Having been a long run member of the MAN v FAT Chelmsford membership, Mark Lyons hit a really particular landmark just lately – clocking up his 25% weight reduction since becoming a member of the programme.
Mark is a devoted goalkeeper within the Thursday evening classes in Chelmsford and has now shifted 43kg as he progresses in the direction of his 30% achievement.
We caught up with him to search out out the secrets and techniques of his success.
Why did you’re taking the leap to hitch MAN v FAT? Was there a single ‘lightbulb’ second or construct up of circumstances?
After I hung up my boots, the load slowly crept up and I discovered myself near 26 stone. I actually missed taking part in soccer and knew I wanted to make a change. Then I noticed an advert for MAN v FAT and it simply felt like the right alternative – an opportunity to get again on the pitch doing one thing I like whereas additionally beginning to drop some pounds and enhance my well being.
What do you most get pleasure from about MAN v FAT Soccer? And would you suggest it to others, if that’s the case why?
I’ve loved getting again on the pitch and taking part in the sport I like once more whereas additionally bettering my well being. It’s additionally the individuals – I’ve made some actually good pals by it and I truthfully couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads.
I’d positively suggest it to others. It’s a good way to drop some pounds, get fitter and be a part of a supportive group the place everyone seems to be pushing one another to do higher.
Why do you suppose that MAN v FAT has labored for you in comparison with different methods of dropping pounds?
It combines soccer with weight reduction, which stored me motivated. Having the weekly video games and weigh-ins gave me one thing to concentrate on and helped preserve me accountable.
Once I first joined, I didn’t actually know anybody in Essex as I’d moved up from Epsom after assembly my fiancée, Leanne. Via MAN v FAT I’ve made some nice pals and truthfully couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads. It’s helped me construct an actual social circle – we go for meals, have weekends away, and it’s been nice for me each bodily and mentally.
What are your future plans on your well being and wellbeing?
To maintain constructing on the progress I’ve made. I need to proceed dropping pounds, keep lively, and preserve taking part in soccer because it’s one thing I actually get pleasure from. Being a part of MAN v FAT has helped me change my way of life, so the objective now could be to maintain these wholesome habits going.
I additionally need to preserve bettering my total wellbeing – each bodily and mentally – and proceed being a part of the good group of lads I’ve met alongside the best way.
Need to be part of Mark in motion?
If you wish to get entangled in Chelmsford, then you may enroll as we speak! It’s one among a bunch of MAN v FAT golf equipment within the space, so we look ahead to seeing you quickly.