Female Transformation - Octavia Queen

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Congratulations to our 2025 Spring 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Female 5th place $2,000 cash prize winner Octavia Queen

This is her story:

My journey with weight and self-worth has been lifelong. Growing up, I was always Overweight and it followed me like a shadow most of my life. I was constantly teased, called names, and even labeled because of my size. Those words stayed with me and so did the pain I carried into adulthood. I married young hoping for love, instead, I faced judgment and shame.

My in-laws reduced me to my appearance, claiming I was just a "fetish "a blow to my fragile self-esteem. The marriage ended, I moved back home, and life hit harder. In 2010, I lost my father to complications from diabetes. I grieved, pressed on, earned my Bachelor’s in 2012, and relocated to Louisiana. Then, in 2013, my little brother passed away at 24, also from diabetes. At that point, I believe the universe—God, karma, whatever you want to call it, was sending a wake-up call I didn’t want to answer. But in 2016, my health began to decline: Years of obesity and bad habits had taken their toll. Motivated by warnings, I began working out with different programs using modified routines, but even with effort and consistency, the weight refused to come off.

That June everything changed, I found the $10K Squat Challenge. I poured myself into learning: working at GNC, studying nutrition, calorie deficits, keto, macronutrients, and supplementation. 3 challenges later, I didn’t win cash, but I earned something far more valuable: a place as a Top 20 Finalist out of thousands of contestants and I reclaimed my health, confidence, discipline, and found my passion for fitness as well as the process.

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But life wasn’t done with me yet.

COVID hit. The Squat Challenge stopped. Depression crept in. I started drinking daily, lost momentum, ended a toxic relationship, supported my mom through an unexpected surgery, started a demanding job, and struggled to keep up with grad school. I was juggling so much, and after six years, I realized life was winning—and I was losing myself. The scariest part? I could feel my passion for fitness slipping away. During the pandemic, I dreamed of becoming a lifestyle fitness coach, but that vision was buried beneath stress, heartbreak, and discouragement—which felt out of reach because of my own self-doubt.

Then in 2022, a post from #1UPNutrition reignited my spark. The supportive uplifting energy of the community and seeing real transformations with powerful stories lit a fire in me I hadn’t felt in years: it reminded me of who I had once become and wanted to become again-better, more awesome. For three years, I signed up for the challenge, but it wasn’t until November 2024—8 months after finishing school and stepping on the scale at 248—that I promised myself to never see 300lbs again. In December, I bought a home gym and registered for the New Year’s challenge, weighing 252lbs. But life intervened again, and I quit. So, when the Spring Challenge started, I made a commitment—no more excuses, no distractions— not even work or household responsibilities would stand in my way. This time no false start—I was all in. I was prepared with 1Up products in overflow, a clear strategy, a solid support system, and a renewed sense of purpose: And more than anything—I had my mom, my rock, my biggest cheerleader (I could not have made it without her). I began this challenge with the mission of harnessing my inner strength and transforming from the inside out to step into the life I envisioned —becoming a lifestyle fitness coach, a proud supporter of 1UP Nutrition as well as a 1UP Ambassador, and avessel of endorphins, inspiration, and encouragement. It was never just about winning the prize money—it was about finding my calling and finally stepping into the life I had been dreaming of: building a career driven by passion and fueled by the purpose of helping others.

And finally—after nearly 10 failed attempts, endless macro tracking, constant schedule and nutritional tweaks, sore muscles, and pushing past every excuse—I did it!!! Placing 5th in the Spring Transformation Challenge is more than just a win—it is my foundation for something greater: As of today, I proudly weigh 207lbs—a massive shift from where I started —and I look and feel awesome! With this foundation, I’m turning every setback, breakthrough, and lesson into the foundation for a Healthy Living Masterclass-a program built on real-life experience, sustainable changes, and true empowerment. My mission moving forward is to spread happiness through endorphins-helping others unleash their inner awesome by recommending 1UP Nutrition products that support and elevate their journey. This isn’t just about hitting fitness goals—it’s about creating self-worth and a lifestyle that feels good, that lasts, and a confidence you can carry every single day. So, here’s to you 1UP Nutrition—THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving me the opportunity to not only #BecomeBetter with the Fat Loss Stack, but to rediscover my fire, my discipline, and my why: When you fuel your body with high-quality, great-tasting products that actually work—and pair that with discipline, consistency, grit and heart—there’s only one thing you can do: #BecomeBetter!!! The results go far beyond the scale—the energy, the confidence, the mindset shift is the real prize. Considering all that, register for the next challenge, and show up for the version of you who’s already worth it. Let’s become better