Mum of 2, Shaz, Lost 20 kgs. See How She Did It

Hi, my name is Shaz. I am mum of 3 year old girl and a 15 month old boy. I have lost 20kgs in 12 months while breastfeeding.

Around this time last year, I was browsing the net for some support and help with losing some weight but safely because I was (and still am) breastfeeding. That's when I found In Shape Mummy Health Shakes.

One year later and 20kgs lighter, I am so happy and feel fantastic - physically and mentally!

The biggest difference for me isn’t just the weight loss - it’s how I feel.

The best things about being healthy now is how I am feeling physically and mentally. I can move around easily play and be present with my kids and not feel tired all the time like I did when I was overweight.

The saddest thing was when I was unhealthy was that I wouldn’t want to take any pictures with my babies. Because I really didn’t like to see myself like that I was a bit down in life that time. 

Now I take lots of pics with them :) I feel good about life in general.

Keeping Things Simple (and realistic)

What helped me most was keeping things simple and consistent.

I didn’t aim for perfection or follow extreme rules.

Most days, I:

• had 2 In Shape Mummy Health Shakes
  (one for breakfast and one later in the day as a snack or light dinner)

• ate balanced meals for the rest of the day

• and went for a daily walk

That routine was realistic for me while breastfeeding and looking after two young kids.

I did go on holiday and slow down at times - but instead of giving up, I focused on making sustainable lifestyle changes that I could return to.

My biggest mindset shift

Early on, I realised I didn’t just want to lose weight temporarily. My aim was to make some lifestyle changes that will lead me towards a sustained healthy weight.

I wanted to:

• nourish my body properly

• have more energy

• and create habits I could stick to long term

Once I stopped trying to do everything at once and focused on small, repeatable habits, the results followed.

My advice to other mums

If I could share just a few things with other mums, it would be this:

• Keep it simple. Start small.

• Treat every day as a fresh start.

• If motivation dips, remind yourself why you’re doing this.

• Stay accountable - having support makes a huge difference.

For me, my husband and mum were a big part of my journey. That encouragement really helped me stay motivated.

What I ate in a typical day (simple & flexible)

This wasn’t a strict plan or something I followed perfectly every day.

It’s just an example of the kinds of foods I chose most often while breastfeeding and losing weight.

Breakfast

I was never a big breakfast person before, but I learned how important it was for healthy weight loss - especially while breastfeeding.

Having my In Shape Mummy smoothie for breakfast made it easy. It helped keep my energy steady and my appetite under control, even on busy days - and it's delicious.

Snacks

Easy, grab-and-go options:

• Yoghurt

• Fruit (banana, apple, watermelon)

• Cucumber

• Light cottage cheese on crackers

• Sauteed chickpeas

• In Shape Mummy Health Shake or Snack Bar

Lunch

Simple, balanced meals:

• Salmon with sweet potato and vegetables

• Green salad with protein (chicken, tuna, prawns, tofu)

• Lentil soup

• Chicken curry

• Steak and salad

• Beef stew

• Qunioa salad

Dinner

I kept dinner light and flexible.

Most evenings:

• In Shape Mummy Health Shake or

• A light meal or leftovers

Some days were better than others - and that’s okay.

What mattered most was consistency over time.

Gentle movement

I aimed to walk for around 30 minutes most days, either on the treadmill or outside.

I got myself a step tracker to help encourage me.

Walking helped improve my mindset as well as my results. When I was spending time moving my body, it naturally encouraged me to choose foods that supported that effort rather than working against it.

A routine that fits this season of motherhood

Breastfeeding, broken sleep, and busy days make weight loss harder - but not impossible.

Having a simple, nourishing routine helped me stay consistent without feeling restricted or overwhelmed.

That’s why the In Shape Mummy Health Shake worked so well for me during this time.