We head to Suffolk for our newest Wonderful Loser case examine.
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 to date!
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 energetic my food plan wasn’t one of the best and the late evening snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained a whole lot of weight over time and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What destructive experiences did you could have due to your weight? Day-after-day issues like placing socks on within the morning was changing into more durable due to the place I carried my weight and regular daily actions had been additionally changing into tough.
My blood stress was at a dangerously excessive degree, I used to be usually 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 recognized 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 after I see they’d 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 a whole lot of quieter occasions the place I might be sat round with nothing to do.
My food plan wasn’t horrible however the late evening 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 depend my calorie consumption every day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth sparsely, so long as it’s inside my every day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I gained’t permit myself to have something dangerous in any respect, a deal with every so often isn’t the top 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 every 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 to date and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for therefore lengthy – attempting to return to enjoying soccer was exhausting at first.
I nonetheless bear in mind how a lot I ached the following day after that first recreation 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 shedding pounds and altering your way of life?
My life has modified a lot for the higher since shedding pounds. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more vitality and my blood stress has come down so much since dropping the load.
My general health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider working after 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 almost dying.
What has the expertise been like changing into part of the MAN v FAT Group?
The assist of everybody has such an enormous constructive influence – it doesn’t matter what your health/ability degree, everyone seems to be there for a similar motive 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 direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your group actually bonding on attempting to realize these targets.
The group group chats are a very good factor as in the event you’re ever having a foul time your group will at all times have your again and decide you again up very quickly.
The most important constructive is you’ll make some actually good associates, 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 gained’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 recreation my ft had been in bits, so I shopped about for a greater becoming pair and haven’t had a problem since.
After your first session you’ll harm little question about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present degree. You don’t need to impress anybody if you have to sub then sub and simply be sure you relaxation up the day after and you may 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 understanding anyone there, worrying about my health ranges and many others.
I hadn’t finished any type of sport or train in years you at all times are likely to over assume every thing and at all times assume the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra unsuitable.
For those who may give someone 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 degree is everyone seems to be there for a similar motive and has the identical objective in thoughts. You gained’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 best way.
