MAN v FAT Rugby’s successes have seen males on the programme now lose over 4,000kgs in weight and make numerous well being enhancements throughout their time with us.
Our membership in Cheltenham has contributed practically 400kgs of that complete and one man who has benefitted from his time with MAN v FAT in Gloucestershire is Ben Cambridge.
Ben not too long ago hit his wholesome BMI Boss standing, one of many first males to attain that since issues obtained underway on the finish of 2024.
We caught up with Ben to seek out out extra about his successes and why MAN v FAT has labored for him.
1) Inform us a bit extra about you – what you do in life, your curiosity in rugby and sport usually
My identify is Ben Cambridge and I’m 51 years previous and by day I’m a Funeral Director – that usually makes the room go silent or everybody asks about 100 questions regarding the job…
I’ve performed rugby on and off from aged 8 and doubtless retired correctly once I had my youngsters about 15 years in the past – though MAN v FAT has definitely obtained the juices flowing once more for a vets recreation or two. I additionally play cricket nonetheless regionally in Gloucester and for Gloucestershire Seniors Over 50s – so do attempt to keep energetic although the years and put on and tear is slowly catching up!
2) What was it that made you wish to be a part of MAN v FAT within the first place? Have you ever tried to shed extra pounds in different methods prior to now?
I noticed the advert go MAN v FAT on Fb because it popped up after I used to be in all probability being listened to while chatting to my good friend who attends MAN v FAT up in Leeds. While I wasn’t vastly obese, I may have executed with dropping a stone or two and while probably not a food plan individual I had tried the health club and the same old fads, however I discovered that I misplaced curiosity after some time.
3) How has the programme and its group helped you to shed extra pounds?
I’m a bit bit aggressive and have discovered that being a part of a staff and having league desk has motivated me to do effectively for the staff on and off the pitch as we’re working collectively as a staff and individually however are all there for one another and the opposite groups and we do actually really feel like one massive group.
4) What have been the most effective elements of being concerned thus far?
The perfect elements have been the load loss clearly, but additionally lacing up the boots and having fun with taking part in rugby once more. Additionally the individuals – I’ve met some superior individuals and likewise some inspiring ones. Everybody has a special motive for being there and a narrative as to why they’re at MAN v FAT.
5) What advantages have you ever felt from dropping the load?
The advantages from weight reduction is definitely confidence in myself and I like having a rib cage! Primarily it’s that I really feel higher in myself, don’t miss lots of my little treats I used to have and the largest factor is my health has improved vastly.
All in all I can’t advocate MAN v FAT sufficient – it’s a implausible programme that encourages everybody from all walks of life to come back and have in the past at rugby and likewise attempt to make a distinction to their lives.
Need to be a part of Ben in MAN v FAT motion?
You may register for MAN v FAT Rugby in Cheltenham or any of our different golf equipment by visiting www.manvfatrugby.com at the moment!
