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Congratulations to our 2025 New Years 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Male 5th place $2,000 cash prize winner Romulo Rangel
This is his story:
I joined this challenge because I needed to prove something to myself. By letting myself go, I didn’t realize how quickly the weight piled on. I made the decision to take full control; physically, mentally, and emotionally. I didn’t enter this to compete with others. I entered to confront the man in the mirror and show myself that even in my mid-40s, with a full-time job and a family, it’s still possible to completely turn things around with discipline and heart.
Throughout the challenge, I battled through fatigue, sickness, and extreme deficits that I’ve never even heard of. There were moments where my body was ready to quit; but I refused to. I focused on fueling my body right, training with purpose, and leading by example. One of the most meaningful parts of this trial was showing my teenage son what true discipline looks like; not just in the gym, but in life. He saw the early morning’s, the sacrifice’s, no cheat meals, the PR’s being broken, and I know it left an impression deeper than any words or prize money ever could. This wasn’t about hype. It was about consistency, resilience, and execution.
If you’re just starting your fitness journey, my advice is this: don’t wait for motivation; build discipline. You don’t have to be perfect, just committed. Tune out the noise, set clear goals, and show up for yourself daily. Transformation isn’t something you win; it’s something you become.
