The winners of Summer Shape Up 2023!
Our team is constantly impressed by our LSF community. All the women in this community did a great job on this challenge and we are so proud of each and every one of you! You’ve all completed this 6-week Challenge, which will help you create amazing habits that will last a lifetime. Thank you for pushing yourself and our community to be the best you can be!
We wanted to bring back the intensity with this challenge – in our workouts, our nutrition, our weekly prizes, and most importantly, our grand prize (a free trip for two to HAWAII)!! We’ve brought back Accountability Groups to connect members together and lean on each other for support during the 6-week challenge. We’ve introduced new videos to the MOVE app, all focused on specific areas of the body so you can really feel that burn. We’ve also brought back weekly giveaways for the #teamlsf community which remains the most loyal and supportive fitness community out there!
Now it’s time to call the winners of SSU23! These inspiring women not only have incredible transformation photos but also the most heartwarming stories!
6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION | GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Dara B. (dara_lsf_compassionatehouse) – Total pounds lost: 8
Dara’s Story:
“I was so excited about this summer workout because it was setting me some new fitness goals. I was working out pretty consistently, but I wasn’t seeing much change anymore. I felt like I might never reach my goals.”
“We started the challenge the day I went to camp… I thought it was going to be tough. I made lots of snacks and all my LSF nutrition went with me to help the temptations go away. Then I looked at the 14 day regimen I plan a meal plan to really detox and help my body after camp. It felt so good! Then, for our trip to the beach a few weeks ago, I looked at the meal plan and we prepare the food for that week’s menu.”
“My dad is how much longer do you have to eat like this. Because he loves his french fries… and not sweet potatoes. I’d say ‘forever’ and then laugh. I said this will continue when the challenge is over. I want him to be a lifestyle. I had my mom and grandma do 10 everyday every night and eat the meal plans. It’s been so awesome because they are both trying to lose weight. It’s been so amazing the family progress and seeing us get stronger physically but also mentally”.
“I loved the accountability teams because it made it less overwhelming. I set aside time every day to go through #teamlsf because all those smiles and ugly faces lol motivated me to keep going and cheer the girls on.”
RUNNER UPS
Natasha P. (@tatatashie)– Total kilos lost: 15
Natasha’s story
“I’ve always said this is my forever journey and it is, but sometimes we hit a bump in the road and we have to fix it and come back. I already didn’t feel like myself because I didn’t lose 20 pounds. first child, then adding another 22 pounds I haven’t lost since my second child. Weight is just a number, but I was tired everyday and had no energy. I want my minis to see me as a positive role model.”
“When I saw this challenge, I wanted to feel like myself again. I wanted to be happy, feel good in my clothes and most importantly, take care of my family. I was determined to give myself that love for myself, because I am A happy man. I am so blessed that GOD gave me this beautiful body to move in. Now I have the energy to pursue my family and be the best version of me for me and them. Never underestimate your mind and body. When I started this challenge, I wondered how I would do it with two kids. It wasn’t easy at first and there are still hard days, but it got to where my little one loved working out with me every day and they saw how happy I was coming back to myself. Building a routine again made my heart and soul so happy.”
“I’ve learned that it’s okay to take time off to be the best version of myself. I truly believe that exercise is like medicine. It has taken away my depression, anxiety and body aches. I just want to say from the bottom of my heart that I can’t think of this community enough to give me my life back.”
Kim C. (@KKgetfit_LSF)– Total kilos lost: 9
The story of Kim
“First of all I want to start by saying that Summer Shape Up has completely changed my life. I have done other LSF challenges in the past but I got away for a while after my breakup and after seeing posts about SSU starting up I decided to do it !”
“This challenge was just what I needed to get back on track with a healthier lifestyle. SSU and Teamlsf it motivated me to show up EVERY day to work out and live a healthier lifestyle. Each day I felt stronger and more motivated to keep up with this new healthy routine I made for myself. I started working out every day before work because I knew that mentally and physically I would feel better.”
“I ended up losing 9kg from this challenge, but the most important change for me is that I not only feel better physically but more importantly mentally. I am using HBMP and The move app to continue this healthy lifestyle even though SSU is over I am so thankful for Katie & Teamlsf for everything they did for me during this challenge because I am officially a happier and healthier version of myself thanks to them and SSU!”
Amber O. (@Ambero_LSF)- Total pounds lost: 10
Amber’s story
“I will be 6 months postpartum on Sunday the 27th and after having my first baby everything was new to me. My body, my emotions, my habits (or lack thereof) and I knew I needed something to push me. I went to my tried and true LSF where I knew I could make a difference if I really tried. The SSU challenge came at a perfect time as I was feeling a little stuck and self-conscious about my new body that I was both proud of and ashamed of All in One. Which in turn made me feel like I was shaming a body that just created something incredible. From there the negative spiral began. So here comes SSU and it was perfect. I loved the new accountability guidelines so everyone could really show their hard work and the teams were a fun added bonus!”
“I did the best I could with my baby and decided it was time to stop making excuses. When she had her first nap then I would train and if I couldn’t make it I promised to do it at night. There were a total of 4 days I took as a day of complete rest throughout the challenge. I learned to listen to my body and put my mental health first so the rest would follow. And wow did I ever!! I stuck to my routine, followed HBMP, Guiltless Nutrition guide, LSF protein (the best) and of course, encouragement from the wonderful community. These girls are so strong, beautiful, kind and motivating. You don’t find that often these days (especially on the internet) and I can confidently say that I believe that’s how LSF thrives so much!! She’s the epitome of women supporting women (plus Ryan+Luke lol) and grateful is an understatement.”
“My pictures are worth 1000 words to me because I didn’t really realize my change until I saw them. I didn’t get on the scale at all as it was a demon from my past and I focused on how I felt. Clothes fit better, I felt so much stronger, mood I was up and feeling beautiful again. Not because of the picture, but because of the transformation in me. I am so proud of how far I have come in just 6 weeks and I am already looking forward to the next challenge with everyone. Thank you, thank you for being always my place of comfort and motivation all in one.”
PINK HEART ACCEPTOR
Our Pink Heart Award goes to a member of the #teamLSF community who has not only stayed committed to their own fitness journey, but has also been extremely encouraging to their fellow #teamlsf babies! In each challenge we ask members to submit people who have motivated them and been a source of positivity and encouragement throughout the challenge.
By far the member who received the most screams was Cambria D. (@motivated_mama_lsf). Cambria lost 10 pounds herself! Thank you Cambria for being so encouraging to everyone in the #teamlsf community throughout this challenge!
PROFESSORS OF MEMBERS
We received SO many amazing submissions to this challenge that it was nearly impossible to just highlight the Grand Prize Winner, Runners-up and Pink Heart Recipient. We wanted to give a shout out to these amazing members who also had crazy transformations and heartwarming stories!
Left to right: @Tiffanymp_lsf, @lsfmoni, @lovesweatcatherine_lsf
Left to right: @Toriis_reallsf, @ashleyygarzon, @kaylierey_lsf
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Summer Shape Up 2023 challenge! We look forward to the next challenge with you all!