Losing weight with SHEKO as a diabetic: Ramona's story
Ramona was overweight even as a child. The number on the scale increased year after year – until the diabetic woman had to be hospitalized in 2020. The then 50-year-old was diagnosed with a rare carbohydrate intolerance . Ramona changed her diet. With a low-carb diet, She lost 60 kilos with the help of SHEKO shakes, exercise and intermittent fasting .
Ramona wants to inspire others with her story. In our interview, she talks about her personal journey with SHEKO. She says: "SHEKO can also be a great option for people with diabetes."
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Ramona: The path to the "feel-good self"
Before you reached your desired weight with SHEKO, you weren't satisfied with your weight. Was it always like that?
"Being overweight has been an issue for me since childhood. I weighed 80 kilograms when I was just 12 years old. But nobody ever knew what was wrong. Everyone was baffled as to why the number on the scale increased year after year. My diet was actually quite normal."
At 28, Ramona suddenly fell into a diabetic coma . This happens when blood sugar levels become extremely high. Ramona was hospitalized. For the first time, she learned that she had diabetes . Although the diagnosis was a shock at first, she saw it as an opportunity to get her weight under control .
"I thought I finally had the answer to my question about what was 'wrong' with me. Sure, we adjusted my medication. At one point, I was injecting 120 units of insulin a day. I even took beta-blockers. And yet I still continued to gain weight."
And when did the actual turning point come?
"Everything changed in 2020. After surgery on my cervical spine, my health deteriorated. The doctors then conducted further tests. This is how they discovered that I have a carbohydrate intolerance. No one had recognized this before."
When we eat carbohydrates, they are ideally broken down in the intestines . Once broken down, they travel via our bloodstream to the cells, which then metabolize them. In the case of carbohydrate intolerance , this process is disrupted. Carbohydrates are not properly digested. Carbohydrates are found primarily in bread, pasta, and potatoes.
"The diagnosis opened my eyes. As a diabetic, I actually ate quite healthily. But my weight still increased. I just didn't know that the supposedly healthy whole-grain bread was a no-go for me personally ."
Ramona's dietary change: Fewer carbohydrates, more SHEKO
With this new insight, Ramona embarks on a dietary change. She strictly reduces "her" carbohydrates and switches to a ketogenic diet. This diet focuses on healthy fats and an individually appropriate amount of protein.
How did you discover SHEKO for yourself during your dietary change?
"When I knew that my diet would be extremely protein-focused, I started looking for a protein shake. My nutritionist recommended SHEKO to me after I had already tried many other brands – and unfortunately couldn't tolerate them."
Some people are quite surprised that SHEKO also fits into a keto diet. But the way I drink my shake, it only has 75 calories and 1.7 grams of carbohydrates.”
Ramona drinks her SHEKO shake with unsweetened almond milk. Her favorite flavors are vanilla and banana . She prefers to use two heaped scoops and mix the shake thoroughly with a milk frother. She also likes to combine different flavors for a unique taste experience.
How exactly did SHEKO help you lose weight?
"I lost 60 kilograms. That's practically halved my weight . I was able to perfectly integrate SHEKO into my low-carb diet and easily replace meals with the shake. I still do that today."
"I have maintained my desired weight with SHEKO for a year now."
Ramona integrates SHEKO flexibly into her diet. On some days, she replaces her breakfast with the shake, especially on days when she's already been for a walk in the morning. But she prefers replacing her dinner with a shake. "It just fits so well with intermittent fasting . I drink my last shake at 6 p.m. and then feel wonderfully light when I go to bed."
What do you particularly like about SHEKO?
"I no longer have cravings . After a shake, I always feel like I've just snacked. Plus, SHEKO keeps me full and I can make so many things with it – even waffle cones and protein bars. It never gets boring."
SHEKO, Low Carb, Intermittent Fasting, Sport – it's the mix that makes it work.
Ramona supported her diet with exercise. She started walking and quickly realized how much fun it was and how good it was for her body to be active . She now competes as a power walker.
"I even carry SHEKO in my running belt. Some runs are over 45 km. I need energy in between. I can easily drink two small SHEKO shakes that I prepare before the start. Kind of like an energy boost and a little sweet motivation ."
Losing weight with SHEKO: Ramona's tips
Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to exercise more? Find a sport you enjoy – like Ramona. This power walker often can't wait to head out for her morning stroll. You don't have to go to the gym if you feel uncomfortable there. How about dancing around the house, hopping on your bike, or going to the swimming pool again?
Not only in sports, but also in nutrition, fun should be the priority. If we take life easy, losing weight becomes easier too. Ramona loves experimenting with the SHEKO Shake. She makes waffle cones, protein bars, pudding, and much more with it.
Tips, tricks, recipes, success stories – it can be helpful to share your experiences with others and motivate each other. Ramona is active in Facebook groups for this purpose. For example, she's also involved in "Losing Weight with Sheko Shakes and Co." , a group created by a customer that has been growing steadily ever since.
And how is Ramona today?
For the first time in 30 years, Ramona no longer needs to inject insulin . Nevertheless, she suffers from long-term effects, primarily affecting her gastrointestinal tract, which is extremely sensitive. However, she tolerates SHEKO without any problems.
"I have neither stomach aches nor do I feel bloated."
Ramona's SHEKO story shows us how important it is not to let yourself be defeated. Rewrite your own story now and start with SHEKO today!
*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.