When Joshua started his journey, he was at his heaviest—164 kg with a body fat percentage of 42%. A father of three, Joshua was battling severe health issues, including a liver condition that was dangerously close to turning cancerous and making him diabetic. He had already suffered a cardiac arrest, and after waking up in a hospital bed, fighting for his life, he knew it was time for a drastic change. He wanted to see his kids grow and refused to die before 40.

Joshua was deeply motivated by his desire to reclaim his health for his children. The emotional and physical weight he carried was not just about the numbers on the scale; it was the fear of not being there for his family, the guilt of how he had treated his body, and the despair of thinking it was too late.

Working closely with Joyce and others, Joshua discovered that this journey wasn’t just about shedding weight. It was about redefining how he viewed himself—both physically and mentally. A  program was built around a holistic approach, which not only helped him lose weight but also rebuilt his emotional well-being, self-confidence, and relationship with his body.

The Physical Transformation

Joshua initially set the goal to shed his excess weight, improve his heart health, and reverse his liver condition. Through a carefully structured program that combined metabolic interval training, mobility work, and functional strength exercises, Joshua began to see gradual, but powerful, changes.

He started in group workouts where he felt supported and motivated by others. Although initially self-conscious, Joshua’s confidence grew as he was encouraged to demonstrate exercises in class, and he eventually shared his story with his peers, their overwhelming reaction was to express their support and tell him that he inspired then to be better everyday.He later reflected that this was a pivotal moment in his journey. The tears he shed that day weren’t just of relief but of recognition: he had truly begun transforming inside and out.

Throughout the process, he worked on his mobility and cardio-respiratory fitness, focusing on exercises that challenged his body safely yet effectively. From dynamic warm-ups and core stability drills to high-intensity interval training, and kickboxing classes tailored to his fitness level, Joshua embraced the physical challenge with courage. His strength, endurance, and agility grew week by week, and so did his determination to push further.

Within a year, Joshua had shed an incredible 73 kg (162 lbs), bringing his weight down to 90 kg (198 lbs) with just 10% body fat. But the transformation didn’t stop at the physical level. Joshua’s liver condition completely reversed, he was no longer at risk of diabetes, and he felt fitter and more capable than ever—running 5k and 10k races, climbing mountains, and living a life of vitality.

Emotional and Mental Empowerment

Joshua’s transformation wasn’t just about weight loss—it was about reclaiming his life in every aspect. He didn’t just focus on his physical progress. He worked closely on emotional intelligence, the studio helping him develop resilience and self-compassion. The mindset coaching helped Joshua silence the negative inner dialogue that had plagued him for years.

He learned to replace self-doubt with self-empowerment. Encouraged to adopt new habits of positive thinking, Joshua embraced the idea that he was worth the effort and investment in his own health. The psychological growth he experienced mirrored the physical transformation.

Through cognitive and behavioral shifts, Joshua also rebuilt his relationships with those around him. He became a more confident father, someone who could enjoy meaningful activities with his children, setting a strong, healthy example for them to follow. His family life transformed as much as his body did. The laughter, the energy, the zest for life returned—and this wasn’t just a temporary fix; it was sustainable, lifelong change.

What sets Joshua’s story apart isn’t just the dramatic weight loss but the deeply transformative process that guided him from where he was to where he is now. A process that Alchemy also espouses - Connected Fitness Process works across three phases: Recharge, Rebuild, and Revitalise.

The Recharge phase, helped Joshua address his emotional and mental barriers. Through habit and behavior change techniques, as well as stress and anxiety management, Joshua began to reshape his internal dialogue. This phase also introduced foundational mobility work, functional strength exercises, and early-stage cardio-respiratory training.

As Joshua progressed into the Rebuild phase, he ramped up the intensity with metabolic interval training, plyometric drills, and more advanced functional strength exercises. He was also guided  through nutrition changes that replaced old habits with nourishing, balanced choices—ensuring that his body was fueled for optimal performance and recovery.

In the final Revitalise phase, he incorporated more advanced recovery techniques, where activations mobilisation and flexibility became habits in order to maintain muscle health and prevent injury. By the end of the year, Joshua was not only physically transformed but emotionally and mentally revitalised.

He continues to push himself in fitness, aiming to take his kickboxing to a whole new level as well as  becoming an instructor  himself and share his story and new found vitality with others who need hope and guidance on their own journeys.