Celebrating Success: The Upskill Winter Challenge Wrap-Up​

Celebrating Success: The Upskill Winter Challenge Wrap-Up​

Celebrating Success: The Upskill Winter Challenge Wrap-Up

By Ange Drake

As we bid farewell to the chill of winter, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable journeys and transformations our participants have made during the 23W Upskill Winter Challenge. Over the past eight weeks, our community has braved the cold and their personal fitness frontiers, focusing intensely on elevating nutrition habits and gaining invaluable nutritional knowledge aimed at long-lasting wellness.

Transformative Achievements

Our challenge was designed not just to spur temporary changes but to instill sustainable habits that support our members’ fitness and nutritional goals. Here’s a spotlight on those who rose above and truly transformed:

  1. Natalie D takes the crown with an astounding loss of 5.5 kg and 4.4% body fat, earning her an 8-week unlimited group training pack. Natalie’s dedication to refining her nutrition and training regimen has clearly paid off, making her our overall body transformation winner.

  2. Lucy B follows closely, having shed 5.1 kg and 3.7% body fat. Her remarkable effort wins her a $200 23W voucher, celebrating her hard work and commitment.

  3. Claire S, not only third in overall transformation with a loss of 3.3 kg and 4.7% body fat, but also tops in muscle mass gain at 2.9 kg. Claire’s dual victory earns her a well-deserved $100 23W voucher for her incredible muscle gain.

Strength in Community

The challenge also highlighted the power of teamwork and community:

  • Team Tarlee emerged victorious with a total of 347 points, demonstrating the collective effort and camaraderie that 23W stands for.
  • Team Krystal was hot on their heels with 338 points, showing immense dedication and spirit.

Consistent Participation

Consistency was key, and many of our participants showed up and pushed through every barrier:

  • Kristy, with 69 participation points, led this category, followed by Jasmine and Sarah T, who gathered 47 and 42 points respectively, showcasing their commitment to daily action and persistence.

Lessons Learned and Paths Forged

Throughout the challenge, participants engaged in weekly nutritional tasks, seminars, and team challenges that reinforced the importance of preparation, accountability, and support. These experiences not only shaped their challenge journey but also equipped them with tools for lifelong health and fitness.

As we close this chapter, we extend a heartful congratulations to all our participants. Your resilience and dedication inspire us all. 

Are you looking for another challenge to wrap up the year? Consider joining our Spring Into Action Challenge starting the 14th of October. 

Click HERE  for new members. 
Click HERE for current member enrolment. 

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Ange Drake is an personal trainer, women’s empowerment coach and fitness blogger in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. She is the director of one of the few womens’ only strength training gyms in Melbourne, 23W. Ange helps women to learn how to use strength based training, nutritional strategies and a positive mindset to transform their bodies, relationship with food and mind.

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