Starting over at 55: Anja's SHEKO Story
Anja is 55 years old, a childcare worker, and grandmother of two grandchildren. After an emotional stroke of fate, she gained 20 kilos within a few months. Despite going to the gym and multiple doctor visits, nothing changed for a long time. Only when she completely changed her diet and firmly integrated SHEKO into her daily routine did things really start to change: almost 17 kilos less, without hunger, without strict rules, and with an ease that even surprised her.
from Paulina
The path to a fresh start
Anja, please tell us a little about yourself and how you came to SHEKO.
“I’m 55, have three adult children, two grandchildren, and my daughter Maraike ultimately led me to SHEKO. She had been shaking for a while and told me about it. At first, I was a bit skeptical, but then pleasantly surprised.“
Sometimes it’s exactly that one recommendation from the family that changes everything.
What made you want to change your weight back then?
“I had two foster children with me who were then placed elsewhere. That was a blow of fate. And afterwards, I really gained 20 kilos within a few weeks, from 76 to 96 kilos. It happened so fast that I ran from doctor to doctor. They all said: menopause. But I didn’t want to just accept that. At times, I was at the gym three to four times a week, doing circuit training and targeted strength building, and nothing changed. It was totally frustrating.”
Emotional stress can profoundly affect body weight – regardless of what you eat or how much you move. On top of that, metabolism can actually slow down during menopause. That’s exactly why sometimes a new approach is needed that meets the body where it currently is.
Anja's Dietary Change
When did it really click for you?
"At the beginning of 2024, I started really tracking my nutrition and engaging deeply with the topic. I realized that I often ate too little and the wrong things. Then I switched to a protein-rich diet, started doing hula hoop, and that was really the turning point."
A protein-rich diet is not a trend but has a real scientific basis: Proteins keep you fuller longer, stabilize blood sugar levels, and help the body preserve valuable muscle mass even while losing weight. Our Balance Shakes provide 20 g of high-quality protein per serving and are very flexible to use.
How do you specifically integrate the shakes into your daily routine?
„I never really followed a strict routine. In the morning, I add vanilla powder to my low-fat quark or my muesli, with psyllium husks, flaxseeds, sometimes ground nuts, always a splash of flaxseed oil. I usually drink the shake as a shake in the evening. That’s my little ritual on the couch, usually something with chocolate. And I really put the powder everywhere: in muesli, in quark, in dishes. SHEKO is not a diet product for me, but simply part of my nutrition. Just like others need their coffee.“
No rigid rules, no prohibition system. SHEKO fits into your individual daily life. The fact that Anja has now developed such a good sense for her body and continues to lose weight without calorie tracking is the best proof that a real nutritional change has taken place.
The results speak for themselves
You have lost almost 17 kilos. What else has changed besides the scale?
"I measure myself regularly, and when I look at the measurements from the beginning today, it's really impressive. 7 centimeters on the thighs, 15 on the hips, 11 on the waist, 10 on the chest. I went from size XL to M, sometimes even down to S. I have a pair of pants that I never managed to close and could only get up to the knees, then it stopped. Recently, I put them on and now they fit."
And no one could express better than Anja what we want to achieve with SHEKO: "And I'm not on a diet. I changed my nutrition, and I stick to it. It's not hard for me, it's simply my life now."
Not a short-term crash diet, but a new lifestyle that feels good, suits you, and works long-term.
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Anja's favorites: vanilla for the morning, chocolate for the evening
Are you also active in our Facebook community? What does it give you?
"It's really a wonderful exchange, especially when people share their successes and motivate each other. What I find particularly nice: You keep writing with the same people, sometimes even get in touch privately, and there is an openness that I truly appreciate."
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What do you like most about SHEKO?
"That there are so many varieties. In winter, I like to mix marzipan, baked apple, and chocolate together; it tastes like speculoos or gingerbread. I like the texture, that you mix it with milk and not with water and oil, and that it contains vitamins, which you often don’t get with other shakes. But above all: That there isn’t a rigid concept. You can, you may, but you don’t have to. That’s the difference for me."
Losing Weight with SHEKO: Anja's Tips
"When the metabolism gets too few calories, it simply shuts down. My tip: really track everything at the beginning. Not to stress you out, but to get an honest picture of what you actually consume, and especially how much protein."
"I started measuring myself regularly, and that was a gamechanger. Sometimes the scale didn’t show much change, but the centimeters still melted away. Write down your measurements. You’ll be surprised by what you see when you look back after a few months."
“I’ve never shaken according to the rules. I put vanilla in my muesli, have chocolate on the couch in the evening, and when cans run low, I just mix everything together. Try out what fits your daily routine. At SHEKO, there are no musts. You can, you may, and that’s exactly what makes it so easy to stick with it.”
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Anja's story shows: You don't need a diet, strict rules, or bans. You just need the right thing that easily fits into your daily routine. Secure your first Balance Shakes now and feel the difference!
*The amount of individual weight loss varies from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, the weight loss results mentioned in the SHEKO stories are individual and do not guarantee the same weight loss within the same period. To lose weight, two daily meals must be replaced with SHEKO Shakes as part of a calorie-reduced diet.