Mark Smithies dropped 5 stone with MAN v FAT – now he helps others to do the identical at our Guildford membership.
Meet Mark Smithies, from our Guildford membership. Mark signed up with MAN v FAT in 2024, after realising that his weight was creeping up, and deciding he wanted to make a change.
He explains: “For me, it was a build-up over time. I had been pondering for some time that I wanted to do one thing about my weight and health, however it’s not at all times simple discovering the motivation by yourself.
“So once I got here throughout MAN v FAT Soccer, it simply clicked for me. Soccer, a little bit of banter, and a bunch of lads all attempting to enhance themselves sounded proper up my road. I wasn’t after perfection, however I wished to begin making small, constructive modifications to assist work in the direction of my targets.”
And work in the direction of his targets he did, as Mark shortly discovered himself making progress in the direction of his health targets. Not solely did he begin to see his bodily well being enhance, he additionally began to see his psychological well being profit. He continues: “Becoming a member of MAN v FAT Guildford has truthfully made an enormous distinction for me, I’ve misplaced weight, I’ve obtained fitter, and made nice mates alongside the way in which. I sit up for it every week and it has helped me keep lively outdoors of soccer too.
“Mentally, it’s been an actual enhance. Being a part of such a constructive and supportive group does loads to your confidence and mindset. It’s extra than simply soccer and life-style, it’s a correct neighborhood, and I’m proud to characterize MAN v FAT Soccer Guildford.”
All of this was made attainable by the supportive neighborhood on the Guildford MAN v FAT membership. Mark credit the character of the neighborhood for serving to him to achieve the targets that he was aiming for, saying: “What I really like most concerning the membership is the folks.
“You flip up every week, play a recreation, have some laughs, and earlier than you recognize it, you’ve made some nice mates who help you in your journey. Right here on the Guildford membership, there’s such a superb ambiance each week.”
“Everybody’s up for fun, there’s no judgment, and you’re feeling a part of a workforce from day one. The help and encouragement from the lads, and even between groups, is sensible. I’ve made associates for all times right here.”
Now, Mark has managed to lose greater than 36 kilograms since becoming a member of MAN v FAT, and has stepped as much as grow to be the Assistant Coach of the Guildford membership. Within the position, he goals to assist others, the way in which that the membership helped him, and strives to be part of driving the membership ahead.
Wish to observe Mark’s instance?
Should you dwell in Surrey, we’ve funded spots obtainable in our Guildford and Woking golf equipment, because of Surrey County Council and One You Surrey. To register, go to their membership pages in the present day!