We head to Suffolk for our newest Wonderful Loser case research.
David Whitfield has loved nice success with MAN v FAT Thetford, surpassing 15% weight reduction since becoming a member of the membership.
He tells us a bit extra about his story thus far!
Beginning Weight: 143.3kg
Present Weight (as of October 2024): 120.9kg
What was your way of life like earlier than you joined MAN v FAT Soccer?
Earlier than becoming a member of MAN v FAT, my way of life wasn’t one of the best. I used to be infrequently lively my weight loss program wasn’t one of the best and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained loads of weight through the years and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What unfavorable experiences did you could have due to your weight? Each day issues like placing socks on within the morning was turning into more durable due to the place I carried my weight and regular daily actions had been additionally turning into troublesome.
My blood strain was at a dangerously excessive stage, I used to be frequently in hypertension stage 2 so I needed to begin taking blood strain tablets to attempt to stabilise my blood strain.
What made you determine change was wanted?
I had identified for some time I wanted to do one thing about my weight. After having a chat with my spouse I made a decision to signal again as much as the health club however I additionally had a glance to see if MAN v FAT had a league nearer to me as I had performed beforehand in Ipswich however altering jobs made it too far to journey to play.
That was once I see that they had began a league in Thetford so I signed up immediately.
What did your meals and train appear like earlier than you determined to vary?
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at occasions however there may be additionally loads of quieter occasions the place I might be sat round with nothing to do.
My weight loss program wasn’t horrible however the late night time snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not a superb mixture.
What does your meals and train routine appear like now?
Now I rely my calorie consumption every day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth carefully, so long as it’s inside my every day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I received’t enable myself to have something dangerous in any respect, a deal with every so often isn’t the tip of the world it’s simply getting again on it the following day that makes all of the distinction.
I play soccer as soon as per week now have began to go on walks on my days off and have additionally simply signed again as much as the health club.
What was the toughest factor about your journey thus far and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for thus lengthy – making an attempt to return to enjoying soccer was laborious at first.
I nonetheless bear in mind how a lot I ached the following day after that first sport again. However I stored at it ensuring to relaxation when wanted so I might make it again each week.
How has your life modified since losing a few pounds and altering your way of life?
My life has modified a lot for the higher since losing a few pounds. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more vitality and my blood strain has come down rather a lot since shedding the load.
My total health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider operating once I first began and I might get out of breath! Now I can run up and down the pitch and shut individuals down with out practically dying.
What has the expertise been like turning into part of the MAN v FAT Neighborhood?
The assist of everybody has such an enormous optimistic impression – it doesn’t matter what your health/talent stage, everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and everyone seems to be so supportive.
Our coach Lee is nice he’s all the time supportive and all the time asks how your getting on and actually cares about each participant.
He units weekly challenges to maintain us working in direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your crew actually bonding on making an attempt to realize these targets.
The crew group chats are a extremely good factor as in the event you’re ever having a nasty time your crew will all the time have your again and choose you again up very quickly.
The most important optimistic is you’ll make some actually good mates, all of the whereas getting your self fitter and more healthy.
What 3 suggestions would you give to different males beginning their journey with us?
Don’t be nervous when first becoming a member of – sure you received’t know anyone there however, when you first meet everybody, you’ll really feel like you could have been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first sport my toes had been in bits, so I shopped about for a greater becoming pair and haven’t had a difficulty since.
After your first session you’ll harm little doubt about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present stage. You don’t must impress anybody if it is advisable to sub then sub and simply be sure you relaxation up the day after and you can be able to go once more the following week and I promise it does get simpler!
What had been your ideas / emotions main as much as your first session?
I used to be very nervous earlier than my first session, not realizing anyone there, worrying about my health ranges and many others.
I hadn’t completed any kind of sport or train in years you all the time are inclined to over suppose all the things and all the time suppose the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra fallacious.
When you might give any person beginning who could also be anxious about becoming a member of some recommendation, what would this be?Simply do it – it doesn’t matter what your fitnessskill stage is everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and has the identical purpose in thoughts. You received’t discover a higher group of lads who will all the time welcome you in with open arms and be there to assist you each step of the way in which.
