A Real Story of Awareness and Transformation
When she hit 28 years old and her sister gave birth to her nephew, Kimberly decided it was time to make her health a priority. After years of putting everything else first (work, studies, life), she found herself 40 kilos heavier and stuck in a frustrating cycle of injury and inactivity. That’s when she took a leap and booked 8 weeks of boxing training for weight loss in Thailand.
“I wanted to be able to run after my nephew, to be a good role model and show him that exercise is fun—and that taking care of your body matters.”
Why Starting Was the Hardest Part
“The hardest thing is starting. When you haven’t exercised for so long, everything hurts. You’re already tired from work, and then training isn’t fun yet because it’s just hard, physically and emotionally.”
Like many people, Kimberly struggled to get into a rhythm. Injuries and time off always seemed to pull her back. She would lose weight, get hurt, and gain it all back, plus more. At her heaviest, she weighed 120 kg.
“It became almost impossible to move. Running or any kind of impact just hurt my body.”
She knew she needed a reset, a focused period to break the cycle and reclaim her body through structured boxing training for weight loss.
Hitting Reset with Boxing Training for Weight Loss
“I wanted to come here and find the fun before I had to find the motivation.”
Boxing is a high-intensity, full-body workout that burns calories, builds strength, and improves cardiovascular health. Kimberly followed our training schedule with dedication and trained twice daily while following a clean meal plan, and the results were incredible.
Real Results from Showing Up
By training twice daily and following a clean diet, Kimberly dropped 12.3 kg of body fat in 8 weeks. But for her, the physical transformation was only part of the story. Her mindset shifted, too.
“You can have the best trainer in the world, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t show up. I thanked my coach, who told me, ‘Thank yourself first. You’re the one who came to training every day.’ That really stuck with me.”
Shifting the Weight Loss Mindset
Kimberly described how boxing helped her change the emotional narrative around weight loss. While here, she had the chance to watch fighters cut weight for bouts, which reminded her that transformation can be strategic, not emotional.
“In Western society, there’s so much shame tied to weight loss. But here, the trainers just talk about it like it’s normal. You don’t feel judged. It’s just something you do for your body.”
“I realized you can actually enjoy the process. It doesn’t have to be about suffering to prove your worth.”
What Makes Boxing Training for Weight Loss So Effective?
Boxing training combines high-intensity intervals, functional movement, and full-body engagement. When done consistently, it becomes a powerful tool for shedding fat and building lean muscle.
- Burns 500–800 calories per session
- Builds strength and endurance
- Boosts metabolism even after the session ends
- Enhances mental clarity and resilience
At Kombat Group, we do all this in a supportive and non-judgmental community where everyone is welcome if they share the same mindset: working toward their personal transformation.
It’s Not a Vacation: It’s a Commitment
“You pay for the service, but the transformation? You have to show up for that. Every single day.”
Even during difficult moments, Kimberly didn’t skip a single training session. On days when she felt down or unmotivated, she still showed up and that made all the difference.
“I woke up one day feeling terrible, but I still went to sparring. And afterward, I felt powerful again. That’s when I realized I was breaking the cycle.”
Maintaining the Results After the Camp
Kimberly know that the real challenge would come after going home. So, four weeks into her program, she made some changes because she knows it is impossible to be as strict as you are at Kombat Group once back home.
- She incorporated “cheat” meals mindfully to avoid burnout.
- She learned to enjoy clean eating while allowing for balance.
- She built confidence in her ability to train even on hard days.
“The most important thing I learned is that this isn’t a vacation: it’s a life reset. If you treat it that way, the transformation sticks.”
You Can’t Drink Your Progress Away
“In Thailand, but at home too, it’s so easy to drink your calories. The smoothies, the sweet coffees… I had to be strict. I saw this as my life-changing moment, not a holiday.”
She stuck to the clean meal plan 90% of the time, allowing herself the occasional mango sticky rice or sweet coffee, only when it truly helped her stay on track long-term.
Takeaways from 8 Weeks of Boxing Training for Weight Loss
“This experience taught me that you can’t buy results. You have to show up for yourself. It’s about consistency, not perfection.”
“Now I know I’ll keep exercising when I’m back home. I found something I love—boxing—and I proved to myself that I can stick to it.”
Final Words from Kimberly
“If you’re thinking about starting your weight loss journey, know this: It’s going to be hard. But it’s also going to be worth it. You don’t have to suffer to deserve results. Just show up. Every day.”
Conclusion: Is Boxing Training for Weight Loss Right for You?
If you’ve been trying to lose weight on your own and nothing seems to stick, maybe it’s time to try something different. Boxing isn’t easy, but it’s effective. It gives you structure, pushes you to move, and builds confidence along the way.
You don’t have to be perfect to get results. Kimberly showed up, did her best, and kept going, which made all the difference.
Curious about how a change of environment and a simple boxing routine could help you do the same?
