Goodbye cravings – hello SHEKO: Louise's story
Louise tried them all: shakes, diets, (empty) promises. Although she never suffered from extreme obesity, she didn't feel comfortable in her own skin. Especially not after gaining 35 kilograms during her pregnancy. The vicious cycle of dieting, yo-yo effects, and low-quality shakes only made matters worse.
With SHEKO, she was able to both escape her binge eating and develop a healthier relationship with food . Another plus for Louise: 8 kilos less on the scale.*
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Louise's story
Tell us your story, Louise. How has your relationship with food evolved?
“I was never severely overweight. However, I often felt I was a bit overweight. I was often teased about it at school. When I became a mother for the first time at 16, I had gained 35 kg and felt even more uncomfortable. I lost the weight quickly, but then fell victim to the yo-yo effect.”
Louise had her first son at 16. Her daughter followed when she was almost 18, and her second at 19. Shortly after the birth of her second daughter, bulimia gradually crept in, a condition that plagued Louise for two years: “The idea of being able to eat without gaining weight was simply irresistible.”
At some point, however, Louise's eating habits swung to the other extreme: binge eating .
What were your biggest difficulties with eating?
“During the week I was able to control myself well. But on weekends I often overdid it: I'd have a pizza and then something sweet. Then something savory and then something sweet again…”
Although – or perhaps precisely because – Louise strictly controlled herself during the week and forbade herself sweets, she made up for it fivefold on the weekend. The idea that she could "treat herself" on the weekend was used as justification for her binge eating . Weight gain? Only a matter of time.
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When was the moment when it “clicked”?
“What I remember most is something my youngest daughter said shortly before Christmas: we were all dancing wildly together. She said to me: 'Wow, Mom, everything on you is wobbly!' That's when I knew I had to change something.”
"Wow, Mom, everything on you is wobbly!"
But that wasn't all: Louise was asked at work if she was pregnant again. She even received congratulations. By the end of 2020, her binge eating had intensified – as had Louise's weight. In December, she decided to make a change .
How did you plan to get your eating disorder under control?
“I quickly realized that I needed to change something. I needed something that would help me in the long term. Shakes were my first choice: I have quite a sweet tooth and often crave something sweet. Shakes should make me feel like I don't have to miss out on anything.”
Louise often grabbed the cheapest shakes at the supermarket. She didn't pay attention to the ingredients, only to the fact that they were advertised with the word "diet." But instead of losing weight, she actually gained it! When did that change? When Louise tried SHEKO for the first time.
Louise and Sheko
Louise first came across SHEKO on Instagram through an influencer she follows. The influencer raved about how delicious the shakes were. At that point, Louise had already been considering trying SHEKO. Had she known then that SHEKO would change her lifestyle so much for the better , she probably wouldn't have been so skeptical at first.
What were your first thoughts about SHEKO?
“At first, the price put me off. Ultimately, I thought I'd just give it a try – it couldn't hurt – even though there are cheaper shakes on the market.”
That's only true, however, if you're looking at the total price of the shakes. If you consider the price per serving, SHEKO is the cheapest at €1.20 per serving . Louise quickly realized this too: buying food instead of the shake would quickly cost more. With SHEKO, on the other hand, you get 25 servings per pack.
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Why SHEKO?
“I’ve tried quite a few shakes. But there’s no comparison! SHEKO is simply delicious! When I first started, I used to get butterflies in my stomach before every shake because I was so excited.”
"I got butterflies in my stomach before every shake because I was so excited about it."
Louise is particularly impressed by SHEKO's natural taste and creamy texture. The sweetness is also perfect, as she describes herself as having a sweet tooth and doesn't want to give up sweets. There have even been days when she just wanted to drink a shake because it tastes so good .
What has changed in your diet since starting SHEKO?
“A lot. I started SHEKO in January, have lost 8 kg since then, and have maintained my weight of 56 kg. I feel much better and finally attractive again! And the best part: since I started SHEKO, binge eating is a thing of the past – as is my fear of the yo-yo effect. The shakes make me feel like I'm not missing out on anything at all.”
Louise drinks a shake in the morning and at lunchtime . In the evening, she eats a normal meal with her family. At the beginning of her SHEKO journey, when the scale showed 65 kg, she also replaced two meals a day with shakes on weekends. However, she quickly realized that when the rest of the family was making sandwiches and she was drinking her shake, she felt isolated. Therefore, she eats "normally" on weekends and only uses SHEKO during the week .
Of course, everyone's daily routine is different. Do you only want to drink one shake a day? And preferably in the evening? No problem! SHEKO is as flexible as you need it to be. Simply find out what works best for you .
How do you like your SHEKO shake best?
“I often stir my shake into yogurt. I also think the Bounty snails are absolutely delicious!”
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Maintaining weight with SHEKO: Louise's tips
"At first I always thought that you had to completely give up everything – but that's not the case!"
Give your body time to adjust to the new eating habits. You can have a pizza or a burger once in a while. Forbidding yourself never helps!
Louise hadn't lost any weight throughout March – despite using Sheko. Don't give up immediately if you experience a setback; it will be worth it. Louise also lost weight again in April.
The feeling of hunger you might initially experience after a shake will subside over time. To avoid this, do as Louise does and snack on a piece of fruit or vegetable between meals.
Louise has managed to get her cravings under control with SHEKO. She feels more attractive, has a better relationship with food – and doesn't forbid herself anything . Would you like to too? Feel free to browse our SHEKO shake flavors !