Susanne: Looking back in order to then look forward
You lost 23 kilos with SHEKO. Was that your goal from the beginning?
“No, I never had a specific number in mind. When I started with SHEKO, my goal was to fit back into my light blue pantsuit. We had a big family celebration coming up. A few years earlier, I had worn it to a friend’s wedding.”
I bought this great two-piece suit. Now it doesn't fit anymore. I still had a few weeks to change that.
Do you know why you've gained weight since your boyfriend's wedding?
"Yes, I've thought about that a lot. I think it's really important to understand why you gained weight. For me, it was clearly the lack of exercise. During the pandemic, I hardly left the house. My husband and I became real couch potatoes. Without even realizing it, the kilos gradually crept up."
So you're saying that the path to a 'slimmer self' should begin with a look back?
"Absolutely. Because only when I know where I come from can I be clear about where my journey should lead. That way I can finally see where things have gone wrong so far and can change that. It also makes me realize that the extra pounds didn't appear overnight, but accumulated over years. So it's obvious that they'll need time to disappear. It's not 'snap and it's gone.'"
We repeatedly emphasize that our shakes are not miracle cures. You won't magically become slim overnight. A realistic goal is a weekly weight loss of 500 grams – this corresponds to healthy weight loss. However, keep in mind that everyone is different. How much weight you lose depends, for example, on where you're starting from. If you are significantly overweight, the pounds will likely drop off faster at the beginning than for those who simply want to tone their figure.
"Once I understood that, the pressure was gone. I don't 'push' myself or my body to lose weight quickly. I give it the time it needs and think long-term. That gives me much more freedom and a good feeling."