From 138kg to 94kg, Taniora turned his health around!
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Taniora is feeling clearer, lighter and more focused than he has in years.
Kia ora koutou!
After battling alcoholism for over 20 years, I made the decision to quit drinking but when I did, food quickly became my new crutch. Over two years, I put on around 35kg and found myself caught in a constant cycle of diets and supplements that just weren’t sustainable. My weight and my mental health were up and down like a yo-yo.
That all changed when I started on The Man Shake.
I first came across The Man Shake on social media (Facebook) when an ad popped up while I was looking for meal replacements on Google. After a conversation with a heath professional around my nutrition goals and the ingredients in The Man Shake I thought I would give it a go. The price was also a selling point as it is less expensive than other products and has an expansive range of flavours. I actually bought my first bag at a local chemist. I experimented with different flavours for a couple of months buying them separately - until I saw the 4 bags for the price of 3 bundle online. I'm still buying that bundle now!
I’ve now been using it for around two years, and I’ve managed to maintain a much healthier, more balanced weight. Even more importantly, my mental health has improved significantly. I feel clearer, lighter, and more focused than I have in years.
My daily routine usually includes one shake around 11am, another at 3pm, and then a balanced dinner. On tougher days when cravings hit, I’ll sometimes have another shake before bed. After trying a few different kinds, I’ve stuck with the vegan, Plant Powered range as I’ve developed a sensitivity to dairy and these have worked perfectly for me.
I now lead a Māori men’s health program, and the tāne I walk alongside keep me accountable. I can’t lead a health kaupapa if I’m not living it myself, right?
The Man Shake has become more than a product for me, it’s a tool that’s supported not only my physical wellbeing, but my mental and spiritual health too. I started around 138kg and now I'm sitting at 94kg.
I also enjoy being part of The Man Shakers community on Facebook, not just for the testimonials of people using The Man Shake but also the engagement by The Man Shake themselves. To me it feels more like a whanau (family) than a corporation.
To anyone thinking about starting their own journey with The Man Shake, just begin! One decision can change the course of your life. Be patient with yourself, stay consistent, and remember why you started.
“Toiora te tinana, toiora te hinengaro, toiora te wairua, toiora te whānau.”
Wellness of the body, wellness of the mind, wellness of the spirit, wellness of the family.
Mauri tu, Mauri oho, Mauri ora
