10lbs in the first week and how amazing it is...

1lb fat has a calorific equivalent of 3500cals...

Anyone who thinks theyve expended the equivalent of 21,000+ cals in a week needs a head check!

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