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 one of the best. I used to be rarely lively my weight-reduction plan wasn’t one of the best and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained a number of weight through the years and had additionally been recognized with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What unfavorable experiences did you have got due to your weight? On daily basis 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 have been additionally changing into tough.
My blood strain was at a dangerously excessive degree, I used to be usually 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 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 alter? Â
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at instances however there’s additionally a number 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 a great 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 carefully, so long as it’s inside my day by 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 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 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 this point and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for therefore lengthy – attempting to return to taking part in soccer was arduous at first.
I nonetheless bear in mind how a lot I ached the subsequent day after that first sport 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 shedding weight and altering your way of life? Â
My life has modified a lot for the higher since shedding weight. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more power and my blood strain has come down quite a bit since shedding the load.
My total health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider operating once 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 changing into part of the MAN v FAT Group?
The assist of everybody has such an enormous constructive affect – it doesn’t matter what your health/talent degree, 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 direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your crew actually bonding on attempting to attain these targets.
The crew group chats are a very good factor as for those who’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 gained’t know anyone there however, when you first meet everybody, you’ll really feel like you have got been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first sport my ft have 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 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 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 understanding anyone there, worrying about my health ranges and many others.
I hadn’t performed any type 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 fallacious.
In the event you may 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 purpose and has the identical purpose 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.
