This Time Poor Dad Is 34kg Down And Didn’t Need Surgery

I have struggled with my weight since my teen years. Working for a fast food giant for 15 years caused me to have some pretty crappy lifestyle habits that essentially led to my weight gain. I became a Dad in 2018 and I focused on everything except myself. It got to a
point where I weighed 132kg and was always feeling burnt out. I couldn't feel comfortable in any clothing, and I had and no energy after work to play with my kids.  

I chose to give The Man Shake a go because I was so time poor working 2 jobs, and a lot of my eating habits were the result of just needing a quick energy hit. I knew that following a plan as simple as replacing meals with shakes would allow me to get better nutritional value into my day without it taking up extra time I didn’t have.

To start with, my initial routine was replacing 2 meals a day with The Man Shake. This would normally be breakfast and lunch so I could still enjoy family time at home whilst having dinner together. When I would buy the Variety Boxes from the supermarket strawberry was always the first flavour to go!  I still use the shakes now but not as consistently as I was. The Man Shake has helped me form better eating habits and helped change my mindset around having breakfast. I’ve been able to find myself time now to prepare for the days ahead, but I still find myself using them if I have a point in the day where I'm hungry and need to get through a few hours before the next meal. For me, an alternative to the shakes in this situation has been finding a love for The Man
Bars that The Man Shake also offer.

 Sometimes I don't feel like drinking a shake and, whilst just a snack option and not a meal, The Man Bar gives me that carry over I need to get to the next meal. I also really like that I can consume the product quickly and still feel satisfied. I enjoy the range of flavours that The Man Bar comes in, and just like the shakes,  introducing new and limited-edition flavours helps keep it exciting. Texture is also a big part of the reason I enjoy The Man Bar. I find a lot of protein bars on the market are very chalky or gritty in the texture profile, whereas I personally
find The Man Bar texture and profile much better and doesn't give you that chalky feeling when consuming.


Overall, I feel great and using The Man Shake products has helped me change so much of my life. I'm now 34kg down it has felt good to do it myself without needing to have any major surgery that I was considering having to lose the weight. Every aspect of my health is completely different – from blood pressure to liver function.  For anyone thinking about giving The Man Shake a go, my advice is to get on board and try it. Grabbing a sample box (Variety Pack) that is available at the major supermarkets is a great way to see what flavours you like. Buying the bigger bags once you find the flavours you like are a cost-effective way to change your life.