Congratulations to our 2024 Spring 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Female 4th place \\$3,000 cash prize winner Shayla Grubb @shaylarenee5
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This is her story
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Joining the 1Up Challenge was a decision born out of a desire for change. I had been feeling stagnant in my fitness journey, and honestly self conscious with my image after having my beautiful baby boy. The last two years took a huge toll on my physical appearance. In December 2022, I was in the hospital literally fighting for my life. My kidneys failed me, and my heart was restarted 11 times in one month! The end result was a year of several medications, one being prednisone.
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After a year of prednisone, I gained over 30lbs and weighed more than I had in my entire life at 187lb. Throughout this time I had a hard time getting into the gym due to ongoing health issues that constantly kept me down. Then I got pregnant and came off of prednisone. My body took more of a hit physically and I then made the decision it’s time to flip the script.
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The challenge seemed like the perfect opportunity to push myself further and achieve new goals. Once I started to see changes in my body that fed my discipline to continue further once the motivation wore off. The supportive community offered by 1UP was exactly what I needed.
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Throughout the challenge, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Initially, I was excited and motivated, but as the weeks went on, there were moments of doubt and fatigue. One of the biggest obstacles I faced was maintaining consistency amidst a busy schedule and spending time with my baby boy. There were days when squeezing in a workout felt impossible, but I learned the importance of prioritizing my health and making time for it no matter what.
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One of the most valuable lessons I learned was the significance of small, consistent efforts. It wasn’t about making drastic changes overnight, but rather about making sustainable choices daily.
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My biggest tip would be to stay patient and trust the process. Results may not come immediately, but every effort counts and contributes to your progress! | 
