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You’re probably aware of the recently announced Leap to London incentive – your opportunity to qualify for the first European Forever event in 2024, which we are incredibly excited and proud...
You’re probably aware of the recently announced Leap to London incentive – your opportunity to qualify for the first European Forever event in 2024, which we are incredibly excited and proud to be hosting!
What is Leap to London?
Over 2,000 Forever Business Owners will be gathered at Magazine in London from the 2nd to the 4th of February, where qualifiers will enjoy two nights hotel accommodation, three days at the event including a training, Success Day, access to an exclusive party and, training and inspiration as well as £150 or €150 travel compensation.
Why are incentives important in building your business?
Forever Business Owner, Aine French, has qualified for numerous Forever incentives including Eagle Managers’ Retreat and the June ‘Yes You Cannes’ incentive, and says, “Incentives have been life-changing for me. I grasped early on how incentives could drive my business. As a single Mum, my need to join Forever was all about income and in the beginning, I had little confidence and self-belief. Fast forward to now and I can’t overstate how important the recognition, and opportunity to travel and meet other Forever Business Owners has been for me. Inspiring and energising me to build my business, building my confidence and skills through those interactions and the training at those events. I really am a different person; personal achievement and recognition build you in ways you can’t even begin to imagine.
From a practical perspective, the short-term focus required over the qualifying period really helps me to define my activities daily, track my progress and stay motivated with a very clear vision of what I need to achieve over that time frame and how I am going to do it. I bought my ticket to Cannes within days of that incentive being announced, I was absolutely determined that I was going to qualify. What makes me particularly excited about Leap to London is that is also so achievable for my team and being in London with them will be the icing on the cake for me. I really do have the most special memories from my Forever trips and I want everyone to experience that too.”
Eagle Manager, Bernie Rafferty, who delivered her own tips for success on the first ‘London is Calling – Committed to Leap to London’ webinar added, “With the qualifying period being part of the run-up to Christmas, this incentive is so achievable. Incentives drive your business wherever you are on the Marketing Plan. They are powerful because you feel you are making progress and small increases are the stepping stones to bigger increases. Honing the skills in recruiting and helping your team members grow their businesses is fundamental to long-term success. This incentive provides that focus and the results will build your business and set you up for further growth and success in 2024.”
To help you stay focused make sure you tune into our webinars, where you’ll receive lots of inspiring tips such as daily activity and how to stay on track. And remember to make your pledge too.
Watch previous webinars, make a pledge, keep track of your progress and lots more info: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cb6hv6d3x4j78ch/AACth-IGHxp-aoO9io3pMP14a?dl=0
Register for the upcoming ‘London is Calling – Committed to Leap to London’ webinar on Mon 9 October at 7.30pm: https://flpuk-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfumrqjguHNTaY9JfBjconK1r2jGA693Q?fbclid=IwAR3nRB0eIgk9A4qRPYgv25ghUCIhL0ji4KMLGgk_1aKdHT9o9tE3bS4dQN4#/registration
We are delighted that our flagship product, Forever Aloe Vera Gel, has won Silver for Best Aloe Vera Product in the 2023 Global Green Beauty Awards. We are dedicated to seeking out nature'...
We are delighted that our flagship product, Forever Aloe Vera Gel, has won Silver for Best Aloe Vera Product in the 2023 Global Green Beauty Awards.
We are dedicated to seeking out nature's best sources for health and beauty and sharing them with you, so Forever Aloe Vera Gel has been a much-loved product of ours for many years.
Forever UK, Ireland and Iceland are delighted to welcome Simone Magill to the Forever Family. About Simone Simone currently plays for Aston Villa, following a move from Everton, who she joined aged...
Forever UK, Ireland and Iceland are delighted to welcome Simone Magill to the Forever Family.
Veganuary (a.k.a. Vegan January) is upon us and apparently this year over 350,000 people have signed up to go Vegan for the month! If you were one of those people, congratulations on making it so far...
Veganuary (a.k.a. Vegan January) is upon us and apparently this year over 350,000 people have signed up to go Vegan for the month! If you were one of those people, congratulations on making it so far! We hope you’re having lots of interesting, diverse and delicious meals!
You’ll be pleased to know that Forever Living is always cruelty-free and some of our products are vegan-friendly, including our three-flagship Aloe Vera Gels and some of our supplements such as our Forever Fiber, Forever B12 (a vegan staple!) and Forever Lean.
But we wanted to go one step further and help you to incorporate our vegan products into some delicious vegan recipes to really kickstart your January!
There’s no time like the New Year to start re-evaluating your habits and resetting your health goals. 2020 presents not only a new year but a brand-new decade of opportunity to kick-start healthy habi...
There’s no time like the New Year to start re-evaluating your habits and resetting your health goals. 2020 presents not only a new year but a brand-new decade of opportunity to kick-start healthy habits and get yourself back on track.
While you may be fully in the throes of holiday spirit at the moment, we thought we’d inform you of a few trends set to be big next year, so you can start thinking about how you want to change your life for the better come 1st January!
With the nights drawing in and the weather starting to change, our thoughts have turned to comforting fireplaces, warming drinks and creating a cosy hygge home. With no direct translation into Engl...
With the nights drawing in and the weather starting to change, our thoughts have turned to comforting fireplaces, warming drinks and creating a cosy hygge home.
With no direct translation into English, hygge (pronounced Hoo-ga) instead represents a culture of cosiness, simplicity and joy. Often known as the Norwegian term for wellbeing, hygge is a Danish concept and lifestyle which embraces intimacy, mindfulness and taking pleasure from the ordinary, inexpensive things in life. It has also often been cited as one of the reasons why Denmark is regularly voted as one of the happiest countries in the world.
Focused on spreading warmth and calm, hygge celebrates health and happiness and is about creating a space for family and friends to gather together. With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to hygge your home and immerse yourself in this cosy and carefree lifestyle. Take a look at our list of easy ways to embrace hygge this season.
When you consider the fact that you only have one pair of eyes your entire life and that poor vision can make it harder to read, drive and many other things we take for granted on a day-to-day basis,...
When you consider the fact that you only have one pair of eyes your entire life and that poor vision can make it harder to read, drive and many other things we take for granted on a day-to-day basis, it becomes apparent just how important it is to take care of your eye health.
Today is World Sight Day, an annual awareness day which focuses global attention on blindness and visual impairment. In honour of this day, we’ve rounded up some top tips for looking after your eye health. Whether you’re blessed with perfect vision or already wear glasses or contact lenses on a daily basis, why not put a few of these things into practice to minimise the pressure you’re putting on your eyes?
We know that stressful life situations and the onset of winter can sometimes leave us all feeling a little downcast. That’s why we’ll be celebrating World Smile Day on Friday, 4th October 2019. World...
We know that stressful life situations and the onset of winter can sometimes leave us all feeling a little downcast. That’s why we’ll be celebrating World Smile Day on Friday, 4th October 2019. World Smile Day is all about spreading happiness through acts of kindness and getting the world grinning – philosophies we like to live by every single day here at Forever!
Research shows that not only can a smile help to lift your mood, it can also make you appear more attractive to others. What’s not to love? That’s not all though, there are a huge number of benefits to flashing those pearly whites, so scrub up with some Forever Bright Tooth Gel and let’s get smiling…
When the evenings begin to shorten and you’re searching out your winter coat in the back of cupboard, it’s time for a warming pick-me-up. Whether for a lunchtime treat or a cosy dinnertime, a hearty...
When the evenings begin to shorten and you’re searching out your winter coat in the back of cupboard, it’s time for a warming pick-me-up. Whether for a lunchtime treat or a cosy dinnertime, a hearty bowl of soup is everything you need this Autumn.
In honour of #WorldVegetarianDay, we’ve picked out some of our favourite vegetarian soups made with the best autumnal vegetables, so that you can sit back and tuck in with a big hunk of crusty bread.
Bees can be found on every continent except Antarctica and there are around 20,000 known species. We all have preconceptions about bees that have been assigned to all species, yet in actual fact there...
Bees can be found on every continent except Antarctica and there are around 20,000 known species. We all have preconceptions about bees that have been assigned to all species, yet in actual fact there are seven biological families of bees and they all behave and survive completely differently. So, that fuzzy little guy enjoying your flowers in the summer may actually have very little in common with the bee making the honey for your morning porridge.
To know why bees are so important to the environment, it’s important to first know the types of bees and their differences. Then you will know how they fit in in their environment and what you can do to help them thrive.
What are the different types of bees?
There are seven recognised biological families: Andrenidae, Apidae, Colletidae, Halictidae, Megachilidae, Melittidae and Stenotritidae. Apidae is the largest family of bees, including many of the most recognisable bees like bumblebees and honey bees. Interestingly, many of the facts that you’ll have heard about bees, such as the idea that they make honey or that they die if they sting you, come from the honey bee.
Many other species don’t share these attributes at all. For instance, when a honey bee stings a person with its barbed stinger, the stinger pulls out several of its internal organs with it. This is what kills a honey bee when it stings you. However, a bumblebee has no such issue with a barbed stinger, so it can sting you as many times as it wants. Although if you’re not bothering it, this is unlikely.
The most common types of bees you’ll see in the UK are bumblebees, honey bees, mining bees and mason bees. So, what exactly do these bees do to help the environment?
Pollinate, pollinate, pollinate
If you think back to your school science lessons, you’ll remember that flowering plants need to be pollinated in order to reproduce. This process can happen by wind-pollination or insect-pollination. Wind-pollinated plants produce lots of pollen grains as more are likely to be lost during the process, whereas insect-pollinated plants have sticky or spiky pollen which sticks to the insects when they land on the flower. They then take this pollen with them to the next flower and the next flower, pollinating along the way. Insect-pollinated plants are generally brightly coloured to attract the hard-working insects and they also have nectar and a scent which appeals to them, too.
Again, there’s a misconception that honey bees do a large proportion of the pollination, but actually, because they visit so many different types of flowers, the pollen they leave on each new flower might not even be the right type. Honey bees, usually from managed hives, are responsible for pollinating around 5-15% of the UK’s insect-pollinated crops, which leaves 85-95% relying on wild pollinators like other species of bees, moths, butterflies, hoverflies, flies and beetles.
Bumblebees, for example, are particularly good at pollinating complex flowers such as the ones on legume plants and tend to favour one species of flower at a time, making them much more savvy pollinators. This free service our bees provide is truly vital to us, because if we were to take on this mammoth task ourselves it would cost us an estimated £1.8 billion every year.
How can you help the honey bees?
Although most honey bees now survive in managed hives rather than out in the wild, other bee species are not necessarily so lucky. The European Red List for Bees shows that nearly one in ten species of wild bees are facing extinction in addition to the three bumblebee species that have become extinct in recent decades. So, what can you do to help all the different types of bees?
One way to help is to plant bee-friendly plants in your garden. This doesn’t have to be a hard task, either. Wildflowers are great for bees, and easy to maintain as they require little water and effort once planted, yet they will bring lots of bright colours to your garden. Plus, you can be pretty confident that they will bring bees into your garden and provide those bees with a great source of both pollen and nectar.
Also, if you’re a fan of bee products, you should buy them from companies that are careful to ensure the bees are able to prosper. For instance, our Forever Bee Honey comes from hives that are carefully managed to ensure that the hive is safe and healthy.
Another way to help the bees is to create your own bee hotel for your garden. It’s important to create bee-friendly spaces to restore their lost habitats and to help the bee population thrive. And if you’re really keen, you could become a backyard honey beekeeper!
How are you helping the bees? Tell us in the comments!
When the sun comes out and the days get longer, sometimes your daily routine needs updating to suit the new climate. You might swap your usual hot coffee for an iced alternative, or take a shower in t...
When the sun comes out and the days get longer, sometimes your daily routine needs updating to suit the new climate. You might swap your usual hot coffee for an iced alternative, or take a shower in the morning after a hot night’s sleep instead of in your usual time-saving slot before bed.
This month, we launched our new Argi+ and Aloe Mini Tripack. A great way to enjoy these two products together is to simply pour your Argi+ sachet into your 330ml Forever Aloe Vera Gel and shake them together until well combined. However, if you want to shake up your morning routine, or need ideas for fun ways to get your nutrients later in the day, here are some suggestions for other ways you can get your fill this month.
Like food, sleep is one of those basic human needs that brings people a lot of joy. I certainly look forward to an early night after a period of hecticness, a lie-in on a Saturday morning and the thou...
Like food, sleep is one of those basic human needs that brings people a lot of joy. I certainly look forward to an early night after a period of hecticness, a lie-in on a Saturday morning and the thought of snuggling down into freshly washed sheets, and often when you’re having a day when you feel tired all the time, sleep is all that occupies your mind.
Shaking off fatigue and that tired feeling can almost seem impossible at times, but as long as your tiredness isn’t due to an underlying condition, there are a few things you can do to fight off that weariness. But before we reveal these golden nuggets of information, let’s have a closer look at what happens when you get some shut eye.
What Happens When You Sleep?
It’s not as simple as you may think – there are actually two types of sleep that are experienced throughout the sleep cycle every night: REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM. Every cycle will contain a mix of both sleep types and you will repeat the cycle multiple times throughout your sleep, but as you approach closer to morning, the REM stage will become increasingly longer and deeper.
The first three stages are non-REM sleep and, according to newer research, it is supposedly these stages when your brain processes the day for learning and memory reasons. It is also thought that non-REM sleep is the most restful and restorative part of the sleep cycle.
Stage one is defined as that place between sleep and wakefulness. Sleep is light as your brain begins to slow, your breathing steadies and your muscles relax. Stage two is similar but your body temperature drops, and your muscles relax even further; this is often the longest stage of sleep. The third stage is the deep sleep everyone craves – this is the sleep that makes you feel refreshed and your heartbeat and breathing will be slowest during this stage. At the beginning part of the night this stage occurs for longer periods, but it will gradually shorten as the sleep cycle repeats.
The final part of the sleep cycle, the REM stage, occurs around 90 minutes after you first fall asleep. This is the part where you are most likely to dream and, as you do, your limbs will temporarily paralyse to ensure you don’t act out what you’re dreaming. Your breathing will become faster during this stage and your eyes will rapidly move behind your eye lids.
Why Do You Need Sleep?
It’s probably obvious that poor quality sleep can affect brain function, memory and information processing, but spatial and cognitive behaviour can also become foggy or disjointed, massively impacting one’s quality of life. Irritable behaviour, increased stress, a shortened temper and poor focus are common side effects, often affecting those around you rather than yourself. However, your physical health can also be affected, impacting things like your metabolism and blood pressure. The NHS also claim that poor sleep can lead to serious medical conditions such as obesity and heart disease, recommending that adults aim for at least eight hours of sleep every night.
Why Am I Still Tired After Sleep?
If you do manage to indulge in some quality rest, you may be surprised to find yourself feeling groggy the next day, but funnily enough, it’s not just sleep that can combat that feeling of tiredness and fatigue.
Stress can make you feel mentally fatigued so if you are feeling the pressure or cramming too much into your week, it may be worth stripping back on some of the activities you’ve signed up for. Unavoidable stress, for example work-related episodes, can be combatted through relaxation training or an exercise class like yoga.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you may well find yourself feeling tired, as weird as that may sound. Spending all day sitting around can affect your mood and make you feel more sluggish so it’s definitely worth fitting in at least a 20-minute walk each day.
While managing stress levels and fitting in time for exercise are important factors in handling tiredness levels, it’s nutrition that can have the most significant affect on fatigue. There are a lot of fatigue-fighting vitamins and minerals found in food, but if your diet lacks sufficient fruits and vegetables, and if you’re failing to eat a varied diet, lack of nutrients could be what’s making you feel tired all the time.
What Nutrients Can Help Combat Tiredness?
Some of the key vitamins that are known to contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue include vitamins C, D, B6, B12 and folate (B9). All these B vitamins and vitamin C are water soluble vitamins which means they are not retained by the body; this means you need access to a continuous supply every day to ensure you are getting your recommended daily allowance (RDI). On the other hand, vitamin D is fat soluble, and this means excess is stored in the liver until it’s needed. Despite this useful attribute, vitamin D is mainly retrieved from the sun so winter months, overcast days or staying indoors for long periods of time can put you at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency.
As already mentioned, fruits and vegetables should be your go to for these vitamins and you shouldn’t have a problem meeting your RDI if you eat a variety of different types as your five-a-day, but if you’re like over two-thirds of the population, it’s likely that you’re struggling to get your quota.
Vitamin D intake has declined by 20%, folate by 10% and according to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, there is not a single nutrient where significant numbers of people are not falling short of the target recommendation. This drop in nutrient intake is worrying and Dr Breus, dubbed as ‘The Sleep Doctor’, argues that a lack of such vitamins could also affect sleep as well as contributing to that tired feeling.
One solution you could try is drinking Argi+ and Forever Aloe Vera Gel – your very own vitamin-infused beverage. Argi+ is high in vitamins C, D, B6, B12 and folate and Forever Aloe Vera Gel is high in vitamin C and great for overall wellbeing. Simply pour one sachet of Argi+ into the 330ml carton of Forever Aloe Vera Gel, shake and drink – you’ll soon be full of the fatigue-fighting vitamins you need to see you through the day!
Have you tried #ARGIPlusAloe yet? Let us know in the comments below.
If you’ve become accustomed to a diet of cheese, pâté, never-ending chocolate and mince pies drizzled in full-fat cream, it’s likely that your favourite jeans are feeling a tad tighter than they were...
If you’ve become accustomed to a diet of cheese, pâté, never-ending chocolate and mince pies drizzled in full-fat cream, it’s likely that your favourite jeans are feeling a tad tighter than they were a few months ago. But it’s not just your expanding waistline that you need to worry about; excessively binging on such deliciously-rich food can also pose risk to the health of your heart, increasing your blood pressure and cholesterol to dangerous levels. While it may be tempting to take advantage of the festive food down the reduced aisle throughout January, now is the time to steer clear of the treats, shaking up your diet so that your holiday weight fades into a distant memory.
Control Your Portions
According to a group of researchers from some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, overeating in the UK is often influenced by crockery size, packaging and large food portions served in restaurants. In the 1950s, the average dinner plate was just 25cm but today it’s standard to eat off plates that measure at least 28cm, and if you look back even further in history, the dinner plate resembled the size of what we currently consider to be a side dish!
According to the NHS, researchers have estimated that up to 228 less calories could easily be consumed each day if portions are reduced across all meals, but if you have stuffed yourself silly over the Christmas period, you may have to do this gradually so that you’re not tempted by snacking between meals. By eating smaller portions (not under-eating) slowly over time, you’re likely to retrain your stomach and mind so that you feel satisfied by your humble portions every time.
Think Fast Results
There’s an argument in the field that claims a diet that welcomes intermittent fasting can be beneficial when you’re working towards weight loss goals. Intermittent fasting is when you intentionally skip meals periodically in an attempt to reduce your daily calorie intake. This method is good in theory, but many find its lack of structure produces barely visible results, and that’s why choosing a weight management programme that combines fasting with structure and calorie-control is a more viable option. Forever Living’s C9 programme does just this and can deliver noticeable results in just nine days. Thanks to its combination of unique supplements, protein shakes, low-calorie meals and gentle exercises, the C9 is a weight management programme that can shake up your diet for the better, putting you back on the path to becoming a healthier version of you.
Enjoy A Dry January
Alcohol has a lot to answer for when it comes to calories and weight gain, and if you enjoyed a tipple or two more than you should have over the holiday season, it’s probably worth considering taking part in Dry January – a campaign that encourages people to lay off the booze throughout the month of January. According to a study by UCL, the average person in the UK drinks 21 units of alcohol a week, and this equates to a whooping 1,815 calories! Alcohol can also increase your appetite, making it tempting to snack on salty treats that further add to your calorie intake, so ditching it altogether is certainly a wise idea.
Consider Meal Replacement Shakes
If swapping your sarnies for salad sends shivers down your spine this winter, try replacing your breakfast or lunch with a deliciously nutritious protein shake instead. Forever Lite Ultra is a unique soy protein powder that’s high in vitamins A, D, E, and C, various B vitamins, and several essential minerals including calcium and iron. Available in both chocolate and vanilla flavour, this powder can be mixed with your favourite milk or substitute, alongside whatever fruit or veg tickles your fancy! You can also add oats, peanut butter, chia seeds or Forever Bee Honey to create filling and tasty recipes you’ll love.
Maximise on Fruit and Veg
Whatever shape your diet takes this January, make sure it’s bursting with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Most people know that it’s recommended that you consume five portions of fruits and veg a day, but according to Health Survey England, only 25% of the adult population are meeting this requirement. If you feel you lack in this department, make 2019 the year you smash the fruit and veg target by consciously choosing to up your game. Not sure where to start? Think a mix of colour and type when scouring the supermarket shelves and your diet will benefit from essential nutrients that keep your bodily functions ticking over well into the new year.
If healthy eating is a goal on your 2019 to-do list, it’s time to take on the advice above so that you can #beresolute in your challenge. Let us know what works for you in the comments below.
Every year when this new season rolls around, we see what feels like all of our friends on social media, joining up to the gym or starting their post-festive-season diet. But you don’t have to go to t...
Every year when this new season rolls around, we see what feels like all of our friends on social media, joining up to the gym or starting their post-festive-season diet. But you don’t have to go to the extreme to feel healthy, and let’s be honest, if you don’t ease yourself in, there’s more chance that you’ll burn out quickly.
A great way to gently introduce yourself to a fitter way of life is to start looking for small exercises you can do during your daily routine. So, to help you get in the swing of it, we’ve put together some suggestions of how you can use the world as your gym:
Park in the farthest space in the car park
If you drive into work on auto-pilot every morning, perhaps it’s time to start considering your parking spot. It doesn’t matter how big the car park is, because the steps will add up if you’re doing it every day. Plus, you’re likely to find that there’s less competition for the bays!
Wall sit while the kettle boils
Whatever your hot drink – a strong black coffee, an Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea or a hot Forever Bee Honey and lemon – they all require waiting for the kettle to boil which can often be wasted time. Well, not anymore. Use that time to fit in a wall-sit until the kettle completes its purpose.
Lunge on the stairs
You’re probably already taking the stairs instead of the lift, but have you thought about taking them two at a time? If you find this difficult at first, try alternating between one and two steps at a time on each new flight of stairs.
Carry heavy shopping bags
Ditch the trolley on your way back to the car and grab those bags yourself! Make sure you have a similar weight bag in each hand for this one, otherwise you may find you’re putting too much strain on one side of your body.
Squat in the ad breaks
TV ad breaks can often be wasted time, where we lounge about on our phones waiting for the show to start again. So, why not try doing 5-10 squats each break to fill the time instead?
Make full use of the train platform
When you’re waiting for a train, don’t just stand there, get active! Take a walk along the platform before your train arrives.
Do some tricep dips on your chair before you eat
Sitting down to dinner? Pull your chair out a bit further and do some tricep dips before you eat. Five to ten should be enough, depending on your ability.
Use everyday objects for bicep curls
When you next grab the milk out of the fridge for your brew, try doing some bicep curls with the bottle. You can do this one with loads of objects around your home, from your full Forever Aloe Vera Gel carton to a bag of sugar (just make sure it’s fully sealed)!
Walk to talk to people
Instead of calling your colleagues to chat, go and speak to them in person. It doesn’t matter how short the journeys are because the steps will soon add up!
Be helpful
We all have that friend who cheekily asks for someone else to go and get them something. Well, why not be that mate that gets up and helps. Being more active is step one of being fit, and you’re making a friend happy in the process!
There really are opportunities to be more active wherever you look, you just have to find what works for you! These simple adjustments in how you see the world are certain to help you to #beresolute this January. Do you have any suggestions for how to use the world as a gym? Share them with us in the comments below.
Many people start making small changes in January in a bid to live a healthier life, but 24-year-old Virgyl Sowah knew that he had to do something fast in order to sustain the lifestyle he enjoyed. Th...
Many people start making small changes in January in a bid to live a healthier life, but 24-year-old Virgyl Sowah knew that he had to do something fast in order to sustain the lifestyle he enjoyed. That’s why Virgyl decided to take on Forever Living’s C9 Challenge, a challenge that requires participants to follow a unique meal and supplement plan, accompanied by gentle exercise, for just nine days. Read on to find out whether Virgyl was able to #BeResolute for the duration of the challenge…
Name: Virgyl Sowah
Age: 24
Bio: Filmmaker. Social media master. Friendly neighbourhood smiler
Challenge: C9
How were you feeling before the programme?
I felt bloated all the time and was very unfit when playing sports or when out filming for a full day.
What did you want to get out of the programme?
Having done the C9 before, I knew it would reset my mindset and make me think differently about the food I was eating. I knew it would be a great starting point for me.
How did you convince yourself to bite the bullet and do it?
New year, new me! I have a busy lifestyle and as a filmmaker it’s very easy to lose track of exercising and eating the right foods. Funny thing is, if I continued in this way and didn’t make time for healthy eating and exercise, I would end up not being able to do my job properly! I have a real passion for my job and never want my health to hinder that.
How did you find the first few days?
I was honestly fine as I started cutting down on the meals I was eating three days prior to starting, so when it came to days one and two, my body had already begun to adjust to that style of eating.
What was the hardest part?
Although I had cut down on my eating prior to starting, I still found day two the hardest.
What was the easiest part?
Weirdly enough, day three was the easiest day. I felt energised even though I hadn’t eaten as much the previous day.
What helped you to stay focused?
I kept on thinking about how much I wanted to tick it off my list, and how I wanted to be able to say that I had completed it properly. I told a few of my friends that I was doing it, so that I knew I was accountable to people, and I like to stick to what I say I am going to do. I also knew that completing the C9 Challenge would be the first step towards being in better health for filmmaking and football.
What did you do when you felt like quitting?
Honestly, after day five I didn’t even think about quitting because it had become a normal part of my routine.
How did you feel as the challenge progressed?
I felt great and I think that’s partly because I made it fit around my lifestyle. If I had a football match, I knew a shake on its own wasn’t going to give me what I needed to compete at the highest level, so instead I chose to split the 800-calorie meal into two 400-calorie meals so that I could have a light meal packed with carbs before the game. Once the game was finished, I would have the shake and if I was still hungry, I’d have the second 400-calorie meal – this time I’d have something rich in protein for recovery.
What was your favourite recipe?
Chicken and rice – so simple to make and packed with the right nutrition.
What was your go-to exercise?
HIIT – 20-second sprint followed by a 40-second jog. Although this is not recommended in the programme, I knew my body could cope so I was able to do it on-and-off.
How did you feel when you completed the challenge?
I felt great. I felt lighter and most importantly my mindset around food was better. I wasn’t picking up things I didn’t need, and I didn’t have cravings. I also noticed a lot of difference when playing football; I had more energy and felt lighter when I ran.
Would you repeat the programme again in the future?
After completing the C9, I felt more comfortable having a shake for breakfast or lunch, and I am more aware of how many calories I eat in a day. We all develop bad habits but it’s great to know that this programme is there whenever you go off track. Knowing that the C9 programme can re-educate you every time is why I would do it in the future.
Have you ever completed the C9? Let us know how you found the programme in the comments below.
Wellness is now a big industry that has shown no signs of slowing down, with the industry growing globally by 12.8% from $3.7 trillion in 2015 to $4.2 trillion in 2017, according to the Global Wellnes...
Wellness is now a big industry that has shown no signs of slowing down, with the industry growing globally by 12.8% from $3.7 trillion in 2015 to $4.2 trillion in 2017, according to the Global Wellness Economy Monitor. At Forever Living, we manufacture and sell a large selection of health and wellness products using aloe vera, so we have put together the wellness trends for 2019 to get you ahead of the game!
Hike to the top
In 2019 you don’t have to go to the gym in order to get in shape. Instead, try hiking; it is one of the most beneficial and best forms of exercise that doesn’t cost much and can be done almost anywhere, at any time. Hiking gets you out into nature, which in itself can be extremely healing.
Argi+ is the perfect sports drink for taking on your hikes because it contains five grams of l-arginine plus vitamin C, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and vitamin D, which contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
Rowing is on the rise
Rowing will have a big moment in the fitness world in 2019, with many people claiming it’s ‘the new spin’, so expect to see a huge rise in indoor rowing classes. The mix of strengthening and toning can give lots of benefits to your arms, legs, core and upper back because it forces you to straighten your body. As if that isn’t enough of an incentive, you can burn up to 1,200 calories within a 50-minute workout.
Health on the go
In our fast-paced world, there’s an increasing demand for healthier snacks and drinks that can be consumed on the go. This will include making protein even easier to consume than ever before! Forever Fast Break is a delicious, chocolate-covered, peanut butter bar that is chockfull with 11g of protein. These filling bars are a great snack when you need that little extra.
Ketogenic diet is here to stay
The already extremely popular ketogenic diet was the most-searched for diet in 2018 according to Google and this will increase in 2019. The main idea behind the ketogenic diet is to train your body to rely on fat, instead of glucose for fuel. When you minimise your intake of carbohydrates, you enter a metabolic state called ketosis. In this state the body produces ketone bodies from fat to use as energy. The ketogenic diet can help with everything from weight loss to lowering blood sugar and insulin levels.
More people choosing a vegan lifestyle
In the UK, the number of people identifying as vegan has increased by 350% compared to a decade ago, according to research commissioned by the Vegan Society, and 2019 will be the year that veganism goes from being considered a ‘trend’ to a normal part of life for many. This is enforced by celebrities and influencers sharing their vegan lifestyle on social media, increased awareness around the positive effect of plant foods on gut health, and the impact of animal products on the environment. Forever Aloe Vera Gel is vegan and great for skin, the immune system, it’s an ideal digestive aid and it contains vitamin C.
Friendly bacteria foods
People are looking for ways to cut out additives and preservatives and eat ‘cleaner’, which means looking for anti-inflammatory and healthy foods. Eating foods that contain gut-friendly bacteria will be a major trend of 2019. Think yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi, just to name a few. Or, if you prefer, you can also take supplements such as Forever Active Pro B. This supplement complements your gut flora to assist you with your diet and lifestyle goals.
Will you be following any of these trends in 2019? Let us know in the comments.
Many of us consider our gut to be simply an automated food processing system that, at best, does little more than digest our food and at worst, is the source of discomfort and illness. But have you ev...
Many of us consider our gut to be simply an automated food processing system that, at best, does little more than digest our food and at worst, is the source of discomfort and illness. But have you ever considered that your intestine is your largest organ? Its average length is greater than the width of a tennis court and its surface area is approximately 200 times the surface area of your skin. So why is our gut health so important? There is increasing emerging evidence that the size and complexity of our gut plays a vital role in more than just nutrient absorption; it’s also connected to our immune system, mental health and general wellbeing.
Nutrient absorption – we are what we absorb, not just what we eat
Taking the food we eat and processing it so that we can absorb and utilise the nutrients is the most obvious role of our gut. Having been broken down by the acidic stomach, the majority of nutrient absorption takes place in our small intestine, but this absorption varies between 10-90% depending upon the health of our intestine.
Three ways to increase nutrient absorption:
Drink a glass of water 30 minutes before each meal. This will prime the digestive system
Chew your food for longer. This will boost the digestion process and food will taste better
Avoid caffeine and alcohol whilst eating
Exercise regularly
Vary your diet with lots of nutrient dense vegetables and berries
Avoid refined sugar and processed food.
We all know that digestion is where the body breaks down food into other substances which are then either absorbed into the bloodstream or distributed around the body. Often, we don’t think about how...
We all know that digestion is where the body breaks down food into other substances which are then either absorbed into the bloodstream or distributed around the body. Often, we don’t think about how important this process is for our body, but without it we wouldn’t get any benefits at all from eating food, and although it may be easy to figure out when your digestive system is not functioning properly, when it does happen, how can you work to improve it?
Your overall health is important
If you have unhealthy habits, how can you expect your gut to be healthy? The NHS recommends you do 150 minutes of physical activity per week. This works out to about 30 minutes, five days a week. They also recommend that you break up long periods of sitting with some light activity. Exercise can help your body avoid constipation, as it helps food to move through your digestive system. So, perhaps the next time your lunch break rolls around, instead of eating al-desk-o, why not take a quick stroll in the great outdoors?
The human body is made up of around 60% water. Our bodies can’t function properly without adequate water, so it’s really important to make sure you drink enough fluids throughout the day. The NHS recommends we drink around six to eight glasses of water a day and this liquid encourages the passage of waste through your digestive system. If you don’t drink enough water, the fibre in your lower intestine can’t do its job. This can eventually lead to constipation. An easy way to start incorporating more water into your daily routine is to begin drinking a glass of water with every meal.
Eat a high fibre diet
If you feel like you don’t eat enough fibre, you are not alone. Most adults only get around 18g of fibre a day, which is well-below the NHS’ recommended daily intake of 30g. Introducing more fibre into your diet can help to improve your digestion. It helps to prevent constipation by bulking up and softening stools in the large intestine and moving them along the digestive tract quicker.
Wholemeal bread, brown rice, fruits and vegetables, beans and oats are all fibre-rich foods. However, it’s worth noting that grains and cereals can cause bloating and an irritable bowel in some people. If this is the case for you, then it’s best to just get your fibre intake from fruits and vegetables.
Diamond Managers Jayne and John started their Forever business 25 years ago in the summer of 1993. They have since achieved consistent and phenomenal success over those years and have witnessed incred...
Diamond Managers Jayne and John started their Forever business 25 years ago in the summer of 1993. They have since achieved consistent and phenomenal success over those years and have witnessed incredible change and growth in Forever, both globally and here in the UK. We want to celebrate with them by sharing their incredible story…
Jayne came from an agricultural and farm management background but prior to joining Forever she faced a number of immediate challenges, not least of which was spiralling debt as a single mum. After meeting John, also a single parent who was experiencing doubtful financial prospects, the couple realised that they couldn’t carry on doing work that didn’t give them what their now combined family needed. She and John immediately saw the potential with Forever, not just for solving those issues, but also for creating an improved life. They started working part-time around other commitments and consistently demonstrated a willingness to learn, work hard, attain success, and achieve every incentive on offer.
In the first two weeks of joining Forever they developed a retail base of over 8CC and then they went on to achieve Manager in fourteen weeks. Every single night they spent working hard either running a launch, one2one, or Business Presentation. They didn’t join to just ‘give it a go’, they joined to be successful. Jayne and John were successful at what they did in 1993 and they have consistently remained successful throughout their career.
One of their fondest memories in Forever was when they qualified for their first Global Rally event in America – Jayne had never travelled farther than Europe at the time! Whilst at the Rally in San Francisco they met the founder of Forever – Rex Maughan – as well as the Vice Presidents within the company. This was the event that made Jayne and John realise the enormity of Forever; the values, the ethics, the vision and the people. Fast forward to 1995 and they achieved another long-term ambition, a trip to Peru and Machu Pichu. These opportunities abroad certainly gave the couple the bug, and travel quickly became a major passion for both, playing a major part in their decision to expand their Forever business into a global enterprise.
After 25 years, Forever has given them the opportunity to build an incredible lifestyle and personal life that many can only dream. They want to inspire and share their reality with others, helping them to recognise that they too can achieve their potential. They have learnt that to be successful you must do more than you think you have got to do, and you must be absolutely 100% consistent every single day, even when you’re not getting results. Always be the student, and always stay humble.
We want to thank Jayne and John for their constant inspiration and motivation for generations of FBOs across the world, and we’re as excited as they are to see where Forever is going and who the next generation of Forever leaders will turn out to be. Are you willing to step into their shoes? There is no reason why the next leader couldn’t be you – what’s stopping you?
We all know life can be hectic and sometimes it’s hard to fit exercise into your day, especially if you’re working or looking after the kids. But finding time to do some form of exercise not only help...
We all know life can be hectic and sometimes it’s hard to fit exercise into your day, especially if you’re working or looking after the kids. But finding time to do some form of exercise not only helps you to stay fit and healthy, it also provides you with the freedom and opportunity for some ‘me’ time. Forever is keen to support you in your exercise efforts by providing you with ideas that can help you to stay on track. Read on for our top tips and follow Forever’s #PoweredByArgi campaign on social this May for additional inspiration.
Track your time better
Start by tracking your time in a planner or via an app/gadget (Apple watch). This will help you to identify any gaps you have in your usual schedule, time that could then be assigned to working out. You might even have some days off coming up or a free weekend where you can get in longer workouts than you'd have time for during the week. To avoid skipping your workout, mark the days and times in your phone or desk calendar or even set alerts.
Decide whether you’re a morning or evening person
Waking up an extra 30 minutes earlier can be a hard thing to do, unless you have trouble sleeping anyway, but doing so will leave you with plenty of time to fit exercise. Why not try and squeeze in a quick run when the sun rises? You’ll get some much-needed vitamin D and you’ll feel far more productive throughout the rest of the day.
Also, by getting your workout over and done with first thing, you can still enjoy free time after work for dinner with your family or happy hour with colleagues. You will also avoid that dreaded feeling after a long day when all you really want to do is go home and put your feet up.
On the other hand, if you have a rather stressful job or you’ve been looking after your kids all day, you might benefit from an evening escape. If you need time to destress and something to take your frustration out on, an evening training session will probably be the best choice for you.
The majority of nutrition experts would say that the main thing to remember when it comes to healthy eating is that you can eat anything in moderation as long as overall you are adopting a balanced di...
The majority of nutrition experts would say that the main thing to remember when it comes to healthy eating is that you can eat anything in moderation as long as overall you are adopting a balanced diet that’s full of variety, colour and sensibly-sized portions. The foods we consume are the sources of vitamins, minerals and energy – three necessities that keep our bodies functioning, and a varied diet that taps into carbohydrates, healthy fats and proteins is what any adult requires to keep their health on track.
If you’re keen to up your fitness level, it’s vital that you take a look at your diet and eliminate anything that could hinder your performance. Follow our guide for advice on how to ensure what you’re eating is nutritionally-rich for optimum fitness.
L-arginine is a popular amino acid and a building block for proteins – that’s why Argi+ is so popular with active people.
Its vitamin C content contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. Vitamin C also contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Its vitamin K content contributes to normal blood-clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and normal red blood cell formation.
Argi+ also contains folate (folic acid) which contributes to normal amino acid synthesis, normal blood formation and it plays a role in process of cell division.
Contains wholesome dark berries including red grapes, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, elderberries, raspberries and Morello cherries.
Argi+ comes in convenient stick sachets that can easily be thrown into the gym bag.
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I'd recently given birth to our second child, Molly, and was busy being mum at home to both her and our two-year-old son, Harry. During July that year, I'd made a huge decision to sell my business of three-and-a-half years. I'd been busy running a bridal boutique and absolutely loved what I did. However, once I'd had my little ones I was then having to pay full-time staff on top of all the other overheads, and there just wasn't enough left for me at the end of each month – yet I still had all the stress and responsibility.
As much as I loved being mum at home, I soon realised that I needed something more. Forever had been in my life for the previous eighteen years as my mum had built an amazing business during this time. Eleven years later, my sister also joined the business and has been a real inspiration. I've always seen how hard they have both worked to achieve a fabulous lifestyle and I really wanted to be part of that too. It still makes me giggle though, as my sister and I both swore we'd never join! I even banned any Forever conversation between them in my presence as it was all they seemed to talk about!
From making the decision that the time was right for me, my business flew pretty quickly. I had a sense of urgency as knew that I needed an extra £600 per month to replace my shop income. In three months I'd achieved this, had built an amazing team and made some wonderful friends. Six months later I made Manager position; I couldn't quite believe it! My income is more than I'd thought possible when I started and I've also achieved Earned Incentive thanks to an amazing and supportive team. It's amazing what happens when you set solid goals!
It's not always easy, and yes it is a balancing act, and sometimes you do need to give up a few other things in order to make the time to grow your business.
I have some fabulous people in my team who I know aren't far behind me, and helping them is just so inspiring. We all make sure we are at every event, whether it be a Success Express, the Global Rally, or the BPs and trainings. This has been so important in helping to keep everyone motivated and excited.
I’d like to say a huge thank you to my mum and my sister for not giving up on me and for being such fantastic role models. I see the wonderful lives they live, and being able to do the same for my family is my greatest achievement.
Kyra was working as a Deputy Director at a Women’s and Children’s Charity…
I had worked in this career to a high position after twenty years of investment and study when I was introduced to the opportunity. My job role took up fifty-to-sixty hours a week and by the time I got home to my beautiful daughters and husband I was exhausted.
I was passionate about the work I did and wasn’t looking for another option, but I knew my life wasn’t in balance and the mounting debts we had indicated that the job wasn’t financially or emotionally meeting our family’s needs.
With great trepidation I took a look at the business and saw a way of earning an additional £300 that could ease the pressure. I took a chance and got started in August 2015.
What happened next still feels surreal; I was able to get the financial return on my investment of starting the business within ten days and by the end of the month I could see the profit in my purse.
As a family we began to breathe. Working in the pockets of time around my demanding job I was able to build my business from home and within six months matched my corporate income. Ten months later I had cleared any debt we had. I was in a position to leave my job, be a mum at home and have an income where we didn’t have to reduce our family requirements.
Almost four years on, I am still a mum working from home. I am there for my children every day, I never miss an Irish dance competition, a school event, or have to leave them when they are unwell.
I have the privilege to work in the leadership team in Ireland, but my business now spans the globe. World travel is part of my year as Forever provides incredible opportunities to those who work hard in their businesses. My family and I were gifted with a Mediterranean cruise, my husband joined me on a trip to America and I have travelled to the Middle East, Europe and the USA numerous times as a thank you from the company.
The positivity and the integrity of this business is refreshing. I have made lifelong friends and supported others to bring another income stream into their homes. It offers you an opportunity to create a life that you deserve. I am thankful every day for the TIME it has given me for my family. I am Forever Proud.
Claire started her business in January 2014 whilst on maternity leave from a career in education…
I had been searching for a way for me to be a full-time mum but not have to compromise on lifestyle. I suppose when I look back, I also knew I craved success, financial independence and that I wanted to set a great example for my children.
Very quickly I had developed an income that gave me the confidence in myself and belief in the company that I could develop a serious career with Forever and I made the decision not to return to work at the end of my maternity leave in June 2014. In fact, six months in and I was earning more than my full-time monthly wage, working part time around my daughter.
This wasn’t without a very sceptical start. Network marketing was new to me and seeing for myself that I could, in fact, develop a serious career, as well as feeling fulfilled as a mum, made me feel both excited and sceptical. I could see others developing successful businesses so I developed the attitude that if they can, maybe with some work on myself then I could too!
I came with a huge desire to change my life and a great work ethic. This saw me quickly progress through the marketing plan and go on to qualify for the car, travel and chairman’s bonus programmes. My income allowed us to get a mortgage on a house we wouldn’t have been able to previously, which was a huge goal for us and our growing family.
I now continue to develop my business as a full-time mum to three young daughters; Bella, 5, Sadie, 3 and Minnie 1. We have enjoyed not only a dramatic change in lifestyle that the income from my business has given us but also the time it has given us as a family.
I feel free, that’s the best way to describe it. I won’t miss a thing with my children because I’m in charge of my diary. I’m not aware of another opportunity that would enable us the same work life balance, lifestyle and financial security we have currently.
Forever is a way of living for us, not just a job that I pick up for an hour or two at a time and because of this I’m able to show the girls that by working hard and smart, anything is possible if you’re bold enough to chase after your dreams. I use the nooks and crannies of the day to work my business, and the beauty of it for me is that many of the business-building activities are incorporated into life as a busy mum, perfect!
Our girls are growing up in a positive environment, with people with great attitudes, and around other children that we meet on the trips away with Forever. The travel incentives have been really special to us. I’ve used them as a way to enable the girls to see parts of the world that we wouldn’t have been able to prior to me starting my business. I feel privileged that the company has invested in me, as the training and the people we have met as part of those trips have been incredible.
I’m driven by being able to show others that you can absolutely have both! You can have the time with your children whilst they’re young without having to sacrifice income, career satisfaction and personal development.
My passion is to help others to see the potential in the marketing plan and help them to learn the skills necessary to make the changes they’re looking to make to their lives. I’m a very proud Network Marketing Professional and am really excited about the future not only for our family but for the people we work alongside and the industry as a whole.
Millicent joined Forever in August 2003 and was very enthusiastic about the dream of becoming successful and financially free, but she didn’t know that Forever had more in store for her...
I was a law administrator with four children, so travelling was restricted but I wanted to see the world. Then, in February 2004, Forever gave me the opportunity to go for a month’s holiday in Kenya, and this is where my travelling dream began to become reality. The opportunities opened when I started sharing Forever with all my friends and relatives, and I could see that the business offered exponential growth. I qualified for the Manager position but my husband Jasper, who was an accountant, was still sceptical. The marketing plan was too good to be true, but he was willing to learn and got to work.
Back in the UK I had also qualified for an incentive that took me to Athens, Greece. Whilst there, we requested the help of Rex Maughan, Forever’s founder and CEO, to see if we could get Forever into East Africa. On a mountain with the breath-taking view of the Acropolis, Jasper and I had the chance to talk to Rex about the East African distributorship, and we were amazed when he gave us the go ahead.
Jasper had clearly caught the vision as well and we left the UK for Kenya in 2005. Whilst there, we worked with a team of other Forever Business Owners and Kenya had its grand office opening in Nairobi in August 2005. This later expanded to both Uganda and Rwanda which contributed to the success of Forever East Africa.
Our hard work had paid off and in 2006 we qualified for an exclusive training event in Stockholm, and by the end of that same year we had qualified for the 2008 World Rally Tour! Our travelling adventures didn’t stop there, and to date Forever has also awarded us with gifts of travel to Phoenix Arizona, Las Vegas, Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave in Nevada, Colorado, Texas, the Grand Canyon, Dallas, South Africa, Zanzibar, South Sudan, Washington DC, Bahamas, Hawaii, Singapore and many other Forever resorts.
I’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of Forever as a company and in recent years we have even received bonus cheques of over £174,000! It’s a great comfort to know that we are not alone – we are supported by a great team of achievers – and we truly believe in the business opportunity and how it’s changing lives.
When I first joined Forever, I thought I would be able to operate it through a beauty blog I had and almost be ‘faceless’ to it. The first few weeks I read and watched as many of the trainings as I could. This quickly gave me a realisation that I wouldn’t have a successful business being faceless. By the end of that first month I majorly stepped out of my comfort zone to become the face of my business.
As a manager within an HR department I was a little fearful over how people might react to my new business. I was SO relieved to actually experience positivity and excitement - so many work friends came to my launch! I hadn’t needed to be scared at all. The negative comments I did get made no impact as I was just so engrossed in getting into a rhythm with business, that I had no time to care about negativity.
After a series of launches and a huge burst of energy, I hit the supervisor position and truly felt like I was capable of reaching further promotions. I remember a training event focusing us on Eagle Manager and seeing the reward was a 5* trip to Cancun at the Moon Palace, I was determined to achieve it. Working towards that was fast, tough, exciting and rewarding. I will never forget that Christmas Eve when I hit the incentive. The best Christmas present ever.
Behind the fast pace of my business at the beginning was a vision to create space in my life to have children. I knew that I would need IVF but what I didn’t want was to have to talk to anyone about it, least of all my boss. I didn’t want to be putting in time off requests and I wanted to limit the impact stress would have on me. On my one-year anniversary with Forever I left my job and hit the Senior Manager position.
Success kept coming, I felt unstoppable at one point and was so happy to be coaching and leading teams of amazing women and men who wanted to achieve for themselves. I haven’t been a perfect leader, I have been a learning leader, learning from my mistakes, growing and adapting and also letting go when I have needed to.
By the time I had my daughter Ivy, I was a two-time Global Rally qualifier, a two-time Chairman’s Bonus achiever and two-time Eagle Manager. I was insanely proud of that, but most of all I was proud of my team for being self-starters, self-motivated and determined to enable me to be fulfilled as a new mother. I was able take time off and, on my return, dramatically reduce my working hours with my team. This did mean a drop in income, like anyone reducing their hours would expect. At first this was uncomfortable until I reached a new level of stability in my business.
My desire to achieve goals didn’t disappear and when I realised my volume was close to achieving Global Rally, I increased my working hours so that I didn’t miss out. I also kept focus on my New Zealand team to see them make history as the first Manager business over there. I feel so grateful for my experiences and I know that my connection with Forever will be lifelong. This is the only business I know of where you adapt your work around your needs, ramping up and quieting down when you need it. What I have massively appreciated in the last two years is the global scope of my business and what it has taught me in terms of being more efficient and focused. The way I run my overseas business is different to how I have run my UK one, and I am excited about the change in my UK business to align these. It’s going to take time, but I am in no rush!
Network marketing was not a new concept to Annie as her parents had started their network marketing business alongside another company when she was six years old…
A few years in, my parents were both able to leave their jobs and work their business really flexibly from home around myself and my two sisters. This gave us an amazing upbringing with unlimited time and lots of memories as a family, so I have a lot to thank the industry for!
It never crossed my mind that it could be something that I could do also, as my experience of network marketing stopped at their company and that just wasn’t for me.
After studying fashion design at university, I landed what I thought was my dream job as a designer in London. At first this was a whirlwind of excitement, however, as the time went on, I started to feel less and less enthusiastic. I didn’t feel fulfilled, I worked really long hours, had a long commute, and I hated that I was constantly wishing time away until home time or the weekend. From this job I realised a few things - I didn’t want to have a boss, I didn’t want someone to be in control of my time, and I wanted the freedom to not be tied down to one place.
It was finally a phone call with my mum and me voicing this when she said, ‘Annie, why don’t you take a proper look into network marketing and find a company that’s right for you that you can get really passionate about…’ So that night I did some real research and it finally clicked! I realised that network marketing was exactly the answer. I researched companies and when I found Forever I knew it was right for me. I searched on the Forever events Facebook page for an upline and got started the next day in October 2016.
When I started, although I had full belief in the industry and the company, my belief in myself took a while to build. However, the incredible training and support I received helped me grow and develop. I attended every event, read every book I was recommended, and my business started to grow. Early in 2018, I hit the position of Manager giving me so many more choices. I was able to leave my full-time job and also move to and explore a new city altogether!
It’s creating that time freedom I’ve witnessed first-hand that drives me. Building my business has been an absolute rollercoaster ride and really hard work, but I wouldn’t change any of it! I’m completely obsessed with what I do now, I have met the most incredible people, love working with my team, and I am so excited for my future with Forever.
FOR MY DAUGHTER
My mum is a huge inspiration to me and has been a single mum since I was two years old. She had to work three-to-four jobs just to get by, but somehow, with the help of my grandparents, she still managed to send me to a private secondary school.
Private education helped me massively since I have bad dyslexia, but despite the decent education, I knew I didn’t want to go to university. Mum suggested I become a beauty therapist so I did, and I loved it! I got my dream job in January 2008 at Gleneagles and I completed everything that job had to offer. Then I had Ava.
When Ava started school in August 2016, I wasn't sure what to do. Childcare was too expensive and her dad and I are not together, so I decided to set up my own business as I figured I could work it around Ava. I called it JAJ Beauty and mum helped by investing her retirement money into setting it up. Sadly, there were beauticians out there I couldn't compete with and it wasn’t long before JAJ Beauty failed.
One day, Anna Mair, a good friend of mine from beauty school, invited me over for our usual monthly sleepover, but this time the evening had a slightly different set up. Anna shared the Forever Business Presentation, and although I thought it was a scam, I kept thinking about the opportunity. The next day I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across Kat Crawford. She did the Forever thing Anna was talking about so I decided to invite her round and ask her questions. I wasn’t as close to Kat as I was Anna so I knew there would be no hard feelings if I decided it was a load of rubbish. I signed up two days later with Kat, that was in March 2015.
A few days later I was introduced to Kat’s team and I set myself the goal of earning £2,000 a month. This was how much my mum earned and she managed to give me a fabulous life – I wanted to do the same for my daughter! Shortly after this I came across Emma Cooper and I found her incredibly inspiring. I watched her carefully and took on everything she said to do, I listened to all the trainings and I went to my first Success Express event in June 2015. I worked hard, making my way through the Marketing Plan and incentives, and by the October I had climbed my way to Senior Manager.
I have had a huge amount of fun over the years and I’ve built some amazing memories. Thanks to Forever I now work flexibly for my daughter, and I’m able to give her the life she deserves.
"I worked hard, making my way through the Marketing Plan and incentives, and by the October I had climbed my way to Senior Manager."
ENJOY THE JOURNEY
After a heart-breaking time, Melanie decided that she wanted to spend her future with her family rather than pursuing a corporate career…
My journey started in August 2014 when we called around to our friends’ home. Martine (my now sponsor) was excited about this new business she was starting. I didn’t hear much through her excitement but I did hear ‘sacked the boss’, ‘dream car’ and ‘holidays’, so whilst I was excited for her I was completely sceptical. I was in a successful corporate role and there was no way someone could earn the kind of salary that it had taken me many years to achieve doing what she was talking about. I decided to go along to a Business Presentation as I wanted to make sure she wasn’t involved in a scam, but I returned home the proud owner of a Business Owner Box! What won me over was the idea of time freedom and that you could be successful whilst working at home. I was working forty plus hours, my emails would buzz all night, and I had a family to care for, but I just knew I had to make time for Forever.
I loved my twenty-year career in the buying industry but when I gave birth to my son Oscar everything started to change. Then, in 2009 our lives were turned upside down when we lost our twin baby boys shortly after they were born. I didn’t cope and wouldn’t accept what had happened; I blamed myself and was living in a dark tunnel. My husband then lost his job as his company went into liquidation; we had no money and no fight, but it was Oscar that kept us going.
The journey to living our lives again started when I started my Forever business. I hit Manager in less than two months and although I was initially sceptical, my disbelief faded when I took the time to research the business model. Building a business requires hard work but I knew I could do it, and it wasn’t the money that drove me, but the time I could have with my children. We wanted another baby and I no longer wanted to rush back to work so instead I focused on my Forever business.
Fast forward two years and I’m a Senior Manager, Global Rally and Chairman’s Bonus qualifier, and I have also achieved many other incentives on the Marketing Plan. I now feel able to create a future which isn’t filled with sadness, and I’m learning to enjoy the journey and accept challenges. I have complete time freedom and we’ve since had a baby girl which is the icing on the cake.
"I hit Manager in less than two months and although I was initially sceptical, my disbelief faded when I took the time to research the business model."
A HEART TO HELP OTHERS
Claire has always had a passion and heart to help others which is why she qualified in childcare and secured a post as a nanny. However, soon afterwards she was made redundant and faced with having to decide what to do next…
I’m a Christian and after going to a young people's camp with church I was introduced to the idea of mission work. When I was nineteen I decided to move to Brazil and volunteer with an organisation called YWAM. I helped in a refuge home for children with HIV and it was there I met my husband. Together we continued with mission work which included working in a home for young single mums, a home for young pregnant girls, and in the Cafezal Slums in Belo Horizonte. We also took some time out to study counselling so that we could learn how to further help families and children. We continued working in Brazil after the birth of our daughter Sophie and our son Samuel, but in December 2014 we decided we needed to return to the UK; Sophie was four and Samuel was two.
Once back in the UK I had to find work to support my family as it would take a while before my husband secured his visa. I was grateful to find a hotel cleaning job that let me work during school hours, but it was hard work and it didn’t pay well. I eventually found another job as a nanny that I thought would give us the flexibility my family needed. My husband got his visa and although I really enjoyed my job, the long days were exhausting and I had to let my employer down several times to work around my own kids. It was time to find something different. I wanted work that would fit around my children, but also something that would allow me to help others and bring in a good income.
My friend introduced me to Forever and I could see it was the solution. My whole family now benefit from the products and we are all so much healthier and happier for finding Forever. I've loved every minute of it, I've grown in myself and I work the business part-time. I have an international business, a friend from Brazil has joined my team, and I can enjoy spending the summer holidays with my children. I’m dyslexic but I’ve found Forever to be very welcoming, the training is outstanding and I’ve received so much support. Our ultimate dream is for Forever to be our sole income so that we can both go back to serving on mission projects and helping others in need.
"My whole family now benefit from the products and we are all so much healthier and happier for finding Forever."
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
Caroline first came across Forever in 2000 when a friend turned up at her office with a basket of products. The friend spoke of the opportunity but Caroline wasn’t interested at that time; she did however fall in love with the products…
In 2014 my middle daughter called me to tell me she’d found her ticket out of the bank job she hated and was starting a business. It wasn’t until her Business Owner Box arrived that we realised it was linked to the Forever Aloe Vera Gel I’d been drinking all those years! I was delighted but bemused at the thought that this side line could replace her salary.
I quietly watched her build a successful business for eight months when I decided I also wanted to take on a new challenge. I’d been working a job I loved in the voluntary sector for fifteen years but I felt as if I’d taken it as far as I could. Redundancies were also being discussed so I started a Forever business as a safety net. I joined my daughter’s team and successfully built a large retail base of lovely customers, and I even started to grow a team. After six months I decided to take voluntary redundancy and I was able to focus on Forever full-time in January 2016.
I’m now fully immersed in the network marketing industry and I’m very passionate about Forever, but it’s not always been plain sailing. I’ve had little dips when it comes to mindset and I’ve needed to dig deep to get back out there and share the opportunity. Although it wasn’t always easy, I have still built a growing UK team and I also have team members in Canada and New Zealand. My plan is to continue expanding globally as travel is a huge passion of mine – I’m determined to help as many people as I can.
I am surrounded by dynamic team members that inspire me daily, but I’ve realised that everyone is different.
My journey is mine only and I am achieving success at the right pace for me. Forever has given me time to see my family, especially my grandson Noah who lives six hours away and my daughter who lives in Australia. In three years’ time, my husband Glenn and I are planning to live in Spain and I’m really looking forward to taking my business with me. My particular passion is helping women aged over fifty, as often, like me, people in this age group feel like they’ve missed their chance. I love the idea of showing them that anything is possible with Forever.
"My journey is mine only and I am achieving success at the right pace for me"
Sapphire Manager Natalie Heeley continues to take the Forever world by storm as she secures the number one spot in the UK for the third year running.
As a leader admired by many across the world, a devoted mother to two wonderful children (plus one on the way), and a business-builder whose success continues to surpass expectations, Natalie carries with her an air of professionalism, power and self-confidence that many would envy. Forever’s Editor, Kate Hodge, caught up with Natalie at her beautiful country home to talk business, mindset, and why she’s Forever Proud…
KH: WHAT DID LIFE LOOK LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED FOREVER?
NH: I’ve been in Forever about ten years now but my background is in marketing. I was made redundant twice and the second time I was pregnant with my son Will. I therefore became a mum at home, which was great because it was what I always wanted anyway, and Rosie came along pretty quickly after, but money was a struggle. For ten years prior to this, my mum Jan Whittaker had been asking me to look at Forever, but I’d never been interested before. However, things changed when I had both children and I found myself wanting something that was going to be flexible, something that was going to be challenging, and something that was going to give me loads of support because I didn’t have much confidence or belief in myself at the time. Will was two and Rosie was five months old when I started my Forever business.
KH: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF IF YOU COULD GO BACK TO THOSE EARLY DAYS?
NH: If I were to start the business again, I would tell myself to never compare myself to other people. It’s so easy to do, but we need to remember that we are all on our own journey and we all come into it with different challenges, different goals and different skills. Every Forever Business Owner needs to realise that they are individuals who are able to make it happen. In fact, the only way you can fail is by quitting, so you need to make sure you are getting up each day with that positive mindset, getting out of your comfort zone, and working on challenges to ensure you overcome them. Self-belief also plays a crucial role. It took me two years to get to Manager because I didn’t believe that I could do it, and it took me a long time to learn that you have to work on your mindset daily.
KH: HOW DOES IT FEEL TO SECURE THE TOP SPOT AGAIN?
NH: It’s pretty amazing to be recognised as the number one FBO for the third year running, but it’s not just down to me – my team is just incredible and I want to say a big thank you to them all. This achievement is also a testament to hard work. When I started my Forever business I worked literally every moment I could around the children, and it just shows that if you put that hard work in, it will pay off in the long term.
KH: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO FBOS WHO ASPIRE TO BE LEADERS IN THE FIELD?
NH: Firstly, it’s important that you do your research and make sure you are clear on what tools, events and trainings are available to you. You should then access these tools and trainings yourself before sharing them with your team. I think the company trainings and events that I’ve benefited from the most are the Success Express events. They are so important as they keep you motivated, they help to build team spirit, and the trainings are absolutely incredible. The Advisory Board product trainings are also essential as they will help to build your confidence when it comes to retailing the products and they will also help you to coach your team. Using the tools on foreverknowledge.info has also been beneficial to my business because everything is at your fingertips and you can access it from home in those little spaces throughout your day.
As well as promoting the company trainings and events, being a leader requires teaching others the basics of the business. It’s teaching people how to retail the products, how to do a great product launch, how to make a phone call, how to do a one-to-one and how to run a Business Presentation, whether that’s a home BP or over a coffee. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel as it’s worked for forty years; you just have to be persistent and teach others. For me, a massive part has been teaching others about mindset. I believe that 80% of our success is down to what we are telling ourselves so I constantly remind my team to work on their mindset daily.
KH: HAVE YOU ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THEIR BUSINESS HAS SLOWED?
NH: Remember not to compare yourself to other people – running a business is not a race and it is perfectly normal to go through stages where business remains at a steady pace. However, if you are keen to see growth, it may be worth looking back in your diary to remind yourself what activity you’ve been doing. Look at the past three months, how many one-to-ones have you had? How many guests have you taken to the Business Presentation? Ideally these are face-to-face activities but they could be online, and although you will probably find that you’ve done a bit, it’s likely you have room to do a lot more. Just try increasing your activity and you’ll soon see the results you crave. What I do, and what I tell my team to do, is to try and do a minimum of three to five one-to-ones per week, and attend a Business Presentation, with a guest, on a weekly basis.
By doing this amount of activity, you are likely to recruit one to three people each month. If you aren’t going to the BP, a big part of the jigsaw is missing – the BP will give you the motivation and encouragement you need to confidently talk about the business; make sure it plays a key role in the diary, but most importantly, don’t give up and know that you can do it.
KH: WHAT HAS THIS PAST YEAR (2016) LOOKED LIKE FOR YOU?
NH: This past year has been pretty magical: I turned forty when we were out in South Africa at Global Rally and this was followed by the most amazing family holiday. My kids, my mum, my brother and sister, we all went on safari and we really just spent loads of time together making memories. I had a big party with my team out in Johannesburg, and I also picked up a million dollar cheque which made it a pretty spectacular birthday. When we came home we had a few more parties, so it’s literally been a year of celebration and having fun. Amongst all this I also met my partner, we’ve renovated our beautiful farm house which has always been a dream come true, and then to finish the year off I found out that we are expecting a baby!
KH: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2017?
NH: This year my focus is being a mummy again. Rosie is now eleven, Will is twelve, but this time it’s going to be so, so different. All those years ago I didn’t have much money or time, I was a single parent and there were lots of challenges that we had to face; this little girl is going to grow up in an entirely different environment. Our house is nearly finished so we are going to be living in our dream home and we can’t wait to introduce our baby girl into the family. It’s going to be pretty scary going back to babies but we are all so excited. I’m also looking forward to working with my team, watching them achieve Chairman’s Bonus and Eagle Manager, and obviously I am going to have the opportunity to meet lots of new mums which means conversations that could lead to them changing their future. All in all, 2017 is going to be a great year.
KH: WHY ARE YOU FOREVER PROUD?
NH: Forever has provided me with financial freedom and for me that means choices; choices to do whatever we want, when we want, without having to think about whether we can afford it. That’s been pretty life-changing for us. I’m also able to work closely with my mum and sister, and together we’ve been able to change our family’s lives. It’s humbling to know that by simply sharing the opportunity, we’ve changed hundreds of lives around the world as well. I love meeting so many different types of people and to work in such a positive and motivating environment is rare these days. That’s why I’m Forever Proud.
"Remember not to compare yourself to other people – running a business is not a race and it is perfectly normal to go through stages where business remains at a steady pace. However, if you are keen to see growth, it may be worth looking back in your diary to remind yourself what activity you’ve been doing."
Based in south-west London, Matt enjoyed a successful career working for a major brand. He was focused, passionate and hardworking, but the long hours and lack of time began to tarnish the corporate dream…
I started my Forever journey back in February 2015 whilst working for a large well-known soft drinks brand. I headed up their national sales team which consisted of over 130 managers, and while some may say I had the perfect career, I always believed there was more to life than working a sixty-hour week and having no time to yourself.
Fortunately, I saw the Forever opportunity as my way out of the corporate rat race. I set a goal to get to a place where I’d be able to quit my job within five months, and exactly five months later I resigned. I knew that working alongside such an incredible company with amazing products would work, so I began building a business by following everything that my upline told me to do. Kyle Burrows and Emma Cooper were outstanding mentors!
I achieved Manager in three months by working my business around my job, and alongside managing my own personal £multi-million international property portfolio. I was also having my house extended and I was in the middle of buying a new three-bed London apartment to rent out. I may have been busy, but I made time for my Forever business; it was going to set me up for the future and once there I would never have to look back!
I now have four amazing Managers based in Scotland, and a team of over 300 people – we are like one big happy family! The friendships you make in Forever are incredible; these people are going to be in my life for the rest of my days, and the journey we are going to walk together makes me ‘smile’. When I was at Global Rally in South Africa, I looked around and, whilst holding back emotion, I knew I was working for something special when I saw such inspirational and highly motivational people.
I am more committed than ever to carry on building my business with Forever, and Senior Manager is firmly set on the horizon, but I have also had the time to retrain in something I’ve always been passionate about – property. I have now qualified as a self-employed mortgage and insurance advisor and I intend to work this role alongside my Forever business. Forever has given me options; options to have more time, freedom, and the ability to do what I want, when I want, and with whom I want. That is priceless! I would like to thank everyone who is playing a key part in my journey and I am super-excited for the years ahead.
"The friendships you make in Forever are incredible; these people are going to be in my life for the rest of my days."
Forever found me at a time in my life when I truly believe I needed it the most. At the time, I had three young kids, all below the age of five, with the two youngest only thirteen months apart. My kids and my husband Ross are my rocks, my inspiration, and the ones who drive me to be the best I can be…
Before Forever I was a bank branch manager and I’d worked in the same corporate organisation for fifteen years. I had a great salary, a great team and it was my dream job. Life was good but when I fell pregnant with Poppy (our third), things started to change.
One month before Poppy was born my mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My whole world fell apart. She underwent a life-threatening operation the day before Poppy was born and I suddenly realised that this ‘dream job’ I thought I had wasn’t going to work anymore. It was missing something crucial – work-life balance. It was clear that juggling three young kids, a corporate career and mum’s illness just wasn’t possible. I had no time, and sadly time was running out for mum faster than we thought.
After I had Poppy, I was desperate to lose some ‘baby weight’, so I decided to try the C9. Afterwards I looked great and felt amazing, and the lady I bought it from suggested I take a look at the business opportunity. I took one look at the Marketing Plan and knew straight away that I was in.
Suddenly I had found a business that I could work around nap times, mum’s treatments, feeds, hospital visits, school, kids’ clubs, etc. I had found my way out, and a way to create the work-life balance I craved.
Forever has given us so much. Fast-forward to 2017, and we have an extended family home, we have managed to take the kids to Disney and I have travelled to places I could only dream of before. With our first Chairman’s Bonus cheque we were able to replace our old car, and the remainder went to Strathcarron Hospice where my mum spent her last ten days (she sadly passed away in January 2016).
The most important thing that this business has given us is memories and the time to create them; memories with Ross and the kids, and memories with mum. We were able to take her on trips, and I was able to be by her bedside twenty-four hours a day when she was in the hospice. This was the moment I realised that the business opportunity has the potential to change lives – it had certainly changed mine!
"I took one look at the Marketing Plan and knew straight away that I was in. Suddenly I had found a business that I could work around nap times, mum’s treatments, feeds, hospital visits, school, kids’ clubs, etc."
A FUN-FILLED BUSINESS
Supervisor Grace Oyerinde’s journey started when her friend asked her if she would host a Forever product launch at her home…
I agreed as I was happy to support my friend, but I also liked that I wouldn’t have to lift a finger in preparation for the party – she offered to organise the catering and everything so that I could simply be a guest in my own home. To be honest though, I was also curious; my knowledge of the product range was very limited. I had only been introduced to Forever Bright Toothgel previously, so I was interested in learning a bit more.
We had a lot of fun that evening, sixteen people attended in total and I was impressed by how professional the team was at setting up and presenting the products. I was also struck by the integrity of the company – I loved that they offered a sixty-day money-back guarantee and that the aloe was organically-grown, pesticide-free and hand-harvested. I was also fascinated to learn about the nutritional ingredients contained within the products. I made the decision to buy the Business Owner Box as I wanted to benefit from the discount on future purchases. I was not interested in the business side of things – I had work and other commitments – I was just keen to get my discount!
Throughout the months that followed I naturally found myself talking to friends, family and colleagues about the products. I used all the products in the Business Owner Box, I went on and did the C9, and I purchased other products for personal use too. Friends and family wanted to know what I was doing and how was I doing it, and, five months later, I realised that my Forever business had taken off. Despite being a mother of three young children, holding two jobs as an accountant, and working other commitments such as teaching Sunday school, I was determined to give my business a real go. I held my first product launch, which was promptly followed by further presentations, and although not all were well attended, I quickly learnt that it wasn’t really about the volume of people, but engaging those who had a passion for the products.
The success I’ve seen so far has been down to my passion and the amazing support given by a Senior Manager in my upline, Celestina Egbor. I’m having so much fun hosting tea parties, doing table-top displays in my local community, and supporting my friends with their respective launches – I really have loved every minute!
"I was determined to give my business a real go"
REBUILDING A FUTURE
You never know what life is going to throw at you and when something affects your health it can be difficult to see a way out. Supervisor Mike Fielder eventually found the light at the end of his tunnel, but the journey getting there was far from a smooth ride.
I suffered a herniated disc when I was eighteen years old and I’ve lived with pain ever since. When I was twenty-one I had an operation but they made a real mess of it and refused to believe me when I told them the pain was worse.
It wasn’t until eight years later, when MRI scans were available, that the doctors realised I had three prolapsed discs and a compressed spinal canal. The situation was pretty serious and I had to re-mortgage my house to pay for a private operation the following month. Fortunately the surgery was successful.
Everything was fine for ten years and I was even able to start my own construction business. My business was a success and everything was going well until one morning, whilst rushing around getting ready for work, I tripped and fell down the stairs.
I undid all the good work the surgeon had done and I was eventually told that a further operation would do more harm than good. My body was starting to fuse the vertebrae on its own and the pain was unbearable. I did try to live a normal life but the pain was making me lose all concentration and common sense.
It was during this time that I noticed an old friend posting on Facebook about a company called Forever. At first I took no notice, but after a few months I decided to find out more and I was invited along to a Business Presentation.
I spent the whole hour trying to find fault with the business, and when I couldn't I jumped on board. I needed a new future, but what I found was nothing short of a miracle.
The products have been amazing, I'm now building a fantastic business with my own team, and I can't wait to qualify for the incentives in the future. Forever has been the physical and
mental vehicle I needed to get my life back on track, and I can't recommend the opportunity highly enough.
"I needed a new future, but what I found was nothing short of a miracle."
Never settle for second best by Kelly & Ben Colley – Soaring Managers
Kelly and Ben Colley lived a hectic, stressful and fear-filled lifestyle before they found Forever. Now they are stronger than ever and their business continues to soar...
Our background is in the NHS. I had been a paramedic for eighteen years and Ben had been in the ambulance service for ten. We only had three days off each month as a family, and times were hard. Although we earned a decent wage, we had no life and we missed having valuable time with our daughter, who was five years old at the time. It was evident that working twelve to fourteen-hour shifts, seven days a week, was taking its toll on us as a family.
We became deeply unhappy in our circumstances and I got to a point where I’d actually cry before going to work. We just couldn't see a way out. Then, in October 2013, when I was working solo in the rapid response car, I got assaulted at work for the second time that year. This time it scared me. I was pinned against a wall by my throat, and my shoulder was damaged as he ripped the emergency radio from my hand; I was terrified for my life, particularly when the man wouldn't let me leave the flat.
After this incident I took sick leave to have physio and it was during this time that I decided we needed to change our lives. It was December 2013 when Ben and I sat at our dining room table and tried to think of what else we could do. I hadn’t done anything else since leaving school so I was unsure of myself and my skills; how could I start something new?
Then, in January 2014, I saw an advert for the C9. Since I’m an avid dieter, I decided to buy the C9 from a stranger via Facebook, and I was so pleased with the results that I asked to look at the business opportunity as well. I met up with Katie Forbes – now my sponsor – and I decided to join the same day. Ben was very sceptical and had no interest for the first six weeks (in which time I progressed up to Supervisor). But I knew from day one that this was my way out of the ambulance service, and Ben’s negativity only drove me more. I made Assistant Manager in nine weeks and Manager in eleven; by this time he was 100% on board and supporting me in my new venture. I returned back to work in March 2014 but I was only back for two weeks when the person that assaulted me decided he would put in a complaint about me, claiming that I assaulted him. This was the final nail in the coffin. In October 2014 we both handed in our notices to focus on Forever full-time. This was the scariest thing we had ever done, but also the most exciting. We realised that this had to work for us so we put every single available minute into it, banishing the negativity we faced from family. Promotions and incentives were all written down and dated so we knew that they would be achieved, and sure enough we started to tick them off one by one. It’s definitely true that if you write goals down they will be achieved. Ben used to write daily affirmations in a journal and at first I thought he was mad – but it worked. We also had to carefully consider our time management by segregating our time and using it wisely.
Before Forever we were led to believe that life is about going to work for a set wage each month and spending more time in the office than with your family. But I’ve learnt you should never settle for second best. Now we are Soaring Managers and Senior Eagle Managers earning an income that we never believed possible. Instead we spend every minute of our time with our daughter – who is our world – and now we will never miss a single moment.
For the past nine years I have been working as a qualified PE teacher, and so when I first learnt about Forever I didn’t see the opportunity as more than a means of extra income. However, after about two months – once I’d carried out some heavy research and retailing – I found myself hooked.
I quickly fell in love with the company when I saw how my business, and my wonderful uplines, could flourish. I too then started to recruit others and I loved sharing the opportunity. I now have an amazing team that consists of both existing and new friends, and I am so grateful for how they are all helping me with my journey.
Marcus Leach, one of our Forever Global F.I.T. Ambassadors, is taking part in multiple events and challenges during the summer months. One of his biggest challenge this year is the upcoming Tour du Mont Blanc – it’s described as the ‘world’s toughest one day bike race’! On Saturday 16th July, Marcus will be cycling 300km with 8000m of ascent across three countries. We caught up with Marcus to ask him a few questions on his preparation for the event. Excited and nervous for the challenge ahead, Marcus has said: “It’s hard to explain just how much this means to me; I’ve poured so much into this over the past twelve months. I just have to do it now, and the waiting for it is almost torturous”.
