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 life-style like earlier than you joined MAN v FAT Soccer?
Earlier than becoming a member of MAN v FAT, my life-style wasn’t the most effective. I used to be rarely lively my weight-reduction plan wasn’t the most effective and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained lots of weight over time and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What damaging experiences did you’ve gotten due to your weight? Daily 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 stress was at a dangerously excessive degree, I used to be commonly 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 after I see they’d began a league in Thetford so I signed up immediately.
What did your meals and train appear to be earlier than you determined to alter?
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at instances however there’s additionally lots of quieter instances the place I’d be sat round with nothing to do.
My weight-reduction plan wasn’t horrible however the late night time snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not an excellent mixture.
What does your meals and train routine appear to be now?
Now I depend my calorie consumption each day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth sparsely, so long as it’s inside my each day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I gained’t enable myself to have something dangerous in any respect, a deal with now and again 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 thus lengthy – making an attempt to return to taking part in soccer was laborious at first.
I nonetheless bear in mind how a lot I ached the following day after that first recreation again. However I saved at it ensuring to relaxation when wanted so I might make it again each week.
How has your life modified since dropping pounds and altering your life-style?
My life has modified a lot for the higher since dropping pounds. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more vitality and my blood stress has come down lots since shedding the burden.
My total health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider operating after I first began and I’d 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 turning 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 the direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your workforce actually bonding on making an attempt to realize these targets.
The workforce group chats are a very good factor as should you’re ever having a foul time your workforce 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 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 gained’t know anyone there however, when you first meet everybody, you’ll really feel like you’ve gotten been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first recreation my toes 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 damage little doubt about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present degree. You don’t must impress anybody if it’s essential 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 so on.
I hadn’t carried out any form of sport or train in years you at all times are likely to over assume all the pieces and at all times assume the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra improper.
In the event you might give anyone 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 aim 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.
