Take Control Transformation Challenge 9 Winners: When the Work Starts Showing

By Challenge 9, the Take Control Transformation Challenge has proven something powerful: progress has a way of making itself visible.

It may start quietly. A walk after dinner. A morning cardio session. A glass of water. A nutrition plan followed one more day. A product routine kept even after the excitement of day one has worn off. Then, little by little, the work starts showing - in how clothes fit, how energy feels, how confidence returns, and how differently someone carries themselves.

This round gave us even more to celebrate. Challenge 9 includes four winners, with a tie for second place: one first-place winner receiving $1,000, two second-place winners receiving $500 each, and one third-place winner receiving $250.

Winners were selected based on overall transformation, including participant-reported weight-loss progress, visual change, consistency, personal story, healthy habit development, and commitment throughout the challenge. Because the real story is never only the number on the scale. It is what that number represents: the choices repeated, the moments of discipline, the support systems that mattered, and the personal belief rebuilt along the way.

First Place: Ingrid Yesenia Celorio Acevedo

Prize: $1,000
Country: Ecuador
Starting weight: 187 lbs.
Ending weight: 154 lbs.*
Total weight loss: 33 lbs.*
Products used: Iaso® Original Instant Tea and Resolution Drops

"My clothes fit loosely - even items that didn't fit me before now fit perfectly."

Ingrid Yesenia Celorio Acevedo earned first place with a transformation that shows what can happen when structure meets follow-through.

Her story was not built around one dramatic change. It was built around a daily rhythm she could repeat. Ingrid shared that she ate moderate, healthy portions, cut out sugar and ultra-processed foods, followed the meal plan provided with her kit, walked every day after dinner, and added cardio in the morning. She also used Iaso® Original Instant Tea and Resolution Drops as part of her wellness routine.

By the end of the challenge, Ingrid reported moving from 187 lbs. to 154 lbs., for a total loss of 33 lbs.* She also noticed a major change in how her clothes fit, including pieces that previously did not fit her now fitting comfortably.

What makes Ingrid's win especially compelling is the way her progress became visible beyond the scale. She described feeling lighter, more energized, and more comfortable in her daily routine. She also shared that people around her noticed the change, especially in her face and overall presence.

For Ingrid, Challenge 9 became more than a weigh-in. It became a turning point: a 30-day experience that helped replace self-doubt with proof that her daily choices were working.

Second Place Tie: Diana Milena Molina González

Prize: $500
Country: Colombia
Starting weight: 153 lbs.
Ending weight: 137 lbs.*
Total weight loss: 16 lbs.*
Products used: Iaso® Tea, Resolution Drops, and NRG

"I look in the mirror with a smile."

Diana Milena Molina González tied for second place with a transformation rooted in patience, self-respect, and the decision to keep showing up.

Her story stands out because she described a shift many people are searching for: not just looking different, but feeling proud of the person looking back at them. Over the challenge, Diana reported feeling happier, more energetic, more self-assured, and more motivated to continue caring for her health.

Diana stayed consistent with hydration, her nutrition plan, movement, and her TLC routine, which included Iaso® Tea, Resolution Drops, and NRG. She also learned to be patient with the process, recognizing that results become more meaningful when healthy habits begin turning into a lifestyle.

Physically, Diana noticed that her clothes fit better and that she saw visible changes around her waist and abdomen. Mentally, she described regaining self-esteem and motivation.
That is the heart of Diana's story: the win was not rushed. It was built. One choice, one routine, one reminder at a time that taking care of yourself is worth the effort.

Second Place Tie: Sergio Andres Támara Dias

Prize: $500
Country: Colombia
Starting weight: 214 lbs.
Ending weight: 196 lbs.*
Total weight loss: 18 lbs.*
Products used: Iaso® Tea, Resolution Drops, and Delgada

"Every day was worth it."

Sergio Andres Támara Dias also earned second place, bringing a strong performance-driven story to Challenge 9.

For Sergio, transformation was about more than a smaller number. It was about feeling capable in everyday life. He shared that his energy and stamina improved, that he tired less easily, and that he felt motivated to keep improving himself.

His routine was built around discipline in the areas that matter most: diet, exercise, rest, hydration, and mindset. He used Iaso® Tea, Resolution Drops, and Delgada as part of that routine.

Sergio's story gives Challenge 9 an important dimension. It reminds participants that wellness is not only about how you look in a photo. It is also about how you move through your day, how you recover, how you stay consistent when no one is watching, and how proud you feel when effort becomes visible.

His second-place tie is a celebration of effort done the right way: steady, focused, and supported by habits he can continue beyond the challenge.

Third Place: Leidy Tatiana Sarmeinto Barajas

Prize: $250
Country: Colombia
Starting weight: 242 lbs.
Ending weight: 210 lbs.*
Total weight loss: 32 lbs.*
Products used: Iaso® Tea, Delgada, and Resolution Drops

"I didn't even know I had a waist."

Leidy Tatiana Sarmeinto Barajas took third place with a transformation that highlights one of the most important parts of the Take Control community: support.

Leidy credited discipline in her nutrition and the unwavering encouragement of her leader as key parts of her challenge experience. Alongside her routine with Iaso® Tea, Delgada, and Resolution Drops, that support helped her stay committed and recognize the changes taking place.

By the end of the challenge, Leidy reported moving from 242 lbs. to 210 lbs., for a total loss of 32 lbs.* She also described a visible change in her waist and a renewed sense of self-love.

Her story is powerful because it shows how transformation can become easier to believe in when someone is walking with you. Accountability can turn a difficult day into a decision to keep going. Encouragement can help someone see progress before they fully believe it themselves.

Leidy's third-place finish is a reminder that taking control does not have to mean doing it alone. Sometimes, the strongest results come from combining personal discipline with the right support system.

Why Challenge 9 Stands Out

Every Take Control Transformation Challenge has its own personality. Challenge 9 stands out because the wins are not all telling the same story.

Ingrid showed the power of a structured daily routine. Diana showed what patience and self-respect can rebuild. Sergio showed how discipline can translate into energy and stamina. Leidy showed how accountability and support can help someone keep going until progress becomes visible.

Together, these four winners make the message clear: transformation does not have one look, one pace, or one formula. It is personal. It is daily. And when the habits become consistent enough, the work starts showing.

Products Used During Challenge 9

Challenge 9 winners used several TLC products as part of their wellness routines, including:

•    Iaso® Tea / Iaso® Original Instant Tea: A TLC favorite used by the winners as part of healthy routines that include hydration, nutrition, and consistency.

•    Resolution Drops: A routine-friendly product used by all four Challenge 9 winners as part of their weight-management journeys.

•    NRG: Used by Diana as part of her daily challenge routine.

•    Delgada: Used by Sergio and Leidy as part of their wellness routines.

These products are intended to support healthy habits and should be used along with balanced nutrition, hydration, physical activity, rest, consistency, and product directions.

Ready for Your Own Shining Moment?

The next Take Control Transformation Challenge gives you a start line, a plan, and a reason to follow through.

You do not have to wait until motivation feels perfect. You only have to choose the next 30 days and give yourself the chance to see what your habits can do.

Your progress may start quietly. But with consistency, support, and daily action, it can start showing in ways you will not want to ignore.

Join the next Take Control Transformation Challenge: GET IN ON THIS

 

*Individual results may vary. Weight-loss and measurement results are participant-reported and are not guaranteed. Results depend on factors such as starting point, nutrition, activity level, consistency, hydration, product use, and overall lifestyle. TLC products are intended to support wellness when used as part of a healthy routine.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. TLC products are intended to support a healthy lifestyle in combination with regular exercise and a balanced diet. A typical user of Original and Instant Iaso® Tea may lose 5 pounds in no less than two weeks. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

When used in combination with a low-calorie, balanced diet and regular physical activity, these products may aid in healthy weight management. Consult your healthcare professional about your unique medical needs or before consuming any dietary supplement.