Personally I wouldn’t go for shakes to lose weight. They can be helpful temporary but on a certain point you’ll go back to eating solids and the weight comes back on. Rather I would go for a good and helthy meal plan.
Try curbing carbs instead of fats. …
Think eating plan, not diet. …
Keep moving. …
Lift weights. …
Become a label reader. …
Move away from processed foods. …
Focus on the way your clothes fit more than reading a scale. …
Hang out with health-focused friends.

I prefer to make home made soup and use this to keep me full

I did the lady shake with success to lose my not budging baby weight. It was hard but it worked.

Shakes are good for a quick loss but so hard to maintain on them, it isnt a forever thing.
I ended up seeing a nutrition coach and went back to basics. It really helped and made me slow down and think about my food choices. It isnt always about making the most healthy option but the healthier option, say if you have pizza try and have 1 peice and salad instead of eating 2/3 pieces!
Eating slower and listening to my hunger cues, stop eating when im satified and not just eating everything on my plate because its there. Not waiting till im starving to start eating.

Every little choice adds up so if you start changing small things it will equal a big change

I have also gained weight this year and have now started drinking a glass of cucumber and pineapple juice in the morning which is making me less hungry and I have bought wrist weights to use will walking. I am only managing 20 mins after work and I am finding the weights are helping. Also when doing the dishes I move my hips from side to side for a bit of waist loss. 100 x a day is enough.

Walking is great exercise. And I’d recommend a spot of bulk cooking so that you have healthy food available during the week, rather than weight loss shakes.

I found Optislim the best- they are quite affordable, well more so than a lot and they completely replace all of your meals. You just need to do a salad or steamed veggies at night. Make sure you have a maintenance diet/healthy eating plan planned for when you finish and keep up the exercise.

The struggle is real isn’t it! I was naturally thin, add 3 kids and few few kgs went on. Loss of a family member and I’ve put on a heap of weight comfort eating. I walk lots but it still doesn’t help. I have just started back on Lady Shakes.

The Lady Shake is the best I’ve tried so far.

Have you looked into high protein meal replacements? You can buy a lot more product for similar price to individual sachets. Just means you’ll need a small tub for portions on the go.

I like to order a few weeks of lite n easy every now and then to get me back on track when I’m feeling a little out of control. It reminds me what portion sizes are appropriate and gives me fresh ideas for lunches and snacks. I’ll always lose a kilo or two a week and because I’m spending the money, it encourages me to increase movement.

Have you asked your doctor for a referral to a dietitian? I’m not sure that shakes are the answer.

I lost 20kg, using a trainer I found on instantgram. Called The Active Mum Movement, The trainer is based in Orange NSW. All online learning. I’ve kept it off now for 5mths. It’s sustainable and real.

Honestly, 100% whey protein would be great for you. Protein makes you fuller compared to those replacement shakes that are high in sugar and carbs. Its also easier for your body to use protein for fuel which will help with weightloss. Pro tip, Get the vanilla flavour and you can add whatever you like (fruit, honey, peanut butter, water, almond milk, ice.)

I’ve been using the CSIRO Wellbeing Diet books and website. Its really good! Easy to follow and yummy meals. I have had to cut out sweets, soft drink and lots of bread – but I am starting to see results!

For a short term kick start to weight loss I think shakes are ok but I don’t think they are sustainable.

I like the aldi shakes or the fat blaster shakes the key is reducing your portions even if it means getting a smaller sized dinner set with smaller bowls and plates don’t pile up food, drink lots of water. Don’t eat when not hungry or after 6pm. Use the shake for lunch. Eat healthy and colourful, plus move as much as possible even doing housework is moving

I actually love “the Healthy mummy” shakes and exercise program. Plus the recipes are yum! It’s very holistic and more a lifestyle change than a diet. Lots of support from the administration and other mums as well. Highly recommend having a look.

I did use Rapid Loss some years ago, and lost over 10kg during several months. Just replaced lunch with the shake. Sadly, I have covid weight gain, time to get back onto some shakes for a little while again I think. Best of luck with your journey.

Meal replacement shakes are a very short term fix. I urge you to find quick, healthy recipes. For exercise, I mostly walk, because I can fit it into most days eg by walking my kids to school.