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 considering for some time that I wanted to do one thing about my weight and health, nevertheless it’s not at all times straightforward discovering the motivation by yourself.
“So after 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 making an attempt to enhance themselves sounded proper up my avenue. I wasn’t after perfection, however I wished to start out making small, optimistic modifications to assist work in direction of my objectives.”
And work in direction of his objectives he did, as Mark shortly discovered himself making progress in 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 actually made an enormous distinction for me, I’ve misplaced weight, I’ve acquired fitter, and made nice mates alongside the best way. I look ahead to it every week and it has helped me keep energetic exterior of soccer too.
“Mentally, it’s been an actual increase. Being a part of such a optimistic and supportive group does rather a lot in your confidence and mindset. It’s extra than simply soccer and way of life, it’s a correct neighborhood, and I’m proud to symbolize MAN v FAT Soccer Guildford.”
All of this was made potential by the supportive neighborhood on the Guildford MAN v FAT membership. Mark credit the character of the neighborhood for serving to him to succeed in the targets that he was aiming for, saying: “What I like most in regards to the membership is the individuals.
“You flip up every week, play a sport, have some laughs, and earlier than you understand it, you’ve made some nice mates who help you in your journey. Right here on the Guildford membership, there’s such a very good environment each week.”
“Everybody’s up for fun, there’s no judgment, and you are feeling a part of a group from day one. The help and encouragement from the lads, and even between groups, is good. 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 change into the Assistant Coach of the Guildford membership. Within the position, he goals to assist others, the best way that the membership helped him, and strives to be part of driving the membership ahead.
Wish to comply with Mark’s instance?
For those who reside in Surrey, we’ve got funded spots accessible in our Guildford and Woking golf equipment, due to Surrey County Council and One You Surrey. To register, go to their membership pages at present!
