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 seeking to get energetic. 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 necessary for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of improbable assist 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 subsequent season I received the league and cup, and the 2 single awards for essentially the most weight misplaced and the most important proportion 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 operating round.”
Liam additionally highlights the optimistic neighborhood he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there may be supportive, and nobody judges you. This was huge for me initially as as a consequence of affected by nervousness that I used to be fearful about being judged. Not solely do you get the assist and folks to speak to however you make some improbable friendships, have fun on the similar time and play the game you like.”
He additionally highlights among the modifications he has made to his life-style, which has helped him drop pounds, saying: “My weight-reduction plan has modified loads since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now rather more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight-reduction plan is now extra protein primarily based, which implies I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally rather more acquainted with how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”
“Now, I am going to the gymnasium a minimum of 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 boost 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 among the gamers from the membership as properly, which was wonderful.
“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 wonderful folks, and Andy the membership’s coach has been wonderful giving helpful recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.
“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been the perfect factor I’ve executed in an extended whereas. I’ve liked each minute of it, making new mates and having fun with judgement by anybody. Everybody there may be there for a similar motive and it’s wonderful how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”
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