Discover How a Simple Daily Change Helped a 55-Year-Old Woman Shed 9.5kg in Just Four Weeks

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Menopause often brings about unexpected changes for many women, including weight gain that’s notoriously hard to shed, especially around the waistline.

However, one woman has shared her dramatic transformation, revealing before-and-after images that showcase her impressive 9.5-kilogram weight loss in under a month, achieved by making a single adjustment to her daily habits.

At 55, Louise had experimented with numerous strategies to tackle what she described as ‘stubborn post-menopausal weight’ before discovering success with The Collagen Co.’s complimentary 28-day challenge.

Louise embarked on her journey in early February, weighing 80.4 kilograms. By March 1st, on day 27 of the challenge, her ‘after’ photos showed her weight had dropped to 70.9 kilograms.

By replacing one to two meals a day with the Australian wellness brand’s bestselling Glow Shakes, Louise, from New Zealand, said she has more energy and feels more confident.

‘These were clothes I couldn’t even get on before. And now… they fit,’ she said.

Beyond feeling more comfortable in her body, Louise shared that she’s also noticed better sleep, stronger nails, healthier hair, and clearer skin.

‘I was in a terrible rut,’ Louise said of her previous efforts to lose the extra kilograms she’d gained, but ‘nothing ever stuck.’

Following the structured program involves substituting one or two meals per day with The Collagen Co.’s delicious range of shakes.

The bestselling flavours in the Glow Shakes range include Chocolate Milkshake, which boasts over 6,200 five-star ratings, Iced Coffee and Violet Crumble Milkshake (over 5,000 and 4,500 five-star ratings respectively). 

The latest limited edition flavours are inspired by the nostalgic taste of Australian summer, Weis Mango & Ice Cream and Splice Pine Lime.

By replacing one to two meals a day with the Australian wellness brand’s bestselling Glow Shakes, Louise, from New Zealand, said she has more energy and feels more confident.

With such indulgent flavours, the routine feels more like a daily treat than a restrictive diet, making it easier to stay consistent.

Four weeks later, Louise says she is thrilled with the results and her new routine. ‘I feel more in control, and finally back into a routine,’ she said.

‘Having a clear plan made it so much easier. It stopped me from making excuses and saying I’d start ‘tomorrow’.’

Since launching, more than 35,000 women have taken part in The Collagen Co.’s Shake & Glow Challenge as a way to kickstart their weight loss journey.

Beyond feeling more comfortable in her body, Louise shared that she’s also noticed better sleep, stronger nails, healthier hair, and clearer skin

One customer Tamara said she lost an astounding 15.8kg and dropped three dress sizes in less than a month as part of the challenge.

The new mum incorporated Glow Shakes twice daily into a high protein, low carb meal plan, and daily exercise.

‘I started at 106.4 kg four months postpartum with a goal to get into double digits and I got there after two weeks,’ she said.

With such indulgent flavours, the routine feels more like a daily treat than a restrictive diet, making it easier to stay consistent

 More than 35,000 women have taken part in the Shake & Glow Challenge, including Tamara, who lost 15.8kg and dropped three dress sizes in less than a month

‘That motivated me to amp things up with everyone’s support and bring it up a notch and I didn’t look back. I’m now nearly breaking the 90s and have gone from a size 20 to size 14, with the size 12 in sight.

‘I can’t believe the transformation – not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.’

Her pictures, taken almost four weeks apart, show the incredible results of how the mum slimmed down between May 12 and June 9, 2025.

‘Thanks to The Collagen Co. Shake & Glow Challenge, I’ve lost 15.8 kg and dropped three almost four dress sizes – but more importantly, I’ve gained confidence, energy, and a glow I thought I’d lost for good,’ Tamara said.

Another customer, Natalie, shed 7.7kg in the first 12 weeks after she incorporated The Collagen Co. into her daily routine, enjoying the Glow Shakes for breakfast and lunch, while sticking to a healthy, balanced diet.

With the next challenge kicking off on 18 May 2026, participants can sign up to receive the full 28-day plan and start their own transformation journey

‘I have two shakes a day for brekky and lunch, along with two low-calorie snacks and a healthy dinner,’ Natalie said. ‘I eat approximately 1,300 to 1,500 calories a day to remain in a calorie deficit.’

‘I’m 7.7kg down. I am so impressed. Feeling more confident, energised, and excited for the first time in years. Time to buy new swimwear for summer,’ she said.

With the next challenge kicking off on 18 May 2026, participants can sign up to receive the full 28-day plan and start their own transformation journey.