Congratulations to our 2025 Summer 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Male 3rd place $4,000 cash prize winner Matthew Herron
This is his story:
“When I first joined the 1up challenge, I was honestly just looking for a way to push myself out of a rut. I had been stuck in the same routine for a while and needed something to reignite my motivation. At first, it was intimidating, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to stick with it or keep up. But once I got started, I found myself looking forward to it more and more.
There were definitely moments where it got tough. Some days I felt tired, sore, or just didn’t want to show up and being the summer challenge life threw in lots of temptations (vacations, cookouts, get togethers, etc.) But those were the days that taught me the most. I realized that progress isn’t always about big, flashy wins, sometimes it’s just about showing up and giving what you can.
Through the challenge I learned discipline, consistency, and that small daily efforts really do add up. I also gained a lot of confidence in myself, not just physically but mentally too.
Looking back, I’m really proud that I stuck with it. If I could give one tip to someone just starting out, it would be: don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. Focus on your own progress, celebrate the small wins, and remember that everyone starts somewhere.
This challenge reminded me that I’m stronger than I thought , and that’s a lesson I’ll carry with me beyond fitness.”
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