Success Stories
Real Success From Real Men
Success Stories
Real Success From Real Men
From Broken Back To 11kg Down and a Better Dad: Craig's Story
Craig is a Christchurch dad who, like many mid-life men, had slipped into a life that didn’t feel like his anymore.
He’d stopped exercising, carried extra weight, and felt physically and mentally drained.
Seven years earlier he’d broken his back and spent a long stretch on ACC, slowly losing confidence, momentum, and the belief that he could ever get his fitness back.
He wanted change, he just had no idea where to start or how to make it stick.
What Craig really wanted was simple: to feel healthy again, to have the energy to keep up with his kids, and to stop feeling like the unhealthiest version of himself.
But every time he thought about getting started, a wave of doubt hit him.
Would he be the fattest, unfittest guy there? Would his back hold up? Would he even last? Those fears kept him stuck longer than he cared to admit.
Before joining the program, Craig had already tried doing it on his own, but nothing worked. He felt sorry for himself, avoided activity, and stayed in a pattern that left him mentally flat and physically worn out.
Seeing a group program designed for men like him, men starting from the same point, with the same worries, was the spark he needed. The idea of not doing it alone made the first step finally feel possible.
Once he joined, everything shifted.
The structure gave him steps to follow. The coaching gave him support when he wavered. And the group gave him connection, banter, and accountability.
Meeting each Thursday with men on the same journey kept him grounded and motivated. He could see others succeeding, and they could see him succeed too, a shared momentum that carried everyone forward.
Craig’s results speak for themselves.
He’s lost around 11kg, something that once felt impossible.
He can now run around Hagley Park without stopping, when before he couldn’t get around it at all.
He’s lifting weights a couple of times a week.
He’s got more energy for his kids, and instead of collapsing on the couch, he joins in.
He feels better about himself, thinks more positively about his health, and carries himself with a confidence he’d lost for years.
And maybe most importantly, he didn’t just finish the six-month program, he kept going. He still shows up every Thursday, still trains, still improves.
That's what he's most proud of: not falling off the wagon, but continuing to build the stronger, healthier version of himself week after week.
If someone like him were considering the program, he’d keep it simple: if you’re where he was, tired, unsure, and unhappy with your health, the long-term benefits make the decision easy.
It’s not about a one-month or two-month fix. It’s about who you’ll be in one year, two years, and the rest of your life if you finally get the right support.
The impact has carried far beyond fitness.
He’s more confident socially. He speaks up more at work. His kids get a happier, more energetic dad, the version of him they deserve.
And as Craig says, “If I’m not good, life for them is not good. So looking after me is looking after them.”
From Broken Back To 11kg Down and a Better Dad: Craig's Story
Craig is a Christchurch dad who, like many mid-life men, had slipped into a life that didn’t feel like his anymore.
He’d stopped exercising, carried extra weight, and felt physically and mentally drained.
Seven years earlier he’d broken his back and spent a long stretch on ACC, slowly losing confidence, momentum, and the belief that he could ever get his fitness back.
He wanted change, he just had no idea where to start or how to make it stick.
What Craig really wanted was simple: to feel healthy again, to have the energy to keep up with his kids, and to stop feeling like the unhealthiest version of himself.
But every time he thought about getting started, a wave of doubt hit him.
Would he be the fattest, unfittest guy there? Would his back hold up? Would he even last? Those fears kept him stuck longer than he cared to admit.
Before joining the program, Craig had already tried doing it on his own, but nothing worked. He felt sorry for himself, avoided activity, and stayed in a pattern that left him mentally flat and physically worn out.
Seeing a group program designed for men like him, men starting from the same point, with the same worries, was the spark he needed. The idea of not doing it alone made the first step finally feel possible.
Once he joined, everything shifted.
The structure gave him steps to follow. The coaching gave him support when he wavered. And the group gave him connection, banter, and accountability.
Meeting each Thursday with men on the same journey kept him grounded and motivated. He could see others succeeding, and they could see him succeed too, a shared momentum that carried everyone forward.
Craig’s results speak for themselves.
He’s lost around 11kg, something that once felt impossible.
He can now run around Hagley Park without stopping, when before he couldn’t get around it at all.
He’s lifting weights a couple of times a week.
He’s got more energy for his kids, and instead of collapsing on the couch, he joins in.
He feels better about himself, thinks more positively about his health, and carries himself with a confidence he’d lost for years.
And maybe most importantly, he didn’t just finish the six-month program, he kept going. He still shows up every Thursday, still trains, still improves.
That's what he's most proud of: not falling off the wagon, but continuing to build the stronger, healthier version of himself week after week.
If someone like him were considering the program, he’d keep it simple: if you’re where he was, tired, unsure, and unhappy with your health, the long-term benefits make the decision easy.
It’s not about a one-month or two-month fix. It’s about who you’ll be in one year, two years, and the rest of your life if you finally get the right support.
The impact has carried far beyond fitness.
He’s more confident socially. He speaks up more at work. His kids get a happier, more energetic dad, the version of him they deserve.
And as Craig says, “If I’m not good, life for them is not good. So looking after me is looking after them.”
More Successful Results
15kg Down, Calmer & Happier - Liam
“I weighed myself and realised I’d dropped 15kg. I’m fitter, have way more energy, and just feel like a better version of myself. People at work even commented that I seemed calmer and happier. Massive improvement.”
10kg Lost & Training 4–5x Weekly - Marcus
“I’ve lost over 10 kilos and now exercise four to five times a week. I’ve got more energy and can actually see my shape changing. When you feel better about yourself, everyone around you feels it too.”
Mindset Shift for Life - Jeremy
“This program set me up with solid strategies I can use for life. The mindset piece alone has been incredibly valuable.”
Accountability That Sticks - Tim
“Fitness Rebirth has provided me with a holistic program that holds you accountable.”
Back to My Fit Self - Glen
“I’m back to being the fit version of myself that I’d lost and was longing to regain.”
More Successful Results
15kg Down, Calmer & Happier - Liam
“I weighed myself and realised I’d dropped 15kg. I’m fitter, have way more energy, and just feel like a better version of myself. People at work even commented that I seemed calmer and happier. Massive improvement.”
10kg Lost & Training 4–5x Weekly - Marcus
“I’ve lost over 10 kilos and now exercise four to five times a week. I’ve got more energy and can actually see my shape changing. When you feel better about yourself, everyone around you feels it too.”
Mindset Shift for Life - Jeremy
“This program set me up with solid strategies I can use for life. The mindset piece alone has been incredibly valuable.”
Accountability That Sticks - Tim
“Fitness Rebirth has provided me with a holistic program that holds you accountable.”
Back to My Fit Self - Glen
“I’m back to being the fit version of myself that I’d lost and was longing to regain.”
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