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 associates alongside the way in which and getting fitter than ever.
Liam was bored with 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 vital for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of implausible assist system and associates 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 subsequent season I received the league and cup, and the 2 single awards for essentially the most weight misplaced and the most important share of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the group I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the working round.”
Liam additionally highlights the optimistic group he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there’s supportive, and nobody judges you. This was large for me at first as attributable to affected by anxiousness that I used to be nervous about being judged. Not solely do you get the assist and folks to speak to however you make some implausible friendships, have amusing on the identical time and play the game you’re keen on.”
He additionally highlights among the adjustments he has made to his life-style, which has helped him drop a few pounds, saying: “My weight loss program has modified so much since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now way more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight loss program is now extra protein primarily based, which suggests I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally way more acquainted with how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I am going to the fitness center at the least 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 identify 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 among the gamers from the membership as properly, 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 individuals, and Andy the membership’s coach has been superb giving precious recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been one of the best factor I’ve accomplished in an extended whereas. I’ve cherished each minute of it, making new associates and having amusing 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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