Carina lost 10 kilos "all by herself": SHEKO Story
Carina describes herself as a true hedonist. Diets aren't her thing. Nevertheless, she lost ten kilos with SHEKO. "It just happened," she says. Read her full success story here.
from Paulina
Carina: Enjoyable weight loss without counting calories
You lost ten kilograms with SHEKO. Was that your goal when you started shaking it up?
"Yes, I wanted to lose weight. But I didn't have a specific goal. I didn't have a precise number in mind, nor did I set a timeframe. To be honest, I'm not the diet type at all. I enjoy sitting with my husband in the evenings, savoring good food and a delicious wine."
At SHEKO, we always say that enjoyment and weight loss are not mutually exclusive. Do you agree?
"If you had asked me that before last October, I would have said 'no'. My biggest vice in the afternoon was always cakes and pastries. Then I discovered SHEKO and realized that a shake can be just as delicious. This meant I didn't have to give up my 'sweet moment' and still lost weight. Somehow it all just happened by itself."
When Carina started using SHEKO, she replaced two meals a day with a shake. She had a shake in the morning, a full meal at lunchtime, another shake in the afternoon – instead of reaching for cake – and a light snack in the evening. She especially liked that she no longer had cravings, didn't have to count calories, and started the day healthy. After all, our shakes contain 27 vitamins and minerals that provide your body with everything it needs. Nutrition experts helped us with the formulation to ensure that all the ingredients complement each other perfectly.
"I never used to eat breakfast. My job starts relatively early and I rarely have time to sit down and have a proper meal in the morning. But making a shake is so easy and quick that I now always drink a SHEKO in the morning. And lo and behold: I immediately feel better and full of energy."
SHEKO as a kick-start to a healthier life
It sounds so incredibly easy coming from you. There's such a lightness in your voice, too. Did you really have no difficulties getting started?
"I think the difficulties never arose because I didn't put any pressure on myself. As I said, I didn't have a specific goal in mind. I simply decided that I wanted to do something good for myself and my body. Then I drank my first shake, was immediately convinced, and suddenly everything felt so natural. The first few pounds melted away, I had more energy, and I was completely in the flow."
Have you changed anything else in your daily routine?
"Yes, absolutely. SHEKO was basically the kick-start I needed to get started and begin my healthier lifestyle. I decided that I wanted to be fit and grow old. I hardly ever did any sports before, but now I'm even a hula hoop and fitness trainer. I also go jogging and recently even ran a half marathon."
Our SHEKO shake isn't a "miracle drink"—just because you drink it won't automatically make the pounds melt away. What it can do, however, is provide the impetus for a healthier lifestyle. It's the all-rounder for every situation and supports you in finding what works best for you. This might mean replacing a meal with it; or it might mean drinking two shakes a day to get closer to your personal goal.
Your path to feeling your best is complemented by exercise. Carina has really discovered the joy of hula-hooping. And she's certain: there's a sport out there for everyone that feels like pure fun, not exertion.
The SHEKO difference
A few months have passed now. You've successfully lost weight and fundamentally changed your life. What are you most proud of?
"Shortly after Christmas, I had a moment where I thought, 'Wow, look what you've accomplished!' Because I couldn't believe that I'd even lost weight over the holidays and stuck to my healthier lifestyle. Sure, I indulged too, and ate some delicious cookies. But here's the best part: I baked the cookies myself with SHEKO. You can do so much with the powder – it's truly incredible."
Would you like some recipe ideas? We've collected the tastiest ones for you here .
Why do you think you're "holding through it so well" – even at Christmas?
"SHEKO is the first thing I'm really committed to – simply because I like the taste and everything about it is perfect for me. I've never had lumps in my drink, I find the shaker super practical, I can take it anywhere, and I can see that it works. That motivates me even more. I'm 100% behind it."
Do you still have any goals?
“Yes, two even: I would like to lose about six more kilos. And I would like to get my sister on board, who has already asked me several times how I actually do it.”
Losing weight with SHEKO: Carina's tips
Before Carina knew Sheko, she had never completed a diet. Simply because she didn't enjoy the taste and missed the pleasure. She recommends that beginners order the Starter Taste Box. It contains seven sample-sized shakes, so you can try them all. Once you've found your favorite, you too can start your success story.
Carina loves getting creative with the powder. On her Instagram profile, she shows how she makes bars, cakes, and desserts with SHEKO. She's discovered the joy of trying out healthy recipes. When she eats her healthier strawberry tiramisu in the afternoon, it doesn't feel like she's "strenuously trying to lose weight."
All beginnings are difficult. Or so they say. We at SHEKO think differently. We want to bring ease to your well-being plans. Carina has found that once you get started, you enter a state of flow. Establish new habits to help you do this. Haven't been eating breakfast? Drink a shake in the morning. Never have anything with you when you're out and about, and then quickly buy sweets? From now on, take your handy shaker with you.
Carina's SHEKO story shows that changing your diet doesn't have to involve strict prohibitions. Instead, your diet should be uncomplicated and stress-free. We want you to reach your personal best with greater ease. Let Carina's story inspire you and start your own personal success journey.
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* The amount of weight loss varies from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Similarly, the weight loss results reported in the SHEKO stories are individual and do not guarantee a corresponding weight loss within the same timeframe. To lose weight, two daily meals must be replaced with SHEKO shakes as part of a calorie-reduced diet.