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 mates alongside the best way 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 with the ability to do a lot actions with my children. MAN v FAT has been actually necessary for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of improbable help system and mates 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 largest share of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the crew I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the working round.”
Liam additionally highlights the constructive neighborhood he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I like the truth that everybody there may be supportive, and nobody judges you. This was large for me in the beginning as on account of affected by anxiousness that I used to be apprehensive about being judged. Not solely do you get the help and folks to speak to however you make some improbable friendships, have amusing on the similar time and play the game you like.”
He additionally highlights a number of the adjustments he has made to his way of life, which has helped him drop some weight, saying: “My weight loss program has modified rather a lot since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now rather more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight loss program is now extra protein based mostly, which suggests I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally rather more conversant in 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 very least twice per week and am additionally doing British army 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 identify in August 2026. It’s one thing I by no means thought I’d do. I’ve additionally participated within the MAN v FAT match with a number 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 precious recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been one of the best factor I’ve achieved in an extended whereas. I’ve cherished each minute of it, making new mates and having amusing with judgement by anybody. Everybody there may be there for a similar cause and it’s superb how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”
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