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 associates alongside the way in which 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 children. MAN v FAT has been actually essential for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel because of the unbelievable help system and associates 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 following season I received the league and cup, and the 2 single awards for probably the most weight misplaced and the most important share of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the group I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the operating round.”
Liam additionally highlights the optimistic group he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there’s supportive, and nobody judges you. This was large for me at the start as attributable to affected by nervousness that I used to be frightened about being judged. Not solely do you get the help and other people to speak to however you make some unbelievable friendships, have fun on the identical time and play the game you’re keen on.”
He additionally highlights a few of the adjustments he has made to his way of life, which has helped him reduce weight, saying: “My weight-reduction plan has modified lots since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now far more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight-reduction plan is now extra protein based mostly, which suggests I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally far more acquainted with how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I’m going to the fitness center at the least twice every week and am additionally doing British navy martial arts with my son. I accomplished a 10k marathon in November, and have signed up for a half marathon to lift 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 event with a few of the gamers from the membership as properly, which was superb.
“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 superb folks, and Andy the membership’s coach has been superb giving priceless recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been the perfect factor I’ve performed in a protracted whereas. I’ve liked each minute of it, making new associates and having fun with judgement by anybody. Everybody there’s there for a similar cause and it’s superb how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”
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