Mark Smithies dropped 5 stone with MAN v FAT – now he helps others to do the identical at our Woking membership.
Meet Mark Smithies, from our Guildford membership. Mark signed up with MAN v FAT in 2024, after realising that his weight was creeping up, and deciding he wanted to make a change.
He explains: “For me, it was a build-up over time. I had been pondering for some time that I wanted to do one thing about my weight and health, but it surely’s not all the time simple discovering the motivation by yourself.
“So after I got here throughout MAN v FAT Soccer, it simply clicked for me. Soccer, a little bit of banter, and a bunch of lads all attempting to enhance themselves sounded proper up my avenue. I wasn’t after perfection, however I wished to start out making small, optimistic modifications to assist work in direction of my objectives.”
And work in direction of his objectives he did, as Mark rapidly discovered himself making progress in direction of his health targets. Not solely did he begin to see his bodily well being enhance, he additionally began to see his psychological well being profit. He continues: “Becoming a member of MAN v FAT Guildford has actually made an enormous distinction for me, I’ve misplaced weight, I’ve obtained fitter, and made nice mates alongside the way in which. I stay up for it every week and it has helped me keep lively exterior of soccer too.
“Mentally, it’s been an actual enhance. Being a part of such a optimistic and supportive group does so much in your confidence and mindset. It’s extra than simply soccer and life-style, it’s a correct group, and I’m proud to characterize MAN v FAT Soccer Guildford.”
All of this was made attainable by the supportive group on the Guildford MAN v FAT membership. Mark credit the character of the group for serving to him to succeed in the targets that he was aiming for, saying: “What I really like most in regards to the membership is the individuals.
“You flip up every week, play a recreation, have some laughs, and earlier than you understand it, you’ve made some nice mates who assist you in your journey. Right here on the Guildford membership, there may be such a great environment each week.”
“Everybody’s up for fun, there’s no judgment, and you are feeling a part of a staff from day one. The assist and encouragement from the lads, and even between groups, is sensible. I’ve made buddies for all times right here.”
Now, Mark has managed to lose greater than 36 kilograms since becoming a member of MAN v FAT, and has stepped as much as develop into the Assistant Coach of the Guildford membership. Within the function, he goals to assist others, the way in which that the membership helped him, and strives to be part of driving the membership ahead.
Wish to comply with Mark’s instance?
In case you dwell in Surrey, we have now funded spots obtainable in our Guildford and Woking golf equipment, because of Surrey County Council and One You Surrey. To register, go to their membership pages as we speak!
