Residential men's retreat · Siem Reap, Cambodia · 2–4 weeks
A weight-loss retreat for men who are done starting over.
Two to four weeks at our weight loss retreat for men in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Fresh, local, nutritious food, a fitness program tailored to you, and a small group of men in the same boat — so you can leave feeling like yourself again.
This isn't a crash diet
Stop carrying the world. Start living lighter.
Fresh, local, nutritious food in a relaxed two-hour window, plus a fitness program tailored to you and enough protein. It's built for high-quality weight loss — designed to help you lose fat while holding onto your muscle, not just chase a smaller number on the scale. A simple structure takes grazing and decision-fatigue off the table, so eating less stops being a daily battle. Individual results vary.
How it works
Four things at the heart of it
Eat well
Fresh, local, nutritious food in a structured two-hour window. Not about going hungry — about removing the dozens of small food decisions that wear men down.
Tailored fitness
Strength work to hold your muscle, plus walks and movement every day, all tailored to your fitness level by experienced coaches.
A group that becomes family
Men in the same situation, training, eating and talking it through together. The bond is the part no diet gives you.
A place that resets you
Siem Reap, away from the routines and habits that got you here, with hikes, excursions and time among the temples to switch off.
Why AWWW8
What sets us apart
Ten things built into every stay — not add-ons, not upsells.
The whole picture
Training, food, mindset and rest — addressed together, not just the number on the scale.
Personalisation
Walks, sessions and pace fitted to where you're starting from, not a single fixed plan.
Community support
A small group of men doing this together — not a solo grind.
Educational resources
Habits and structure built to travel home with you, not stay behind in Siem Reap.
Sustainable practices
A rhythm built to hold up long after the retreat ends, not a two-week crash.
Wellbeing
A new perspective on life. Group discussion and coaching sit alongside the physical work, every single day.
Inclusivity
Every guest meets a program built around their own starting point and pace.
Flexibility
Two, three, four or eight weeks — choose the length that fits your life.
Long-term support
Check-ins continue after you fly home, not just while you're on the ground.
Technology integration
Visa, eSIM and a pre-trip fitness check, sorted before you even land.
More than a retreat
You don't do this alone.
Picture the last climb of the day: a steep stone staircase up to a temple, legs burning, and the whole group on the steps above you, cheering you to the top. That's the culture here. Men who arrive as strangers leave as mates who have each other's backs.
Siem Reap, the local way
Park aerobics and dancing with the locals, time in the community, and the rewards you earn along the way, like a coffee with the group that turns into the best conversation of the week.
Move
Eat well
Recover
TogetherFresh, local, done properly
It's not about going hungry.
Every day you'll sit down with the group to fresh, local, nutritious food, in a relaxed two-hour window. It's about removing the dozens of small food decisions that wear men down, so the healthy choice becomes the only choice. Men often tell us it's the first time eating less has felt simple.
It was never just about the kilos.
Most of the men who come to us are carrying more than weight — the late nights, the stress, the sense of having let themselves slide. Our founder David knows it firsthand — and what he found on the other side went well beyond the scale.
We can't promise you'll feel the same. But a lot of men leave lighter in more than one way.
Pricing
Choose your reset
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. The four-week stay is the one we recommend.
The recommended stay — long enough for the routine to become yours.
Check your fitBilled in USD; the USD price is fixed. All packages include accommodation, meals, daily training, excursions, airport transfers and post-retreat support.
Each intake runs with a small group minimum, and the hotel is committed once your intake is confirmed — so confirmed bookings transfer to a later intake rather than refund. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is a condition of booking. Details in the FAQ below.
Next intake starts Sunday 10 January 2027 — see all upcoming dates and register your interest →
What's included
Everything's taken care of
- Accommodation at the wellness hotel in Siem Reap
- Your daily nutritious meal, prepared for you
- Daily strength training and movement
- A fitness program tailored to your level
- Walks, hikes and excursions
- Group coaching and mindset sessions
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Ongoing post-retreat check-ins
- A small group of men on the same journey
Our story
Three men. Three stories. One mission.
AWWW8 was started by three men who met on a weight-loss program in Thailand and knew it could be done better — with more heart, more structure, and more honesty.
Sam N. Husseini
Co-Founder
Born in Perth, raised in the Middle East and educated in the US, Sam is a serial entrepreneur whose ventures span the Middle East and Asia — and a proud father of three. Behind the businesses was a long personal struggle with weight, and the drive to rewrite that story for himself and other men.
Andrew McCullagh
Co-Founder
A Tasmanian entrepreneur whose first venture launched Pringles into Australia in 1989, before Procter & Gamble bought the business back. Today he restores and develops heritage property, and brings the operating discipline that turns a good idea into something that lasts.
David Jones
Co-Founder
Raised on a remote NT cattle station, David ran his own road construction business for two decades before retiring. After health challenges tied to his weight he fought back, lost 18 kg and turned his life around — the story at the heart of AWWW8. A father of three daughters, and a walker who'll outpace most of the group.
David's 18 kg is his own result. Individual results vary.
Hear it from us
A word from two of the founders
On the ground
Your team in Siem Reap
Experienced coaches and locals who run the day with you — from the morning session to the airport run home.
Greg Richards
On-ground leader · fitness
From Liverpool, England, and 12 years resident in Cambodia. At 57, he brings 17+ years of weight-training experience and is a qualified British Red Cross First Aider.
Phok Makara
Fitness coach · Khmer boxing
A former professional Khmer boxer — 55 fights, 50 wins — who retired from the ring in 2012 and has coached for over a decade since. A father of four, teaching with the same discipline he fought with.
Phon Sopheap
Driver · support
Siem Reap local, years of professional driving — reliable transfers and a grounded presence on the team.
Khom Sokha
Driver · support
Siem Reap local who brings reliability and consistency to the daily running of the retreat.
Phok Makara · Fitness coach
If you want to give it a go, Makara will take you through pad work one-on-one. He's a 55-fight, 50-win professional who has brought that same discipline to coaching for over a decade.
In their words
Men who've been through it
"My two weeks in Siem Reap were truly transformative. One nutritious meal a day, daily exercise and genuinely joyful days out — the perfect balance of discipline and enjoyment. I left feeling lighter, stronger and deeply refreshed, and it stays with you long after you get home."
Azzam S.
"I came in wanting to take control of my health and prove to myself that I could do it. Two weeks of structure, training and discipline, and I walked out lighter, fitter and genuinely proud of what I'd done. I feel like a different man."
Adi D.
"The support is second to none — from the airport pick-up to the drop-off, nothing's too much trouble. The walks and gym sessions are tailored to what you can do, the food is high quality, and you eat well inside a relaxed two-hour window each day. I'll be back."
Mark F.
"It's simple, it's effective, and it was the jumpstart I needed. One nutritious meal a day, daily exercise and good people around me. It opened my eyes to what my body is actually capable of."
Jalal S.
These are individual guests' own experiences. Individual results vary. Weight loss requires a healthy, energy-controlled diet and regular physical activity.
Where it happens
Cambodia, the place that resets you
Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Cambodia offers a rare blend of spiritual depth, natural serenity and ancient wisdom. From the temples of Angkor Wat to quiet riverside paths, Siem Reap invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself.
The city is part of the program — morning walks among sacred ruins, markets and rivers, a climate built for being outdoors, and a culture that treats stillness as a skill.
Is it right for you?
Built for men who are ready — and honest about who it suits.
This program isn't suitable for everyone. Our 60-second quiz checks whether it's a fit, and some guests will need clearance from their GP before joining. We'd rather have that conversation up front.
Take the 60-second quiz →Please talk to your doctor first if you
- have diabetes or take regular medication
- are managing a heart, kidney or other ongoing condition
- have a history of disordered eating
- are unsure whether daily training is right for you
We provide a lifestyle program and general information, not medical advice. The quiz helps us flag anyone who should check with their GP before travelling.
60-second fit check
Eight quick questions. We'll tell you if this is a fit.
No typing marathon, no sales pitch. Answer straight and one of us comes back to you personally — by phone, WhatsApp or email, your call — with dates, pricing, and whether we think it's right for you.
Prefer to talk it through first? Message David on WhatsApp or email action@awww8.com.
Questions
The things men ask us
Will I actually keep the weight off?
Is one meal a day safe? Isn't that fasting?
I'm not fit. Can I keep up with the training?
What's the deal with Cambodia?
How much time do I need to take off?
What do I need to have ready before I book?
What if I need to cancel or can't travel?
What's included in the price?
Not ready for the quiz?
Ask us anything.
No pressure and no sales pitch. Send a question and one of us will come back to you personally — usually within a day or two.
Prefer to talk it through? Message David on WhatsApp or email action@awww8.com.
Got it.
Thanks — your question is with us. One of the team will come back to you personally, usually within a day or two.
Ready to talk?
Start with the 60-second quiz.
It tells us where you're at and whether the program's a fit. From there, one of us comes back to you personally to answer anything and plan your dates.