Having been a long run member of the MAN v FAT Chelmsford membership, Mark Lyons hit a really particular landmark not too long ago – clocking up his 25% weight reduction since becoming a member of the programme.
Mark is a devoted goalkeeper within the Thursday night time classes in Chelmsford and has now shifted 43kg as he progresses in direction of his 30% achievement.
We caught up with him to seek 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 enjoying soccer and knew I wanted to make a change. Then I noticed an advert for MAN v FAT and it simply felt like the proper alternative – an opportunity to get again on the pitch doing one thing I like whereas additionally beginning to drop pounds and enhance my well being.
What do you most get pleasure from about MAN v FAT Soccer? And would you advocate it to others, in that case why?
I’ve loved getting again on the pitch and enjoying the sport I like once more whereas additionally bettering my well being. It’s additionally the individuals – I’ve made some actually good buddies by way of it and I truthfully couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads.
I’d undoubtedly advocate it to others. It’s an effective way to drop 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 assume that MAN v FAT has labored for you in comparison with different methods of reducing weight?
It combines soccer with weight reduction, which saved 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. By MAN v FAT I’ve made some nice buddies 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 in your well being and wellbeing?
To maintain constructing on the progress I’ve made. I need to proceed reducing weight, keep lively, and preserve enjoying 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 aim now’s to maintain these wholesome habits going.
I additionally need to preserve bettering my general wellbeing – each bodily and mentally – and proceed being a part of the good group of lads I’ve met alongside the way in which.
Need to be a part of Mark in motion?
If you wish to become involved in Chelmsford, then you’ll be able to join at the moment! It’s one in every of a number of MAN v FAT golf equipment within the space, so we look ahead to seeing you quickly.
