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Congratulations to our 2025 Fall 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Male 2nd place $6,000 cash prize winner Calvin Stevenson
This is his story:
"I joined this challenge because the 1UP app and community gave me something I hadn’t had before—clarity. The knowledge, the structure, and the tools were all there; I just had to do the work. At almost 48 years old, I was in poor shape, and honestly, I’m lucky I haven’t faced any serious health issues yet. That realization hit hard, and it was time to stop making excuses and start taking my health seriously—not someday, but now.
After the first two weeks, everything began to click. I felt better physically and mentally, and I could feel momentum building. There were moments when the progress felt slow or when I questioned if things were really changing, but the weekly check-in photos became a powerful reminder to trust the process. Even when the scale or mirror played tricks on my mind, the proof was there—I was moving forward. Like everyone else, I faced obstacles: finding time for the gym, making the right food choices, and navigating the holidays without slipping back into old habits. I’m proud that I pushed through those sticking points. Along the way, I learned a lot about my triggers, how to avoid them, and how my body responds differently as I get older. That awareness alone has been life-changing.
My advice to anyone just starting their fitness journey is simple and honest: there is no magic pill and no shortcut. You have to do the work. I get asked all the time what supplements I’m taking or what the “secret” is. The truth is, I worked for it. I held myself accountable, followed a restricted diet for eight weeks, did cardio five to six days a week, lifted weights consistently, and prioritized protein while staying in a calorie deficit. That’s it. The only supplements I use are protein powder and creatine—and I genuinely love the 1UP protein because it’s one of the few that doesn’t leave me feeling bloated or uncomfortable. If you’re willing to commit, stay consistent, and trust the process, the results will come. If I can do this at this stage of my life, so can you.”
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