Best weight loss protein shake loved by hundreds of Aussies: The Collagen Co
But it's also a great opportunity to kickstart your fitness goals before summer comes back around.
That's why hundreds of people are swapping meals with a delicious Glow Shake from The Collagen Co to make a big difference.
A crowd-favourite for Aussies, these delicious shakes have assisted with not only weight loss, but also added benefits of collagen for the hair, skin, nails, joints, and gut health.
In fact, those who have stuck to the shakes have been able to drop 10 kilos, a remarkable achievement that highlights not only the effectiveness of the program but also the participants' dedication to transforming their health and wellness.
Jessica F lost 15.4kg in just a one-month period; 'I started at 164.1kg and surpassed my 10 kilo goal, with noticeable body changes and improved health, including better sleep, reduced pain and increased energy for daily activities,' she told Best Picks.
'Thanks to The Collagen Co Glow Shakes, a calorie deficit, hydration, planning and achievable goals, I've transformed my lifestyle and feel healthier mentally and physically — here's to continuing the journey and celebrating progress.'
Megan, a mother of three, managed to lose eight kilograms in the same period of time.'My clothes fit better and with two shakes a day, healthy meals, walks and simple workouts, I'm proud of this start around my three little ones,' she said.
'I'm still aiming to lose six kilos but loving how easy and effective the shakes are.'
Amy W is down 7.5kg, saying: 'I'm truly speechless. I'm so proud of achieving a healthier relationship with food and building mental and physical resilience ... it's been tough but so worth it.
'Seeing everyone's amazing progress and support is so inspiring; I can't wait to continue my journey and share more along the way.'
Power couple Erin B and Blake W lost a total of 25.15kg together.
'Even though the challenge has ended we will still be keeping up the same habits to stay healthy (we currently have eight bags of shakes and four tubs of peptides in the mail!).'
Packed with 29g of protein per serving, the ridiculously satiating Glow Shakes shield you from those feels-like-my-stomach-is-eating-itself attacks between meals.
They also contain 17.5g of hydrolysed collagen peptides to promote skin, hair, nails and joint health for a full-body glow you can see and feel.There are plenty of Glow Shake flavours to choose from including Chocolate Milkshake, Vanilla Milkshake, Strawberry Milkshake, Salted Caramel Milkshake, Cinnamon Churro and the brand new holiday flavour Merry Choc-Mint, all of which taste very much like their namesakes.
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