We head to Suffolk for our newest Superb 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 the most effective. I used to be rarely lively my food regimen wasn’t the most effective and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained a number of weight through the years and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What destructive experiences did you may have due to your weight? Each day issues like placing socks on within the morning was changing into tougher due to the place I carried my weight and regular each day actions have been additionally changing into troublesome.
My blood stress was at a dangerously excessive stage, I used to be frequently in hypertension stage 2 so I needed to begin taking blood stress tablets to try to stabilise my blood stress.
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 gymnasium 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 right away.
What did your meals and train appear to be 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’s additionally a number of quieter occasions the place I might be sat round with nothing to do.
My food regimen wasn’t horrible however the late night time snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not mixture.
What does your meals and train routine appear to be now?
Now I rely my calorie consumption each day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth moderately, so long as it’s inside my each day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I received’t permit myself to have something unhealthy in any respect, a deal with once in a while 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 gymnasium.
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 therefore lengthy – attempting to return to enjoying soccer was onerous at first.
I nonetheless keep 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 may 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 stress has come down quite a bit since shedding the load.
My general health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider working once I first began and I might get out of breath! Now I can run up and down the pitch and shut folks down with out practically dying.
What has the expertise been like changing into part of the MAN v FAT Group?
The assist of everybody has such an enormous optimistic influence – 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 at all times supportive and at all times asks how your getting on and actually cares about each participant.
He units weekly challenges to maintain us working in the direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your staff actually bonding on attempting to realize these targets.
The staff group chats are a very good factor as in the event you’re ever having a foul time your staff will at all times have your again and decide you again up very quickly.
The most important optimistic is you’ll make some actually good pals, all of the whereas getting your self fitter and more healthy.
What 3 ideas 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 may have been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first sport my toes have 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 damage little doubt about it, however strive to not over do it, simply work to your present stage. You don’t need to impress anybody if you might want to sub then sub and simply be sure you relaxation up the day after and you’ll be able to go once more the following week and I promise it does get simpler!
What have 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 so on.
I hadn’t performed any kind of sport or train in years you at all times are likely to over suppose every part and at all times suppose the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra fallacious.
When you may 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 aim in thoughts. You received’t discover a higher group of lads who will at all times welcome you in with open arms and be there to assist you each step of the way in which.