MAN v FAT Exeter member Paul Bitmead has had his life remodeled 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 battling weight for many of his life, now finds himself right down to 81kg.
He advised us: “A few 12 months 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 regimen and train have been the important thing, however I additionally realised that I needed to discover a strategy to be accountable for my selections. I additionally needed to seek out one thing that might make the journey enjoyable.”
The neighborhood spirit and enjoyable at weekly periods delivered by the Exeter Metropolis Neighborhood Belief has confirmed to be an ideal discover for Paul, who advised us: “I got here throughout MAN v FAT and thought it sounded fascinating, so I signed up.
“It was the perfect resolution I’ve made. It’s the cornerstone of my success.
“The workers are actually supportive, however it’s the opposite gamers that make it such a optimistic expertise.
“It’s a extremely supportive and non-judgemental setting. All of us have fun one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our strategy to provide our assist and encouragement when others are struggling.
“It’s additionally actually, actually good enjoyable. The soccer is performed at a good degree however, importantly, is performed in the precise spirit. Ability ranges fluctuate, however I’ve by no means heard something dangerous mentioned when somebody makes a mistake. I’ve made hundreds.”
The Exeter membership continues to go from energy to energy and Paul has urged anybody considering of getting began to become involved.
He completed by saying: “I’d encourage anybody who thinks they could like to affix, to pop alongside to a session and see it for themselves.
“I used to be over 21 stone after I began. I had a 50 inch chest and a 44 inch waist. I’m now underneath 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been onerous, however I genuinely imagine I couldn’t have carried out it with out the assistance of my buddies at MAN v FAT.”
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