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 buddies alongside the best way and getting fitter than ever.
Liam was uninterested in his weight, and seeking to get lively. 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 children. MAN v FAT has been actually necessary for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of improbable assist system and buddies 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 largest proportion of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the crew I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the operating round.”
Liam additionally highlights the constructive neighborhood he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I like the truth that everybody there may be supportive, and nobody judges you. This was huge for me in the beginning as as a result of affected by anxiousness that I used to be anxious about being judged. Not solely do you get the assist and other people to speak to however you make some improbable friendships, have amusing 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 way of life, which has helped him shed some pounds, saying: “My eating regimen has modified rather a lot since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now rather more educated of what to and to not eat. My eating regimen is now extra protein based mostly, which implies I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally rather more aware of how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I am going to the gymnasium at the least twice every 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 boost 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 event with a number of the gamers from the membership as effectively, which was wonderful.
“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 wonderful folks, and Andy the membership’s coach has been wonderful giving worthwhile 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 finished in an extended whereas. I’ve beloved each minute of it, making new buddies and having amusing with judgement by anybody. Everybody there may be there for a similar purpose and it’s wonderful how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”
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