8 Week Summer Shred Recap: Big Results, Big Wins — and the Next 8-Week Kickoff!

Mike Collette • August 29, 2025

Amazing Results and A lot of Hard Nutrition work!

This summer, a group of committed Prototype members took on our 8-Week Summer Shred — and the results were nothing short of inspiring.

Designed to help participants lose body fat, build muscle, and level up their nutrition knowledge, the program blended structure, support, and education. And it paid off.

What Our Community Achieved

Over 8 weeks, participants achieved serious results:

  • πŸ”₯ 22% total body fat lost across the group
  • πŸ’ͺ +10 lbs of muscle gained collectively
  • βš–οΈ 4–10 lbs of weight lost per person, with some dropping 20+ pounds
  • πŸ— Dramatic improvements in protein intake
  • πŸ“ˆ Strength increases across the board

Most importantly, they walked away with a better relationship with food, data-backed insights, and the confidence that comes from showing up consistently.

Member Transformations in Their Own Words

“Coach Gillian’s 8 Week Shred program exceeded my expectations. By combining macros tracking with protein prioritization, I lost 11 pounds of fat while gaining 5 pounds of muscle.
The weekly meetings were both educational and enjoyable, and the InBody scans provided detailed insights into my body composition changes. In fact, my home scale only showed 3 pounds lost — perfect proof of how misleading the scale can be!
Coach Gillian’s expertise and encouraging approach made all the difference throughout the program. I highly recommend the 8 Week Shred to anyone looking to transform their body composition and increase their nutrition knowledge!”
— Shellie
“Loved the weekly meeting and how you introduced different nutrition topics at each one. The use of the InBody was so enlightening — especially that second scan — because my scale at home told me I hadn’t lost any weight (which was true), but I got to see the body recomposition that was happening!”
— Peg
“Participating in the Prototype Nutrition 8-week program has been a huge success for me. I lost 20 pounds, have more energy, and I’m sleeping better than I have in years.
My husband joined me on this journey, and together we saw incredible results — his A1c dropped from 11.3 to 7.2 in just three months. His Doctor was shocked! The weekly meetings were a highlight, and Coach Gillian’s support really kept me motivated every step of the way.”
— Beth

What Drove the Best Results

Participants who got the best results shared a few key habits:

  • Tracked food daily (including weekends)
  • Prioritized hitting their protein goal
  • Progressively increased weights in the gym
  • Stayed engaged in the group chat and check-ins
  • Planned ahead for weekends and travel

These weren’t quick fixes. They were habit shifts — and they’re what made the difference.

What's Changing for the Next Round

The next challenge — our Pre-Holiday 8 Week Shred — starts Wednesday, October 1st. And based on the feedback from summer, Coach Gillian is making some smart adjustments:

πŸ‚ What’s Included:

  • An 8-week guided program focused on fat loss and muscle retention
  • Custom macro & nutrition plan tailored to your lifestyle
  • InBody scans on Weeks 1, 4, and 8 to track real progress
  • Weekly group meetings on Tuesdays at 7 PM (adjustable based on the group)
  • Access to a private group chat for accountability and community

πŸ”„ What’s New This Time:

  • πŸ“Έ Option to include measurements or progress photos as another way to track success
  • 🧠 Customized tracking plans based on your personal consistency (i.e., 3 days/week instead of 7 if needed)
  • πŸ“š More focus on habit coaching, not just numbers

βœ… Ready to Join Us This Fall? Reserve Your Spot

If you're ready to dial in your nutrition, see real body composition changes, and gain momentum heading into the holidays, this is your chance.

Spots are limited and will go fast.


πŸ‘‰ Be on the lookout to reserve, 15 spots limited (or send us a message if interested!)
πŸ“… Program begins
Wednesday, October 1st
πŸ’¬ Have questions? Reach out to
Coach Gillian or Mike today!

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Let’s finish 2025 feeling strong, focused, and confident — together.

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