When Michael joined us at 54, he weighed 100 kilograms and got out of breath walking up several steps. He was thinking about retiring at 60, had constant back and joint pain, and was in complete denial about his eating habits. His morning routine included a massive scone with butter, often seconds, and always dessert.
His wife, Marla, had joined The Right Fit nine months earlier and kept encouraging him to try. Without her support, Michael says, none of his transformation would have been possible.
Michael’s journey took him through three different trainers, each bringing something unique to his development. Clinton got him started gently, helping him appreciate that real change takes time. Choong worked on his posture and lifting technique, literally straightening himself out. Chris brought next-level knowledge, constantly adjusting programmes and helping Michael win the Takapuna 8 Week Fat Loss Challenge twice. The second time he was the New Zealand winner.
Now at 60, Michael weighs 20 kilograms less and is training for the Auckland Half Marathon. From struggling with a few steps to preparing for a half-marathon. From 100kg to 80kg. He’s never been fitter or stronger in his life, has energy throughout the day, and looks at food completely differently.
“From a few steps to a half marathon, 100kg to 80kg, never in my life been as all-around fit and strong. I have energy to get through my day, look at food totally differently and feel I could easily continue working for years and years.”
Feeling like your best years are behind you? Michael’s story suggests otherwise.
Read the original testimonial here:
When I joined The Right Fit, I was 54 years old, weighed 100kg, and got puffed walking up several steps. I was thinking about retiring at 60 years old. Each morning for morning tea I had a massive scone with butter, often had seconds and always dessert. The mindset was I needed this to help fuel me up for the day. I was in complete denial of food and the effects of overeating. I had constant back pain, joint pain, and general discomfort. My wife Marla would point all this out to me, but I denied it. She led the way and joined The Right Fit about nine months before me. Without her none of this could have happened.
I then began a journey that has truly been life changing. I have had three amazing trainers. I started with Clinton who softly and gently got me started, always believed in me, and helped me appreciate the process will take time. He told me and I did not believe him that one day I would be 80 kg again. The most memorable experience with Clinton was to run around the lake with him. Next came Choong who did lots of work on posture and good lifting technique. He mobilised me and straightened me out. The highlight with Choong was winning the longest plank challenge. Now I have Chris who is “next level” with amazing knowledge and feel for what his clients need. He constantly adjusts my programs, working through the ups and downs of the cycles we all go through. With Chris the highlights have been winning the Takapuna 8 Week Fat Loss Challenge twice, the second time being NZ winner.
Now I am 60 years old weigh 20kg less and am training to do the Auckland Half Marathon. From a few steps to a half Marathon, 100kg to 80 kg, never in my life been as all around fit and strong. I have energy to get through my day, look at food totally differently and feel I could easily continue working for years and years.
Michael Boland
