Everyone wants to be healthy and happy. That’s what makes it so much fun to be a part of the One Plexus® Family. No matter your health goals, we’re all here to cheer you along – because that’s what a family does!

One of the best times to see this unbelievable team spirit in action is during our annual 60-Day Slimdown Challenge. Thousands of participants from all over the globe kicked off the new year by stepping up to the challenge of transforming their health. And, of course, here at Plexus we don’t do anything small. In other words – you guessed it – prizes are involved!

More than 10,000 people participated in this year’s 60-Day Challenge, and many achieved amazing results. Take a look at these impressive highlights:

• Total participants: 10,283 (Wow!)
• Participants who completed Slimdown Challenge: 3,053
• Participants who submitted a 30-day check-in: 2,586
• Total weight lost from all participants combined: 13,672 pounds
• Total inches lost from all participants combined: 1,807
• Two Grand Prize winners
• 38 total semi-finalists
• 20 total finalists
• 41 Accountability Partners
• $44,600 given away in cash and prizes
• Participants and winners across the United States, Canada, and Australia

Completing our Slimdown Challenge was no walk in the park. Participants were asked to step up and get their health and fitness on. They registered, weighed in, took their measurements, and snapped their “Before” photos. Then, they got moving and committed to healthier lifestyle habits. Everyone could also choose an “Accountability Partner” to help keep them motivated along the way.

To crank things up, participants their favorite Plexus products. Many participants kicked hunger to the curb with the power-duo, Plexus Slim® Hunger Control and Plexus Lean™. Others fired up their metabolism with Plexus Metaburn™–which helps you burn stubborn fat and extra calories. Some even took things to the next level with a whole-body approach to health. Did you know a healthy and happy gut microbiome can help you improve your mood, reduce stomach discomfort, and even manage your weight?*

Of course, we think everyone who participated in our Slimdown Challenge is a winner in their own right. You all rose to the occasion, and made steps toward your fitness goals. Each story you shared was truly inspirational–so be proud of everything you’ve accomplished!

Prizes! Let’s talk about prizes! They’re only part of the fun, but they’re a pretty big part. One of the best things about the Slimdown Challenge is that there are so many opportunities to win. You may have noticed, we gave away over $44,000 in cash and other must-have prizes! Let’s give a special shout out to each of our Grand prize winners, finalist, semi-finalist, and Accountability Partners!

Grand Prize Winners

Two Grand Prize winners took home the whole enchilada! We all know that improved health and happiness can really take you places – it’s true! And these two winners are headed on a dream vacation!

Each of these participants scored 90.1 out of 100 during our Slimdown Challenge. That’s no easy task! All their hard work and dedication earned them a $5,000 dream vacation voucher for travel to a destination of their choice. Our Grand Prize winners also received a pre-Convention makeover photo shoot, a VIP meet and greet, a $300 Visa gift card, a Plexus swag bag, and trip for two to the 2019 Plexus Rise Up Convention, which includes a 5-night stay at the MGM Grand Hotel, coach airfare to Las Vegas, ground transportation to and from the airport, and a VIP Convention experience!

Take a look at our winners’ incredible transformations!

Christopher Benson

Weight Lost
Starting: 257.8 lbs
Ending: 217.4 lbs
-40.4 pounds!

Starting: 50.5 in
Ending: 43 in
-7.5 inches!

Before the Slimdown Challenge, Chris was struggling with his weight. “I was quickly approaching the heaviest I have ever been and decided I had to make a change,” he said. “I was also feeling a great deal of guilt for being a highly ranked Ambassador who is supposed to be setting an example for my Team, and be a walking billboard for this great company.”

Like many of us, Chris’s busy lifestyle made sticking to a health and wellness routine challenging. “I suppose I just got a bit lost in day to day life and ignored the things that I should have been doing for my health,” he explained. “I began to forget to take products more and more. I hadn’t gone to the gym in months. Eating unhealthy food was becoming the norm. I noticed things in my body were not going well other than just my appearance. I had no energy and spent most of my free time sitting in my recliner in front of the TV. I was basically feeling like my worst self and knew I had to change.”

For Chris, the Slimdown Challenge provided that extra bit of motivation that he needed. “It is so great to work for a company who provokes and inspires healthy changes in people,” he said. “I knew when I saw the Slimdown Challenge come down that I was going to do it. But I put it off as long as possible. I literally waited until the last possible week to start.”

Changing his habits took commitment. “You have to make a decision and go for it. The products will definitely help you make the change but they will not do all the work for you. I’m not going to say that my journey was fun because I really worked hard with my diet and exercise. I did without a lot of foods that I wanted to eat, I got up at 4 a.m., and worked out every morning, Monday through Friday, before I went to work. But, I will say it made the rest of my life more fun. I felt better physically and emotionally, therefore I was able to enjoy the good moments, like adding a little granddaughter to the family in the middle of the challenge. I had the energy to build my wife Dana a hammock and swing pergola in the backyard. I played with my twin grandchildren. I planted a garden. I even had the energy to play with my poor, neglected dogs. It’s amazing what you can do when you feel like doing it!”

Chris’s success all boiled down to exercise, healthy eating, and using Plexus products. “In a nutshell, my workouts consisted of 15-20 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes weight lifting, rotating upper and lower body, two days each a week. My diet was changed by wiping out sugar and bread. So, essentially I ate meat and vegetables and did not cheat on this once, although I think I am due a little cheat, right?”

As for products, Chris took a whole-health approach. “I took Plexus Slim twice daily, Metaburn (love it!) Probio 5, Bio Cleanse, XFactor Plus, Block, Ease (capsules and cream) and used the Chocolate Plexus Lean Whey. I do really believe I wouldn’t have been nearly as successful
without these products. I have now lost 40 pounds in 60 days and have lost 7.5 inches from my waist. Thank you Plexus for the products and the motivation! I know it will be much easier to stick with these healthy habits because I don’t want to go back to where I was and I actually have set a goal of getting under 200 by the time Convention rolls around.”1*

Awesome job, Chris!

Juli Young

Weight Lost
Starting: 227 lbs
Ending: 197 lbs
-30 pounds!

Waist Size Change
Starting: 41 in
Ending: 39 in
-2 inches!

When the Slimdown Challenge came around, Juli was looking for something to help her focus her efforts. “Due to some health issues, weight loss has been but a dream for me,” Juli shared. “I would try, but not succeed and go right back to my miserable self. That is, until someone cared enough to share with me the Plexus trifecta–Metaburn, Block, and Slim.”

One of her biggest challenges was kicking the habit of drinking diet soda. “I could not be where I am in my journey to get healthy without Plexus,” she explained. “I love the energy! I love the help to make changes, especially to my long-time need to have a diet soda in my hand at all hours of the day. This challenge added some missing motivation.”*

During the challenge, Juli reached some incredible milestones. “I turned 51 during this challenge,” she said, “but I feel like I actually got younger. My goal was to shed 50 pounds by the end of June, so I’m not done, but I know I now have a good chance of getting there.”

Where is “there,” exactly? For Juli, healthy and happy means something very specific. “There, is actually my weight before having the first of my three children,” she explained. “My daughter is 25 years old, and she’s a registered dietitian. To hear her compliment my changes is powerful!”

After achieving such great results during the Slimdown Challenge, Juli is inspired to keep going. “My energy helps me keep up with all the business of being a mother, a teacher, a ranch wife, and a small business owner. I cannot say enough about the power of Plexus in this journey! #Slimdown2019 has been a life-saver for this woman and her family!*”

You’re a rock star, Juli!

Semi-Finalists:

Living a healthy lifestyle always pays off, but we all love a few extra perks here and there. Our 38 Slimdown Challenge Semi-Finalists walked away with a $500 e-gift card, two tickets to the 2019 Plexus Rise Up Convention, and a fully-loaded Plexus swag bag with over $375-worth of goodies! These goodies included a Hidrate Spark, Fitbit Alta-Black, Plexus workout gear, and free product samples.

Congratulations to each of you!

Name	Weight Loss	Name	Weight Loss
Jacob Griffin-Bloy	-23.6	Derrick Wyatt	-17
Eric Jones	-12	Stephen Welch	-17
Tony St John	-20	Daniel Kubecka	-13
Timothy Collinsworth	-16	Matthew Williamson	-10
Ryan Lomax	-18	William Vickers	-26
Patrick May	-11	Lilli Baker	-10
Maggie Stevens	-13	Amy Welch	-11
Lynn Darnell	-13	Annette Patterson Watts	-6
Joslyn Nelson	-27	Helen Lindsley	-23
Elizabeth tarcher	-20	Jennifer Dejarnette	-38
Ava Ingraham	-12	Erin Bush	-19.2
Laura Shores	-13	Kelly Donoghue	-25.2
Angela Taylor	-16.6	April ORourke	-20
Lisa Kreinbrink	-27	Lisa Judy	-32
Maria Harden	-10.2	Kim Edgell	-29
Ashley Sicora	-25	Jane Blum	-16.6
Ann Olson	-16	Debra McCutcheony	-15
Judith Poole	-20	Jennie Gerardi	-19.6
Ebony Jerome	-14.5	Gina Beggan	-13.6

Finalists:

Twenty lucky Finalists received a $1,000 e-gift card, two tickets to the 2019 Convention, on-stage recognition, and a Plexus swag bag.

Way to go, finalists!

Name	Weight Loss	Name	Weight Loss
Golfran Rivera	-13.2	Jonathan Wells	-25
Jamie Bridgeman	-23	Brian Cope	-21
Josh Massop	-19	Casey Folks	-39.3
Candace Sonderleiter	-26.8	Katie Anderson	-28
Hillarey Kriegler	-28	Angela Horn	-12
Michelle Crist	-25	Ashley Anderberg	-18
Sabrina Henry	-40	Lindsey Griffith	-25
Regina Langston	-25	Sarah Cydrus	-23.4
Stormi Campbell	-19.6	Rachel Beauchesne	-27
Alma Aguirre-Padilla	-42	Teresa St Louis	-28.4

Accountability Partners:

This year’s Slimdown Challenge took our mission of sharing health and happiness to a whole new level. That’s because every participant had the opportunity to sign up for the challenge and choose an Accountability Partner. Think of it like having a Power Partner on your side! These participants were there to cheer others on and they also won a ticket to Convention and a Plexus swag bag!

Thank you, Accountability Partners! You kept everyone fired up throughout our 60-day challenge!

Dana Benson	Emily Cambria	Jennifer McIntire
Jessica Shelton	Maria Bridgeman	Tanya Cope
Jennifer Massop	Jennifer Cilino-Folks	Rachel Reddell
Albino Ortiz	Katie Lodge	Claire Simpkins
Amy Arbuckle	Shannon Geist McClausland	Krysti Wyatt
Jayne Jones	Amy Welch	Amanda St. John
Lauren Kubecka	Lauren Collinsworth	Rebecca Williamson
Danielle Lomax	Courtney Cummings	Aleshia Poicus
Tammy Vaughn	Steve Welch	Tina Hensley
Desirae Lonch	Rene Hasty	Michelle Lang
Bob Bysg	Trudy Hewitt	Lisa Rieman
Lora Duncan	Eileen Bailey	Carrie Wicklund
Andrea Johnson	Jolene Johannes	Tanya Vanhierden
Jami Kaunda	Gay DeMNarsh

The 2019 Slimdown Challenge may be over, but there’s no time like the present to begin working toward your goals. Get inspired by our participants’ incredible stories and share your health and happiness journey using #healthandhappiness and #plexus.

¹Participants in an independent, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human clinical study who used Slim twice a day and Bio Cleanse and ProBio 5 lost an average of 7.21 pounds in 8 weeks, while the placebo group only lost an average of 0.19 pounds.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.