Our MAN v FAT Texas leagues are coming towards the top of their first season and it’s truthful to say the primary three leagues within the state have been an enormous success.
With two weeks to go within the first season at Houston and one week left in each The Colony and Keller, the entire weight reduction has reached an astounding 1,845lbs.
And with extra areas coming to the state in early 2026, Texas is rapidly turning into a hotbed for MAN v FAT’s weight reduction group.
We caught up with Richard Gerro and Luke Majewski from The Colony league, based mostly in Dallas, to search out out the secrets and techniques of their success.
1) Discuss to us about why you determined to join MAN v FAT Soccer earlier this summer season
Richard: I started to placed on a number of weight. I didn’t like how I regarded or felt. Rising up, I used to be concerned with a number of sports activities and am motivated by competitors. I attempted stepping into softball to be energetic once more, nevertheless it was disheartening being on the market taking part in with individuals who acted like they nonetheless had a shot at making the MLB. After I noticed the advert for MAN v FAT, I noticed the potential of a league made up of individuals like me, so I assumed I’d give it a shot.
Luke: Earlier this summer season varied pals talked about seeing The Colony had this fats man soccer league. As a former HS and faculty soccer participant who hasn’t performed in 16 years, I wasn’t actually into it. Nonetheless basketball at coronary heart first. However then I noticed an IG for it, as a result of you already know telephones are listening. I regarded deeper than simply fats guys taking part in soccer, it’s a group with a coach and ACCOUNTABILITY. Okay cool, a leap begin on my weight reduction and refocus after job change, loopy journey and life schedule. It has gone above and past what I assumed it will be.
2) How has the primary season at The Colony gone, and the way has Anthony supported you all thus far?
Richard: I’ve had a number of enjoyable this primary season. My staff, St Fatrick’s FC, has developed an excellent assist system. We discuss each day, inspire one another, and maintain one another accountable. Anthony has been nice. He’s offered me with workout routines to do in my spare time, given me data on gyms within the space, and has been an excellent supply of assist in my weight reduction journey.
Luke: As a former athlete I do know what to do, it’s the psychological facet that wanted reinforcement. A assist system in Anthony and my staff and the league to create a way of group and accountability. We overthink private accomplishment and there’s the “I’ll begin tomorrow” or “I’ll return to the health club or I’ll eat wholesome tomorrow.” Effectively tomorrow turns into per week a month and earlier than you already know it January 1. The accountability and group from Anthony retains the thoughts in a state of ‘can’t let down my staff or my coach’ which then results in ‘gosh darn it, I really feel good’. One week grew to become two after which TRACKING what I eat to not the tune of energy protein and so on simply what I eat opened eyes to concentrate on complete Meals, single supply, no processed. And after 3 weeks, a brand new LIFESTYLE was shaped. I shed cravings, I bonded with my staff and week 3 test in 14lbs shed. I didn’t miss unhealthy meals anymore, I made a plan and lacking a health club session and each day consuming clear wasn’t a selection it was a should.
3) The blokes in The Colony have misplaced in extra of 700lbs already. What has been the key of the successes thus far?
Richard: Group. I’ve made pals inside my staff and outdoors of the staff. I’ve talked with individuals within the league about what works for them and what works for me. It’s that trade of concepts and assist league vast that helps loads.
Luke: ACCOUNTABILITY – palms down the camaraderie and soccer is simply the enjoyable half. Being accountable in chats to your teammates and sharing wins and even losses however somebody is there to choose you up with positivity. Don’t be indignant you had a crappy day or meal, double down, add a exercise transfer ahead. Typically we neglect as males there’s so many on the market like us. Busy professionals, fathers, life moments, trials, issues, worries and we’ve somebody to lean on who’s combating the identical struggle.
4) Why has MAN v FAT Soccer labored for you, and what different advantages have you ever felt aside from the load you’ve misplaced?
Richard: It really works for me due to the competitors facet. I don’t need to be the man who prices my staff a recreation as a result of I didn’t work on the objectives, observe my meals, or assist my staff. The largest change is that I really feel wholesome and inspired once more. Earlier than this league, I couldn’t run a mile. Within the first recreation, I might barely final half the sport. Now I’ve received my mile time down to eight minutes (I do know I can nonetheless get higher), and I can play your entire recreation with out subbing out, if want be. I now get feedback at work and from pals about my look and that makes me really feel good, although I’ve at all times been horny.
Luke: A reminder that I’m not alone. All of us have our issues and stressors however having a small group to speak to and thoughts you we have been all strangers, I used to be a late add on and received taken in by Fats Man United like I used to be there from day one. We’ve bonded, socialized outdoors of recreation nights, and it exhibits in how we assault every week for our well being.
5) What are your ongoing targets with MAN v FAT?
Richard (pictured above): To lose sufficient weight to do away with the CPAP after which preserve the load loss. Oh, and proceed to have enjoyable.
Luke: I began at 276 and I plan on ending this 12 months by getting by 22 12 months outdated faculty taking part in weight of 216. I sit right this moment at 246, 30 down 30 to go and it’s been a bodily and mentally altering 10 weeks up to now. My thoughts readability has improved, bodily modified, professionally my confidence and consciousness has risen, no mid day drops in vitality, it’s not nearly weight reduction out bodily effectively being impacts all parts of our lives.
6) What would you say to any man pondering of becoming a member of MAN v FAT Soccer forward of season two?
Richard: BRUH! Do it. It’s enjoyable and useful.
Luke: Don’t wait, don’t ask your self when you’ve got time, MAKE TIME. Make your self a precedence and let the assist and accountability of this group and the staff make you a greater father, husband, pal, {and professional}. The burden loss is a bonus!
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