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:
- π₯ 22% total body fat lost across the group
- πͺ +10 lbs of muscle gained collectively
- βοΈ 4–10 lbs of weight lost per person, with some dropping 20+ pounds
- π Dramatic improvements in protein intake
- π 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:
π 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
π What’s New This Time:
- πΈ Option to include measurements or progress photos as another way to track success
- π§ Customized tracking plans based on your personal consistency (i.e., 3 days/week instead of 7 if needed)
- π More focus on habit coaching, not just numbers
β 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.
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Be on the lookout to reserve, 15 spots limited (or send us a message if interested!)
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Program begins
Wednesday, October 1st
π¬ 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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Mark has been an amazing member, friend, and a huge part of our community for over 10 years. With his family now training at Prototype as well, he continues to share his journey and inspire others. Thank you for being you, Mark—you truly deserve to be our October POM! 1.) Share your experience at Prototype My experience at Prototype is now, and always has been over the last decade plus, incredibly positive! What’s made it even more special over the recent years is my family now being part of the community, and being positively impacted by the environment that Prototype creates. 2.) What is your favorite part about being at Prototype? The community, the relationships, and the positive impact Prototype has had on me and my family over the years. Some of my best friends are now at Prototype. Relationships that have been developed over years of doing tough workouts together, competitions and events inside & outside the gym, golf trips and get togethers. The youth programs and remote coaching programs have also allowed my family to be members of the community which is incredibly important to my wife and I. 3.) What are your hobbies and activities? Pretty much anything outside. But lots of golf, hiking, and sports with my kids. 4.) How has Prototype helped you or solved a problem for you? This would be a long list! One example would be dealing with setbacks. I’ve learned fitness is a long journey, not just a one size fits all fix. There's lots of turns and detours on that journey. Being here for so long my body and my abilities have adapted over time. With all the different things Prototype has to offer, and coaches that are so committed to the members, I’ve continued to be able to find a path forward regardless of the set back of change in my abilities. Another example would be resiliency. Stay on path isn’t easy, especially when that path seems like it never ends. Through Prototype, and side programs I’m part through Prototype, I’ve been building the resiliency muscles which has had a huge impact on my personal health & life as well as my professional life. 5.) What are you continuing fitness goals to this point? -Continue to do hard things. Put something in the calendar each year that kinda scares me and I have to work toward. I want this to be a physical and mental challenge. -Rebuild the strength in my legs, and work towards squatting again. This may require a setback, but something I really want. -Build more muscle! 6.) Favorite Quote You want to go fast, go alone. You want to go far, go together!
Ella has shown incredible progress during her time at PTS and we are so lucky to have her as part of our community! Here, she shares her journey with Prototype. Thank you for being you — you truly deserve to be our September POM! 1.) Share your experience at Prototype I first found out about Prototype through my high school soccer team and was super interested in it. I subsequently joined with a few of my teammates and have continued to train with them. 2.) What is your favorite part about being at Prototype? I love having a community that is always there to help me out, answer any questions I have, and offer support. 3.) What are your hobbies and activities? I play soccer for Westborough High School and Bayside FC, I also train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and am a black belt in Krav Maga. 4.) How has Prototype helped you or solved a problem for you? Through Prototype I have learned so much about the relationship between training and recovery, which has helped me to perform my best consistently! 5.) What are you continuing fitness goals to this point? Through Prototype I am pairing soccer with conditioning training and recovery to try and improve physical fitness and performance in the game. 6.) Favorite Quote “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott (the Office)
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