Congratulations to our 2025 Summer 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Female 3rd place $4,000 cash prize winner Anna Whitaker
This is her story:
" From a young age, fitness has always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, I was on the cross county and swim teams which eventually transitioned to 5Ks, group fitness, and weight-training into adulthood. Over the past 3 years, I’ve given birth to two healthy and chunky babies and of course, my body has changed. While I was able to get into the best shape of my life before getting pregnant with baby #2, my second pregnancy came with some complications that made working out take a back seat.
This challenge came at the perfect time where I was really ready to dial in and get that part of my life back. I spent 8 weeks (+bonus week) truly giving this my all. I worked out just about everyday - lifting weights, running, walking (while pushing a stroller with a baby strapped to me), YouTube workout videos in my living room during my kids naps - you name it. If I could move my body, I was. On top of that, I altered my diet completely - cutting out almost all processed junk food, switching to Whole Foods, and prioritizing protein. I learned so much during this challenge - most importantly that small consistent changes add up. Getting to this point took a LOTTT of discipline with my diet and patience with myself during my workouts.
I am so grateful to 1Up for providing so much support during this challenge - the workouts, the meal plan, and the supportive community pushed me to the next level! Also, big shoutout to the incredible protein which kept my sweet tooth at bay and allowed me to start my day with delicious (protein-packed) coffee that kept me out of the Starbucks drive-thru. Haha!
I can’t go without mentioning my amazing husband who supported me every step of the way, even joining the challenge with me, grilling and meal prepping our foods, and holding down the fort so I could spend hours in the gym each week. I hope my story can inspire others, especially the new moms out there. You have to take care of yourself to take care of your babies. Your body will change, yes, but you can still come back with more discipline and strength than ever before! Huge thank you to 1Up and my family and friends who supported me on this journey.”
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