MAN v FAT member Liam Gillmore, from our Tonbridge membership, has managed to lose 30kg since becoming a member of in December of 2024, assembly new pals alongside the best way and getting fitter than ever.
Liam was uninterested in his weight, and trying to get energetic. He talks about his journey since then, saying: “I had had sufficient of being 25 stone, being breathless and never with the ability to do a lot actions with my youngsters. MAN v FAT has been actually necessary for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of unbelievable help system and pals I’ve made.
“In my first season of MAN v FAT I joined as a goalkeeper and received the league, which was the very first thing I’ve ever received! The following season I received the league and cup, and the 2 single awards for essentially the most weight misplaced and the most important proportion of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the staff I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the working round.”
Liam additionally highlights the constructive group he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there’s supportive, and nobody judges you. This was massive for me at first as as a consequence of affected by nervousness that I used to be apprehensive about being judged. Not solely do you get the help and folks to speak to however you make some unbelievable friendships, have fun on the similar time and play the game you’re keen on.”
He additionally highlights a number of the adjustments he has made to his life-style, which has helped him drop some weight, saying: “My food regimen has modified quite a bit since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now far more educated of what to and to not eat. My food regimen is now extra protein based mostly, which implies I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally far more acquainted with how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I am going to the gymnasium no less than twice per week and am additionally doing British army martial arts with my son. I accomplished a 10k marathon in November, and have signed up for a half marathon to lift cash for Pancreatic Most cancers UK in my father’s title in August 2026. It’s one thing I by no means thought I’d do. I’ve additionally participated within the MAN v FAT match with a number of the gamers from the membership as nicely, which was superb.
“My psychological well being has improved immensely. I’m a lot extra assured than I used to be earlier than I began, and I’ve met some superb folks, and Andy the membership’s coach has been superb giving beneficial recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been the most effective factor I’ve finished in an extended whereas. I’ve cherished each minute of it, making new pals and having fun with judgement by anybody. Everybody there’s there for a similar motive and it’s superb how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”
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