Up and down the nation, MAN v FAT’s members are making constructive steps to enhance their life on the programme.
By means of the course of 2025, round 150,000lbs of weight has been misplaced by our neighborhood, supplemented by our new arrivals in each Rugby and Soccer.
In Milton Keynes, Antony Brookes has made big progress since becoming a member of the league there, lately reaching his 30% weight reduction.
He advised us: “I joined MAN v FAT after seeing it marketed on social media, I’ve at all times struggled with weight and for the final 10 years have progressively placed on extra weight attending to my heaviest. I’ve 2 younger kids and thought it was time to make a constructive change.
“I really like soccer and assist coach my son’s crew and was effectively conscious that my weight was a difficulty. As soon as I joined MAN v FAT I began dropping pounds being spurred on by serving to the crew win and the non-public objectives additionally.”



It’s honest to say that Antony has made a giant impression in his time in Milton Keynes and never solely on the scales. Throughout his time on the programme, he has received the Clubman Award, performed within the Nationwide Match and swept the board along with his teammates.
“I’ve managed to win leagues, pitch leagues, scale leagues and cup wins. I additionally received the Clubman award, which was an awesome honour to be rewarded for my efforts at MAN v FAT. I’ve additionally performed within the Nationwide Match and Kent Cup which I by no means thought I’d be match sufficient to do.”
The latest 30% achievement was spurred on by a well being examine in the beginning of 2025. Antony’s contemporary motivation has seen him have a improbable 12 months and he heads into 2026 in nice form.
“At first of this 12 months, I had a well being examine and my blood strain was a difficulty. This actually gave me the additional push I wanted, I then pushed on and misplaced one other 20% of my physique weight by making wholesome decisions and exercising day by day on the fitness center.
“The weekly weigh ins at MAN v FAT hold me in examine and massively assist me observe my progress, whereas having nice enjoyable doing it – who doesn’t love enjoying soccer with like minded folks?


“The outcomes are wonderful and I ended final season Wonderful Loser and High Scorer. I’m now captain for the second time and have a brand new crew as our season has simply began. I’ve simply reached the milestone of 30% weightloss and as I’m solely 5ft 3 that’s a large shift in weight.
“In a nutshell MAN v FAT has modified my life. All of the lads there are nice and the soccer is nice. Each Monday I sit up for enjoying and attempting to assist the crew. I’d suggest it to anybody as you get an awesome coach and like minded people who need to assist one another on and off the pitch.
“I’ve made nice associates for the long run and consider MAN v FAT has modified the way in which I take a look at train and weight loss program and put my in a great way for my future – not that I’ve stopped as I’ll proceed to get more healthy!”
Need to be a part of Antony at Milton Keynes?
You may get concerned at Milton Keynes by registering in the present day! We sit up for welcoming new faces aboard at this improbable membership.
