The first shake that actually works: Kathrin's SHEKO story

"The decision had been made for a long time. I'd tried quite a few things to lose weight in the past: intermittent fasting, counting points, drinking shakes. None of it ever worked for me. Then I discovered SHEKO on Instagram . It was the perfect time. My sister was just going into the hospital to have gastric band surgery. Obesity runs in our family, and her operation was a real eye-opener. I don't want to risk any health problems. Instead, I want to do something good for my body."

"I still remember trying my first SHEKO and immediately thinking, 'Wow, this is delicious.' It was a chocolate shake. The naturally sweet, not at all artificial taste won me over right away, and it still does today. Just a few days ago, I told my husband that I now always look forward to my shake in the morning, instead of a white roll with jam like I used to."

The irresistible taste is the kick-start to Kathrin's success story. After a short time, she also discovers that the shakes not only taste great but also keep her feeling full for a long time. She doesn't feel hungry for up to four hours – and, most importantly, her cravings for sweets disappear. This makes the transition particularly easy for her.

"I'd never experienced anything like this with other shakes and diets. No matter what I tried, I was simply dissatisfied and eventually in a bad mood. I was hungry, it didn't taste good, and so I lacked the motivation to continue. I've been doing SHEKO for three months now, and I haven't had a single second where I wanted to stop."

"I replace two meals with a shake. Usually breakfast and dinner. The great thing is that SHEKO gives me so much flexibility. I have a full-time job and a family. And sometimes when I get home in the evening, I want to sit down with my husband and children and have a nice dinner. Then I simply switch gears and enjoy my shake at lunchtime in the office instead of preparing it in the evening."

"Well, I have my goal firmly in mind. But I've also realized that it makes much more sense for me if I'm not too strict and think long-term. Just because I go out for Sunday brunch with my loved ones today doesn't mean I'm undoing everything I've achieved so far and everything I still want to achieve. On Monday morning, I'm simply looking forward to my shake again. Balance is key for me."

A study tracking the weight loss success of overweight individuals found that two factors are crucial: realistic expectations and self-confidence. Those who want to lose a lot of weight very quickly are more likely to fail than those who set manageable goals. Not enough for you? Another study revealed that losing just 5% of your body weight makes a huge difference. This reduces your body fat percentage by around 8%, and even the particularly unhealthy abdominal fat decreases by 7%. As your weight decreases, your self-confidence grows. Suddenly, you feel much stronger mentally and see yourself as capable of continuing.

"I'm totally motivated and don't feel restricted at all. I'm sure I would have given up by now if I had to follow strict rules and a plan that overwhelmed me. This way, I still feel free, enjoy losing weight, and feel validated by the decreasing number on the scale."

"I was aware that shakes alone aren't a miracle cure and that the pounds won't just melt away because I have SHEKO in my cupboard. A friend and I started going for walks twice a week. It's easy on my joints, I get fresh air, and I have my 'coffee break' – just without the coffee and, most importantly, without the cake. I also spend half an hour every day hula hooping. You can even do it in front of the TV, and it fits perfectly into my day."

"My goal is to lose another ten kilograms. What's most important to me is that I achieve long-term success. I'm going on vacation soon and I'll definitely be taking SHEKO with me. I think the chocolate flavor will end up in my suitcase. It's my favorite, and I also like to mix it with vanilla or banana at home." I'm currently replacing two meals a day with it, as I mentioned. I can easily imagine drinking one shake a day in the future to maintain my weight. And because I simply can't imagine ever giving up that delicious taste again.

“Many people have already commented on my great success, simply because it’s so obvious. So I told my friends that I’d discovered SHEKO for myself. Now several of them have already ordered their own shakes. But I always say: See how it works for you. I think everyone has to find their own way.”

Kathrin'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 Kathrin's story inspire you and start your own personal success journey.

* 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.