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 mates alongside the best way and getting fitter than ever.
Liam was uninterested in his weight, and trying to get lively. He talks about his journey since then, saying: “I had had sufficient of being 25 stone, being breathless and never having the ability to do a lot actions with my youngsters. MAN v FAT has been actually necessary for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel because of the unbelievable assist system and mates 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 workforce I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the working round.”
Liam additionally highlights the optimistic group he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there may be supportive, and nobody judges you. This was large for me originally as resulting from affected by nervousness that I used to be nervous about being judged. Not solely do you get the assist and other people to speak to however you make some unbelievable friendships, have amusing on the similar time and play the game you like.”
He additionally highlights a number of the modifications he has made to his life-style, which has helped him shed some pounds, saying: “My weight-reduction plan has modified quite a bit since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now rather more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight-reduction plan is now extra protein primarily based, which implies I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally rather more acquainted with how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I am going to the health club 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 match 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 invaluable recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been the most effective factor I’ve achieved in an extended whereas. I’ve beloved each minute of it, making new mates 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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