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 this point!
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 perfect. I used to be hardly energetic my weight-reduction plan wasn’t the perfect and the late evening snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained numerous weight through the years and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What unfavourable experiences did you’ve got due to your weight? Day by day issues like placing socks on within the morning was turning into more durable due to the place I carried my weight and regular everyday actions have been additionally turning 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 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 fitness center 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 seem 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 numerous quieter occasions the place I’d be sat round with nothing to do.
My weight-reduction plan wasn’t horrible however the late evening snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not a very good mixture.
What does your meals and train routine seem like now?
Now I rely my calorie consumption day by day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth sparsely, so long as it’s inside my day by day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I received’t enable myself to have something unhealthy in any respect, a deal with now and again isn’t the top of the world it’s simply getting again on it the subsequent 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 fitness center.
What was the toughest factor about your journey to this point and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for therefore lengthy – making an attempt to return to enjoying soccer was onerous at first.
I nonetheless keep in mind how a lot I ached the subsequent day after that first recreation again. However I saved at it ensuring to relaxation when wanted so I may make it again each week.
How has your life modified since reducing weight and altering your way of life?
My life has modified a lot for the higher since reducing weight. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more power and my blood stress has come down quite a bit since dropping the load.
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 individuals down with out practically dying.
What has the expertise been like turning into part of the MAN v FAT Group?
The help of everybody has such an enormous constructive influence – it doesn’t matter what your health/ability stage, everyone seems to be there for a similar cause 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 crew actually bonding on making an attempt to realize these targets.
The crew group chats are a extremely good factor as should you’re ever having a nasty time your crew 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 buddies, 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’ve got been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first recreation my ft 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 harm little question about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present stage. You don’t should impress anybody if it’s essential sub then sub and simply be sure you relaxation up the day after and you’ll be able to go once more the subsequent 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 many others.
I hadn’t executed any kind of sport or train in years you at all times are inclined to over suppose all the pieces and at all times suppose the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra improper.
In the event 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 cause 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 help you each step of the way in which.