Google AI
The Times Australia

Times Media Advertising

Lauren’s Journey to a Healthier Life: How Being a Busy Mum and Supportive Wife Helped Her To Lose 51kg with The Lady Shake


For Lauren, the road to better health began with a small and simple but significant decision. As a busy wife and mother, she noticed her husband skipping breakfast and decided to purchase The Man Shake to ensure he was starting his day right.

What she didn’t anticipate was how this simple act would spark her own health transformation. After seeing her husband’s results, Lauren decided to give The Lady Shake a try which quickly became the game changer she was looking for.

Lauren's journey has been anything but quick. “It was a slow and steady process,” she says.

I had struggled with yo-yo dieting for years,” says Lauren, who was tipping the scales at 118kg in 2020. “But for the first time, I actually started seeing results, and more importantly, I didn’t put the weight back on.”

Lauren’s newfound health has had a profound impact on her life. Not only does she feel more energetic, but the weight loss has also helped with her multiple sclerosis. “I have so much more energy now, and I’m able to stay active in ways I never could before.”

Lauren’s success is rooted in a new mindset that helps her navigate the inevitable ups and downs of any health journey. "There are some weeks where I put a kilo on, but I easily lose that again and get back on track because I have a new mindset now," she explains.



This shift in perspective has been crucial, she doesn’t let the occasional weight fluctuation demotivate her, she focuses on the bigger picture and quickly gets back to her routine. Her mindset now centers on progress, not perfection, and that has made a huge difference in maintaining her long-term motivation.

The sustainability of The Lady Shake has been key to Lauren’s ability to stick with her plan, especially given her demanding full-time career as a nurse. “The Lady Shake is really sustainable for my full-time career,” she says. “I usually have two shakes a day, and it takes the guesswork out of meals. It keeps me full enough to not eye off all the snacks in the staff room, too!”

With long shifts and unpredictable hours, having a convenient, nutritious option that supports her goals without adding stress or extra effort has been a lifesaver. The shakes keep her energised and satisfied throughout her busy day, while also helping her resist the temptation of unhealthy snacks that often pop up in the staff room.

Now, in 2024, Lauren has lost an impressive 51kg, bringing her weight down to 67kg, just 2kg shy of her ultimate goal. “The journey hasn’t been perfect. I’ve had weeks where the scale crept up, but I didn’t let that stop me,” she says. “I’d get back on track by focusing on two shakes a day, healthy snacks, and a balanced dinner.”

One of the keys to Lauren’s success has been the flexibility and variety that The Lady Shake offers. “I love the multi-packs because I get to enjoy different flavours each day. Vanilla is my favourite because I can mix it up with fruit, coffee, or even a bit of cocoa powder,” she says.

Looking back, Lauren says she’s proud of what she’s achieved. “I always tell my kids that anything worth having is worth fighting for. The hard work pays off, and the goal is always sweeter.”

For Lauren, The Lady Shake isn’t just a diet, it’s a lifestyle change. “It’s about shifting your mindset. When you do that, everything else falls into place,” she says.

Food & Dining

People Are Going Out Less — And Businesses Know It

Restaurants are full on some nights. Concerts still sell tickets. Sporting events attract crowds. Yet beneath the surface, many Australian businesses are quietly noticing a major social shift: people are going out less often. The reasons are obvi...

Lasagne Takes Centre Stage at Chiswick Woollahra This Winter

  This winter, Chiswick is launching a Lasagne Series, bringing together chefs from across the Solotel group, alongside acclaimed chef and restaurateur Matt Moran, for a nostalgic celebration of the much-loved baked pasta. Running every Sunday eveni...

Coral Trout Worth Travelling For: Lunch at The Rusty Pelican in 1770 Delivers Perfection

There are fish and chips, and then there are meals that remind Australians why fresh local seafood remains one of the country’s greatest culinary pleasures. A lunch stop today at The Rusty Pelican Cafe near the famous 1770 camping grounds in Centr...

The Rocks and Circular Quay: Ten Restaurants

Restaurants That Showcase Sydney Dining at Its Best Sydney’s dining scene has always benefited from one enormous advantage: location. Few places in the world can combine harbour views, historic sandstone laneways, luxury hotels and globally influenc...

Times Magazine

Australians Are Keeping Their Cars Longer — And It’s Changing The Market

Australia’s car market is undergoing a subtle but important transformation. People are keeping th...

Streaming Fatigue: Australians Overwhelmed By Subscriptions

Streaming was once supposed to simplify entertainment. Instead, many Australians now feel overwhe...

Why Shopping Centres No Longer Feel Exciting

There was a time when going to the shopping centre felt like an event. Families spent entire Satu...

Harry And Meghan: Less Powerful As Royals, More Powerful As Content

For all the claims of “Harry and Meghan fatigue”, the world’s media still cannot stop talking abou...

Surprising things Aussies do to ‘manifest’ winning a dream home as Australia’s biggest ever prize unveiled

Dream Home Art Union has unveiled its biggest prize in its 70-year history supporting veterans - a...

A Beginner’s Guide To Louis Vuitton: The Style, The Products And The Global Obsession

Luxury fashion can sometimes appear intimidating to newcomers. The terminology, the prices, the bo...

The Times Features

Property Paralysis: Buyers Hesitate As Australia’s Hous…

Australia’s property market may still be active, but beneath the auctions, listings and glossy rea...

The Return Of Practical Luxury: Buyers Want Quality Aga…

For years, consumer culture revolved around speed and abundance. Fast fashion.Fast furniture.Fast...

People Are Going Out Less — And Businesses Know It

Restaurants are full on some nights. Concerts still sell tickets. Sporting events attract crowds. ...

Why Shopping Centres No Longer Feel Exciting

There was a time when going to the shopping centre felt like an event. Families spent entire Satu...

The Liberal Party Faces Its Greatest Question Since Men…

When Robert Menzies founded the Liberal Party of Australia in the aftermath of World War II, Austr...

The Noise Around the 2026 Federal Budget Does Not Match…

Every time the government changes the rules around property investment, the same thing happens. Ph...

Hollywood’s Summer Spectacle Is Heading To Australia

American cinemas are entering one of the biggest blockbuster summers in years, and Australian audi...

Lasagne Takes Centre Stage at Chiswick Woollahra This W…

  This winter, Chiswick is launching a Lasagne Series, bringing together chefs from across the Solo...

WEST HQ WHAT’S ON

From major sporting moments and immersive family experiences to standout dining and world-class live...