{"id":750874,"date":"2026-06-21T13:11:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T13:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/750874\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T13:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T13:11:30","slug":"1000-easier-mums-collagen-protein-shake-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/750874\/","title":{"rendered":"‘1000% easier’: Mum’s Collagen & Protein Shake-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Busy kindergarten administrator Celeste Wykes never thought that some\u00a0collagen protein shakes<\/a> would be part of the convenient switch she made to create a lifestyle focused on healthy food, movement and routine.<\/p>\n

Bubbly and bursting with infectious enthusiasm, the 28-year-old from Tongariro National Park in New Zealand has a lot on her plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From renovating a newly purchased 13-bedroom lodge to juggling work and being a devoted single mum to her four-year-old Rosalie, things are hectic but Celeste has a new lease on life after adopting a new balance of exercise, healthy eating and her new favourite The Collagen Co<\/a> shakes just last year.<\/p>\n

“[Having a new routine] changed my life,” says Celeste. “Everything feels so different \u2013 my attitude, my energy levels,\u201d she says. \u201cI was genuinely struggling through my day, trying to be \u2018fun mum\u2019 but being miserable and burnt out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Less than a year ago, Celeste felt stuck in a slump after being \u201con and off a wellness journey for the last decade\u201d.<\/p>\n

Late-night snacking<\/a> of \u201ccrackers, cheese and salami right before bed\u201d and unhealthy sleep habits saw her determined to make a change.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a certificate in personal training, so I know what\u2019s supposed<\/a> to work, and none of those things were working,\u201d says Celeste. \u201cI was going on walks every day and nothing budged. I think I gained weight!\u201d<\/p>\n

Celeste first stumbled on The Collagen Co shakes<\/a> online back in 2024, but didn\u2019t have much success after only having one<\/a> \u201cevery now and then\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was only after seeing a friend enjoy the shakes<\/a>, which boast an average 4.9 stars from over 7,000 reviews<\/a>, that Celeste decided to go \u201call in\u201d and embark on The Collagen Co Shake & Glow 28-Day Challenge<\/a> in October 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201c[I wanted to] get back into my routine and just have fun with it,\u201d she explains. \u201cI grabbed all of the products<\/a> and followed them to a tee.”<\/p>\n

Not only did Celeste win the challenge<\/a> out of hundreds of participants, but she also fell in love with how the shakes<\/a> made her busy life \u201c1000 per cent\u201d easier by removing the mental load of meal prep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just really convenient<\/a>,\u201d she says. \u201cIt didn\u2019t feel hard. That\u2019s one of the biggest takeaways,” explains Celeste.<\/p>\n

Thanks to an eating plan that saw her combine Intermittent Fasting with two shakes<\/a> a day, such as her \u201call-time favourite\u201d banana flavour<\/a>, plus a big main meal she would eat with Rosalie in the afternoon, Celeste\u2019s food focus shifted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would have the same food<\/a> but mine would be constructed differently with more leafy greens. I\u2019d have chicken or steak, cottage cheese, red onion, any kind of vegetables and dripping with yummy sauce with pumpkin seeds or cashews for crunch.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThen if I was hungry, I\u2019d have a piece of fruit or a couple of crackers,\u201d she adds. \u201cI definitely never felt restricted because I love food too much.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the Challenge<\/a>, Celeste fell into the habit of doing The Collagen Co<\/a>\u2019s Body Bingo \u2013 small, daily health-focused tasks designed to get her body moving.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d probably do four or five of the Body Bingos during the day, small things like \u2018walk to your letterbox\u2019 or \u2018do 10 star jumps\u2019, but it got my daughter involved so that was fun,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

That combined with a 30-minute strength training session, family walks and trying to hit a target of at least 10,000 steps a day \u201creally made a difference\u201d, says Celeste, especially when it came to setting a good example for Rosalie.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything I do is for her. She\u2019s my whole world,\u201d Celeste explains. \u201cThe reason I\u2019m doing this now is so she doesn\u2019t have the problems I have \u2013 I don\u2019t want her to have to experience the things I\u2019ve experienced. I want her to have a healthy, happy foundation and be confident in herself and know how to fuel her body.\u201d<\/p>\n

After previously shying away from taking photos with Rosalie because of how self-conscious she felt, Celeste now has the freedom to do whatever makes her feel happy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese healthier habits have given me confidence to start doing my sultry chair dancing again which has allowed me to connect to my feminine self again which is amazing,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Celeste says she genuinely loves the taste and convenience of \u00a0The Collagen Co shakes,<\/a> but knows the real gold comes from healthy movement, nourishing meals, and grit to stay the course. It’s why her advice is to \u201cjust go for it\u2026 if you\u2019re ready to make a change\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you jump onto the Glow Talk community on Facebook, they\u2019re so encouraging on there \u2013 you don\u2019t feel so alone, everyone is in the same boat,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s really uplifting, you feel like people get it.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you or someone you love is struggling with body image issues or eating disorders, contact the Butterfly National Helpline at 1800 33 4673 for free and confidential support, or email or chat with the team online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This story is based on one person\u2019s individual experience and is for general information only. Glow Shakes should be consumed as part of a varied and balanced diet.<\/p>\n

This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult your health professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or supplement routine.<\/p>\n

\"Allison<\/a>Allison Yee<\/a>Casual eCommerce Shopping Writer<\/p>\n

Allison is a freelance journalist with over 15 years experience covering all things health, beauty, food, travel and homes related. Working across publications including news.com.au, Body + Soul, Taste, Who, Woman\u2019s Day, New Idea, 9Travel and Yahoo, there\u2019s nothing she loves more than putting new and budget-friendly products to the test to help make life that little bit easier. As mum to two little ones with a love for exploring Sydney’s food scene and cooking, there\u2019s nothing Allison loves more than finding handy buys to save time, money and sanity while navigating a busy schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Busy kindergarten administrator Celeste Wykes never thought that some\u00a0collagen protein shakes would be part of the convenient switch…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":750875,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[64,63,137,532,1543,360431,555],"class_list":["post-750874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-health","tag-nutrition","tag-protein","tag-the-collagen-co","tag-weight-loss"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=750874"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750874\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/750875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=750874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=750874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=750874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}