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Congratulations to our 2025 Spring 8 Week #1uptransformationchallenge Female 2nd place $6,000 cash prize winner Khyla Davis
This is her story:
My fitness journey has been anything but easy, but it’s one that I’m deeply proud of because it’s real, it’s personal, and it represents growth in every sense of the word. I first joined the 1UP Nutrition Transformation Challenge back in 2020. At the time, I was a new mom who had just welcomed two beautiful daughters back-to-back. While motherhood brought me so much joy, I was also silently battling postpartum depression, exhaustion, and major weight gain. I didn’t recognize myself anymore, mentally or physically, and I knew deep down that I needed a change.
That first challenge? I didn’t finish it. But it was a turning point for my health and wellness. Even though I didn’t complete it, it helped me shift my mindset and take that first step back into focusing on my health. Over the past few years, I’ve joined a few of the 1UP Transformation Challenges, but I let life take over. Between motherhood, work, and the unpredictable moments life throws at you, and I never completed a full 8-week challenge. However, even though I didn’t finish the challenges I signed up for, I stayed consistent with going to the gym and making better choices with my nutrition.
Then in 2023, after having my third baby, I found myself at a low point again. I had regained all the weight I had worked so hard to lose, and I felt like I was drifting further away from the person I wanted to be. I decided to submit for the Winter 2025 Transformation Challenge. Shortly after entering the Winter 2025 Transformation challenge, I faced a serious health scare. It shook me, it opened my eyes to the truth: your health is the foundation of everything. That scare became the fuel I needed to commit wholeheartedly to the Spring 2025 Transformation challenge.
This challenge pushed me physically, emotionally, and mentally. There were early mornings, sleepless nights, sore muscles, and days when I felt like giving up. But I didn’t. I kept going. I found strength in the struggle, and I found purpose in the process. My kids were often right there beside me, sometimes working out with me, cheering me on, and they reminded me every day why this mattered (mommy you said you would finish this challenge. Keep going). I wasn’t just changing my life; I was setting an example for theirs.
One of the biggest game-changers throughout this challenge was incorporating my favorite 1UP Nutrition supplements. Beauty Dreams became my nightly ritual, especially during those late nights when I needed quality rest to recharge for the next day. L-Carnitine supported my metabolism and energy, while Clear Protein gave me a clean, refreshing way to fuel my recovery. And the BCAA/EAA Glutamine & Collagen blend was essential for muscle support and joint health as I pushed myself daily.
What I’ve learned through this journey is that progress isn’t always fast, but it is always worth it. I’ve learned that motivation comes and goes, but discipline and consistency are what carry you through. I’ve learned that I am so much stronger than I ever realized, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. And most importantly, I’ve learned that this journey isn’t just about me. It’s about showing my children that you can rise, grow, and overcome anything with hard work and heart.
To anyone just starting their fitness journey, my advice is this: give yourself grace, stay consistent, and don’t compare your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty. This is your journey, your marathon, your transformation. If you need to start over a thousand times, do it. Just never stop believing in what’s possible. I’m beyond thankful for 1UP Nutrition for creating a space that empowers people to rise physically, mentally, and emotionally.
