MAN v FAT Exeter member Paul Bitmead has had his life reworked by being part of the south west membership – lately hitting his 35% weight reduction complete.
65-year-old Paul has continued to hit new landmarks all through his time with MAN v FAT and, after fighting weight for many of his life, now finds himself right down to 81kg.
He informed us: “A few yr and half in the past I weighed round 21 stone, and I made the choice that I needed to do one thing to handle my weight.
“I realised that food plan and train had been the important thing, however I additionally realised that I needed to discover a approach to be accountable for my selections. I additionally wished to search out one thing that would make the journey enjoyable.”
The group spirit and enjoyable at weekly periods has confirmed to be an incredible discover for Paul, who informed us: “I got here throughout MAN v FAT and thought it sounded fascinating, so I signed up.
“It was the most effective determination I’ve made. It’s the cornerstone of my success.
“The workers are actually supportive, but it surely’s the opposite gamers that make it such a constructive expertise.
“It’s a extremely supportive and non-judgemental atmosphere. All of us have fun one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our approach to supply our help and encouragement when others are struggling.
“It’s additionally actually, actually good enjoyable. The soccer is performed at an honest stage however, importantly, is performed in the appropriate spirit. Talent ranges differ, however I’ve by no means heard something dangerous stated when somebody makes a mistake. I’ve made masses.”
The Exeter membership continues to go from energy to energy and Paul has urged anybody pondering of getting began to become involved.
He completed by saying: “I’d encourage anybody who thinks they may like to affix, to pop alongside to a session and see it for themselves.
“I used to be over 21 stone once I began. I had a 50 inch chest and a 44 inch waist. I’m now below 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been arduous, however I genuinely imagine I couldn’t have completed it with out the assistance of my pals at MAN v FAT.”
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